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FX 593-D8 Pizzato Safety switch with separate actuator
Pizzato FX593-D8 safety position switch with key-operated separate actuator for industrial machine guard monitoring and safety interlocking applications.
£20.24
Why Choose the Pizzato FX593-D8 Safety Position Switch?
The Pizzato FX593-D8 is a robust industrial safety position switch with a separate actuator system, designed for reliable monitoring of machine guards, safety doors, and protective enclosures in automation and machinery applications. As part of the widely used Pizzato FX 593 series, it provides dependable safety interlocking performance in industrial environments.
This switch ensures machinery can only operate when the actuator is correctly engaged and the safety guard is fully closed. It helps prevent accidental machine start-up, improves operator safety, and supports compliance with modern industrial safety standards used in manufacturing, packaging, and automation systems.
The FX593-D8 features a key-operated separate actuator system, allowing controlled access to hazardous machine areas. The switch body is mounted on the fixed frame while the actuator is installed on the moving guard, making it suitable for sliding doors, hinged guards, and safety enclosures requiring restricted access control.
Key Advantages
- Reliable machine guard and safety door interlocking.
- Separate actuator design for flexible installation.
- Key-operated actuator for controlled access systems.
- Suitable for sliding and hinged safety guards.
- High mechanical durability for industrial environments.
- IP67 protection for harsh operating conditions.
Key Features
- Pizzato FX safety switch series.
- Model: FX593-D8.
- Snap-action switching mechanism.
- Reinforced technopolymer industrial housing.
- Positive opening safety contact design.
- High cycle mechanical life for long service life.
- PG13.5 threaded conduit entries.
- Compatible with D8 key-operated actuator system.
Reliable Safety Control for Industrial Automation
The FX593-D8 ensures machinery cannot operate unless the safety guard is correctly closed and the actuator is properly engaged. This reduces the risk of accidental activation and improves operator protection in industrial environments.
Its key-operated actuator system adds an additional layer of access control, making it ideal for applications where only authorized personnel are allowed to enable machine operation.
Typical Applications
- Machine guard interlocking systems.
- Restricted-access industrial machinery.
- Sliding and hinged safety doors.
- Industrial automation equipment.
- Packaging and processing machinery.
- Robotic safety enclosures.
Technical Specifications
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| Housing Material | Technopolymer | |
|---|---|---|
| Device Type | Guard-locking switch | |
| Product Series | Pizzato FX | |
| IP Rating | IP67 | |
| Contacts | 2NO + 3NC | |
| Safety Switch Type | Tongue interlock | |
| Series | FX 593 Safety Switch Series | |
| Product type | Safety position switch with separate actuator | |
| Actuation type | Key-operated actuator system (D8) | |
| Contact configuration | 1NO + 1NC / 1NO + 2NC (series dependent) | |
| Housing material | Glass-fibre reinforced technopolymer | |
| Protection rating | IP67 | |
| Mounting type | Surface / panel mounting | |
| Conduit entry | PG13.5 threaded entry | |
| Operating temperature | -25°C to +80°C | |
| Mechanical life | up to 1,000,000 cycles | |
| Application | Industrial safety interlocking systems | |
| Industry use | Automation, machinery safety, production lines | |
| HS Code | 85369095 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Pizzato FX593-D8 used for?
It is used for safety interlocking of machine guards and doors with controlled access using a key-operated actuator system.
What makes the D8 actuator different?
It provides a key-operated safety actuator system for restricted access control and secure machine operation.
Is the FX593-D8 suitable for industrial environments?
Yes, it is designed for heavy-duty use with IP67 protection and high mechanical durability typical of the FX 593 series.
Can it be used in safety interlocking circuits?
Yes, it is specifically designed for integration into machine safety and interlocking circuits.
Where is this switch typically installed?
It is commonly installed on machine frames with the actuator mounted on moving guards such as doors or panels.
Trusted in Industrial Safety Applications Worldwide
Pizzato FX series safety switches are widely used across manufacturing and automation industries to ensure reliable machine protection, safe operation, and compliance with modern industrial safety standards.
