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FK 3401-X Pizzato Position switch with plunger
Pizzato FK3401-X FK series position switch with roller piston plunger actuator, stainless steel external components, 1NO + 1NC slow-action contacts, positive-opening safety contact and IP67/IP69K protection for industrial automation applications.
£11.08
Why Choose the Pizzato FK3401-X Position Switch?
The Pizzato FK3401-X is a compact and highly durable FK series position switch with roller plunger actuator and stainless steel external parts, designed for industrial automation systems requiring accurate mechanical position detection and dependable switching performance in harsh environments.
This electromechanical limit switch features a robust technopolymer housing combined with stainless steel external components, providing excellent resistance to corrosion, wear and aggressive industrial conditions. Its compact dimensions and roller plunger actuator make it ideal for applications involving moving mechanical parts, cams and sliding assemblies.
With a 1NO + 1NC slow-action contact configuration, positive-opening NC contact, IP67 and IP69K protection ratings and a compact industrial housing, the FK3401-X is ideal for machinery, washdown environments, food processing systems and industrial automation applications requiring dependable position monitoring.
Key Advantages
- Compact position switch for industrial automation applications.
- Roller plunger actuator for smooth mechanical operation.
- Stainless steel external components for improved corrosion resistance.
- 1NO + 1NC slow-action contacts for dependable switching.
- Positive-opening NC contact suitable for safety-related circuits.
- IP67 and IP69K protection ratings for harsh industrial environments.
- Suitable for industrial machinery and OEM automation systems.
Key Features
- Pizzato FK series position switch.
- Roller piston plunger actuator.
- 1NO + 1NC slow-action contact block.
- Positive-opening safety contact.
- Technopolymer housing construction.
- Stainless steel external actuator parts.
- Silver alloy contacts.
- IP67 and IP69K environmental protection.
Reliable Position Detection for Industrial Automation
Position switches such as the Pizzato FK3401-X are used to detect movement, travel limits and mechanical positioning in industrial equipment. The roller plunger actuator responds smoothly to moving mechanical parts, allowing machine control systems to monitor component position and trigger automation functions.
The FK series is designed for machine builders, automation engineers and maintenance teams requiring dependable electromechanical position sensing in industrial environments. Its stainless steel external components and high ingress protection ratings make it particularly suitable for harsh industrial and washdown applications.
Typical Applications
- Industrial machinery position monitoring.
- Food and beverage processing systems.
- Packaging and conveyor equipment.
- Mechanical travel limit detection.
- Washdown and hygienic industrial environments.
- OEM automation systems.
Technical Specifications
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| Device Type | Limit switch | |
|---|---|---|
| Housing Material | Technopolymer | |
| IP Rating | IP67 | |
| Contacts | 1NO + 1NC | |
| Actuator Type | Roller plunger | |
| Positive Opening | Yes | |
| Series | FK Series | |
| Product type | Position switch with roller plunger | |
| Actuator type | Roller piston plunger | |
| Housing material | Technopolymer | |
| External parts | Stainless steel | |
| Contact configuration | 1NO + 1NC | |
| Contact operation | Slow action | |
| Positive opening | Yes | |
| Contact material | Silver contacts | |
| Protection rating | IP67 according to EN 60529 | |
| Additional protection | IP69K according to ISO 20653 | |
| Operating temperature | approx. -25 to +80 °C | |
| Mechanical endurance | High-cycle industrial operation | |
| Application | Industrial position sensing and automation | |
| HS Code | 85369095 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Pizzato FK3401-X used for?
The FK3401-X is used for industrial position detection and mechanical limit monitoring in machinery and automation systems.
What type of actuator does the FK3401-X use?
The FK3401-X uses a roller piston plunger actuator, designed for smooth operation against moving machine components.
Does the FK3401-X include positive-opening contacts?
Yes. The normally closed contact includes a positive-opening mechanism suitable for safety-related applications.
What protection rating does the FK3401-X have?
The FK3401-X has IP67 and IP69K protection ratings, providing excellent resistance to dust, water ingress and high-pressure washdown environments.
What makes the FK3401-X suitable for harsh environments?
The switch combines a durable technopolymer housing with stainless steel external actuator parts and high ingress protection ratings, making it suitable for demanding industrial applications.
Trusted by Automation Engineers Worldwide
Pizzato FK series position switches are widely used by automation engineers, OEM machine builders and industrial maintenance teams to provide reliable mechanical position detection and industrial switching performance.
