Why Choose the Pizzato FZ18C3?
The Pizzato FZ18C3 is a robust industrial lever-actuated safety switch from the dependable FZ series by Pizzato Elettrica, designed for accurate monitoring of machine guards, sliding doors, and protective panels in industrial automation systems.
This model uses a slotted-hole lever mechanism to detect movement or misalignment of safety guards, ensuring machinery only operates when protective doors are properly closed. It is widely used in industrial safety circuits where reliable position detection is required for operator protection.
Built with a durable metal housing and engineered for harsh industrial environments, the FZ18C3 delivers long mechanical life, stable switching performance, and consistent operation in continuous-duty production systems.
Key Advantages
- Reliable lever-actuated safety switch for machine guarding.
- Slotted-hole lever design for flexible installation adjustment.
- Rugged metal housing for industrial durability.
- High mechanical endurance up to 1,000,000 cycles.
- IP67 protection suitable for harsh industrial environments.
- Positive opening safety contacts for enhanced reliability.
Key Features
- Manufacturer: Pizzato Elettrica
- Model: FZ18C3
- Series: FZ Safety Switch Series
- Product type: Safety switch with slotted-hole lever
- Actuation type: Mechanical lever actuation
- Application: Industrial machine safety guarding
- Housing: Metal industrial enclosure
- Contact configuration: NO + NC slow action ([turn0search7])
- Protection rating: IP67 ([turn0search7])
- Rated current: up to 10A ([turn0search7])
- Rated voltage: up to 250VAC ([turn0search7])
- Conduit entry: PG13.5 threaded entry ([turn0search7])
The Pizzato FZ18C3 ensures machinery only operates when safety guards are correctly closed and aligned. Its lever-based detection system provides accurate monitoring of door position, even in environments with vibration or frequent mechanical movement.
It is commonly used in automated production lines, CNC machines, packaging systems, and industrial equipment where dependable guard monitoring is essential for operator safety.
Typical Applications
- Industrial machine safety doors
- Automated production machinery
- CNC and metalworking equipment
- Packaging and processing systems
- Robotic safety guarding systems
- OEM industrial automation systems
