Why Choose the Pizzato FR996-A Safety Switch for Hinged Doors?
The Pizzato FR996-A is a heavy-duty safety switch for hinged doors, designed to provide reliable guard monitoring in industrial machinery and automation systems. As part of the robust Pizzato FR 996 series, this switch ensures machinery is safely stopped when protective guards are opened, supporting compliance with stringent machine safety standards.
Engineered for durability and precision, the FR996-A features a reinforced technopolymer housing and dependable slow-action switching mechanism. Its design is optimised for industrial environments where consistent performance and long service life are critical for operator safety and equipment protection.
With IP67 and IP69K protection ratings, positive opening contacts and a rotating actuator head, the FR996-A is built to operate reliably in harsh conditions involving dust, water ingress and mechanical stress. It is ideal for safeguarding access points on production machinery, conveyors and automated systems.
Key Advantages
- Reliable safety monitoring for hinged guard doors.
- IP67 / IP69K protection for demanding industrial environments.
- Positive opening contacts for safety-critical applications.
- Rotating actuator head for flexible installation.
- Supports compliance with industrial machine safety standards.
- Manufactured by Pizzato Elettrica, a leading European safety specialist.
Key Features
- Pizzato FR 996 series safety switch.
- 2 NC contact configuration with slow-action switching.
- Positive opening (forced opening) contacts.
- Technopolymer housing with industrial durability.
- Rotating head for versatile mounting orientations.
- PG 13.5 cable entry for standard wiring.
- Designed for long mechanical life and reliable performance.
Reliable Guard Monitoring for Industrial Safety
Safety switches such as the Pizzato FR996-A are essential components in machine safety systems. They ensure that machinery cannot operate when protective guards are open, significantly reducing the risk of injury and equipment damage.
The FR 996 series is designed for higher-duty applications compared to standard FR models, offering enhanced durability, improved sealing and flexible installation options. This makes it particularly suitable for demanding industrial environments and heavy-duty machinery.
Typical Applications
- Machine guard door monitoring in industrial production lines.
- Packaging and processing machinery.
- Automated assembly systems and robotics.
- Conveyor systems and material handling equipment.
- Heavy-duty OEM machinery and safety retrofits.
