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FR 693-AK12 Pizzato Safety switch with separate actuator
Pizzato FR693-AK12 safety switch with straight keyed actuator, featuring 1 NO + 1 NC slow action contacts, positive opening and IP67/IP69K protection for industrial safety applications.
£14.84
Why Choose the Pizzato FR693-AK12 Safety Switch?
The Pizzato FR693-AK12 is a high-performance safety interlock switch with separate actuator, engineered for machine guarding and industrial safety systems. As part of the advanced Pizzato FR 693 series, it ensures reliable monitoring of protective doors and access points to maintain safe machine operation.
Built with a durable technopolymer housing, this safety switch provides excellent resistance to mechanical stress, dust and harsh industrial environments. Its compact design allows straightforward integration into control panels and machinery where reliability and compliance are essential.
The FR693-AK12 features a 1 NO + 1 NC slow action contact configuration with positive opening on the NC contact, ensuring safe disconnection in hazardous conditions. This version includes a straight keyed actuator (K12 type), providing precise alignment and dependable operation in safety circuits.
Key Advantages
- Reliable safety interlock switch for machine guarding.
- 1 NO + 1 NC slow action contacts for dependable monitoring.
- Positive opening NC contact for enhanced safety compliance.
- Supplied with straight keyed actuator (K12) for accurate operation.
- Durable technopolymer housing for industrial environments.
- IP67 / IP69K protection against dust and water ingress.
Key Features
- Pizzato FR 693 series safety switch.
- 1 NO + 1 NC contact configuration.
- Slow action switching mechanism.
- Positive opening contacts for safety circuits.
- Straight keyed actuator included (K12 type).
- PG13.5 threaded conduit entry for wiring.
- Non-detachable head for increased durability.
- Operating temperature: approx. -25°C to +80°C.
Industrial Safety and Machine Protection
Safety switches such as the Pizzato FR693-AK12 are essential for protecting operators and machinery. They detect guard openings and interrupt control circuits, preventing hazardous machine operation and ensuring compliance with safety standards.
The FR 693 series is widely used across industrial automation environments where durability, reliability and consistent safety performance are critical requirements.
Typical Applications
- Machine guard doors and protective enclosures.
- Industrial automation and production lines.
- Packaging and assembly machinery.
- Robotic systems and safety circuits.
- Conveyor and material handling systems.
- OEM machinery and industrial safety systems.
Technical Specifications
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| Housing Material | Technopolymer | |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Cable entry PG13.5 | |
| Device Type | Guard-locking switch | |
| Product Series | Pizzato FR | |
| IP Rating | IP67 | |
| Contacts | 1NO + 1NC | |
| Safety Switch Type | Tongue interlock | |
| Series | FR 693 Series | |
| Product type | Safety switch with separate actuator | |
| Contact configuration | 1 NO + 1 NC | |
| Switching action | Slow action | |
| Positive opening | Yes (NC contact) | |
| Rated thermal current (Ith) | approx. 6–10 A | |
| Rated insulation voltage (Ui) | approx. 250–400 V AC | |
| Housing material | Technopolymer | |
| Protection rating | IP67 / IP69K | |
| Electrical connection | PG13.5 threaded conduit entry | |
| Actuator type | Straight keyed actuator (K12) | |
| Mechanical durability | approx. 1,000,000 cycles | |
| Operating temperature | -25°C to +80°C | |
| Standards | EN ISO 14119, IEC 60947-5-1, EN 60204-1 | |
| HS Code | 85369095 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Pizzato FR693-AK12 used for?
This device is used as a safety interlock switch to monitor guard doors and stop machines when access points are opened.
Does this switch include an actuator?
Yes, the FR693-AK12 is supplied with a straight keyed actuator (K12 type).
What type of contacts does it have?
It features 1 normally open and 1 normally closed contact with slow action and positive opening.
What protection rating does it offer?
The switch provides IP67 and IP69K protection, suitable for harsh industrial environments.
What is the operating temperature range?
The device operates reliably between -25°C and +80°C.
Trusted by Industrial Automation Engineers
Pizzato FR series safety switches are trusted worldwide for reliable guard monitoring, durable construction and compliance with modern machinery safety standards.
