Why Choose the Pizzato FD719-M2 Position Switch?
The Pizzato FD719-M2 is a heavy-duty position switch with rolling ball piston plunger, designed for precise detection and reliable switching in demanding industrial automation environments. As part of the robust Pizzato FD series, it offers excellent durability, long service life and consistent performance under harsh operating conditions.
Featuring a rugged metal housing with a M20 × 1.5 threaded conduit entry, the FD719-M2 is engineered to withstand dust, moisture and mechanical stress. Its rolling ball piston plunger actuator (Ø12.7 mm) ensures smooth, repeatable actuation while minimising wear, making it ideal for high-cycle industrial applications.
This model is equipped with a 1 NO + 1 NC slow-action contact configuration featuring overlapped (make-before-break) contacts and positive opening functionality, ensuring reliable switching for both control and safety circuits.
Key Advantages
- Heavy-duty position switch for industrial automation.
- Rolling ball piston plunger ensures smooth and precise actuation.
- 1 NO + 1 NC slow-action contacts with make-before-break operation.
- Positive opening contacts for reliable circuit interruption.
- Durable metal housing designed for harsh environments.
- IP67 protection rating for resistance to dust and water ingress.
Key Features
- Pizzato FD series position switch.
- Rolling ball piston plunger actuator Ø12.7 mm.
- 1 NO + 1 NC slow-action overlapped contacts (B7 configuration).
- M20 × 1.5 threaded conduit entry.
- Silver contact elements for stable electrical performance.
- High resistance to vibration and mechanical stress.
- Designed for high-cycle industrial use.
Position switches such as the Pizzato FD719-M2 are essential for monitoring machine movement and ensuring correct sequencing. The rolling ball plunger mechanism minimises wear while maintaining precise and repeatable actuation, making it suitable for continuous industrial operation.
Its overlapped contact design ensures continuity during switching transitions, making it particularly suitable for applications requiring uninterrupted signal integrity.
Typical Applications
- Machine guarding and safety interlocking systems.
- Position detection in automated machinery.
- Conveyor and material handling systems.
- Packaging and processing equipment.
- Industrial automation and OEM machine building.
- Applications requiring make-before-break contact operation.
