FZ 20C5 Pizzato Safety switch with slotted hole lever

FZ 20C5 Pizzato Safety switch with slotted hole lever

Pizzato FZ20C5 lever-actuated safety switch for machine guard monitoring in industrial automation systems.

SKU: FZ20C5Alt SKU: FZ20C5MPN: FZ 20C5
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Why Choose the Pizzato FZ20C5?

The Pizzato FZ20C5 is a heavy-duty industrial lever-actuated safety switch from the reliable FZ series by Pizzato Elettrica, designed for precise monitoring of machine guards, sliding doors, and protective panels in industrial automation systems.

This model is engineered to detect movement or misalignment of safety guards, ensuring machinery only operates when protective doors are securely closed. It is widely used in industrial safety applications where dependable mechanical position detection and multi-contact safety signaling are required.

Built with a rugged die-cast metal housing, the FZ20C5 delivers long mechanical life, stable switching performance, and consistent operation in harsh industrial environments and continuous-duty production systems.

Key Advantages

  • Reliable lever-actuated safety switch for machine guarding.
  • High-contact configuration for complex safety circuit design.
  • Rugged metal housing for industrial durability.
  • IP67 protection against dust and water ingress.
  • High mechanical endurance up to 1,000,000 cycles.
  • Positive opening safety contacts for compliance and reliability.

Key Features

  • Manufacturer: Pizzato Elettrica
  • Model: FZ20C5
  • 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: 1NO + 2NC slow action ([turn0search13])
  • Protection rating: IP67 ([turn0search1])
  • Conduit entry: PG13.5 cable entry (series standard)
  • Rated voltage: up to 250VAC (typical FZ series)
  • Rated current: up to 10A AC-15 (typical FZ series range)

Reliable Safety for Industrial Machinery

The Pizzato FZ20C5 ensures machinery only operates when safety guards are correctly closed. Its mechanical lever system provides accurate and repeatable switching even in environments with vibration, dust, or frequent door movement.

It is commonly used in automated production lines, CNC machines, packaging systems, and industrial equipment where reliable guard position monitoring is essential for operator safety and system compliance.

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

Technical Specifications

Brand Pizzato Elettrica
Model / SKU FZ20C5
Product type Safety limit switch
Series FZ series safety switches
Application Machine guarding and safety interlocking
Housing material Industrial-grade metal construction
Operating principle Slotted lever mechanical actuation
Mounting type Fixed safety switch mounting
HS Code 85369095
Safety Switch Type Safety limit switch
Housing Material Metal

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Pizzato FZ20C5 used for?

It is used to monitor the position of machine guards and ensure machinery only operates when safety doors are closed.

What contact configuration does it use?

It typically uses a 1NO + 2NC slow-action safety contact configuration for flexible safety circuit design.

Is it suitable for industrial environments?

Yes, it features a rugged metal housing and IP67 protection for harsh industrial conditions.

How does it work?

It uses a slotted-hole lever mechanism that detects movement or misalignment of protective guards and switches safety contacts accordingly.

Where is it installed?

It is mounted on machine guards or hinged/sliding doors where precise position detection is required.

Trusted in Global Machine Safety Systems

Pizzato FZ series safety switches are widely used across manufacturing industries to improve machine safety, ensure compliance, and protect operators in automated environments.

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