Why Choose the Pizzato FD719 Position Switch?
The Pizzato FD719 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 rugged Pizzato FD series, it delivers consistent performance, long service life and excellent resistance to harsh operating conditions.
Constructed with a durable metal housing and a PG13.5 threaded conduit entry, the FD719 is engineered to withstand dust, moisture and mechanical stress. Its rolling ball piston plunger actuator (Ø12.7 mm) ensures smooth, repeatable actuation while reducing wear, making it ideal for high-cycle industrial applications.
This model features a 1 NO + 1 NC slow-action contact configuration with overlapped (make-before-break) contacts and positive opening functionality, ensuring reliable switching for both control and safety circuits where dependable disconnection is essential.
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).
- PG13.5 threaded conduit entry.
- Silver contact elements for reliable electrical performance.
- High resistance to vibration and mechanical stress.
- Designed for high-cycle industrial use.
Position switches such as the Pizzato FD719 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 provides enhanced switching reliability, particularly in applications where continuous contact continuity is required during transitions.
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.
- Heavy-duty environments requiring robust switching devices.
