Pizzato FX1838-M2 position switch with 1 NO + 1 NC slow-action contacts, positive opening and technopolymer housing for industrial automation and safety applications.
£10.76
The Pizzato FX1838-M2 is a heavy-duty industrial position limit switch designed for precise detection of rotary movement and end-of-travel conditions in automation systems. As part of the robust Pizzato FX series, it delivers reliable switching performance and long service life in demanding industrial environments.
This model is engineered for use with rotating lever actuators, enabling flexible integration with cams, shafts and mechanical linkages. Its modular construction allows easy adaptation across a wide range of machinery and automation applications.
Featuring a 1 normally open (NO) and 1 normally closed (NC) slow-action contact configuration with positive opening, the FX1838-M2 offers versatile switching for both control and safety circuits. The durable technopolymer housing combined with dual M20 × 1.5 conduit entries ensures reliable installation and long-term durability in industrial environments.
Position switches such as the Pizzato FX1838-M2 are essential components in industrial automation systems. They detect movement, end-of-travel conditions and machine states, ensuring safe operation and efficient process control across a wide range of machinery.
The combined NO and NC contact design provides flexibility for signalling and safety circuits, while the positive opening function ensures safe disconnection even in the event of contact welding, making it suitable for safety-critical applications.
| IP Rating | IP67 |
|---|---|
| Series | FX Series |
| Product type | Position / limit switch |
| Contact configuration | 1 NO + 1 NC (slow action) |
| Switching function | Slow action with positive opening |
| Actuator compatibility | Rotating lever (not included) |
| Housing material | Technopolymer |
| Connection type | 2 × M20 × 1.5 conduit entries |
| Protection rating | IP67 (EN 60529), IP69K (ISO 20653) |
| Rated insulation voltage | up to 500 V |
| Thermal current | up to 10 A |
| Operating temperature | approx. -25 to +80 °C |
| Contact material | Silver |
| Reset function | Without reset |
| HS Code | 85369095 |
It is used to detect position and movement in industrial machinery, particularly in rotary or lever-based actuation systems.
The FX1838-M2 features 1 normally open and 1 normally closed slow-action contact.
Positive opening ensures the contacts physically separate even if welded, making it suitable for safety circuits.
No, this version is supplied without an actuator and is designed for use with compatible rotating lever accessories.
Yes, with IP67 and IP69K protection ratings, it is designed for dusty, wet and washdown environments.
Pizzato FX series position switches are widely trusted by automation engineers for delivering reliable switching performance, safety compliance and long-term durability in demanding industrial environments.
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