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FR 20A2-M1 Pizzato Position switch with one-way roller, external gasket
Pizzato FR 20A2-M1 is an industrial position switch with a one-way roller, external gasket and 1NO + 2NC slow-action contacts for reliable mechanical position detection in machinery and automation systems.
£11.75
Why Choose the Pizzato FR 20A2-M1 Position Switch?
The Pizzato FR 20A2-M1 is a robust industrial position switch with one-way roller and external gasket designed for reliable mechanical position detection in machinery and automation systems. As part of the established Pizzato FR series, it combines a durable industrial enclosure with a roller-operated plunger actuator for dependable switching in demanding machine-control applications.
This position switch uses a one-way roller actuator that allows a moving machine component to operate the switch reliably from the intended direction. The external gasket provides additional protection around the actuator mechanism, while the 1NO + 2NC slow-action contact configuration provides three contacts for machine signalling, monitoring and control.
The M1 variant provides a metric threaded cable-entry configuration, making the FR 20A2-M1 suitable for integration into modern industrial electrical installations. Its combination of roller actuation, slow-action contacts and robust FR-series construction makes it well suited to conveyors, production machinery, material handling equipment and automated systems requiring repeatable position or end-of-travel detection.
Key Advantages
- Reliable industrial position switch with one-way roller actuator.
- External gasket provides additional protection around the operating mechanism.
- 1NO + 2NC slow-action contacts provide versatile signalling and machine-control functionality.
- One-way roller arrangement supports controlled directional mechanical actuation.
- Durable Pizzato FR series construction for industrial machinery.
- Metric threaded cable-entry configuration supports straightforward electrical installation.
Key Features
- Pizzato FR series position switch.
- One-way roller actuator.
- External actuator gasket.
- 1 normally open and 2 normally closed contacts.
- Slow-action switching mechanism.
- Roller-operated mechanical position detection.
- Directional actuator design for controlled machine interaction.
- Metric threaded cable entry.
- Designed for industrial machinery and automation systems.
Reliable Roller-Operated Position Detection
Position switches such as the Pizzato FR 20A2-M1 provide an electrical switching signal when a moving machine component mechanically operates the roller actuator. This allows industrial control systems to detect position, movement or end-of-travel conditions and use the resulting signal for machine sequencing, monitoring and automated control.
The one-way roller configuration is particularly useful where actuation must occur from a defined direction as a cam, carriage or other moving component passes the switch. Combined with the external gasket and 1NO + 2NC slow-action contacts, the FR 20A2-M1 provides dependable mechanical position sensing across a wide range of industrial machinery applications.
Typical Applications
- Industrial machinery position detection.
- Automated production and assembly equipment.
- Conveyors and material handling systems.
- Packaging and processing machinery.
- Machine tool position monitoring.
- Mechanical travel and end-position detection.
- Cam and carriage position sensing.
- OEM machinery and industrial automation systems.
Technical Specifications
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| Housing Material | Technopolymer | |
|---|---|---|
| Device Type | Limit switch | |
| Contacts | 1NO + 2NC | |
| Actuator Type | Roller lever | |
| HS Code | 85369095 | |
| Manufacturer | Pizzato Elettrica | |
| Series | FR | |
| Model | FR 20A2-M1 | |
| Alternative SKU | FR20A2M1 | |
| Product type | Position switch | |
| Actuator type | One-way roller | |
| Actuator protection | External gasket | |
| Switching mechanism | Slow action | |
| Contact configuration | 1NO + 2NC | |
| Normally open contacts | 1 | |
| Normally closed contacts | 2 | |
| Cable entry | Metric threaded entry | |
| Barcode / EAN | 8018851598982 | |
| Packed quantity | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Pizzato FR 20A2-M1 used for?
The FR 20A2-M1 is used to detect the position, movement or end of travel of mechanical components in industrial machinery and automation systems.
What type of actuator does the FR 20A2-M1 have?
The switch features a one-way roller actuator with an external gasket, designed for reliable directional mechanical operation by moving machine components.
What contacts are fitted to the FR 20A2-M1?
The FR 20A2-M1 uses a 1NO + 2NC slow-action contact configuration, providing one normally open and two normally closed contacts.
Why does the FR 20A2-M1 use a one-way roller?
The one-way roller allows the switch to be mechanically operated from the intended direction by moving components such as cams or carriages, making it useful for directional position and travel detection.
Where is the Pizzato FR 20A2-M1 typically installed?
The FR 20A2-M1 is typically installed on industrial machinery, conveyors, production equipment and automated systems where reliable mechanical position or end-of-travel detection is required.
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