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FW 992-XM2 Pizzato Safety switch with separate actuator
Pizzato FW992-XM2 safety limit switch with separate actuator and stainless steel external components designed for machine guarding and industrial safety interlocking applications.
£16.92
Why Choose the Pizzato FW992-XM2 Safety Switch?
The Pizzato FW992-XM2 is a heavy-duty 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 XM series device is engineered with stainless steel external components for enhanced corrosion resistance and long-term reliability in harsh 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-XM2 features a reinforced technopolymer housing combined with stainless steel external parts and M20x1.5 cable entry. Its IP67 protection rating ensures reliable operation in dusty, humid, and vibration-heavy environments, making it suitable for continuous industrial use. The XM2 variant typically provides a 2NC slow-action contact configuration for safety circuit redundancy and monitoring applications. ([pizzato.com](https://www.pizzato.com/en/catalog/FW992XM2.html)) ([ledcontrols.co.uk](https://www.ledcontrols.co.uk/fw-992-xm2-pizzato-safety-switch-with-separate-actuator.html))
Key Advantages
- Reliable machine safety limit switch with separate actuator.
- XM series with stainless steel external parts for improved corrosion resistance.
- 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 XM series safety switch.
- Model: FW992-XM2.
- Separate actuator configuration for flexible installation.
- Contact configuration: 2NC slow action (XM2 variant). ([pizzato.com](https://www.pizzato.com/en/catalog/FW992XM2.html))
- Technopolymer housing with stainless steel external components.
- 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-XM2 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 XM series is designed for enhanced durability, combining stainless steel external parts with robust internal switching mechanisms. It is widely used in OEM machine building and industrial automation systems where safety interlocking and guard monitoring are critical.
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Product Series | Pizzato FW | |
| Device Type | Guard-locking switch | |
| Connection | Cable entry M20 | |
| IP Rating | IP67 | |
| Contacts | 2NC | |
| Safety Switch Type | Tongue interlock | |
| Series | FW 992 XM | |
| Product type | Safety limit switch with separate actuator | |
| Housing material | Technopolymer with stainless steel external parts | |
| Contact configuration | 2NC 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-XM2 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 slow-action safety contacts for redundancy in safety circuits. ([pizzato.com](https://www.pizzato.com/en/catalog/FW992XM2.html))
Is the FW992-XM2 suitable for harsh environments?
Yes, it features IP67 protection and stainless steel external components for improved durability in industrial environments.
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.
