Pizzato FR 596-L9M2 is an FR-series hinged-door safety switch with a technopolymer housing, 1NO + 1NC snap-action contacts, positive opening, Ø8 x 140 mm actuator and IP67 / IP69K protection for industrial machine guard monitoring.
£20.15
The Pizzato FR 596-L9M2 is a compact and robust safety switch for hinged doors and guards designed to monitor movable protective devices around hazardous areas of industrial machinery. As part of the Pizzato FR Series, it combines a durable technopolymer housing with a hinge-operated actuator and positive-opening safety contact for dependable machine guard monitoring.
The FR 596-L9M2 incorporates a 1NO + 1NC snap-action contact configuration and is mechanically operated by the rotation of the hinged guard. Its sensitive operating principle allows the positive-opening contact to respond after only a small degree of guard rotation, enabling the associated safety system to detect an opening guard promptly.
This model features an Ø8 × 140 mm actuator, galvanised-steel external metal parts and an M20 × 1.5 threaded cable entry. With IP67 / IP69K protection and an operating temperature range of -25 °C to +80 °C, the FR 596-L9M2 provides a practical solution for reliable hinged-guard monitoring in demanding industrial environments.
Hinged-door safety switches such as the Pizzato FR 596-L9M2 monitor guard movement directly through mechanical rotation. When the protected door or guard begins to open, rotation of the actuator operates the switch mechanism and positively opens the safety contact, allowing the machine safety system to initiate the required stop response.
The FR-series hinged-guard design is particularly useful where conventional separate-actuator switches may be affected by alignment requirements or accumulations of dust and debris. Its adjustable head and direct rotational actuation provide machine builders with a practical way to integrate safety monitoring into hinged guards and protective doors.
| Manufacturer | Pizzato Elettrica |
|---|---|
| Series | FR Series |
| Model | FR 596-L9M2 |
| Product type | Safety switch for hinged doors |
| Housing material | Technopolymer |
| Head type | Hinged-door / hinged-guard head |
| Actuator dimensions | Ø8 × 140 mm |
| Contact configuration | 1NO + 1NC |
| Contact action | Snap action |
| Positive opening | Yes |
| External metal parts | Galvanised steel |
| Cable entry | 1 × M20 × 1.5 threaded entry |
| Protection rating | IP67 / IP69K |
| IP67 standard | EN 60529 |
| IP69K standard | ISO 20653 |
| Operating temperature | -25 °C to +80 °C |
| HS Code | 85369095 |
The FR 596-L9M2 is designed to monitor hinged machine guards, protective doors and covers so that opening movement can be detected by the machine safety system.
The switch features a 1NO + 1NC snap-action contact configuration with positive-opening operation of the safety contact.
The FR 596-L9M2 uses a hinge-operated Ø8 × 140 mm actuator that mechanically operates the safety switch as the monitored guard rotates.
Yes. The switch provides positive-opening operation, allowing the safety contact to be mechanically opened as the monitored hinged guard moves from its closed position.
The FR 596-L9M2 provides IP67 protection according to EN 60529 and IP69K protection according to ISO 20653, making it suitable for demanding industrial environments.
The switch has one M20 × 1.5 threaded cable entry for routing the electrical connection.
The FR 596-L9M2 is designed for an ambient operating temperature range of -25 °C to +80 °C.
Pizzato hinged-door safety switches are widely used by machine builders, panel builders and automation engineers to provide dependable guard-position monitoring across industrial machinery, production equipment and automated safety systems.
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