Why Choose the Pizzato FZ18C4?
The Pizzato FZ18C4 is a robust industrial lever-actuated safety switch from the trusted FZ series by Pizzato Elettrica, designed for reliable monitoring of machine guards, sliding doors, and protective panels in industrial automation systems.
This model uses a slotted-hole lever mechanism to detect movement or misalignment of safety guards, ensuring machinery only operates when protective doors are properly closed. It is widely used in industrial safety circuits where precise mechanical position monitoring is required for operator protection and machine compliance.
Built with a durable industrial housing and engineered for demanding environments, the FZ18C4 delivers long mechanical life, stable switching performance, and consistent operation in continuous-duty industrial applications.
Key Advantages
- Reliable lever-actuated safety switch for machine guarding.
- Slotted-hole lever design for flexible installation adjustment.
- Rugged industrial-grade housing for durability.
- High mechanical endurance up to 1,000,000 cycles.
- IP67 protection suitable for harsh environments.
- Positive opening contacts for safety-critical applications.
Key Features
- Manufacturer: Pizzato Elettrica
- Model: FZ18C4
- Series: FZ Safety Switch Series
- Product type: Safety switch with slotted-hole lever
- Actuation type: Mechanical lever actuation
- Application: Industrial machine safety guarding
- Housing: Metal industrial enclosure
- Contact configuration: 1NO + 1NC slow action ([turn0search10])
- Protection rating: IP67 ([turn0search10])
- Rated current: up to 10A (series typical)
- Rated voltage: up to 250VAC (series typical)
- Conduit entry: PG13.5 threaded entry (series dependent)
The Pizzato FZ18C4 ensures machinery only operates when safety guards are correctly closed and aligned. Its lever-based detection system provides accurate and repeatable monitoring of door position, even in environments with vibration or frequent mechanical stress.
It is commonly used in automated production lines, CNC machines, packaging systems, and industrial equipment where reliable guard monitoring is essential for operator safety and regulatory compliance.
Typical Applications
- Industrial machine safety doors
- Automated production machinery
- CNC and metalworking equipment
- Packaging and processing systems
- Robotic safety guarding systems
- OEM industrial automation systems
