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FC 310-M2 Pizzato Position switch with long piston plunger
Pizzato FC 310-M2 is an IP67 industrial position switch with a long piston plunger, metal housing, M20 conduit entry and 1NO plus 1NC snap-action contacts.
£13.69
Why Choose the Pizzato FC 310-M2 Long Plunger Position Switch?
The Pizzato FC 310-M2 is a robust industrial position switch with a long piston plunger, designed for dependable mechanical position detection in machinery and automation systems. As part of the Pizzato FC series, it combines a durable metal housing with a straightforward linear actuator.
Its B3 snap-action contact block provides one normally open and one normally closed contact, enabling complementary control or signalling outputs from a single switch. The snap-action mechanism provides decisive electrical changeover when the long plunger is actuated by a moving machine component.
With an IP67 protection rating, powder-coated metal enclosure and ambient temperature range of −25 to +80 °C, the FC 310-M2 is suitable for demanding industrial environments. Its M20 × 1.5 threaded conduit entry enables secure connection to machine wiring.
Key Advantages
- Long piston plunger supports reliable linear position and end-of-travel detection.
- 1NO + 1NC snap-action contacts provide complementary switching outputs.
- Rugged powder-coated metal housing for demanding machinery environments.
- IP67 enclosure protection against dust and temporary water immersion.
- Mechanical endurance of up to 20 million operating cycles.
- Can be installed in any mounting position for flexible machine integration.
Key Features
- Pizzato FC series position switch.
- Long piston plunger operating head.
- B3 contact block with 1NO + 1NC snap-action contacts.
- Powder-coated metal housing.
- One threaded M20 × 1.5 conduit entry.
- Maximum actuation frequency of 3,600 operating cycles per hour.
- Mechanical endurance of 20 million operating cycles.
- IP67 protection according to EN 60529.
Reliable Position Detection for Industrial Machinery
Plunger-operated position switches detect the arrival or movement of a machine component through direct linear contact with the actuator. Once the long piston plunger reaches its operating point, the internal contacts change state to provide a control, monitoring or status signal.
The FC 310-M2 combines a durable metal enclosure with snap-action switching and complementary NO and NC contacts. Its high mechanical endurance and protected construction make it suitable for repetitive position detection in industrial automation systems.
Typical Applications
- Machine end-of-travel detection.
- Industrial conveyors and material-handling equipment.
- Production and assembly machinery.
- Packaging and processing systems.
- Machine guards, doors and access panels.
- Factory automation and control systems.
Technical Specifications
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| Device Type | Limit switch | |
|---|---|---|
| Contacts | 1NO + 1NC | |
| IP Rating | IP67 | |
| Actuator Type | Plunger | |
| Housing Material | Metal | |
| Connection | M20 cable entry | |
| HS Code | 85369095 | |
| Manufacturer | Pizzato Elettrica | |
| Series | FC | |
| Model | FC 310-M2 | |
| Product type | Industrial position switch | |
| Actuator | Long piston plunger | |
| Plunger diameter | 10 mm | |
| Housing | Powder-coated metal | |
| Contact block | B3 | |
| Contact configuration | 1NO + 1NC | |
| Contact action | Snap action | |
| Conduit entry | One threaded M20 × 1.5 entry | |
| Protection rating | IP67 according to EN 60529 | |
| Ambient temperature | −25 to +80 °C | |
| Maximum actuation frequency | 3,600 operating cycles/hour | |
| Mechanical endurance | 20 million operating cycles | |
| Mounting position | Any | |
| Conventional thermal current | 10 A | |
| Rated insulation voltage | 500 V AC / 600 V DC | |
| Rated impulse withstand voltage | 6 kV | |
| Conditional short-circuit current | 1,000 A | |
| Pollution degree | 3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Pizzato FC 310-M2 used for?
It is used to detect the position or movement of machine components through direct actuation of its long piston plunger.
Which contacts are fitted to the FC 310-M2?
The switch has a B3 snap-action contact block with one normally open and one normally closed contact.
What type of actuator does the FC 310-M2 have?
The FC 310-M2 uses a long piston plunger designed for direct linear actuation by a moving machine component.
What protection rating does this position switch provide?
The FC 310-M2 has an IP67 protection rating according to EN 60529 when installed with a cable gland providing an equal or higher degree of protection.
What conduit entry does the FC 310-M2 use?
The metal housing includes one standard M20 × 1.5 threaded conduit entry.
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