FP 510-X Pizzato Position switch with long piston plunger

Why Choose the Pizzato FP510-X Position Switch?

The Pizzato FP510-X is a robust position limit switch with long piston plunger, designed for precise position detection in demanding and corrosive industrial environments. As part of the specialised Pizzato FP series with stainless steel external components, it delivers enhanced durability and long-term reliability for automation systems.

This variant features external stainless steel parts, including the actuator and fixing elements, providing excellent resistance to corrosion, wear and aggressive conditions. Combined with a glass-reinforced technopolymer housing, the FP510-X ensures dependable operation even in environments such as food processing, chemical plants and outdoor machinery.

The switch includes a 1 normally open (NO) + 1 normally closed (NC) snap-action contact configuration with positive opening operation, ensuring reliable and fast switching for both control and safety circuits. With an IP67 protection rating and PG13.5 conduit entry, it is designed to perform consistently in harsh industrial conditions involving dust, moisture and vibration.

Key Advantages

• Compact position switch for industrial automation.
• Stainless steel external components for corrosion resistance.
• Long piston plunger actuator for precise detection.
• 1 NO + 1 NC contacts for flexible switching.
• Snap-action contacts for fast response.
• IP67 protection rating for harsh environments.

Key Features

• Pizzato FP series (stainless steel version).
• Long piston plunger actuator with stainless steel components.
• 1 NO + 1 NC snap-action contacts.
• Positive opening (direct opening action).
• Glass-reinforced technopolymer housing.
• PG13.5 conduit entry for cable connection.
• IP67 protection rating (EN 60529).
• Operating temperature approx. -25 to +80 °C.

Technical Specifications

• Manufacturer: Pizzato Elettrica
• Series: FP Series (Stainless Steel Variant)
• Model: FP510-X
• Product type: Position limit switch
• Contact configuration: 1 NO + 1 NC, snap action
• Contact type: Positive opening
• Actuator type: Long piston plunger (stainless steel)
• Housing material: Glass-reinforced technopolymer
• External components: Stainless steel
• Protection rating: IP67
• Conduit entry: PG13.5
• Electrical rating: up to 6 A at 250 V AC
• Operating temperature: -25 to +80 °C
• Mechanical durability: up to 20 million operations
• Standards: EN 60947-5-1, EN 60529
• Mounting: Surface mounting on machinery

Precision Position Detection in Harsh Environments

Position switches such as the FP510-X are essential for monitoring the movement and position of machine components. The long piston plunger ensures accurate and repeatable detection of linear displacement, providing reliable feedback for industrial automation systems.

The addition of stainless steel external parts makes this model particularly suitable for corrosive or washdown environments, while the snap-action contacts deliver fast and consistent switching performance in high-cycle applications.

Typical Applications

• Food and beverage processing equipment.
• Chemical and pharmaceutical industries.
• Outdoor and corrosive industrial environments.
• Machine tools and industrial machinery.
• Conveyor and material handling systems.
• Packaging and production lines.

Trusted by Industrial Automation Professionals

Pizzato FP series position switches are trusted worldwide for delivering precise detection, corrosion resistance and reliable performance in demanding industrial environments.