Pizzato FM712 position limit switch with threaded piston plunger, metal housing and 1 NO + 1 NC slow-action contacts with positive opening for industrial automation and safety applications.
£14.49
The Pizzato FM712 is a robust and precision-engineered position limit switch designed for accurate detection of mechanical movement in industrial automation systems. As part of the durable Pizzato FM series, it features a threaded piston plunger actuator and a rugged metal housing, ensuring reliable performance in demanding environments.
Engineered with slow-action contacts and positive opening functionality, the FM712 provides stable switching and enhanced safety by ensuring reliable circuit interruption even under fault conditions. Its construction is optimised for long service life and consistent performance in industrial applications.
With a versatile 1 NO + 1 NC contact configuration and high ingress protection, the FM712 is ideal for machine builders and automation engineers requiring dependable position monitoring and control feedback.
The FM712 is designed to deliver precise and repeatable position detection for moving components in industrial machinery. Its threaded piston plunger ensures consistent actuation, while the slow-action contacts provide stable electrical switching across long operational cycles.
The inclusion of positive opening contacts ensures that circuits are reliably interrupted even in the event of contact welding, making it suitable for both automation control and safety-related applications.
| IP Rating | IP67 |
|---|---|
| Series | FM Series |
| Product type | Position / limit switch |
| Contact configuration | 1 NO + 1 NC slow action |
| Switching function | Make-before-break (overlapped contacts) |
| Safety function | Positive opening |
| Actuator type | Threaded piston plunger |
| Housing | Metal housing |
| Protection rating | IP67 (EN 60529), IP69K (ISO 20653) |
| Conduit entry | PG13.5 |
| Operating temperature | approx. -25°C to +80°C |
| Standards | IEC / EN 60947-5-1 |
| HS Code | 85369095 |
This switch is used to detect the position of moving components and provide reliable feedback in industrial automation systems.
The FM712 features 1 normally open (NO) and 1 normally closed (NC) contact.
Yes, it includes a positive opening NC contact to ensure safe circuit interruption in fault conditions.
It uses a threaded piston plunger actuator for precise and repeatable mechanical operation.
Yes, with IP67 and IP69K protection ratings and a metal housing, it is designed for demanding industrial environments.
Pizzato FM series position switches are widely trusted for their durability, precision and consistent performance in industrial automation and machine control applications.
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