Why Choose the Pizzato FP708 Position Switch?
The Pizzato FP708 is a heavy-duty industrial position switch designed for precise detection of linear movement in demanding automation environments. As part of the proven 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, providing direct and accurate actuation for applications requiring dependable linear position detection. It is ideally suited to machine guarding, indexing systems and automated production equipment where repeatability and precision are essential.
Equipped with a 1 NO + 1 NC slow-action contact configuration with overlapped contacts and positive opening operation, the FP708 is suitable for both control and safety circuits. Its glass-reinforced technopolymer housing, PG13.5 conduit entry and IP67 protection rating ensure reliable performance even 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 contacts for flexible control and monitoring.
- Positive opening contacts improve safety reliability.
- Overlapped contact design enhances switching continuity.
- IP67 protection rating for use in harsh environments.
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.
- PG13.5 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 for Industrial Automation
The Pizzato FP708 is engineered 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 slow-action, overlapped contact system ensures stable switching and continuity during actuation, making it particularly suitable for both standard control tasks and safety-related monitoring within PLC and automation 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.
