FK 3401-X Pizzato Position switch with plunger

Why Choose the Pizzato FK3401-X Position Switch?

The Pizzato FK3401-X is a compact and highly durable FK series position switch with roller plunger actuator and stainless steel external parts, designed for industrial automation systems requiring accurate mechanical position detection and dependable switching performance in harsh environments.

This electromechanical limit switch features a robust technopolymer housing combined with stainless steel external components, providing excellent resistance to corrosion, wear and aggressive industrial conditions. Its compact dimensions and roller plunger actuator make it ideal for applications involving moving mechanical parts, cams and sliding assemblies.

With a 1NO + 1NC slow-action contact configuration, positive-opening NC contact, IP67 and IP69K protection ratings and a compact industrial housing, the FK3401-X is ideal for machinery, washdown environments, food processing systems and industrial automation applications requiring dependable position monitoring.

Key Advantages

• Compact position switch for industrial automation applications.
• Roller plunger actuator for smooth mechanical operation.
• Stainless steel external components for improved corrosion resistance.
• 1NO + 1NC slow-action contacts for dependable switching.
• Positive-opening NC contact suitable for safety-related circuits.
• IP67 and IP69K protection ratings for harsh industrial environments.
• Suitable for industrial machinery and OEM automation systems.

Key Features

• Pizzato FK series position switch.
• Roller piston plunger actuator.
• 1NO + 1NC slow-action contact block.
• Positive-opening safety contact.
• Technopolymer housing construction.
• Stainless steel external actuator parts.
• Silver alloy contacts.
• IP67 and IP69K environmental protection.

Technical Specifications

• Manufacturer: Pizzato Elettrica
• Series: FK Series
• Model: FK3401-X
• Product type: Position switch with roller plunger
• Actuator type: Roller piston plunger
• Housing material: Technopolymer
• External parts: Stainless steel
• Contact configuration: 1NO + 1NC
• Contact operation: Slow action
• Positive opening: Yes
• Contact material: Silver contacts
• Protection rating: IP67 according to EN 60529
• Additional protection: IP69K according to ISO 20653
• Operating temperature: approx. -25 to +80 °C
• Mechanical endurance: High-cycle industrial operation
• Application: Industrial position sensing and automation

Reliable Position Detection for Industrial Automation

Position switches such as the Pizzato FK3401-X are used to detect movement, travel limits and mechanical positioning in industrial equipment. The roller plunger actuator responds smoothly to moving mechanical parts, allowing machine control systems to monitor component position and trigger automation functions.

The FK series is designed for machine builders, automation engineers and maintenance teams requiring dependable electromechanical position sensing in industrial environments. Its stainless steel external components and high ingress protection ratings make it particularly suitable for harsh industrial and washdown applications.

Typical Applications

• Industrial machinery position monitoring.
• Food and beverage processing systems.
• Packaging and conveyor equipment.
• Mechanical travel limit detection.
• Washdown and hygienic industrial environments.
• OEM automation systems.

Trusted by Automation Engineers Worldwide

Pizzato FK series position switches are widely used by automation engineers, OEM machine builders and industrial maintenance teams to provide reliable mechanical position detection and industrial switching performance.