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FX 20A5-M2 Pizzato Position switch with one-way roller, external gasket
Pizzato FX20A5-M2 position limit switch with one-way roller actuator, technopolymer housing, IP67 protection and 1 NO + 2 NC slow-action contacts with positive opening for industrial safety applications.
£9.03
Why Choose the Pizzato FX20A5-M2 Position Limit Switch?
The Pizzato FX20A5-M2 is a high-performance industrial position limit switch designed for precise directional detection and safety monitoring in automation systems. As part of the robust Pizzato FX series, it provides reliable switching performance and long operational life in demanding industrial environments.
This model features a one-way roller plunger actuator with external gasket, enabling controlled actuation in a single direction for accurate mechanical detection. Its durable technopolymer housing offers excellent resistance to vibration, wear and environmental exposure, making it suitable for harsh industrial applications.
Equipped with a 1 NO + 2 NC slow-action contact configuration and positive opening operation, the FX20A5-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, allowing flexible installation.
Key Advantages
- Reliable limit switch for directional position detection and safety.
- 1 NO + 2 NC contacts for flexible control and fail-safe 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: FX20A5-M2
- Actuator type: One-way roller plunger with external gasket.
- Contact configuration: 1 NO + 2 NC slow action.
- Positive opening operation compliant with EN 60947-5-1.
- Housing material: Technopolymer.
- Conduit entries: 2 × M20 × 1.5.
- Contact material: Silver contacts.
Directional Detection with Safety Integration
Limit switches such as the Pizzato FX20A5-M2 are essential components in industrial automation and safety systems. The one-way roller actuator enables accurate detection of movement in a single direction, making it ideal for sequential operations and controlled machine 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.
Technical Specifications
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| Device Type | Limit switch | |
|---|---|---|
| Housing Material | Technopolymer | |
| Switching Action | Slow action | |
| IP Rating | IP67 | |
| Actuator Type | Roller plunger | |
| Positive Opening | Yes | |
| Connection | M20 cable entry | |
| Series | FX Series | |
| Product type | Position / safety limit switch | |
| Actuator | One-way roller plunger | |
| Contact type | 1 NO + 2 NC slow action | |
| Positive opening | Yes | |
| Housing | Technopolymer | |
| Protection rating | IP67 | |
| Electrical connection | 2 × M20 × 1.5 threaded entries | |
| Operating temperature | approx. −25 °C to +80 °C | |
| Mounting type | Machine / panel mounting | |
| HS Code | 85369095 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Pizzato FX20A5-M2 used for?
This limit switch is used for detecting directional movement and ensuring safety in industrial automation systems.
What contact configuration does it have?
The FX20A5-M2 features 1 normally open and 2 normally closed slow-action contacts, suitable for safety circuits.
What is a one-way roller actuator?
It allows actuation in one direction only, ensuring controlled and repeatable switching.
What does positive opening mean?
Positive opening ensures that contacts are mechanically forced open, improving reliability in safety-critical applications.
Does it include a connector?
No, this version uses M20 threaded entries and is supplied without connector or cable gland.
Trusted by Industrial Automation Professionals
Pizzato FX series limit switches are widely trusted for their durability, safety compliance and consistent performance in industrial automation and machine protection applications.
