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FR 996-L16 Pizzato Safety switch for hinged doors
Pizzato FR 996-L16 safety switch for hinged doors with 2NC slow-action positive-opening contacts, a 165 mm stainless-steel actuator and IP67/IP69K protection for industrial machine guard monitoring.
£21.84
Why Choose the Pizzato FR 996-L16 Safety Switch for Hinged Doors?
The Pizzato FR 996-L16 is a robust safety switch for hinged doors designed for monitoring guards, doors and protective covers on industrial machinery. As part of the established Pizzato FR Series, it combines a reinforced technopolymer housing with a dedicated hinge-style actuator to provide dependable position monitoring for machine safety applications.
This switch features a 2NC slow-action contact block (B9) with positive-opening safety contacts. The mechanical actuator operates directly with the movement of the hinged guard, allowing the normally closed contacts to be positively opened when the guard moves away from its safe position and enabling the connected safety circuit to initiate the required machine response.
The FR 996-L16 incorporates a Ø8.7 × 165 mm stainless-steel actuator and a reinforced technopolymer enclosure with one threaded PG13.5 conduit entry. Protection ratings of IP67 according to EN 60529 and IP69K according to ISO 20653 make it suitable for demanding industrial environments where resistance to dust, water and high-pressure cleaning is important.
Key Advantages
- Purpose-designed safety switch for hinged machine guards and doors.
- 2NC slow-action safety contacts for dependable guard monitoring.
- Positive-opening operation provides direct mechanical opening of the safety contacts.
- Long Ø8.7 × 165 mm stainless-steel actuator for hinged-door applications.
- Reinforced technopolymer housing provides durable industrial construction.
- IP67 / IP69K protection supports use in demanding operating environments.
Key Features
- Pizzato FR Series hinged-door safety switch.
- 2NC slow-action contact configuration (B9).
- Positive-opening safety contact operation.
- Ø8.7 × 165 mm stainless-steel actuator.
- Reinforced, impact-resistant technopolymer enclosure.
- One threaded PG13.5 conduit entry.
- IP67 according to EN 60529.
- IP69K according to ISO 20653.
- Designed specifically for hinged guards and safety doors.
Reliable Monitoring for Hinged Machine Guards
Safety switches for hinged doors such as the Pizzato FR 996-L16 provide direct mechanical monitoring of guards that rotate around a hinge. Movement of the guard operates the switch actuator, changing the state of the safety contacts so that the connected control system can detect when the guard has moved away from its safe operating position.
The FR Series hinge safety switch design is particularly useful where a conventional separate key actuator is unnecessary or difficult to accommodate. Its positive-opening contacts, long stainless-steel actuator, reinforced technopolymer housing and high ingress protection make the FR 996-L16 suitable for machine builders and automation engineers requiring dependable hinged-guard monitoring.
Typical Applications
- Hinged machine guards and safety doors.
- Protective covers on industrial machinery.
- Industrial production and assembly equipment.
- Packaging and processing machinery.
- Automated manufacturing systems.
- Machine tools and production cells.
Technical Specifications
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| Housing Material | Technopolymer | |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Cable entry PG13.5 | |
| Device Type | Hinge switch | |
| Product Series | Pizzato FR | |
| Contacts | 2NC | |
| IP Rating | IP67, IP69K | |
| Safety Switch Type | Hinge switch | |
| Manufacturer | Pizzato Elettrica | |
| Series | FR Series | |
| Model | FR 996-L16 | |
| Alternative SKU | FR996L16 | |
| Product type | Safety switch for hinged doors | |
| Contact configuration | 2NC | |
| Contact action | Slow action | |
| Contact block | B9 | |
| Positive opening | Yes | |
| Actuator type | Hinged-door actuator | |
| Actuator dimensions | Ø8.7 × 165 mm | |
| Actuator material | Stainless steel | |
| Housing material | Reinforced technopolymer | |
| Protection rating | IP67 according to EN 60529 / IP69K according to ISO 20653 | |
| Cable entry | One threaded PG13.5 conduit entry | |
| Mounting application | Hinged machine guards and doors | |
| Barcode | 8018851312861 | |
| HS Code | 85369095 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Pizzato FR 996-L16 used for?
The FR 996-L16 is a safety switch designed to monitor hinged machine guards, doors and protective covers as part of an industrial machine safety system.
What contact configuration does the FR 996-L16 have?
The switch features a 2NC slow-action contact block (B9), providing two normally closed contacts for machine safety circuit monitoring.
Does the Pizzato FR 996-L16 have positive-opening contacts?
Yes. The FR 996-L16 incorporates positive-opening safety contacts, providing direct mechanical opening of the normally closed contacts when the switch is actuated.
What actuator does the FR 996-L16 use?
The FR 996-L16 features a Ø8.7 × 165 mm stainless-steel actuator designed for monitoring hinged machine guards and safety doors.
What protection rating does the FR 996-L16 provide?
The switch provides IP67 protection according to EN 60529 and IP69K protection according to ISO 20653, making it suitable for demanding industrial environments.
Trusted for Industrial Machine Safety
Pizzato FR Series hinged-door safety switches provide dependable guard monitoring for machine builders and automation engineers, combining positive-opening safety contacts, robust construction and dedicated mechanical actuation for industrial machinery.
