Why Choose the Pizzato FX956 Position Switch?
The Pizzato FX956 is a heavy-duty industrial position (limit) switch designed for precise detection and reliable performance in demanding automation environments. As part of the proven Pizzato FX series, it delivers consistent switching behaviour and long mechanical life across industrial machinery and safety systems.
This model features an adjustable safety roller lever actuator with a 20 mm technopolymer roller, enabling flexible installation and accurate actuation across a wide range of mechanical movements. Its robust technopolymer housing includes dual PG13.5 conduit entries and provides excellent resistance to impact, vibration and environmental stress.
With a 2NC slow-action contact configuration and positive opening operation, the FX956 is designed specifically for safety-related applications. It offers IP67 and IP69K protection and operates within a temperature range of approximately -25 to +80 °C, ensuring reliable performance in harsh and washdown environments.
Key Advantages
- Reliable limit switch for industrial position detection.
- 2NC contact configuration ideal for safety circuits.
- Positive opening contacts for enhanced operational safety.
- Adjustable safety roller lever actuator for precise triggering.
- IP67 and IP69K protection for harsh and washdown environments.
- Durable technopolymer enclosure for long-term reliability.
Key Features
- Pizzato FX series position switch.
- Adjustable roller lever actuator with 20 mm roller.
- 2 normally closed contacts for safety applications.
- Slow-action switching mechanism.
- Positive opening operation for safety compliance.
- Technopolymer housing with high mechanical strength.
- Two PG13.5 conduit entries for cable connection.
- Silver contacts with zinc-plated components.
Engineered for Safety-Critical Applications
The FX956 is specifically designed for applications where safety and reliability are critical. Its 2NC contact configuration combined with positive opening operation ensures dependable disconnection in emergency or fault conditions, making it suitable for safety circuits and machine guarding systems.
The slow-action switching mechanism provides stable and predictable switching behaviour, ensuring accurate feedback in industrial automation systems.
Typical Applications
- Machine guarding and safety interlock systems.
- Conveyor and material handling equipment.
- Industrial automation and production lines.
- Packaging and processing machinery.
- End-of-travel detection in mechanical systems.
- Safety monitoring in automated equipment.
