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FX 2121 Pizzato Position switch, coil spring with cat’s whisker
Pizzato FX2121 position switch with coil spring wire tip actuator, 3NC slow-action contacts and IP67 protection for industrial automation and safety applications.
£13.34
Why Choose the Pizzato FX2121 Position Switch?
The Pizzato FX2121 is a heavy-duty industrial position switch engineered for precise and reliable motion detection in automation and machine control systems. As part of the robust Pizzato FX series, it is designed to deliver long-lasting performance in demanding industrial environments.
This model features a coil spring actuator with flexible wire tip (cat’s whisker), allowing sensitive and adaptable actuation even where mechanical alignment is variable. Its durable technopolymer housing and sealed design provide strong resistance to dust, moisture and mechanical stress.
With a 3NC slow-action contact configuration and IP67 protection rating, the FX2121 is ideal for safety circuits and applications requiring multiple normally closed contacts. It ensures stable and dependable switching performance across a wide range of industrial automation systems.
Key Advantages
- Reliable position detection for industrial automation systems.
- 3 normally closed contacts ideal for safety and interlocking circuits.
- Flexible wire-tip actuator for sensitive and adaptable 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 impact resistance.
- 2 × PG13.5 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 is designed to provide accurate feedback on machine position while supporting safety-critical applications. The 3NC configuration makes it particularly suitable for safety circuits where fail-safe operation is required, ensuring that circuits open reliably in the event of actuation or fault conditions.
Its slow-action switching ensures stable signal transitions, reducing the risk of unwanted switching noise and improving overall system reliability.
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 | PG13.5 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 × PG13.5 | |
| Operating temperature | approx. -25 to +80 °C | |
| Mounting type | Surface mounting | |
| HS Code | 85369095 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Pizzato FX2121 used for?
It is used to detect position or movement in industrial machinery and provide switching signals, particularly in safety and interlocking systems.
What contact configuration does the FX2121 have?
The switch features three normally closed (NC) contacts with slow-action switching.
Why use a 3NC configuration?
3NC contacts are commonly used in safety circuits to ensure fail-safe operation, as the circuit opens when the switch is actuated or if a fault occurs.
Is the FX2121 suitable for harsh environments?
Yes, with its IP67 protection rating, it is resistant to dust and water ingress in industrial environments.
How is the switch wired?
It uses PG13.5 conduit entries for standard industrial wiring connections.
Trusted by Industrial Engineers Worldwide
Pizzato FX series position switches are widely trusted for their durability, precision switching and reliability in demanding industrial automation and safety applications.
