Why Choose the Pizzato FP708-M2 Position Switch?
The Pizzato FP708-M2 is a heavy-duty industrial position switch engineered for precise detection of linear movement in demanding automation environments. As part of the robust Pizzato FP series, it delivers reliable switching performance and long service life across industrial machinery and control systems.
This model features a piston plunger actuator, ensuring direct and accurate actuation for applications requiring dependable linear position detection. It is ideally suited for machine guarding, indexing systems and automated production equipment where precision and repeatability are essential.
Equipped with a 1 NO + 1 NC slow-action contact configuration with overlapped (make-before-break) contacts and positive opening operation, the FP708-M2 is suitable for both control and safety circuits. Its glass-reinforced technopolymer housing, M20 x 1.5 cable entry and IP67 protection rating ensure reliable operation in harsh industrial environments.
Key Advantages
- Heavy-duty position switch for industrial automation systems.
- Piston plunger actuator for precise linear detection.
- 1 NO + 1 NC overlapped contacts for smooth switching transitions.
- Positive opening contacts improve safety reliability.
- IP67 protection rating for operation in harsh environments.
- M20 cable entry for secure industrial wiring.
Key Features
- Pizzato FP series position switch.
- Piston plunger actuator with direct mechanical operation.
- 1 NO + 1 NC slow-action contacts with make-before-break behaviour.
- Positive opening mechanism for safety circuits.
- Silver contact elements for reliable conductivity.
- M20 x 1.5 threaded conduit entry (no cable gland supplied).
- IP67 ingress protection (EN 60529).
- Glass-reinforced technopolymer housing.
- Operating temperature approx. -25 to +80 °C.
Reliable Detection with Overlapped Contacts
The Pizzato FP708-M2 is designed for applications requiring precise and repeatable detection of linear movement. The piston plunger actuator ensures direct interaction with moving machine components, delivering consistent switching performance even in high-cycle industrial environments.
Its overlapped contact design ensures continuity during switching, making it particularly suitable for applications where uninterrupted signal transitions are important in control or safety systems.
Typical Applications
- Machine guarding and safety systems.
- Linear positioning and indexing mechanisms.
- Packaging and production machinery.
- Industrial automation lines and machine tools.
- General mechanical position detection.
