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FX 693-A Pizzato Safety switch with separate actuator
Pizzato FX 693-A safety switch with separate actuator, 1NO + 1NC slow-action contacts, positive opening, technopolymer housing and IP67 protection for industrial machine guard monitoring.
£15.30
Why Choose the Pizzato FX 693-A Safety Switch with Separate Actuator?
The Pizzato FX 693-A is a robust safety switch with separate actuator designed for monitoring movable guards, access doors and protective barriers on industrial machinery. As part of the Pizzato FX series, it combines a durable technopolymer housing with mechanically operated safety contacts for dependable guard-position monitoring.
The FX 693-A features a 1NO + 1NC slow-action contact configuration with positive opening of the safety contact. Its non-detachable operating head is designed for use with a separate actuator, with an actuator extraction force of approximately 10 N. The actuator is supplied separately, allowing an appropriate compatible actuator to be selected for the machine installation.
Designed for demanding industrial environments, the FX 693-A uses a technopolymer housing, zinc-plated steel external components and silver contacts. It provides IP67 protection and operates across an ambient temperature range of -25 to +80 °C, making it suitable for a broad range of industrial machine-guarding applications.
Key Advantages
- Purpose-designed safety switch with separate actuator for machine guarding.
- 1NO + 1NC slow-action contacts provide defined mechanical switching.
- Positive-opening safety contact supports safety-related guard monitoring.
- Approximately 10 N actuator extraction force.
- Durable technopolymer housing for industrial environments.
- IP67 protection against dust and water ingress.
- Wide ambient operating range from -25 to +80 °C.
- Separate-actuator design provides flexibility for different machine-guard configurations.
Key Features
- Pizzato FX safety switch series.
- Separate-actuator safety interlock design.
- 1NO + 1NC contact configuration.
- Slow-action switching mechanism.
- Positive opening of the safety contact.
- Non-detachable operating head.
- Actuator extraction force approximately 10 N.
- Industrial technopolymer housing.
- Zinc-plated steel external components.
- Silver electrical contacts.
- IP67 enclosure protection.
- Separate actuator required.
Reliable Guard Interlocking for Industrial Machinery
Separate-actuator safety switches monitor movable guards by using an actuator mounted on the moving guard and a switch body installed on the fixed machine structure. When the guard is closed, the actuator engages the switch mechanism; opening the guard withdraws the actuator and changes the state of the safety contacts so that the associated safety system can detect access to the protected area.
The Pizzato FX 693-A combines this established mechanical interlocking principle with slow-action contacts and positive-opening operation. Its protected technopolymer enclosure, broad operating temperature range and industrial construction make it a practical choice for machine builders and automation engineers requiring dependable guard-position monitoring.
Typical Applications
- Industrial machine guard interlocking.
- Movable safety doors and access panels.
- Packaging and production machinery.
- Automated manufacturing equipment.
- Machine tools and processing machinery.
- Conveyors and material handling systems.
- Robotic cells and protected automation areas.
- OEM machinery and industrial automation installations.
Technical Specifications
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| Housing Material | Technopolymer | |
|---|---|---|
| Device Type | Guard-locking switch | |
| Product Series | Pizzato FX | |
| Contacts | 1NO + 1NC | |
| IP Rating | IP67 | |
| Safety Switch Type | Tongue interlock | |
| Manufacturer | Pizzato Elettrica | |
| Series | FX | |
| Model | FX 693-A | |
| Product type | Safety switch with separate actuator | |
| Contact configuration | 1NO + 1NC | |
| Contact action | Slow action | |
| Positive opening | Yes | |
| Operating head | Non-detachable | |
| Actuator extraction force | approx. 10 N | |
| Actuator | Separate actuator required | |
| Housing material | Technopolymer | |
| External metal components | Zinc-plated steel | |
| Contact material | Silver | |
| Protection rating | IP67 | |
| Ambient operating temperature | -25 to +80 °C | |
| Mounting type | Machine / surface mounting | |
| HS Code | 85369095 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Pizzato FX 693-A used for?
The Pizzato FX 693-A is a safety switch with separate actuator designed to monitor movable guards, machine doors and protective access points on industrial machinery.
What contact configuration does the FX 693-A have?
The FX 693-A features a 1NO + 1NC slow-action contact configuration.
Does the Pizzato FX 693-A provide positive opening?
Yes. The switch provides positive opening of the safety contact for dependable safety-related guard monitoring.
Is the actuator included with the FX 693-A?
No. The FX 693-A is configured without an actuator, so a compatible Pizzato separate actuator must be selected to suit the application.
What is the actuator extraction force of the FX 693-A?
The actuator extraction force is approximately 10 N.
What protection rating does the Pizzato FX 693-A have?
The FX 693-A provides IP67 protection, making it suitable for industrial environments requiring protection against dust and water ingress.
What is the operating temperature range of the FX 693-A?
The switch is designed for ambient operating temperatures from -25 to +80 °C.
Trusted by Machine Builders Worldwide
Pizzato safety switches are widely used by machine builders, control panel manufacturers and automation engineers for dependable guard interlocking and industrial machine safety applications.
