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FW 992-M2 Pizzato Safety switch with separate actuator
Pizzato FW992-M2 safety limit switch with separate actuator designed for machine guarding and industrial safety interlocking applications.
£16.09
Why Choose the Pizzato FW992-M2 Safety Switch?
The Pizzato FW992-M2 is a reliable 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 992 series device delivers robust mechanical performance, compact installation, and long operational life in demanding environments.
This safety switch is typically installed on machine guards, hinged doors, sliding panels, and protective covers 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, improving operator safety and supporting compliance with international machine safety standards.
The FW992-M2 features a reinforced technopolymer housing with M20x1.5 cable entry and industrial-grade construction. Its IP67 protection rating ensures reliable operation in dusty, humid, and vibration-heavy environments, making it suitable for continuous industrial use. The M2 variant typically provides a 1NO + 1NC slow-action contact configuration for standard safety interlocking circuits.
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 992 series safety switch.
- Model: FW992-M2.
- Separate actuator configuration for flexible installation.
- Contact configuration: 1NO + 1NC slow action (M2 variant).
- 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 FW992-M2 are essential in industrial automation systems to ensure machinery cannot operate when protective guards are open. This improves operator safety, reduces operational risk, and supports compliance with modern machine safety requirements.
The FW992 series is widely used in OEM machine building and industrial automation systems, offering consistent mechanical design and dependable switching performance for safety-critical applications.
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 | 1NO + 1NC | |
| Safety Switch Type | Tongue interlock | |
| Series | FW 992 | |
| Product type | Safety limit switch with separate actuator | |
| Housing material | Glass-fibre reinforced technopolymer | |
| Contact configuration | 1NO + 1NC slow action | |
| 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 FW992-M2 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 1NO + 1NC slow-action safety contacts for industrial safety interlocking circuits.
Is the FW992-M2 suitable for harsh environments?
Yes, it features IP67 protection and a rugged 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 and 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.
