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FL 501-M2T6 Pizzato Position switch with plunger
Pizzato FL501-M2T6 is a heavy-duty FL series industrial position switch with a short piston plunger, metal enclosure and M2 metric cable-entry configuration for reliable machinery position and end-of-travel detection.
£12.04
Why Choose the Pizzato FL501-M2T6 Position Switch?
The Pizzato FL501-M2T6 is a robust industrial position switch with short piston plunger designed for reliable mechanical position and end-of-travel detection in machinery, automation and industrial control systems. As part of the heavy-duty Pizzato FL series, it combines a durable metal enclosure with direct plunger actuation for dependable operation in demanding industrial environments.
The short piston plunger provides direct linear actuation when contacted by a moving machine component, cam or mechanical stop. This straightforward operating principle makes the FL501-M2T6 particularly suitable for applications requiring accurate detection at a defined point of travel, while the FL series construction provides the durability required for frequent industrial operation.
The M2 configuration provides metric cable-entry compatibility, while the T6 variant identifies the specified version of this FL501 position switch. Its heavy-duty construction makes the FL501-M2T6 a practical solution for machine builders and automation engineers requiring reliable mechanical position sensing in production machinery, conveyors and automated equipment.
Key Advantages
- Heavy-duty industrial position switch with short piston plunger.
- Direct linear plunger actuation provides repeatable position detection.
- Robust metal FL series enclosure for demanding machinery applications.
- Compact actuator arrangement suits defined end-of-travel detection points.
- M2 metric cable-entry configuration for industrial machine wiring.
- Suitable for cams, mechanical stops and linearly moving machine components.
- Designed for reliable position, travel and sequence detection in automated machinery.
Key Features
- Pizzato FL series position switch.
- Short piston plunger actuator.
- Direct mechanical actuation.
- Heavy-duty metal switch enclosure.
- M2 metric cable-entry configuration.
- T6 variant configuration.
- Electromechanical position switching.
- Designed for accurate industrial position and travel detection.
- Suitable for machine building, conveyors and automated production equipment.
Reliable Position Detection for Industrial Machinery
Electromechanical position switches such as the Pizzato FL501-M2T6 detect the physical position or travel of machinery by mechanically operating an internal switching mechanism. When a moving machine component contacts the short piston plunger, the actuator is depressed and the internal electrical contacts change state, providing a dependable signal to the machine control system.
Plunger-operated switches are particularly effective where actuation occurs along a direct linear path and a precise physical detection point is required. Combined with the robust metal construction of the Pizzato FL series, the FL501-M2T6 is suitable for machine sequencing, end-position monitoring and general industrial automation applications.
Typical Applications
- Industrial machinery position detection.
- End-of-travel and limit detection.
- Conveyor and material handling systems.
- Packaging and production machinery.
- Automated manufacturing equipment.
- Cam and mechanical stop detection.
- Machine sequencing and process control.
- OEM automation systems and machine building.
Technical Specifications
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| Device Type | Limit switch | |
|---|---|---|
| Actuator Type | Plunger | |
| Housing Material | Metal | |
| HS Code | 85369095 | |
| Manufacturer | Pizzato Elettrica | |
| Series | FL | |
| Model | FL501-M2T6 | |
| Product type | Position / limit switch | |
| Actuator type | Short piston plunger | |
| Operating principle | Electromechanical | |
| Actuation | Linear plunger movement | |
| Housing material | Metal | |
| Cable-entry configuration | M2 metric version | |
| Variant | T6 | |
| Application | Industrial position and travel detection | |
| Mounting | Machine / equipment mounting |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Pizzato FL501-M2T6 used for?
The FL501-M2T6 is used for mechanical position and end-of-travel detection in industrial machinery, conveyors, production equipment and automated systems.
What type of actuator does the Pizzato FL501-M2T6 have?
The FL501-M2T6 uses a short piston plunger actuator designed for direct mechanical operation by a moving machine component, cam or stop.
How does the Pizzato FL501-M2T6 operate?
A moving machine component depresses the piston plunger, mechanically operating the switch's internal contacts and providing an electrical position signal to the control system.
What does the M2 designation indicate on the FL501-M2T6?
The M2 designation identifies the metric cable-entry configuration used on this Pizzato FL series position switch.
Where is the Pizzato FL501-M2T6 typically installed?
The switch is typically mounted directly onto industrial machinery at a defined actuation point where its short piston plunger can be operated by a cam, carriage, mechanical stop or other moving component.
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Pizzato FL series position switches provide machine builders and automation engineers with robust metal-bodied electromechanical switching solutions for reliable position detection, travel monitoring and machine control in demanding industrial applications.
