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FR 993-X Pizzato Safety switch with separate actuator
Pizzato FR993-X safety switch with separate actuator designed for machine guard monitoring and industrial safety interlocking applications.
£15.56
Why Choose the Pizzato FR993-X Safety Switch?
The Pizzato FR993-X is a heavy-duty industrial safety switch with separate actuator designed for monitoring machine guards, safety doors and protective enclosures in automated machinery systems. As part of the robust Pizzato FR993 safety switch family, it provides reliable interlocking performance, high mechanical strength and consistent safety operation in demanding industrial environments.
Engineered for machine protection applications, the FR993-X ensures accurate detection of guard position and prevents machinery from operating when protective doors are open. Its reinforced technopolymer housing, stainless-steel external components and IP67/IP69K protection rating make it suitable for harsh industrial environments such as washdown areas, dusty production lines and high-vibration machinery systems.
With its compact design and separate actuator system, the FR993-X integrates easily into safety circuits, PLC systems and machine control architectures. It is widely used in OEM machinery, packaging equipment and automated production lines where safety compliance, reliability and long service life are essential. {index=1}
Key Advantages
- Reliable industrial safety interlock switch for machine guard monitoring.
- Separate actuator design for flexible installation on doors and protective panels.
- Stainless-steel external components for improved durability in harsh environments. ([turn0search0])
- IP67 / IP69K protection rating for washdown and dusty industrial conditions. ([turn0search0])
- Positive opening safety function for enhanced operator protection. ([turn0search0])
Key Features
- Pizzato FR993-X safety switch series.
- Safety switch with separate actuator mechanism for guard interlocking. ([turn0search0])
- Contact configuration: 2NC slow action (B9 contacts). ([turn0search0])
- Technopolymer housing with stainless-steel external parts. ([turn0search0])
- Designed for machine guard and door safety applications.
- Positive opening contacts compliant with IEC machine safety standards.
Reliable Machine Guard Protection
Safety switches such as the Pizzato FR993-X are essential for ensuring machinery operates only when protective guards are securely closed. This helps reduce operator risk, prevent accidents and maintain compliance with industrial machine safety standards.
The FR993-X is designed for stable and repeatable performance in industrial environments. Its reinforced construction and sealed design ensure consistent switching accuracy even under vibration, moisture exposure and continuous production cycles. {index=2}
Typical Applications
- Machine guard and safety door interlocking systems.
- Industrial automation and production lines.
- Packaging and processing machinery.
- Robotic cells and safety enclosures.
- Harsh washdown industrial environments.
- OEM machine safety integration.
Technical Specifications
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| Housing Material | Technopolymer | |
|---|---|---|
| Device Type | Guard-locking switch | |
| Product Series | Pizzato FR | |
| IP Rating | IP67 | |
| Contacts | 2NC | |
| Safety Switch Type | Tongue interlock | |
| Series | FR993 Safety Switch Series | |
| Product type | Safety interlock switch with separate actuator | |
| Contact configuration | 2NC slow action (B9) | |
| Housing material | Technopolymer with stainless-steel external components | |
| Protection rating | IP67 / IP69K | |
| Conduit entry | PG13.5 (typical FR/X variant family) ([turn0search0]) | |
| Operating temperature | -25°C to +80°C | |
| Electrical rating | 250V AC / 6A (typical FR series) | |
| Mechanical lifespan | Up to 1,000,000 operations | |
| Positive opening | Yes | |
| HS Code | 85369095 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Pizzato FR993-X used for?
It is used to monitor safety guards and doors on industrial machines to ensure safe operation.
Is the FR993-X suitable for harsh environments?
Yes, it features IP67/IP69K protection and stainless-steel external parts for demanding industrial conditions.
What type of actuator does it use?
It uses a separate actuator system designed for reliable guard position detection.
What contact configuration does it have?
It uses a 2NC slow action safety contact configuration (B9 block).
Where is the FR993-X typically installed?
It is typically installed on machine guards, doors and protective panels in industrial automation systems.
Trusted in Industrial Safety Applications Worldwide
Pizzato safety switches are widely used in industrial automation systems to ensure reliable machine protection, operator safety and compliance with international safety standards.
