Pizzato FR2296-M2 safety hinge switch for industrial machine guarding, hinged door monitoring, and safety interlock applications.
£23.59
The Pizzato FR2296-M2 is a high-reliability safety hinge switch designed for monitoring hinged guards and protective doors in industrial machinery. Manufactured by Pizzato Elettrica, it delivers precise position detection and dependable safety switching to ensure machines are safely controlled when access doors are opened.
As part of the robust FR series safety switch family, the FR2296-M2 is engineered for demanding industrial environments where durability, high ingress protection, and consistent switching performance are essential. It is widely used in machine guarding systems to prevent hazardous operation and protect operators.
With its integrated hinge-actuated mechanism and reinforced technopolymer housing, the FR2296-M2 provides long service life and stable operation even under continuous industrial use.
The Pizzato FR2296-M2 ensures safe machine operation by detecting the opening of hinged guards and immediately triggering safety circuits. This prevents hazardous machine movement and helps protect operators during maintenance, setup, or access operations.
According to manufacturer documentation, the FR2296-M2 is designed for high ingress protection (IP67/IP69K), strong mechanical endurance up to 1,000,000 cycles, and reliable performance in harsh industrial environments such as automation systems, packaging machines, and conveyors.
| IP Rating | IP67 |
|---|---|
| Series | FR Safety Switch Series |
| Product type | Safety hinge switch |
| Contact configuration | 2NC + 1NO (slow action) |
| Protection rating | IP67 / IP69K |
| Housing material | Technopolymer |
| Electrical rating | 6A / 250V AC |
| 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 hinged safety guards and ensure machinery stops safely when access doors are opened.
The FR2296-M2 uses a 2NC + 1NO slow-action contact configuration for reliable safety signalling.
Yes, it is designed with IP67/IP69K protection and a rugged technopolymer housing for industrial use.
Yes, it includes a positive opening mechanism to ensure safe contact separation during actuation.
It is typically mounted on hinged machine guards, 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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