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FX 9C5 Pizzato Safety switch with slotted hole lever
Pizzato FX9C5 safety position switch with slotted hole lever for industrial machine guard monitoring and safety interlocking applications.
£16.59
Why Choose the Pizzato FX9C5 Safety Position Switch?
The Pizzato FX9C5 is a robust industrial safety position switch designed for reliable monitoring of machine guards, safety doors, and moving mechanical components in automation systems. As part of the trusted Pizzato FX series, it provides dependable safety interlocking performance in demanding industrial environments.
This switch ensures machinery only operates when protective guards are correctly closed and secured. It helps prevent accidental machine start-up, improves operator safety, and supports compliance with modern industrial machine safety standards used across manufacturing and automated production systems.
The FX9C5 features a slotted hole lever actuator, allowing flexible adjustment during installation to suit different machine configurations. Its durable industrial housing and precision snap-action contact system ensure long service life even under continuous high-cycle operation.
Key Advantages
- Reliable machine guard and safety door monitoring.
- Adjustable slotted lever for flexible installation alignment.
- Heavy-duty industrial construction for harsh environments.
- High mechanical endurance for repetitive switching cycles.
- Compact design suitable for machine integration.
- Compatible with standard safety interlocking systems.
Key Features
- Pizzato FX safety switch series.
- Model: FX9C5.
- Mechanical slotted hole lever actuator.
- Snap-action switching for reliable signal output.
- Industrial-grade reinforced technopolymer housing.
- Positive opening safety contact design (series dependent). [EN 60947-5-1 compliant concept]
- High cycle mechanical life for continuous operation.
- Easy mounting on machine guards and safety doors.
Reliable Safety Control for Industrial Automation
The FX9C5 ensures that machine guards and protective doors are properly secured before machinery is allowed to operate. This prevents unintended machine activation and improves operator protection in automated industrial environments.
Its snap-action switching system delivers fast and reliable feedback to safety control circuits, making it suitable for conveyors, packaging machines, processing equipment, and other industrial automation systems requiring dependable interlocking safety functions.
Typical Applications
- Machine guard and safety door interlocking systems.
- Industrial automation and production lines.
- Packaging and processing machinery.
- Conveyor and material handling systems.
- Robotic safety enclosures.
- General factory safety circuits.
Technical Specifications
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| Housing Material | Technopolymer | |
|---|---|---|
| Device Type | Safety limit switch | |
| Product Series | Pizzato FX | |
| IP Rating | IP67 | |
| Contacts | 2NC | |
| Safety Switch Type | Safety limit switch | |
| Series | FX Safety Switch Series | |
| Product type | Safety position switch | |
| Actuation type | Slotted hole lever (mechanical) | |
| Housing material | Industrial-grade reinforced technopolymer / metal variant (series dependent) | |
| Protection rating | IP67 (typical FX series) | |
| Mounting type | Surface / panel mounting | |
| Contact configuration | 2NC (typical safety version) | |
| Operating temperature | -25°C to +70°C (series dependent) | |
| Conduit entries | M20 x 1.5 / PG13.5 (series dependent) | |
| Application | Industrial safety interlocking systems | |
| Industry use | Automation, machinery safety, production lines | |
| HS Code | 85369095 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Pizzato FX9C5 used for?
It is used to monitor the position of machine guards and safety doors in industrial automation systems to ensure safe machine operation.
Is the FX9C5 suitable for industrial environments?
Yes, it is designed for heavy-duty industrial use with IP67 protection and high mechanical durability typical of the FX series.
What makes the FX9C5 important for safety?
It prevents machinery from running unless guards are closed, reducing the risk of operator injury and equipment damage.
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 guards, safety doors, and protective panels in automated industrial machinery systems.
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.
