Why Choose the Pizzato FZ1896?
The Pizzato FZ1896 is a reliable industrial hinge safety switch from the well-established FZ series by Pizzato Elettrica, designed for precise monitoring of hinged guards and machine doors in industrial automation systems.
This model is engineered to detect the angular position of protective doors through a direct hinge-based actuation system. It ensures machinery cannot operate unless the guard is correctly closed, helping improve operator safety and compliance with modern machine safety standards.
Built with a rugged metal housing and designed for harsh industrial environments, the FZ1896 delivers long mechanical life, stable switching performance, and dependable operation in continuous-duty applications.
Key Advantages
- Dedicated hinge-actuated safety switch for machine guarding.
- Reliable detection of door and guard angular movement.
- Rugged metal housing for industrial durability.
- High mechanical life up to 1,000,000 cycles.
- IP67 protection suitable for harsh environments.
- Compatible with standard industrial safety control circuits.
Key Features
- Manufacturer: Pizzato Elettrica
- Model: FZ1896
- Series: FZ Hinge Safety Switch Series
- Product type: Hinged safety switch
- Actuation type: Hinge-based mechanical actuation
- Application: Industrial machine safety guarding
- Housing: Metal industrial enclosure
- Contact configuration: NC + NO (variant dependent)
- Protection rating: IP67
- Operating temperature: -25°C to +80°C
- Mechanical durability: up to 1,000,000 cycles
The Pizzato FZ1896 ensures machinery only operates when a hinged guard or door is fully closed and correctly positioned. By directly linking safety activation to door movement, it reduces the risk of bypassing safety guards and improves operational safety in industrial environments.
It is commonly used in automation systems, CNC machines, robotic cells, and production equipment where hinged guards are part of the safety system.
Typical Applications
- Industrial machine safety doors
- Robotic cell guarding systems
- Automated production machinery
- CNC and metalworking equipment
- Packaging and processing machines
- OEM industrial automation systems
