Why Choose the Pizzato FC3393-F1M2 Safety Interlock Switch?
The Pizzato FC3393-F1M2 is a robust key-operated safety interlock switch with separate actuator designed for machine guarding, access control, and industrial safety systems. As part of the Pizzato FC series, it ensures that machinery can only operate when protective doors or safety guards are properly closed and secured.
Built for demanding industrial environments, the FC3393-F1M2 features a durable metal housing and a high IP67 protection rating, providing excellent resistance to dust, moisture, and vibration. It is commonly used in automated machinery, production lines, and safety enclosures where reliable guard position monitoring is essential.
This version uses a separate actuator (F1M2 configuration), meaning the switch is mounted on the fixed frame while the actuator is mounted on the moving guard. When the guard opens, the actuator is removed, immediately changing the safety contact state and preventing machine operation.
Key Advantages
- Reliable separate actuator safety interlock system for machine guarding.
- Prevents machine operation when guards or doors are open.
- Heavy-duty metal housing for industrial durability.
- IP67 protection against dust and water ingress.
- Suitable for OEM machinery and automation safety systems.
- Compatible with FC series actuator configurations.
Key Features
- Pizzato FC safety switch series.
- Separate actuator (F1M2 type configuration).
- Contact configuration: 1NO + 1NC (slow action, B33).
- Positive opening safety contacts.
- IP67 protection rating according to EN 60529.
- Metal housing with M20 x 1.5 threaded conduit entry.
Reliable Machine Guard Protection
The FC3393-F1M2 works using a separate actuator mounted on the moving guard. When the guard is closed, the actuator engages the switch, allowing machine operation. When the guard opens, the actuator is withdrawn, immediately triggering a safety response and stopping or preventing machine restart.
This ensures operators are protected from hazardous machine movement during maintenance, inspection, or access events.
Typical Applications
- Machine guarding systems.
- Safety doors and access panels.
- Industrial automation equipment.
- Robotic work cells and safety fences.
- Packaging and processing machinery.
- OEM machine safety systems.
