Why Choose the Pizzato FC 3409-M2 Rope Position Switch?
The Pizzato FC 3409-M2 is a robust rope-operated position switch for signalling in industrial machinery and automation systems. Part of the Pizzato FC series, it combines a durable metal housing with a rope-operated head for remote mechanical actuation.
Its B34 slow-action contact block provides two normally closed contacts. This contact arrangement enables two NC switching circuits to be controlled from the same rope-operated mechanism, while the slow-action design changes the contact state in direct relation to actuator movement.
With an IP67 protection rating, powder-coated metal enclosure and ambient temperature range of −25 to +80 °C, the FC 3409-M2 is designed for demanding industrial environments. A standard M20 × 1.5 threaded conduit entry enables secure cable installation.
Key Advantages
- Purpose-designed rope-operated position switch for industrial signalling.
- Two normally closed slow-action contacts provide dual NC switching circuits.
- Rugged powder-coated metal housing for demanding machinery environments.
- IP67 enclosure protection against dust and temporary water immersion.
- Mechanical endurance of up to 20 million operating cycles.
- Can be installed in any mounting position for flexible machine integration.
Key Features
- Pizzato FC series position switch.
- Rope-operated head for signalling applications.
- B34 contact block with 2NC slow-action contacts.
- Metal housing with one threaded conduit entry.
- M20 × 1.5 cable entry.
- Maximum actuation frequency of 3,600 operating cycles per hour.
- Mechanical endurance of 20 million operating cycles.
- IP67 protection according to EN 60529.
Dependable Rope-Operated Industrial Signalling
Rope-operated position switches allow an electrical signal to be initiated from a point along an appropriately configured operating rope. This makes them useful on extended machinery where direct access to a conventional plunger or lever-operated switch may be impractical.
The FC 3409-M2 combines slow-action switching with two normally closed contacts and a resilient metal enclosure. Its protected construction, high mechanical endurance and flexible mounting orientation support reliable operation in industrial automation and material-handling equipment.
Typical Applications
- Conveyor and material-handling systems.
- Industrial machinery status signalling.
- Production and assembly lines.
- Packaging and processing equipment.
- Remote mechanical position detection.
- Factory automation and control systems.
