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FX 1896-K72 Pizzato Safety switch for hinged doors
Pizzato FX1896-K72 safety switch for hinged doors with 1 NO and 1 NC contacts, IP67/IP69K protection and durable technopolymer housing for industrial safety applications.
£22.80
Why Choose the Pizzato FX1896-K72 Safety Switch?
The Pizzato FX1896-K72 is a high-reliability safety switch for hinged doors, engineered for precise position monitoring and machine guarding in industrial environments. As part of the trusted Pizzato FX series, it delivers dependable safety performance and long service life in demanding automation systems.
Constructed with a robust technopolymer housing, this switch offers excellent resistance to mechanical stress, vibration and environmental exposure. Its compact design ensures easy installation on machine guards and hinged doors while maintaining consistent switching accuracy.
The FX1896-K72 features a 1 normally open (NO) and 1 normally closed (NC) slow-action contact configuration with positive opening operation, ensuring fail-safe switching in safety circuits. With IP67 and IP69K protection ratings, it is designed for use in harsh and washdown environments where reliability is critical.
Key Advantages
- Reliable safety switch for hinged doors in industrial applications.
- 1 NO + 1 NC contacts for flexible safety 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 and easy to install on machine guards.
Key Features
- Pizzato FX series safety switch.
- Hinged door monitoring design.
- 1 NO + 1 NC slow-action contacts.
- Positive opening mechanism for safety systems.
- Technopolymer enclosure with high mechanical strength.
- Two PG13.5 conduit entries for flexible wiring.
- High resistance to dust, water and washdown conditions.
- Designed for high mechanical endurance.
Reliable Door Monitoring for Machine Safety
Safety switches such as the Pizzato FX1896-K72 are critical components in industrial safety systems. They ensure that machinery stops when guards or access doors are opened, helping to protect personnel and maintain compliance with safety standards.
The FX series is widely used by automation engineers and machine builders due to its robust construction, ease of installation and dependable switching performance in demanding 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 | |
| Device Type | Hinge switch | |
| Product Series | Pizzato FX | |
| 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 | |
| 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-K72 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-K72 features 1 normally open and 1 normally closed contact with slow-action switching.
Is this switch suitable for washdown 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.
