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FW 3492-D8M2 Pizzato Safety switch with separate actuator
Pizzato FW3492-D8M2 safety limit switch with separate actuator designed for machine guarding and industrial safety interlocking applications.
£20.66
Why Choose the Pizzato FW3492-D8M2 Safety Switch?
The Pizzato FW3492-D8M2 is a robust industrial safety limit switch with separate actuator designed for machine guarding, safety interlocking, and position monitoring in automated industrial systems. Manufactured by Pizzato Elettrica, this FW 3492 series device is built for reliable operation and long mechanical life in demanding environments.
This safety switch is commonly used on machine guards, hinged doors, sliding barriers, and protective panels to ensure machinery is safely stopped when the guard is opened or the actuator is removed. Its positive opening (forced disconnection) mechanism ensures safe contact separation for enhanced operator protection and compliance with machine safety standards.
The FW3492-D8M2 features a reinforced technopolymer housing with M20x1.5 cable entry and compact industrial design. Its IP67 protection rating ensures reliable operation in dusty, humid, and vibration-heavy environments, making it suitable for continuous industrial use. It typically provides 2NC slow-action safety contacts depending on configuration.
Key Advantages
- Reliable machine safety limit switch with separate actuator.
- Designed for industrial safety interlocking and guard monitoring.
- Positive opening safety contacts for enhanced operator protection.
- IP67 protection for harsh industrial environments.
- High mechanical durability and long service life.
- Compatible with PLC and safety relay systems.
Key Features
- Pizzato FW 3492 series safety switch.
- Model: FW3492-D8M2.
- Separate actuator configuration for flexible installation.
- Contact configuration: typically 2NC slow action (variant-dependent).
- Technopolymer reinforced industrial housing.
- M20x1.5 cable entry system.
- Positive opening safety mechanism.
- Suitable for machine guarding applications.
Reliable Machine Safety Performance
Safety switches such as the Pizzato FW3492-D8M2 are essential in industrial automation systems to ensure machinery cannot operate when protective guards are open. This reduces operational risk, improves operator safety, and supports compliance with modern machinery safety requirements.
The FW series is engineered for high mechanical endurance and consistent switching accuracy, making it a trusted solution for OEM machine builders and industrial safety engineers.
Typical Applications
- Machine guard and safety interlock systems.
- Industrial automation machinery.
- Packaging and production equipment.
- Robotics safety enclosures.
- Conveyor access doors and protective panels.
- OEM machine building systems.
Technical Specifications
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| Housing Material | Technopolymer | |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Cable entry M20 | |
| Device Type | Guard-locking switch | |
| Product Series | Pizzato FW | |
| IP Rating | IP67 | |
| Contacts | 2NC | |
| Safety Switch Type | Tongue interlock | |
| Series | FW 3492 | |
| Product type | Safety limit switch with separate actuator | |
| Housing material | Glass-fibre reinforced technopolymer | |
| Contact configuration | 2NC slow action (typical) | |
| Protection rating | IP67 | |
| Cable entry | M20x1.5 | |
| Operating temperature | -25°C to +70°C | |
| Positive opening | Yes | |
| Application | Machine safety interlocking | |
| HS Code | 85369095 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Pizzato FW3492-D8M2 used for?
It is used to monitor safety guards and machine doors, ensuring machinery stops when protective barriers are opened or displaced.
What type of contacts does it use?
It typically uses 2NC safety contacts with slow-action switching for safety circuits.
Is the FW3492-D8M2 suitable for harsh environments?
Yes, it features an IP67-rated technopolymer housing suitable for dust, moisture, and industrial conditions.
Does it support safety interlock systems?
Yes, it is commonly integrated into safety interlock systems using PLCs or safety relays.
Where is this switch typically installed?
It is typically mounted on machine guards, hinged doors, sliding covers, and protective panels in industrial automation systems.
Trusted in Industrial Safety Applications Worldwide
Pizzato FW series safety switches are widely used in industrial automation to improve machine safety, operator protection, and compliance with international safety standards.
