Why Choose the Pizzato FR956-M2R5 Position Switch?
The Pizzato FR956-M2R5 is a heavy-duty industrial position switch engineered for reliable detection in demanding automation and machine safety systems. As part of the robust Pizzato FR series, this model features an adjustable safety lever with a rubber roller, ensuring smooth actuation and dependable performance even under mechanical misalignment.
Designed with a durable technopolymer housing and reinforced zinc-plated steel components, the FR956-M2R5 is built for long-term operation in harsh industrial environments. Its sealed construction provides strong protection against dust and water ingress, making it suitable for washdown and outdoor applications.
This variant is equipped with 2 normally closed (NC) contacts, a slow-action switching mechanism and positive opening operation, ensuring safe and consistent switching in safety-critical circuits such as machine guarding and interlocking systems.
Key Advantages
- Reliable limit switch for industrial position detection.
- Adjustable roller lever actuator for smooth operation.
- 2 NC safety contacts for fail-safe control circuits.
- Positive opening operation enhances machine safety compliance.
- IP67 and IP69K protection ratings for harsh environments.
- Heavy-duty construction for long service life.
Key Features
- Pizzato FR series position switch.
- Adjustable safety lever with rubber roller.
- 2 normally closed (NC) contacts.
- Slow-action switching mechanism.
- Positive opening safety function.
- Rated current up to 10 A.
- Maximum switching voltage up to 250 V AC.
- M20 x 1.5 cable entry.
Designed for Safety-Critical Industrial Applications
Position switches such as the Pizzato FR956-M2R5 are used to detect movement or position within industrial machinery. The adjustable roller lever ensures reliable actuation and reduced wear, making it suitable for high-cycle and heavy-duty environments.
The use of dual NC contacts with positive opening ensures safe mechanical disconnection, making this switch ideal for emergency stop systems, safety circuits and machine interlocking applications where reliability is essential.
Typical Applications
- Industrial machinery position monitoring.
- Safety interlocking and guarding systems.
- Conveyor and material handling systems.
- Packaging and processing equipment.
- Automated production lines.
- Heavy-duty industrial automation systems.
