FD E118 Pizzato Position switch with rolling ball piston plunger

FD E118 Pizzato Position switch with rolling ball piston plunger

Pizzato FDE118 safety limit switch with positive opening contacts and metal housing for industrial machinery safety and position monitoring applications.

SKU: FDE118Alt SKU: FDE118MPN: FD E118
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Why Choose the Pizzato FDE118 Safety Limit Switch?

The Pizzato FDE118 is a compact and reliable safety limit switch designed for machine position monitoring, guard detection and industrial automation safety applications. As part of the robust Pizzato FDE series, it provides dependable switching performance for machinery where accurate mechanical position detection and safety monitoring are essential.

This switch features a durable metal housing engineered for industrial environments, offering excellent resistance to vibration, mechanical stress and harsh operating conditions. Its compact design allows flexible mounting on machinery, safety guards, transfer systems and automated production equipment.

With positive opening safety contacts and reliable mechanical actuation, the FDE118 delivers dependable operation in safety circuits and industrial control systems. It is widely used across manufacturing, packaging, material handling and OEM machinery applications requiring long-term operational reliability.

Key Advantages

  • Reliable mechanical position and safety monitoring.
  • Positive opening safety contacts for dependable machine shutdown.
  • Compact metal housing for industrial durability.
  • Suitable for machinery, guards and automation systems.
  • High resistance to vibration and mechanical stress.
  • Long mechanical service life for demanding applications.

Key Features

  • Pizzato FDE safety switch series.
  • Positive opening safety contacts.
  • Compact industrial design.
  • Metal enclosure for enhanced durability.
  • IP67 protection rating for dust and water resistance.
  • Suitable for integration into industrial safety circuits.
  • Reliable mechanical switching operation.
  • Designed for industrial automation and machinery applications.

Reliable Position Detection for Industrial Machinery

Safety limit switches such as the Pizzato FDE118 are used to monitor the position of machine guards, moving components and industrial mechanisms. When actuated, the switch changes state and provides a reliable signal to the machine safety or control system.

These switches are commonly integrated into industrial safety systems where dependable mechanical switching and long-term operational reliability are required. The rugged housing and positive opening contacts help ensure safe and consistent performance in demanding automation environments.

Typical Applications

  • Machine guard position monitoring.
  • Industrial automation systems.
  • Packaging and production machinery.
  • Material handling equipment.
  • OEM machinery integration.
  • Industrial safety circuits and interlock systems.

Technical Specifications

IP Rating IP67
Series FDE Series
Product type Safety limit switch
Contact type Positive opening safety contacts
Housing material Metal
Protection rating IP67
Rated voltage up to 250 V AC
Mechanical durability approx. 1,000,000 cycles
Operating temperature approx. -25°C to +80°C
Application Industrial machinery and guard monitoring
Mounting Industrial machine mounting
HS Code 85369095
Actuator Type Plunger
Housing Material Metal

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Pizzato FDE118 used for?

The FDE118 is a safety limit switch used for machine position monitoring, guard detection and industrial automation safety systems.

Does the FDE118 include positive opening contacts?

Yes, the switch includes positive opening safety contacts suitable for industrial safety circuits.

Is the FDE118 suitable for harsh industrial environments?

Yes, the metal housing and IP67 protection rating make it suitable for demanding industrial applications.

What industries commonly use safety limit switches?

They are widely used in manufacturing, packaging, automation, logistics and OEM machinery applications.

Can the FDE118 be integrated into machine safety systems?

Yes, it is designed for integration into industrial safety and control circuits requiring dependable mechanical switching.

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Pizzato safety switches are trusted by industrial engineers and OEM machine builders for delivering reliable safety monitoring and dependable long-term operation in industrial automation systems.

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