Pizzato FR 3493-M1 is an FR series safety switch with a separate actuator, positive-opening slow-action safety operation, technopolymer housing, M1 threaded cable entry and IP67 protection for industrial machine-guard monitoring.
£19.37
The Pizzato FR 3493-M1 is a robust safety switch with separate actuator designed for monitoring movable guards, protective doors and access points on industrial machinery. As part of the Pizzato FR series, it provides direct mechanical guard-position detection for machine safety and industrial automation applications.
The FR 3493-M1 uses a separate actuator operating principle in which the switch body is mounted to the fixed machine structure and the actuator is fitted to the movable guard. Opening the guard withdraws the actuator from the switch head, mechanically changing the state of the internal safety contacts so the associated safety system can detect access to the hazardous area.
Designed for demanding industrial environments, the FR 3493-M1 combines a durable technopolymer housing with IP67 protection. The M1 variant provides a threaded cable-entry arrangement, making the switch suitable for integration into machine wiring and safety circuits on production, packaging and automated equipment.
Separate-actuator safety switches such as the Pizzato FR 3493-M1 monitor the physical position of movable machine guards. The actuator follows the movement of the guard while the switch remains fixed to the machine, providing a direct mechanical means of detecting whether the protected access point is open or closed.
When the guard opens, withdrawal of the actuator operates the internal safety contacts through the switch mechanism. This straightforward electromechanical principle makes the FR 3493-M1 suitable for machine builders requiring reliable guard monitoring across automated production, material handling and manufacturing equipment.
| Manufacturer | Pizzato Elettrica |
|---|---|
| Series | FR Series |
| Model | FR 3493-M1 |
| Product type | Safety switch with separate actuator |
| Actuation type | Separate actuator |
| Switching mechanism | Slow action |
| Positive opening | Yes |
| Operating principle | Mechanical guard monitoring |
| Housing material | Technopolymer |
| Connection variant | M1 threaded cable entry |
| Protection rating | IP67 |
| Mounting type | Machine / guard mounting |
| Application | Machine guard and protective-door monitoring |
| HS Code | 85369095 |
The FR 3493-M1 is designed for monitoring movable machine guards, protective doors and access points in industrial machinery safety applications.
The switch uses a separate actuator fitted to the movable guard. Opening the guard withdraws the actuator from the switch head and mechanically changes the state of the safety contacts.
Yes. The FR 3493-M1 uses positive-opening safety operation to provide direct mechanical opening of the relevant safety contact when the switch is actuated.
The Pizzato FR 3493-M1 provides IP67 protection, supporting use in industrial environments where resistance to dust and water ingress is required.
The M1 designation identifies the connection variant, providing a threaded cable-entry arrangement for installation and wiring.
The switch is suitable for machine guards, protective doors, packaging machinery, conveyors, automated production equipment and other industrial systems requiring mechanical guard-position monitoring.
Pizzato safety switches are used by machine builders, automation engineers and industrial manufacturers for dependable guard monitoring, position detection and machinery safety applications.
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