Why Choose the Pizzato FX996-M1 Safety Switch?
The Pizzato FX996-M1 is a robust safety switch for hinged doors, designed to provide reliable position monitoring and machine guarding in industrial environments. As part of the durable Pizzato FX 996 series, it is engineered for dependable performance in standard-duty automation and safety applications.
Manufactured with a high-strength technopolymer housing, the FX996-M1 offers excellent resistance to mechanical stress, vibration and environmental exposure. Its compact design allows for easy integration into machine guards while maintaining consistent switching accuracy and long service life.
This model features 2 normally closed (NC) slow-action contacts with positive opening operation, ensuring fail-safe behaviour in safety circuits. With IP67 and IP69K protection ratings, it is suitable for harsh industrial environments including washdown applications.
Key Advantages
- Reliable safety switch for hinged doors in industrial machinery.
- 2 NC contacts for fail-safe safety circuit integration.
- Durable technopolymer housing for long operational life.
- IP67 / IP69K protection for harsh and washdown environments.
- Positive opening contacts for enhanced safety compliance.
- Compact and easy to install on machine guards.
Key Features
- Pizzato FX 996 series safety switch.
- Hinged door monitoring design.
- 2 NC slow-action contacts (B9).
- Positive opening mechanism for safety circuits.
- Technopolymer enclosure with high mechanical strength.
- Two PG13.5 conduit entries for flexible wiring.
- Standard actuator with hole for hinge applications.
- Designed for reliable performance in standard-duty environments.
Reliable Door Monitoring for Industrial Machinery
Safety switches such as the Pizzato FX996-M1 are essential components in machine safety systems. They monitor the position of guards and ensure hazardous machine movement is stopped when safety conditions are not met, helping to protect personnel and maintain compliance with industrial safety standards.
The FX 996 series is widely used by automation engineers and OEM machine builders due to its durability, ease of installation and dependable switching performance across a wide range of industrial applications.
Typical Applications
- Machine guarding and hinged door safety systems.
- Industrial automation and control panels.
- Packaging and production machinery.
- Conveyor and material handling systems.
- Food processing and washdown environments.
- OEM machinery and engineering solutions.
