Safety Switches

The introduction of the US and European directives during the Nineties has definitely changed the approach that every machine manufacturer has towards operator safety. Much has been done, but still more is necessary, and Pizzato and Norstat provide the products and application know how to apply safety to the machine. Finding the point between functionality and safety of the machine is our expertise. Both Pizzato Elettrica and Norstat, with the cooperation of the main machine OEM’s have developed many safety switch versions with innovative and patented solutions, satisfying the safety norms and guaranteeing the requirements of reliability.

Today the classic safety switch with separate actuator reaches the fourth generation, and switches with solenoid locking capability locking the guard closed until the dangerous motion has dissipated are now available in the both plastic and metal housings with actuator holding forces of 2500 N. The full range includes safety switches with separate actuator, Magnetic non contact safety switches, hinged safety switches, solenoid locking safety switches, rope pull safety switches and emergency stop push buttons.

In addition to both mechanical and non contact safety switches, Pizzato has expanded the line into a wide range of safety relay modules. Our documentation and inside our partner website www.pizzato.com you will find not only innovative and unique safety products, but also tested and complete circuit application solutions.
For a quick introduction to safety standards and concepts, you can download the following document: Introduction to Safety Norstat’s Safety Application service is at your disposal to help you find the best safety solution for your machine.

· Plastic Safety Interlock Switches

· Metal Safety Interlock Switches

· Solenoid Locking Safety Switches

· Safety Rope Pull Switches

· E-Stop Buttons