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FC 310-T6 Pizzato Position switch with long piston plunger
Pizzato FC310-T6 is an IP67 metal position switch with a long piston plunger, 1NO-1NC snap-action contacts and an extended -40 °C to +80 °C operating range.
£14.29
Why Choose the Pizzato FC310-T6 Position Switch?
The Pizzato FC310-T6 is a robust industrial position switch with a long piston plunger, designed to detect the position or movement of machine components in demanding automation and control applications. As part of the Pizzato FC series, it combines a powder-coated metal housing with reliable snap-action switching.
This position switch features a 1NO-1NC snap-action contact block, providing one normally open and one normally closed contact for flexible machine-control and signalling circuits. Its long piston plunger enables direct mechanical actuation by moving guards, slides, cams and other machine elements.
The FC310-T6 incorporates the manufacturer’s low-temperature T6 option, extending the permitted ambient operating range to -40 °C to +80 °C. Its IP67 enclosure protection, PG 11 conduit entry and durable metal construction make it suitable for industrial installations exposed to dust, moisture and challenging temperatures.
Key Advantages
- Heavy-duty position switch for industrial machinery.
- Long piston plunger supports direct mechanical actuation.
- 1NO-1NC snap-action contacts provide positive and repeatable switching.
- T6 low-temperature option permits operation down to -40 °C.
- IP67 protection when installed with a cable gland of equal or higher protection.
- Mechanical endurance of up to 20 million operating cycles.
Key Features
- Pizzato FC series position switch.
- Long piston-plunger actuator.
- 1 normally open and 1 normally closed contact.
- Snap-action contact operation.
- Powder-coated metal housing with one conduit entry.
- PG 11 threaded conduit entry.
- Maximum actuation frequency of 3,600 operating cycles per hour.
- Suitable for mounting in any position.
Reliable Position Detection for Industrial Machinery
Position switches detect the movement or arrival of mechanical parts by converting physical actuator travel into an electrical switching signal. The snap-action mechanism in the Pizzato FC310-T6 changes contact state rapidly once its operating point is reached, supporting dependable signalling in automated machinery.
The long piston plunger is suited to direct linear actuation by cams, stops and moving machine components. Combined with its metal housing, IP67 protection and extended low-temperature capability, the FC310-T6 provides reliable operation in demanding industrial environments.
Typical Applications
- Machine position and travel detection.
- Conveyors and material-handling equipment.
- Automated production and assembly machinery.
- Packaging and processing equipment.
- Machine guards, slides and access mechanisms.
- Industrial installations exposed to low temperatures.
Technical Specifications
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| Device Type | Limit switch | |
|---|---|---|
| Contacts | 1NO + 1NC | |
| IP Rating | IP67 | |
| Actuator Type | Plunger | |
| Housing Material | Metal | |
| Connection | PG11 cable entry | |
| HS Code | 85369095 | |
| Manufacturer | Pizzato Elettrica | |
| Series | FC | |
| Model | FC310-T6 | |
| Product type | Industrial position switch | |
| Actuator | Long piston plunger | |
| Contact configuration | 1NO-1NC | |
| Contact action | Snap action | |
| AC-15 operational rating | 6 A at 250 V AC; 4 A at 400 V AC; 1 A at 500 V AC | |
| DC-13 operational rating | 3 A at 24 V DC; 0.55 A at 125 V DC; 0.3 A at 250 V DC | |
| Conventional thermal current | 10 A | |
| Rated insulation voltage | 500 V AC / 600 V DC | |
| Rated impulse withstand voltage | 6 kV | |
| Protection rating | IP67 | |
| Conduit entry | PG 11 | |
| Housing material | Powder-coated metal | |
| Ambient temperature | -40 °C to +80 °C | |
| Maximum actuation frequency | 3,600 operating cycles/hour | |
| Mechanical endurance | 20 million operating cycles | |
| Mounting position | Any | |
| Pollution degree | 3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Pizzato FC310-T6 used for?
The switch detects the position or movement of mechanical components in industrial machinery and provides an electrical signal to the associated control circuit.
What type of actuator does the FC310-T6 have?
The FC310-T6 is fitted with a long piston plunger for direct mechanical actuation.
What contacts are included?
The switch has a 1NO-1NC snap-action contact block, comprising one normally open and one normally closed contact.
What does the T6 option indicate?
The T6 suffix identifies the extended low-temperature version, rated for an ambient operating range of -40 °C to +80 °C.
What environmental protection does this switch provide?
The FC310-T6 provides IP67 protection when installed with a cable gland offering an equal or higher protection rating.
Trusted Industrial Switching from Pizzato
Pizzato FC series position switches are engineered for dependable mechanical position detection, combining durable metal construction, flexible contact configurations and robust environmental protection for industrial automation systems.
