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HP AB052D-4SH Pizzato Safety hinge switch
Pizzato HP AB052D-4SH is a metal safety hinge switch with 2NC slow-action positive-opening contacts and IP67/IP69K protection for monitoring hinged guards and access doors on industrial machinery.
£70.80
Why Choose the Pizzato HP AB052D-4SH Safety Hinge Switch?
The Pizzato HP AB052D-4SH is an industrial safety hinge switch designed for monitoring hinged guards, doors and access panels on machinery. As part of the Pizzato HP-HC safety hinge switch series, it combines the mechanical hinging function with safety position monitoring, helping machine builders create compact guard-interlocking systems without a separate conventional safety switch and actuator.
The HP AB052D-4SH uses the Pizzato 52D contact block with 2 normally closed (2NC) slow-action contacts and incorporates positive opening of the safety contacts. This arrangement enables a compatible machine safety circuit to detect movement of the hinged guard and initiate the required safe response when the guard is opened.
Built around a robust metal housing, the HP series is designed for demanding industrial environments and provides IP67 protection according to EN 60529 and IP69K protection according to ISO 20653. The HP safety hinge switch is intended to be used exclusively in combination with compatible Pizzato HP or HC series hinges to ensure correct safety operation.
Key Advantages
- Combines a safety switch and hinge function for compact machine guard installations.
- 2NC slow-action safety contacts for guard position monitoring.
- Positive-opening contacts support safety-related machinery applications.
- Robust metal construction for industrial environments.
- IP67 and IP69K protection provides excellent resistance to dust and water ingress.
- Designed for use with compatible Pizzato HP and HC series hinges.
Key Features
- Pizzato HP-HC series safety hinge switch.
- 52D contact block.
- 2 normally closed (2NC) contacts.
- Slow-action contact operation.
- Positive opening of safety contacts.
- Metal housing for robust machine installation.
- IP67 protection according to EN 60529.
- IP69K protection according to ISO 20653.
- Integrated hinge-based guard monitoring.
- Designed for hinged machine guards, doors and protective access panels.
Integrated Safety Monitoring for Hinged Machine Guards
Safety hinge switches monitor the position of movable guards while also forming part of the guard's hinge arrangement. When the protected door or panel is moved away from its safe position, the switch contacts change state so that a correctly designed safety control system can detect the opening and initiate the required machine stop or inhibit hazardous operation.
The Pizzato HP AB052D-4SH is particularly useful where conventional tongue-operated switches and exposed actuators would add unnecessary components around a machine guard. Its 2NC slow-action contact arrangement, positive-opening operation and high ingress protection make it suitable for robust industrial safeguarding systems when correctly integrated with compatible Pizzato HP or HC hinges and an appropriate safety control circuit.
Typical Applications
- Hinged machine safety guards.
- Industrial access doors and protective panels.
- Packaging and production machinery.
- Automated manufacturing equipment.
- Machine tools and processing equipment.
- OEM machinery and industrial safety systems.
Technical Specifications
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| Device Type | Hinge switch | |
|---|---|---|
| Product Series | Pizzato HP | |
| Contacts | 2NC | |
| IP Rating | IP67, IP69K | |
| Safety Switch Type | Hinge switch | |
| Housing Material | Metal | |
| Manufacturer | Pizzato Elettrica | |
| Series | HP-HC Safety Hinge Switches | |
| Model | HP AB052D-4SH | |
| Alternative SKU | HPAB052D4SH | |
| Product type | Safety hinge switch | |
| Contact block | 52D | |
| Contact configuration | 2NC | |
| Contact action | Slow action | |
| Positive opening | Yes | |
| Housing material | Metal | |
| Protection rating | IP67 according to EN 60529 / IP69K according to ISO 20653 | |
| Actuating force | 0.3 Nm | |
| Application | Hinged guard and access-door safety monitoring | |
| Compatible hinge families | Pizzato HP and HC series | |
| Barcode | 8018851632099 | |
| Packed quantity | 1 | |
| HS Code | 85369095 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Pizzato HP AB052D-4SH used for?
The HP AB052D-4SH is a safety hinge switch used to monitor the position of hinged guards, doors and protective access panels on industrial machinery.
What contact configuration does the HP AB052D-4SH have?
The switch uses Pizzato's 52D contact block with 2 normally closed (2NC) slow-action contacts.
Does the Pizzato HP AB052D-4SH have positive-opening contacts?
Yes. The HP AB052D-4SH incorporates positive opening, an important feature for safety-related guard monitoring applications.
What ingress protection does the HP AB052D-4SH provide?
The HP series safety hinge switch provides IP67 protection according to EN 60529 and IP69K protection according to ISO 20653, making it suitable for demanding industrial environments.
Which hinges should be used with the HP AB052D-4SH?
Pizzato specifies that its HP safety hinge switches should be combined exclusively with compatible Pizzato HP or HC series hinges; using other hinge types does not guarantee correct operation of the safety device.
Why use a safety hinge switch instead of a separate guard switch?
A safety hinge switch integrates guard-position detection into the hinge arrangement, helping reduce exposed components and providing a compact safeguarding solution for hinged machine doors and panels.
Trusted by Machine Builders and Safety Professionals
Pizzato Elettrica HP-HC safety hinge switches provide machine builders with robust and compact guard-monitoring solutions, combining positive-opening safety contacts, metal construction and high ingress protection for demanding industrial machinery applications.
