FX 13A5-M2 Pizzato Position switch with one-way roller, external gasket

Why Choose the Pizzato FX13A5-M2 Position Limit Switch?

The Pizzato FX13A5-M2 is a heavy-duty industrial position limit switch engineered for precise directional detection and safety monitoring in automation systems. As part of the robust Pizzato FX series, it delivers dependable switching performance and long operational life in demanding industrial environments.

This model features a one-way roller plunger actuator with external gasket, allowing controlled actuation in a single direction for accurate mechanical detection. Its durable technopolymer housing ensures excellent resistance to vibration, wear and environmental exposure, making it ideal for harsh industrial applications.

Equipped with a 2 NC slow-action contact configuration (shifted and spaced) and positive opening operation, the FX13A5-M2 is specifically designed for safety circuits and interlocking systems. It includes M20 × 1.5 threaded conduit entries and is supplied without connector or cable gland for flexible wiring installations.

Key Advantages

• Reliable limit switch for directional position detection and safety.
• 2 NC contacts ideal for fail-safe safety circuits.
• Positive opening operation for enhanced safety compliance.
• One-way roller actuator ensures controlled and repeatable actuation.
• Durable technopolymer housing for extended service life.
• IP67 protection rating for resistance to dust and moisture.

Key Features

• Pizzato FX series position switch.
• Model: FX13A5-M2
• Actuator type: One-way roller plunger with external gasket.
• Contact configuration: 2 NC slow action (shifted and spaced).
• Positive opening operation compliant with EN 60947-5-1.
• Housing material: Technopolymer.
• Conduit entries: 2 × M20 × 1.5.
• Contact material: Silver contacts.

Directional Position Detection with Safety Integration

Limit switches such as the Pizzato FX13A5-M2 are essential components in industrial automation and safety systems. The one-way roller actuator enables precise detection of movement in a single direction, making it ideal for sequential operations and controlled mechanical processes.

With its positive opening contacts, this switch ensures safe disconnection in safety circuits, making it suitable for guard monitoring, interlocking systems and machine protection applications. Its sealed design ensures dependable performance even in dusty, humid or vibration-prone environments.

Typical Applications

• Machine safety and interlocking systems.
• Directional position monitoring in machinery.
• Industrial automation and control systems.
• Conveyor and material handling equipment.
• Packaging and processing machinery.
• OEM machinery and production lines.