Pizzato FR 996-XL16 safety switch for hinged doors with 2NC slow-action positive-opening contacts, a technopolymer housing with stainless steel external parts, PG 13.5 cable entry and IP67/IP69K protection for industrial machine guard monitoring.
£28.92
The Pizzato FR 996-XL16 is a robust safety switch for hinged doors designed for monitoring hinged machine guards, access doors and protective panels on industrial machinery. As part of the Pizzato FR safety switch series, it combines direct mechanical guard monitoring with positive-opening safety contacts for dependable machine safety applications.
The FR 996-XL16 features a 2NC slow-action B9 contact block, providing two normally closed contacts for integration into appropriately designed safety control circuits. Its positive-opening operating principle provides direct mechanical opening of the safety contacts when the hinged guard operates the switch.
The switch uses a durable technopolymer housing with stainless steel external parts and incorporates a PG 13.5 threaded cable entry. With IP67 protection according to EN 60529 and IP69K protection according to ISO 20653, the FR 996-XL16 is well suited to demanding industrial machinery and automation environments.
Hinged-door safety switches provide direct position monitoring for movable protective guards surrounding hazardous machinery. Movement of the hinged guard mechanically operates the switch contacts, enabling the safety control system to detect when the protective door or panel moves away from its intended safe position.
The Pizzato FR 996-XL16 combines this direct mechanical operating principle with two normally closed slow-action contacts, positive opening and stainless steel external components. Its high ingress-protection ratings make it suitable for reliable guard monitoring across production, processing and automated machinery installations.
| Manufacturer | Pizzato Elettrica |
|---|---|
| Series | FR |
| Model | FR 996-XL16 |
| Product type | Safety switch for hinged doors |
| Actuation type | Hinged-door / hinged-guard actuation |
| Contact configuration | 2NC |
| Contact action | Slow action |
| Contact block | B9 |
| Positive opening | Yes |
| Housing material | Technopolymer |
| External parts | Stainless steel |
| Cable entry | 1 × PG 13.5 threaded entry |
| Protection rating | IP67 according to EN 60529 / IP69K according to ISO 20653 |
| Status indicator | No |
| Barcode / EAN | 8018851409240 |
| HS Code | 85369095 |
The FR 996-XL16 is designed for monitoring hinged machine guards, safety doors and protective panels on industrial machinery and automation equipment.
The FR 996-XL16 incorporates a 2NC slow-action B9 contact block, providing two normally closed contacts for guard-position monitoring.
Yes. The FR 996-XL16 provides positive-opening safety contact operation, ensuring direct mechanical opening of the normally closed contacts when the guard operates the switch.
The switch has a robust technopolymer housing with stainless steel external parts, providing durable construction for industrial machine safety applications.
The switch provides IP67 protection according to EN 60529 and IP69K protection according to ISO 20653, supporting use in demanding industrial environments.
The FR 996-XL16 incorporates one threaded PG 13.5 cable entry for routing the electrical connection into the enclosure.
Pizzato safety switches are widely used by machine builders, control-system integrators and industrial automation engineers for dependable machine guarding, access monitoring and safety interlocking applications.
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