Pizzato FR 1896-L9M2 is an IP67 technopolymer safety switch for hinged machine guards with an L9 hinge-operated actuator configuration, slow-action switching and an M20 × 1.5 threaded conduit entry.
£19.54
The Pizzato FR 1896-L9M2 is a dedicated safety switch for hinged doors and machine guards, designed for dependable monitoring of movable protective guards on industrial machinery. Part of the Pizzato FR Series, it combines a compact technopolymer housing with a hinge-operated actuator arrangement for direct detection of guard movement.
The FR 1896-L9M2 uses a slow-action safety switching mechanism suited to machine-guard monitoring applications. Its hinge-operated principle enables the switch to detect angular movement of the associated guard without relying on the removable tongue actuator used by conventional separate-actuator safety switches.
This configuration features the L9 hinge actuator arrangement together with the M2 connection option. The M2 suffix identifies an M20 × 1.5 threaded conduit entry, while the robust technopolymer enclosure provides IP67 ingress protection for demanding industrial environments.
Safety switches for hinged doors detect guard movement through rotational operation rather than relying on a removable key. As the associated guard begins to open, its angular movement operates the switch mechanism and changes the contact state, allowing the machine safety system to detect that the protected access point has moved away from its normal closed position.
The Pizzato FR 1896-L9M2 combines this direct hinge-monitoring principle with slow-action switching, robust technopolymer construction and an M20 × 1.5 threaded connection. This makes it a practical solution for machine builders requiring dependable hinged-guard monitoring across industrial automation and production equipment.
| Manufacturer | Pizzato |
|---|---|
| Series | FR Series |
| Model | FR 1896-L9M2 |
| SKU | FR1896-L9M2 |
| Product type | Safety switch for hinged doors |
| Operating principle | Hinge-operated guard monitoring |
| Actuator configuration | L9 |
| Switching action | Slow action |
| Housing material | Technopolymer |
| Conduit entries | 1 |
| Conduit entry | M20 × 1.5 threaded entry |
| Protection rating | IP67 |
| Application | Hinged machine guards, safety doors and protective access panels |
| HS Code | 85369095 |
The Pizzato FR 1896-L9M2 is designed for monitoring hinged machine guards, safety doors and protective access panels on industrial machinery and automated equipment.
The switch uses rotational movement from the associated hinged guard to operate its internal switching mechanism, allowing the machine safety system to detect when the guard moves from its normal position.
The M2 option identifies an M20 × 1.5 threaded conduit entry for integration with industrial machine wiring.
No. The FR 1896-L9M2 is designed specifically for hinge-operated guard monitoring, using rotational movement rather than a conventional removable tongue actuator.
The FR 1896-L9M2 provides IP67 ingress protection, making it suitable for demanding industrial machine environments.
Pizzato FR safety switches provide robust solutions for hinged machine guarding where dependable position monitoring, compact mechanical operation and durable industrial construction are required.
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