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FX 693-D6 Pizzato Safety switch with separate actuator
Pizzato FX693-D6 safety position switch with adjustable angled separate actuator for industrial machine guard monitoring and safety interlocking applications.
£16.64
Why Choose the Pizzato FX693-D6 Safety Position Switch?
The Pizzato FX693-D6 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 systems. As part of the trusted Pizzato FX 693 series, it ensures high-performance safety interlocking in demanding industrial environments.
This switch ensures machinery can only operate when the actuator is correctly engaged and the guard is properly closed. It helps prevent accidental machine start-up, improves operator safety, and supports compliance with modern industrial safety standards used in automated production and machine building systems.
The FX693-D6 features an adjustable / angled separate actuator design, allowing flexible installation where alignment is offset or where direct actuator entry is not possible. The switch body is mounted on the fixed frame while the actuator is mounted on the moving guard for precise safety control.
Key Advantages
- Reliable machine guard and safety door interlocking.
- Separate actuator design for flexible installation.
- Adjustable actuator for difficult alignment positions.
- 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: FX693-D6.
- Separate actuator configuration.
- Snap-action switching mechanism.
- Reinforced technopolymer housing.
- Positive opening safety contact design.
- High cycle mechanical life for continuous operation (up to 20 million cycles typical).
- PG13.5 threaded conduit entries.
Reliable Safety Control for Industrial Automation
The FX693-D6 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 adjustable actuator design is especially useful in installations where misalignment or non-linear guard movement would prevent standard switches from operating correctly, making it suitable for complex machine layouts.
Typical Applications
- Machine guard interlocking systems.
- Sliding and hinged safety doors.
- Industrial automation machinery.
- Packaging and processing equipment.
- Robotic safety enclosures.
- Heavy-duty production lines.
Technical Specifications
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| Housing Material | Technopolymer | |
|---|---|---|
| Device Type | Guard-locking switch | |
| Product Series | Pizzato FX | |
| IP Rating | IP67 | |
| Contacts | 1NO + 1NC | |
| Safety Switch Type | Tongue interlock | |
| Series | FX 693 Safety Switch Series | |
| Product type | Safety position switch with separate actuator | |
| Actuation type | Adjustable / angled actuator system | |
| Contact configuration | 1NO + 1NC slow action (typical FX693 series) | |
| Housing material | Glass-fibre reinforced technopolymer | |
| Protection rating | IP67 | |
| Mounting type | Surface / panel mounting | |
| Conduit entry | PG13.5 | |
| Operating temperature | -25°C to +80°C | |
| Application | Industrial safety interlocking systems | |
| Industry use | Automation, machinery safety, production lines | |
| HS Code | 85369095 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Pizzato FX693-D6 used for?
It is used for safety interlocking of machine guards and doors, ensuring machinery only operates when the guard is correctly closed.
What makes the D6 actuator version special?
It uses an adjustable/angled actuator design, allowing installation in offset or misaligned guard positions.
Is the FX693-D6 suitable for industrial environments?
Yes, it is designed for heavy-duty use with IP67 protection and high mechanical durability typical of the FX series.
Can it be used in safety interlocking systems?
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.
