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FD 551-M2R24 Pizzato Position switch with roller lever
Pizzato FD551-M2R24 position switch with metal housing, central roller lever, 1NO+1NC snap action contacts and IP67 protection designed for industrial machine monitoring and safety applications.
£17.95
Why Choose the Pizzato FD551-M2R24 Position Switch?
The Pizzato FD551-M2R24 is a heavy-duty industrial position switch with roller lever actuator designed for reliable mechanical position detection in machinery and automation systems. Part of the Pizzato FD series, it combines a robust metal enclosure with a compact rotary head and stainless-steel roller for dependable operation in demanding industrial applications.
The FD551-M2R24 incorporates 1NO + 1NC snap-action contacts, providing positive and repeatable switching for machine control, signalling and position-monitoring functions. Its roller lever actuator is particularly suited to applications where a moving component, cam or machine element passes across the actuator during normal operation.
With an IP67 protection rating, M20 × 1.5 conduit entry and an operating temperature range of -25 to +80 °C, the FD551-M2R24 is engineered for demanding industrial environments. The FD series metal housing provides the mechanical durability required for production machinery, conveyors and automated equipment.
Key Advantages
- Heavy-duty industrial position switch from the Pizzato FD series.
- Roller lever actuator with stainless-steel roller for reliable mechanical detection.
- 1NO + 1NC snap-action contacts for control and signalling applications.
- Durable metal enclosure for demanding machinery environments.
- IP67 protection rating against dust and water ingress.
- M20 × 1.5 conduit entry for straightforward industrial wiring.
Key Features
- Pizzato FD heavy-duty position switch series.
- Roller lever actuator.
- Stainless-steel roller for durable mechanical engagement.
- 1NO + 1NC snap-action contact configuration.
- Compact head designed for rotary lever actuators.
- IP67 enclosure protection.
- One M20 × 1.5 conduit entry.
- -25 to +80 °C ambient operating temperature.
- Mechanical durability of up to 20 million operating cycles.
Reliable Position Detection for Industrial Machinery
Mechanical position switches such as the Pizzato FD551-M2R24 convert movement of a machine component into an electrical switching signal. The roller lever provides smooth engagement with cams, moving mechanisms and travelling machine components, helping deliver repeatable position feedback while reducing sliding friction at the actuator.
The FD series is designed for heavy-duty industrial applications where robust construction and reliable mechanical switching are essential. The FD551-M2R24 combines its metal enclosure, stainless-steel roller and snap-action contacts to provide dependable position monitoring across automated machinery and production equipment.
Typical Applications
- Industrial machinery position detection.
- Conveyor and material handling systems.
- Automated production and assembly equipment.
- Machine travel and end-position monitoring.
- Packaging and processing machinery.
- Cam-operated control and sequencing systems.
Technical Specifications
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| Device Type | Limit switch | |
|---|---|---|
| Switching Action | Snap action | |
| Contacts | 1NO + 1NC | |
| IP Rating | IP67 | |
| Actuator Type | Roller lever | |
| Housing Material | Metal | |
| HS Code | 85369095 | |
| Manufacturer | Pizzato Elettrica | |
| Series | FD Series | |
| Model | FD551-M2R24 | |
| Product type | Position switch / limit switch | |
| Housing | Metal housing | |
| Contact configuration | 1NO+1NC snap action (B5) | |
| Head type | Regular head for rotating levers | |
| Actuator | Central roller lever | |
| Roller diameter | 20 mm | |
| Cable entry | M20x1.5 threaded entry | |
| Protection rating | IP67 | |
| Ambient temperature | -25 °C to +80 °C | |
| Mechanical endurance | Up to 20 million operating cycles | |
| Mounting type | Industrial machine mounting |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Pizzato FD551-M2R24 used for?
The FD551-M2R24 is a heavy-duty industrial position switch used to detect the movement or position of machine components in automation, production and material handling equipment.
What actuator is fitted to the FD551-M2R24?
The FD551-M2R24 uses a roller lever actuator with a stainless-steel roller, providing durable mechanical engagement with moving machine components.
What contacts does the Pizzato FD551-M2R24 have?
The switch incorporates 1NO + 1NC snap-action contacts, providing one normally open and one normally closed contact.
What is the protection rating of the FD551-M2R24?
The Pizzato FD551-M2R24 has an IP67 protection rating, making it suitable for demanding industrial environments where protection against dust and water ingress is required.
What temperature range is the FD551-M2R24 designed for?
The FD551-M2R24 is specified for an ambient operating temperature range of -25 to +80 °C.
Trusted Industrial Switching from Pizzato
Pizzato FD series position switches provide machine builders and automation engineers with robust mechanical position detection, durable metal construction and dependable switching performance for demanding industrial machinery.
