Pizzato FR593-E3 safety switch with separate actuator, featuring 1 NO + 1 NC snap-action contacts, positive opening and IP67 protection for industrial machine guarding applications.
£17.87
The Pizzato FR593-E3 is a rugged safety switch with separate actuator, designed to provide reliable guard monitoring and machine safety in industrial environments. As part of the proven Pizzato FR series, it ensures safe operation by detecting guard position and interrupting control circuits when access points are opened.
This version features an E3 actuator configuration, offering a compact and reliable engagement solution for standard guard interlocking applications. The separate actuator mechanism ensures that when a guard is opened, the actuator disengages, forcing the safety contacts to open and immediately stopping machine operation.
Built with a robust technopolymer housing, the FR593-E3 is designed for long mechanical life and dependable performance in demanding industrial environments. With an IP67 protection rating, it provides excellent resistance to dust, moisture and vibration, making it suitable for a wide range of industrial applications.
The FR593-E3 operates by separating the actuator from the switch body when a guard is opened. This action forces the positive opening of the safety contacts, ensuring machinery stops immediately and cannot restart until the guard is securely closed.
Safety switches with separate actuators are essential components in modern industrial safety systems, helping protect operators, reduce risk and ensure compliance with safety standards across manufacturing and automation environments.
| IP Rating | IP67 |
|---|---|
| Series | FR Series |
| Product type | Safety switch with separate actuator |
| Actuator type | E3 actuator |
| Contact configuration | 1 NO + 1 NC |
| Switching mechanism | Snap-action with positive opening |
| Thermal current (Ith) | approx. 10 A |
| Rated insulation voltage | approx. 400 V AC / 500 V DC |
| Protection rating | IP67 |
| Housing material | Reinforced technopolymer |
| Connection type | Cable entry (M20 or PG variant) |
| Operating temperature | approx. -25 to +80 °C |
| Standards | EN 60947-5-1, EN ISO 14119, Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC |
| HS Code | 85369095 |
This safety switch is used to monitor guards and stop machinery when protective doors or barriers are opened.
It features 1 normally open (NO) and 1 normally closed (NC) contact with positive opening.
The E3 actuator is designed for reliable engagement in standard safety interlocking applications.
Yes, with an IP67 protection rating, it is suitable for industrial environments with dust and moisture exposure.
It complies with EN 60947-5-1, EN ISO 14119 and the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC.
Pizzato FR series safety switches are widely trusted by automation engineers for reliable guard monitoring, robust construction and compliance with international safety standards.
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