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FR 6C2 Pizzato Safety switch with slotted hole lever
Pizzato FR6C2 safety limit switch with 1NC and 1NO contacts, positive opening mechanism, slotted hole lever actuator and IP67 technopolymer housing.
£15.01
Why Choose the Pizzato FR6C2 Safety Limit Switch?
The Pizzato FR6C2 is a compact and reliable safety limit switch with positive opening, designed for accurate position detection and fail-safe operation in industrial automation systems. As part of the versatile Pizzato FR series, it delivers consistent switching performance and durability across a wide range of machinery applications.
This model features a straight slotted hole lever actuator, allowing flexible adjustment and precise alignment with moving machine components. Its rugged technopolymer housing with external gasket sealing provides excellent resistance to dust, moisture and mechanical stress, ensuring dependable operation in harsh industrial environments.
With a 1NC + 1NO slow-action contact configuration, the FR6C2 is suitable for both safety and control circuits. The integrated positive opening mechanism ensures that the normally closed contact is mechanically forced open even in fault conditions such as contact welding, enhancing operational safety.
Key Advantages
- Certified positive opening mechanism for fail-safe operation.
- 1 normally closed + 1 normally open contacts for safety and signalling.
- Slotted hole lever actuator for adjustable positioning.
- Compact and durable technopolymer housing.
- IP67 protection rating for dust and water resistance.
- Reliable and repeatable switching performance.
Key Features
- Pizzato FR series safety limit switch.
- Model: FR6C2
- Contact configuration: 1NC + 1NO (slow-action).
- Switching type: Mechanical with positive opening.
- Actuator type: Straight slotted hole lever.
- Housing: Technopolymer with external gasket.
- Connection: PG13.5 conduit entry.
- Compact construction for easy integration.
Reliable Safety Switching for Industrial Machinery
The FR6C2 incorporates a positive opening mechanism, ensuring that the normally closed contact is physically separated when actuated. This guarantees safe disconnection even under fault conditions, making it suitable for safety-critical machinery and guard monitoring systems.
Its adjustable slotted lever allows precise control of switching points, making it ideal for conveyors, automated machinery and industrial systems requiring accurate and repeatable position feedback.
Typical Applications
- Machine guarding and safety interlock systems.
- Industrial conveyors and material handling equipment.
- Position detection for moving mechanical components.
- Packaging and processing machinery.
- Automation systems requiring fail-safe switching.
- OEM machine building and control panels.
Technical Specifications
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| Housing Material | Technopolymer | |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Cable entry PG13.5 | |
| Product Series | Pizzato FR | |
| Device Type | Safety limit switch | |
| Current | 10 A | |
| IP Rating | IP67 | |
| Contacts | 1NO + 1NC | |
| Safety Switch Type | Safety limit switch | |
| Series | FR Position Switches | |
| Product type | Safety limit / position switch | |
| Contact configuration | 1NC + 1NO | |
| Rated current | up to 10 A | |
| Rated voltage | up to 250 V AC | |
| Switching mechanism | Slow-action with positive opening | |
| Actuator | Straight slotted hole lever | |
| Housing material | Technopolymer | |
| Conduit entry | PG13.5 | |
| Protection rating | IP67 | |
| HS Code | 85369095 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Pizzato FR6C2 used for?
This switch is used for safety monitoring and position detection in industrial machinery and automation systems.
What does positive opening mean?
Positive opening ensures that the normally closed contact is mechanically forced open even if it becomes welded.
What contact configuration does this switch have?
The FR6C2 features 1 normally closed (NC) and 1 normally open (NO) contact.
What type of actuator does it use?
It uses a straight slotted hole lever actuator for adjustable positioning.
What protection rating does it have?
The switch has an IP67 protection rating, making it suitable for harsh industrial environments.
Trusted by Industrial Automation Engineers
Pizzato FR series limit switches are widely trusted across industrial automation for delivering precise switching, robust construction and long-term reliability in demanding applications.
