Why Choose the Pizzato FD718 Position Switch?
The Pizzato FD718 is a heavy-duty industrial position / limit switch engineered for precise detection of mechanical movement in demanding automation environments. As part of the durable Pizzato FD Series, it features a rolling ball piston plunger actuator, ensuring smooth, low-friction actuation and long mechanical service life.
Constructed with a rugged metal housing, the FD718 is designed to perform reliably in harsh industrial conditions including vibration, dust, and moisture. Its slow-action contact system with overlapped contacts ensures controlled and consistent switching behaviour, making it ideal for applications requiring stable signal transitions.
This model features a 1 normally open (NO) and 1 normally closed (NC) contact configuration with positive opening operation, providing enhanced safety performance. With a PG13.5 threaded conduit entry and IP67 protection rating, it is well suited for industrial machinery, conveyors, and automation systems operating in demanding environments.
Key Advantages
- Heavy-duty limit switch for industrial automation systems.
- Rolling ball piston plunger ensures smooth, low-wear actuation.
- 1 NO + 1 NC slow-action contacts for reliable control circuits.
- Positive opening contacts for enhanced safety functionality.
- IP67 protection rating for harsh industrial environments.
- Metal housing ensures durability and long service life.
Key Features
- Pizzato FD Series industrial position switch.
- Rolling ball piston plunger actuator with approx. 8 mm stainless steel ball.
- 1NO + 1NC contact configuration with slow-action (B7) mechanism.
- Overlapped contacts (make-before-break) for controlled switching.
- Positive opening operation for safety-critical applications.
- Metal housing designed for heavy-duty environments.
- IP67 protection according to EN 60529.
- PG13.5 threaded conduit entry.
Engineered for Reliable Industrial Position Detection
The rolling ball piston design minimises friction during actuation, improving durability and ensuring consistent performance over millions of operating cycles. The overlapped contact design further enhances switching stability, making the FD718 suitable for applications requiring precise and controlled signal sequencing.
Position switches such as the FD718 are essential components in industrial automation systems, providing accurate feedback on machine movement and position while ensuring dependable operation in demanding environments.
Typical Applications
- Industrial machinery and automated production lines.
- Safety interlocking and machine protection systems.
- Conveyor and material handling equipment.
- Packaging and processing machinery.
- Position monitoring in automation systems.
- OEM machinery and industrial control panels.
