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FM 215 Pizzato Position switch with roller piston plunger
Pizzato FM215 safety limit switch designed for industrial position monitoring and machine safety applications with positive opening contacts.
Why Choose the Pizzato FM215 Safety Limit Switch?
The Pizzato FM215 is a robust and reliable safety limit switch designed for position monitoring and machine safety applications in industrial environments. Manufactured by Pizzato Elettrica, a trusted name in safety automation components, this device ensures precise detection of moving machine parts while supporting compliance with modern safety standards.
Built with a durable housing and high mechanical endurance, the FM215 is suitable for harsh operating conditions commonly found in manufacturing, packaging, and automation systems. Its compact design allows easy integration into control panels and machinery, while providing dependable switching performance for safety circuits.
The FM215 is typically used in applications requiring positive opening contacts for safety functions, ensuring reliable disconnection in emergency or fault conditions. Its versatile mounting and actuator compatibility make it ideal for safeguarding doors, guards, and moving components across a wide range of industrial machinery.
Key Advantages
- Reliable safety limit switch for industrial automation.
- Designed with positive opening contacts for safety circuits.
- Durable construction suitable for harsh industrial environments.
- Compact and easy to integrate into machinery and control systems.
- High mechanical endurance for long operational life.
- Supports compliance with machine safety standards.
Key Features
- Pizzato FM series safety limit switch.
- Mechanical position detection for machine components.
- Positive opening safety contacts.
- Robust industrial housing construction.
- Multiple actuator compatibility options.
- Panel or machine-mounted installation.
- Reliable switching performance under repeated cycles.
Reliable Position Detection for Machine Safety
Safety limit switches such as the Pizzato FM215 are essential components in industrial safety systems. They monitor the position of guards, doors, and moving machine elements, ensuring that hazardous operations are stopped when unsafe conditions are detected.
With positive opening contacts, the FM215 provides a mechanically linked disconnection of contacts, ensuring reliable operation even in the event of contact welding. This makes it suitable for use in safety circuits where dependable performance is critical.
Typical Applications
- Machine guarding and safety interlocking systems.
- Position monitoring of moving machine parts.
- Packaging and production machinery.
- Industrial automation and conveyor systems.
- Access door and safety guard monitoring.
- OEM machinery and manufacturing equipment.
Technical Specifications
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| Housing Material | Metal | |
|---|---|---|
| Device Type | Limit switch | |
| IP Rating | IP67 | |
| Contacts | 1NO + 1NC | |
| Actuator Type | Roller plunger | |
| Series | FM Series | |
| Product type | Safety limit switch | |
| Contact configuration | 1 NC + 1 NO (typical) | |
| Safety contacts | Positive opening NC contact | |
| Rated voltage | up to 400 V AC | |
| Rated current | up to 6 A | |
| Protection rating | IP67 | |
| Housing material | Reinforced thermoplastic or metal (variant dependent) | |
| Operating temperature | approx. -25 to +80 °C | |
| Mechanical life | high durability for industrial use | |
| Mounting type | Surface / machine mounting | |
| HS Code | 85369095 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Pizzato FM215 used for?
The FM215 is used for position detection and safety monitoring of machine components, such as doors, guards, and moving parts.
Does this switch support safety applications?
Yes, it includes positive opening contacts, making it suitable for safety circuits in industrial machinery.
What type of contacts does the FM215 have?
It typically features a combination of normally closed (NC) and normally open (NO) contacts, including a safety-rated NC contact.
Can the FM215 be used in harsh environments?
Yes, with an IP67 protection rating and robust construction, it is designed for demanding industrial conditions.
Where is this switch typically installed?
It is mounted on machinery, guards, or access points to monitor position and ensure safe operation.
Trusted by Industrial Engineers
Pizzato safety limit switches are widely trusted by automation engineers and machine builders for reliable position detection and compliance with modern safety standards in industrial applications.
