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FX 1493-M2 Pizzato Safety switch with separate actuator
Pizzato FX1493-M2 safety switch with separate actuator designed for machine guarding and industrial safety interlocking applications.
£15.81
Why Choose the Pizzato FX1493-M2 Safety Switch?
The Pizzato FX1493-M2 is a reliable safety switch with separate actuator designed for machine guarding and industrial safety interlocking applications. As part of the robust Pizzato FX 1493 series, it ensures secure monitoring of protective doors, guards, and access panels in automated machinery systems.
This safety switch is engineered to prevent machine operation unless the guard is properly closed and the actuator is correctly engaged. Its fail-safe design makes it suitable for demanding industrial environments such as manufacturing, packaging, and automated production systems.
The FX1493-M2 features a reinforced technopolymer housing, IP67 protection rating, and a slow-action safety contact configuration designed for dependable switching in industrial safety circuits. Its separate actuator system allows flexible installation on a wide range of machine guarding applications.
Key Advantages
- Reliable industrial safety switch with separate actuator system.
- Designed for machine guarding and safety interlocking applications.
- Fail-safe operation for improved operator safety.
- Positive opening safety mechanism for emergency protection.
- IP67 protection for harsh industrial environments.
- Durable technopolymer housing for long service life.
Key Features
- Pizzato FX 1493 safety switch series.
- Model: FX1493-M2.
- Separate actuator interlock system.
- Technopolymer industrial-grade housing. [turn0search14]
- 2NC slow action contact configuration. [turn0search14]
- Positive opening safety function for machine protection. [turn0search1]
- IP67 protection rating for industrial environments. [turn0search1]
- M20 threaded conduit entry. [turn0search14]
Reliable Safety Performance for Industrial Machinery
The FX1493-M2 ensures machinery cannot operate unless protective guards are securely closed and correctly engaged with the actuator. This helps reduce operational risks and improves compliance with industrial machine safety standards.
Its rugged design and IP67 protection rating make it suitable for harsh industrial environments including automated production lines, conveyors, packaging systems, and OEM machine installations.
Typical Applications
- Industrial machine guarding systems.
- Safety interlocks for doors and protective enclosures.
- Automated production and assembly lines.
- Packaging machinery systems.
- Conveyor and material handling equipment.
- OEM machine safety applications.
Technical Specifications
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| Housing Material | Technopolymer | |
|---|---|---|
| Device Type | Guard-locking switch | |
| Product Series | Pizzato FX | |
| IP Rating | IP67 | |
| Contacts | 2NC | |
| Safety Switch Type | Tongue interlock | |
| Series | FX 1493 Safety Switch Series | |
| Product type | Safety switch with separate actuator | |
| Application | Machine guarding / industrial safety interlocking | |
| Housing material | Technopolymer [turn0search14] | |
| Protection rating | IP67 [turn0search1] | |
| Contact configuration | 2NC slow action safety contacts [turn0search14] | |
| Operating principle | Separate actuator interlock system | |
| Mounting type | Panel / machine mounting | |
| Conduit entries | M20 threaded entry [turn0search14] | |
| Operating temperature | approx. -25°C to +80°C | |
| HS Code | 85369095 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Pizzato FX1493-M2 used for?
It is used for machine safety interlocking to ensure equipment operates only when protective guards or doors are properly closed.
What does the 2NC contact configuration mean?
It means the switch has two normally closed safety contacts, providing redundancy for safety circuits.
Is the FX1493-M2 suitable for industrial environments?
Yes, it is designed with a rugged technopolymer housing and IP67 protection rating for harsh industrial conditions.
Does it use a separate actuator?
Yes, it uses a separate actuator to ensure proper alignment and safe guard monitoring.
Where is this safety switch commonly installed?
It is commonly installed on machine guards, safety doors, and industrial automation equipment.
Trusted in Industrial Safety Systems Worldwide
Pizzato safety switches are widely used by machine builders and automation engineers to improve operator safety, ensure compliance, and deliver reliable performance in industrial machinery systems.
