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FD 1038 Pizzato Position switch for rotating levers
Pizzato FD1038 industrial position switch with rotating lever head, 2NO slow-action contacts and IP67 protection for machinery automation applications.
£17.23
Why Choose the Pizzato FD1038 Position Switch?
The Pizzato FD1038 is a heavy-duty industrial position switch for rotating lever applications, designed to provide precise and reliable detection of machine movement in demanding automation environments. As part of the rugged Pizzato FD series, it delivers dependable switching performance and long operational life in industrial machinery.
Engineered with a robust metal housing and rated to IP67, the FD1038 is built for harsh environments where dust, moisture and mechanical stress are present. Its construction ensures consistent operation in continuous-duty applications.
This model is designed for use with rotating lever actuators and incorporates a 2 normally open (2NO) slow-action contact block. This configuration provides stable and reliable switching, making it ideal for signalling and control circuits in industrial automation systems.
Key Advantages
- Heavy-duty position switch for rotating lever applications.
- 2NO slow-action contacts for stable and reliable switching.
- Durable metal housing for extended service life.
- IP67 protection rating for harsh industrial environments.
- Designed for flexible actuator configurations within FD series.
- Reliable performance in continuous-duty machinery.
Key Features
- Pizzato FD series position switch.
- Rotating lever head (actuator supplied separately).
- 2 normally open (2NO) slow-action contact block.
- Metal housing with PG13.5 conduit entry.
- IP67 ingress protection according to EN 60529.
- Compatible with multiple actuator types within the FD series.
- Designed for industrial control and detection systems.
Reliable Detection for Industrial Machinery
The Pizzato FD1038 is designed to detect the position of moving machine components using a rotating lever actuator. Its slow-action contacts provide controlled switching, ensuring reliable signal transmission in industrial automation systems.
Its modular design allows engineers to pair the switch body with different actuator types, making it highly adaptable to a wide range of machine layouts and applications.
Typical Applications
- Position detection in industrial machinery.
- Rotating lever-based actuation systems.
- Automation and control systems.
- Conveyor and material handling equipment.
- Packaging and production lines.
- OEM equipment and machine building.
Technical Specifications
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| Device Type | Limit switch | |
|---|---|---|
| Switching Action | Slow action | |
| IP Rating | IP67 | |
| Contacts | 2NO | |
| Actuator Type | Lever | |
| Housing Material | Metal | |
| Connection | PG13.5 cable entry | |
| Series | FD Series | |
| Product type | Position / limit switch | |
| Actuator type | Rotating lever (sold separately) | |
| Contact configuration | 2 NO | |
| Contact type | Slow-action | |
| Rated voltage | up to 500 V AC / 250 V DC | |
| Rated current | up to 10 A | |
| Protection rating | IP67 | |
| Housing material | Metal | |
| Cable entry | PG13.5 threaded conduit | |
| Operating temperature | approx. minus 25 to plus 80 °C | |
| Mechanical endurance | up to 20 million operations | |
| Standards compliance | EN 60947-5-1 | |
| HS Code | 85369095 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Pizzato FD1038 used for?
This switch is used to detect the position of moving machine parts and provide reliable switching signals in industrial automation systems.
What contact configuration does it have?
The FD1038 features 2 normally open (2NO) slow-action contacts.
Does it include an actuator?
No, the FD1038 is supplied without an actuator and is designed for use with compatible rotating lever actuators.
Is this switch suitable for harsh environments?
Yes, it has a metal housing and IP67 protection rating, making it suitable for demanding industrial conditions.
What is the operating temperature range?
The FD1038 typically operates within a range of approximately -25 to +80 °C.
Trusted by Automation Engineers Worldwide
Pizzato FD series position switches are trusted for their rugged construction, flexibility and reliable switching performance in demanding industrial automation environments.
