Why Choose the Pizzato FC 3409-M2 Rope Position Switch?
The Pizzato FC 3409-M2 is a robust rope-operated position switch for signalling in industrial machinery and automation systems. Part of the Pizzato FC series, it combines a durable metal housing with a rope-operated head for remote mechanical actuation.
Its B34 slow-action contact block provides two normally closed contacts. This contact arrangement enables two NC switching circuits to be controlled from the same rope-operated mechanism, while the slow-action design changes the contact state in direct relation to actuator movement.
With an IP67 protection rating, powder-coated metal enclosure and ambient temperature range of −25 to +80 °C, the FC 3409-M2 is designed for demanding industrial environments. A standard M20 × 1.5 threaded conduit entry enables secure cable installation.
Key Advantages
Purpose-designed rope-operated position switch for industrial signalling.
Two normally closed slow-action contacts provide dual NC switching circuits.
Rugged powder-coated metal housing for demanding machinery environments.
IP67 enclosure protection against dust and temporary water immersion.
Mechanical endurance of up to 20 million operating cycles.
Can be installed in any mounting position for flexible machine integration.
Key Features
Pizzato FC series position switch.
Rope-operated head for signalling applications.
B34 contact block with 2NC slow-action contacts.
Metal housing with one threaded conduit entry.
M20 × 1.5 cable entry.
Maximum actuation frequency of 3,600 operating cycles per hour.
Mechanical endurance of 20 million operating cycles.
IP67 protection according to EN 60529.
Dependable Rope-Operated Industrial Signalling
Rope-operated position switches allow an electrical signal to be initiated from a point along an appropriately configured operating rope. This makes them useful on extended machinery where direct access to a conventional plunger or lever-operated switch may be impractical.
The FC 3409-M2 combines slow-action switching with two normally closed contacts and a resilient metal enclosure. Its protected construction, high mechanical endurance and flexible mounting orientation support reliable operation in industrial automation and material-handling equipment.
Typical Applications
Conveyor and material-handling systems.
Industrial machinery status signalling.
Production and assembly lines.
Packaging and processing equipment.
Remote mechanical position detection.
Factory automation and control systems.
Technical Specifications
HS Code
85369095
Manufacturer
Pizzato Elettrica
Series
FC
Model
FC 3409-M2
Product type
Rope-operated position switch for signalling
Housing
Powder-coated metal
Contact block
B34
Contact configuration
2NC
Contact action
Slow action
Conduit entry
One threaded M20 × 1.5 entry
Protection rating
IP67 according to EN 60529
Ambient temperature
−25 to +80 °C
Maximum actuation frequency
3,600 operating cycles/hour
Mechanical endurance
20 million operating cycles
Mounting position
Any
Conventional thermal current
10 A
Rated insulation voltage
400 V AC / 500 V DC
Rated impulse withstand voltage
4 kV
Conditional short-circuit current
1,000 A
Pollution degree
3
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Pizzato FC 3409-M2 used for?
It is a rope-operated position switch designed to provide electrical signalling in industrial machinery, conveyors and automation systems.
Which contacts are fitted to the FC 3409-M2?
The switch has a B34 slow-action contact block with two normally closed contacts.
How do the slow-action contacts operate?
The contact movement follows the movement of the rope-operated actuator, providing controlled switching without a snap-action mechanism.
What protection rating does this position switch provide?
The FC 3409-M2 has an IP67 protection rating according to EN 60529 when installed with a cable gland providing an equal or higher degree of protection.
What cable entry does the FC 3409-M2 use?
The metal housing includes one standard M20 × 1.5 threaded conduit entry.
Trusted Industrial Switching from Pizzato Elettrica
Pizzato Elettrica position switches are widely used by machinery manufacturers and automation engineers for dependable position detection and signalling in demanding industrial installations.
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HS Code
85369095
Manufacturer
Pizzato Elettrica
Series
FC
Model
FC 3409-M2
Product type
Rope-operated position switch for signalling
Housing
Powder-coated metal
Contact block
B34
Contact configuration
2NC
Contact action
Slow action
Conduit entry
One threaded M20 × 1.5 entry
Protection rating
IP67 according to EN 60529
Ambient temperature
−25 to +80 °C
Maximum actuation frequency
3,600 operating cycles/hour
Mechanical endurance
20 million operating cycles
Mounting position
Any
Conventional thermal current
10 A
Rated insulation voltage
400 V AC / 500 V DC
Rated impulse withstand voltage
4 kV
Conditional short-circuit current
1,000 A
Pollution degree
3
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