Pizzato FR18C1-M2 safety switch with slotted lever for industrial machine guarding, hinged door monitoring, and safety interlock applications.
£17.42
The Pizzato FR18C1-M2 is a rugged industrial safety switch with slotted-hole lever actuation designed for monitoring hinged guards, machine doors, and protective access panels in automation systems. Manufactured by Pizzato Elettrica, it delivers reliable safety signalling when a guard is opened, ensuring immediate interruption of hazardous machine operations.
As part of the well-established FR series safety switch family, the FR18C1-M2 is engineered for demanding industrial environments requiring high mechanical strength, consistent switching performance, and excellent environmental protection. It is widely used in OEM machinery, conveyors, packaging systems, and automated production lines.
The “-M2” variant typically refers to a standardized industrial configuration within the FR series, commonly associated with a specific contact arrangement and M20 cable entry design for robust wiring integration.
The Pizzato FR18C1-M2 ensures safe machine operation by detecting guard or lever movement and immediately triggering safety circuits. This helps prevent accidental machine start-up and protects operators during maintenance, setup, and access operations.
According to Pizzato FR series technical documentation, FR18C1-M2 belongs to the slotted-lever FR switch family designed with IP67 protection, high mechanical endurance, and positive opening safety contacts for use in harsh industrial environments such as automation systems, conveyors, and production machinery. Based on FR series configuration tables, the “C1” variant corresponds to a 1NO+1NC slow-action contact arrangement with M2 mechanical execution.
| IP Rating | IP67 |
|---|---|
| Series | FR Safety Switch Series |
| Product type | Safety switch (lever actuated) |
| Contact configuration | 1NO + 1NC (slow action) |
| Electrical rating | up to 10A / 250V AC |
| Protection rating | IP67 |
| Housing material | Technopolymer |
| Operating temperature | -25°C to +80°C |
| Cable entry | M20x1.5 |
| Mechanical durability | up to 1,000,000 cycles |
| Standards compliance | EN 60947-5-1 |
| HS Code | 85369095 |
It is used to monitor safety guards and ensure machinery stops when access points are opened or moved.
The FR18C1-M2 uses a 1NO + 1NC slow-action contact configuration for reliable safety signalling.
Yes, it is designed with IP67 protection and a rugged industrial housing for demanding conditions.
Yes, it includes a positive opening mechanism to ensure safe contact separation during actuation.
It is typically installed on machine guards, hinged doors, and protective panels in industrial automation systems.
Pizzato FR series safety switches are widely used by machine builders and automation engineers to ensure reliable guarding, operator safety, and compliance with international machinery safety standards.
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