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FR 551-AR24 Pizzato Position switch with roller lever
Pizzato FR 551-AR24 industrial position switch with a roller lever and durable technopolymer FR-series housing for reliable mechanical position detection in machinery and automation systems.
£11.01
Why Choose the Pizzato FR 551-AR24 Position Switch?
The Pizzato FR 551-AR24 is a robust industrial position switch with roller lever, designed for reliable mechanical position and movement detection in machinery and automation systems. As part of the versatile Pizzato FR position switch series, it combines a compact technopolymer housing with a rotating roller lever actuator for dependable operation in industrial control applications.
The roller lever actuator allows moving machine components to operate the switch smoothly as they pass across the roller, reducing sliding friction at the point of contact. This makes the FR 551-AR24 particularly suitable for detecting travel, component position and machine movement in conveyors, production equipment and automated handling systems.
The Pizzato FR series uses a durable technopolymer housing with one cable entry and provides IP67 environmental protection. The series is available with numerous contact blocks and actuator configurations, providing machine builders and automation engineers with a flexible platform for industrial position detection.
Key Advantages
- Reliable industrial position switch with roller lever.
- Roller actuator provides smooth mechanical operation from moving machine components.
- Rotating lever mechanism enables dependable position and movement detection.
- Durable technopolymer FR-series housing.
- IP67 environmental protection for demanding industrial installations.
- Compact design suitable for machine building and automation applications.
Key Features
- Pizzato FR series position switch.
- Roller lever actuator.
- Rotating lever operating mechanism.
- Technopolymer switch housing.
- IP67 environmental protection.
- Single cable entry.
- FR series offers multiple contact block and actuator configurations.
- Designed for industrial position detection and machine control applications.
Reliable Position Detection for Industrial Machinery
Position switches such as the Pizzato FR 551-AR24 provide an electromechanical switching signal when a moving machine component operates the roller lever. This enables machinery control systems to detect component positions, monitor travel and initiate control functions at predetermined points during an operating cycle.
The roller at the end of the lever provides a rolling contact surface for the actuating component, making this configuration particularly useful where repeated movement occurs across the actuator. The FR 551-AR24 can therefore be integrated into conveyors, material handling equipment, production machinery and other automated systems requiring reliable mechanical position feedback.
Typical Applications
- Industrial machinery position detection.
- Conveyor and material handling systems.
- Packaging and production machinery.
- End-of-travel and movement monitoring.
- Automated manufacturing equipment.
- Mechanical handling and processing machinery.
- OEM automation systems and machine building.
Technical Specifications
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| Device Type | Limit switch | |
|---|---|---|
| Housing Material | Technopolymer | |
| IP Rating | IP67 | |
| Actuator Type | Roller lever | |
| HS Code | 85369095 | |
| Manufacturer | Pizzato Elettrica | |
| Series | FR | |
| Model | FR 551-AR24 | |
| Alternative SKU | FR551AR24 | |
| Product type | Position switch / limit switch | |
| Actuator | Roller lever | |
| Actuation type | Rotating lever | |
| Housing material | Technopolymer | |
| Cable entries | 1 | |
| Protection rating | IP67 | |
| Barcode | 8018851400773 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Pizzato FR 551-AR24 used for?
The FR 551-AR24 is an industrial position switch used to detect the position or movement of mechanical components in machinery, conveyors and automated equipment.
What type of actuator does the FR 551-AR24 use?
The Pizzato FR 551-AR24 uses a roller lever actuator, providing smooth mechanical operation when contacted by moving machine components.
What protection rating does the Pizzato FR 551-AR24 provide?
The FR series provides IP67 environmental protection, making it suitable for industrial installations requiring resistance to dust and water ingress.
What type of housing does the FR 551-AR24 use?
The switch uses a durable technopolymer housing with one cable entry, providing a compact solution for installation on industrial machinery.
Where is the Pizzato FR 551-AR24 typically installed?
The switch is typically mounted on industrial machinery, conveyors, material handling equipment and automated production systems where reliable mechanical position or movement detection is required.
Trusted Industrial Switching from Pizzato Elettrica
Pizzato Elettrica FR-series position switches provide machine builders, control engineers and industrial automation specialists with dependable mechanical position detection across conveyors, handling equipment and automated industrial machinery.
