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FX 1896-A Pizzato Safety switch for hinged doors
Pizzato FX1896-A safety switch for hinged doors with 1 NO and 1 NC contacts, IP67/IP69K protection and durable technopolymer housing for industrial safety applications.
£17.50
Why Choose the Pizzato FX1896-A Safety Switch?
The Pizzato FX1896-A is a robust safety switch for hinged doors, designed to provide reliable position monitoring and protection in industrial machinery. As part of the durable Pizzato FX series, it is specifically engineered for applications where access doors or safety guards must be monitored to prevent hazardous machine operation.
This switch features a compact yet rugged technopolymer housing, ensuring resistance to mechanical stress and environmental conditions. Its design enables precise actuation via door movement, making it ideal for safety interlocking in automation systems.
With a 1 normally open (NO) and 1 normally closed (NC) slow-action contact configuration and positive opening operation, the FX1896-A ensures reliable safety circuit performance. Its IP67 and IP69K protection ratings provide excellent resistance to dust, water and washdown environments, making it suitable for demanding industrial installations.
Key Advantages
- Reliable safety switch for hinged doors in industrial applications.
- 1 NO + 1 NC contacts for flexible control circuit integration.
- Durable technopolymer housing for long service life.
- IP67 / IP69K protection for harsh and washdown environments.
- Positive opening contacts for enhanced safety compliance.
- Compact design for easy installation on machine guards and access doors.
Key Features
- Pizzato FX series safety switch.
- Hinged door monitoring design.
- 1 NO + 1 NC slow-action contacts.
- Positive opening mechanism for safety circuits.
- Technopolymer enclosure with high mechanical strength.
- Two PG13.5 conduit entries for flexible wiring.
- High resistance to dust, water and washdown conditions.
- Designed for long mechanical endurance.
Reliable Door Monitoring for Machine Safety
Safety switches such as the Pizzato FX1896-A are essential for monitoring hinged safety guards and access doors. When integrated into control systems, they ensure machinery stops immediately when a guard is opened, helping to protect personnel and maintain compliance with safety standards.
The FX series is widely used by machine builders and automation engineers due to its robust design, ease of installation and dependable switching performance in industrial environments.
Typical Applications
- Machine guarding and hinged door safety systems.
- Industrial automation and control panels.
- Packaging and production machinery.
- Food processing and washdown environments.
- Conveyor systems and material handling equipment.
- OEM machinery and engineering applications.
Technical Specifications
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| Housing Material | Technopolymer | |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Cable entry PG13.5 | |
| Product Series | Pizzato FX | |
| Device Type | Hinge switch | |
| IP Rating | IP67 | |
| Contacts | 1NO + 1NC | |
| Safety Switch Type | Hinge switch | |
| Series | FX Series | |
| Product type | Safety switch for hinged doors | |
| Contact configuration | 1 NO + 1 NC (slow action) | |
| Positive opening | Yes | |
| Housing material | Technopolymer | |
| Protection rating | IP67 / IP69K | |
| Connection | Screw terminals, PG13.5 conduit entries | |
| Operating principle | Mechanical actuation via hinged door | |
| Mounting type | Surface mounting on doors or frames | |
| Operating temperature | approx. -25 to +80 °C | |
| HS Code | 85369095 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Pizzato FX1896-A used for?
This safety switch is used to monitor hinged doors and ensure machines stop when safety guards are opened.
What contact configuration does this switch have?
The FX1896-A features 1 normally open and 1 normally closed contact with slow-action switching.
Is this switch suitable for harsh environments?
Yes, it offers IP67 and IP69K protection, making it suitable for dusty, wet and washdown environments.
What is positive opening in this switch?
Positive opening ensures that the NC contacts are mechanically forced open, improving safety reliability in critical circuits.
Where is this switch typically installed?
It is mounted on hinged doors or safety guards to monitor access and ensure safe machine operation.
Trusted by Industrial Engineers Worldwide
Pizzato safety switches are trusted globally for their robust construction, precise actuation and dependable performance in machine safety and guarding applications.
