Why Choose the Pizzato FR 954-W3R5 Position Switch?
The Pizzato FR 954-W3R5 is a robust industrial position switch with rotary roller lever and reset device designed for reliable position detection, machine monitoring and safety-related control applications. As part of the established Pizzato FR series, it combines a durable technopolymer enclosure with slow-action contacts, positive-opening operation and a mechanical reset mechanism for dependable use in demanding machinery.
This position switch incorporates a rotary lever with a 40 mm diameter rubber roller, providing smooth mechanical actuation when contacted by moving machine components, cams or mechanisms. The integrated W3 reset device provides controlled reset functionality, making the switch particularly useful where an actuated condition must be mechanically reset before normal operation resumes.
The FR 954-W3R5 features a 2NC slow-action contact configuration, positive-opening operation and a PG13.5 threaded cable entry. Its enclosure provides IP67 protection according to EN 60529 and IP69K protection according to ISO 20653, making it suitable for industrial machinery where reliable switching and resistance to dust and water ingress are required.
Key Advantages
- Industrial position switch with rotary roller lever and reset device.
- 2NC slow-action contacts for dependable machine control and position monitoring.
- Positive-opening contacts suitable for appropriate safety-related applications.
- Integrated W3 reset mechanism for controlled mechanical resetting.
- 40 mm rubber roller provides a large and durable mechanical contact surface.
- Robust technopolymer housing designed for industrial environments.
- IP67 and IP69K protection provides excellent resistance to dust and water ingress.
Key Features
- Pizzato FR series position switch.
- Rotary roller lever actuator.
- 40 mm diameter rubber roller.
- 2 normally closed (2NC) contacts.
- Slow-action contact operation.
- Positive-opening contact operation.
- Integrated W3 reset device.
- PG13.5 threaded cable entry.
- Robust technopolymer enclosure.
- IP67 according to EN 60529.
- IP69K according to ISO 20653.
- Suitable for appropriate machine safety functions when correctly integrated into the control system.
Reliable Position Detection for Industrial Machinery
Industrial position switches such as the Pizzato FR 954-W3R5 detect the presence, position or movement of mechanical components and provide an electrical switching signal to a machine control or safety circuit. The rotary lever converts mechanical movement into switch actuation, while the rubber roller provides a practical rolling contact surface for moving components and helps reduce sliding friction during repeated operation.
The FR 954-W3R5 combines two normally closed slow-action contacts with positive-opening operation and mechanical reset functionality. This configuration makes it suitable for machinery where dependable mechanical position detection, reliable contact separation and deliberate resetting are required as part of a correctly designed machine control or safety system.
Typical Applications
- Industrial machinery position detection.
- Machine safety and control systems.
- Lift and elevator equipment.
- Conveyors and material handling systems.
- Packaging and production machinery.
- Mechanical travel and end-position monitoring.
