Why Choose the Pizzato FD919 Position Switch?
The Pizzato FD919 is a heavy-duty position switch with rolling ball piston plunger, designed for accurate detection and reliable switching in demanding industrial automation and safety applications. As part of the robust Pizzato FD series, it delivers long service life, high durability and consistent performance under harsh operating conditions.
Manufactured with a rugged metal housing and a PG13.5 threaded conduit entry, the FD919 is built to withstand dust, moisture and vibration. The rolling ball piston plunger actuator (Ø12.7 mm) ensures smooth, repeatable actuation while reducing mechanical wear, making it ideal for high-cycle industrial use.
This model features a 2 normally closed (NC) slow-action contact configuration with positive opening functionality, providing enhanced safety and reliable circuit interruption in critical applications.
Key Advantages
- Heavy-duty position switch for industrial automation.
- Rolling ball piston plunger ensures smooth and precise actuation.
- 2 NC slow-action contacts for safety-oriented switching.
- Positive opening contacts for reliable disconnection.
- Durable metal housing for harsh industrial environments.
- IP67 protection rating for resistance to dust and water ingress.
Key Features
- Pizzato FD series position switch.
- Rolling ball piston plunger actuator Ø12.7 mm.
- 2 NC slow-action contacts.
- Positive opening safety functionality.
- PG13.5 threaded conduit entry.
- Silver contact elements for stable electrical performance.
- Designed for high-cycle industrial applications.
Position switches such as the Pizzato FD919 are essential for monitoring machine movement and ensuring correct process sequencing. The rolling ball plunger mechanism minimises wear while maintaining precise and repeatable actuation, making it suitable for continuous industrial operation.
Its dual normally closed contact design is particularly suited to safety circuits, providing fail-safe behaviour and reliable disconnection when required.
Typical Applications
- Machine guarding and safety interlocking systems.
- Position detection in automated machinery.
- Conveyor and material handling systems.
- Packaging and processing equipment.
- Industrial automation and OEM machine building.
- Safety-critical switching applications.
