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FX 2121-M2 Pizzato Position switch, coil spring with cat’s whisker
Pizzato FX2121-M2 position switch with coil spring wire tip actuator, 3NC slow-action contacts and IP67 protection for industrial automation and safety applications.
£13.15
Why Choose the Pizzato FX2121-M2 Position Switch?
The Pizzato FX2121-M2 is a heavy-duty industrial position switch designed for precise motion detection and dependable control in demanding automation systems. As part of the robust Pizzato FX series, it offers reliable switching performance, durable construction and long service life in harsh industrial environments.
This model features a coil spring actuator with flexible wire tip (cat’s whisker), enabling sensitive and adaptable actuation even where alignment is variable. Its rugged technopolymer housing with sealed construction provides excellent resistance to dust, moisture and mechanical stress.
With a 3NC slow-action contact configuration, dual M20 conduit entries and an IP67 protection rating, the FX2121-M2 is ideal for safety circuits and machine interlocking systems. It ensures stable and repeatable switching performance in industrial control applications.
Key Advantages
- Reliable position detection for industrial automation systems.
- 3 normally closed contacts ideal for safety and fail-safe circuits.
- Flexible wire-tip actuator allows sensitive and adaptive triggering.
- Slow-action switching ensures stable and controlled signal transitions.
- IP67 protection rating for harsh industrial environments.
- Durable technopolymer housing for long service life.
Key Features
- Pizzato FX series position switch.
- 3NC contact configuration (slow action, B21).
- Coil spring actuator with wire tip (cat’s whisker).
- Technopolymer housing with high mechanical resistance.
- 2 × M20 x 1.5 conduit entries.
- IP67 protection rating (EN 60529).
- Silver contacts for reliable electrical performance.
- External gasket for enhanced environmental sealing.
Safety-Focused Switching for Industrial Control
The FX2121-M2 is designed to provide accurate feedback on machine position while supporting safety-critical applications. The 3NC configuration is widely used in fail-safe circuits, ensuring that systems safely shut down when the switch is actuated or in the event of a fault.
Its slow-action switching mechanism ensures stable signal transitions, reducing electrical noise and improving reliability in sensitive industrial control systems.
Typical Applications
- Industrial machinery and automated production lines.
- Safety circuits and interlocking systems.
- Conveyor and material handling systems.
- Packaging and assembly equipment.
- End-of-travel and position monitoring.
- General factory automation environments.
Technical Specifications
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| Device Type | Limit switch | |
|---|---|---|
| Housing Material | Technopolymer | |
| Switching Action | Slow action | |
| IP Rating | IP67 | |
| Contacts | 3NC | |
| Actuator Type | Spring rod / wobble stick | |
| Connection | M20 cable entry | |
| Series | FX Series | |
| Product type | Position / limit switch | |
| Contact configuration | 3NC | |
| Switching action | Slow action | |
| Actuator type | Coil spring with wire tip | |
| Housing material | Technopolymer | |
| External components | Zinc-plated steel | |
| Contact material | Silver | |
| Protection rating | IP67 | |
| Cable entry | 2 × M20 x 1.5 | |
| Operating temperature | approx. -25 to +80 °C | |
| Mounting type | Surface mounting | |
| HS Code | 85369095 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Pizzato FX2121-M2 used for?
It is used to detect position or movement in industrial machinery and provide switching signals for automation and safety systems.
What contact configuration does the FX2121-M2 have?
The switch features three normally closed (NC) contacts with slow-action switching.
Why use a 3NC configuration?
It ensures fail-safe operation in safety circuits, as the contacts open when actuated or if a fault occurs.
Is the FX2121-M2 suitable for harsh environments?
Yes, it has an IP67 protection rating, making it resistant to dust and water ingress.
How is the switch wired?
It is connected via two M20 threaded conduit entries for standard industrial wiring.
Trusted by Industrial Engineers Worldwide
Pizzato FX series position switches are widely trusted for their durability, precision switching and reliable performance in demanding industrial automation and safety applications.
