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FX 2156 Pizzato Position switch with adjustable roller lever
Pizzato FX2156 position switch with adjustable safety roller lever, 3NC slow-action contacts and IP67/IP69K protection for industrial automation and safety applications.
£14.71
Why Choose the Pizzato FX2156 Position Switch?
The Pizzato FX2156 is a heavy-duty industrial position (limit) switch engineered for precise and safe position detection in demanding automation environments. As part of the robust Pizzato FX series, it delivers reliable switching performance and long mechanical life in industrial machinery and safety systems.
This model features an adjustable safety roller lever actuator with a 20 mm technopolymer roller, allowing flexible installation and accurate actuation across a wide range of mechanical movements. Its durable technopolymer housing provides strong resistance to impact, vibration and environmental stress, ensuring dependable operation in harsh industrial conditions.
With a 3NC slow-action contact configuration and positive opening operation, the FX2156 is specifically designed for safety-related applications such as machine guarding and interlock systems. It offers IP67 and IP69K protection, ensuring reliable performance in dusty, wet and washdown environments.
Key Advantages
- Reliable limit switch for industrial position detection.
- 3NC contact configuration ideal for safety circuits.
- Positive opening contacts for enhanced operational safety.
- Adjustable safety roller lever actuator for precise triggering.
- IP67 and IP69K protection for harsh industrial environments.
- Durable technopolymer enclosure for long-term reliability.
Key Features
- Pizzato FX series position switch.
- Adjustable safety roller lever actuator (approx. 20 mm roller).
- 3 normally closed contacts.
- Slow-action switching mechanism.
- Positive opening operation for safety compliance.
- Technopolymer housing with high mechanical strength.
- Two PG13.5 conduit entries for cable connection.
- Silver contacts with zinc-plated components.
Safety-Critical Position Detection
Position switches such as the Pizzato FX2156 are essential for monitoring machine movement and ensuring safe operation in industrial automation systems. The 3NC configuration provides redundancy and fail-safe behaviour, while positive opening contacts ensure guaranteed mechanical separation in safety circuits.
Designed for high-cycle industrial use, the FX series ensures consistent switching performance even under continuous mechanical stress and challenging environmental conditions.
Typical Applications
- Machine guarding and safety interlock systems.
- Conveyor and material handling equipment.
- Industrial automation and production lines.
- Packaging and processing machinery.
- End-of-travel detection in mechanical systems.
- Safety monitoring in automated equipment.
Technical Specifications
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| Device Type | Limit switch | |
|---|---|---|
| Housing Material | Technopolymer | |
| Switching Action | Slow action | |
| IP Rating | IP67 | |
| Contacts | 3NC | |
| Actuator Type | Roller lever | |
| Positive Opening | Yes | |
| Series | FX Series | |
| Product type | Position / limit switch | |
| Contact configuration | 3NC | |
| Switching action | Slow action | |
| Actuator type | Adjustable safety roller lever | |
| Roller diameter | approx. 20 mm | |
| Housing material | Technopolymer | |
| Protection rating | IP67 / IP69K | |
| Cable entries | 2 × PG13.5 | |
| Operating temperature | -25 to +80 °C | |
| Contact material | Silver contacts | |
| Positive opening | Yes | |
| Mounting | Surface mounting | |
| HS Code | 85369095 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Pizzato FX2156 used for?
This switch is used for position detection in industrial machinery, particularly in safety-related applications requiring reliable feedback.
What contact configuration does it have?
The FX2156 features 3 normally closed (3NC) contacts, commonly used in safety circuits.
Is it suitable for safety applications?
Yes, it includes positive opening contacts, making it suitable for safety-critical control systems.
What protection rating does it offer?
The switch offers IP67 and IP69K protection, ensuring resistance to dust and water ingress.
Is the actuator adjustable?
Yes, it uses an adjustable roller lever actuator for flexible installation and precise actuation.
Trusted by Automation Engineers Worldwide
Pizzato FX series position switches are widely trusted for their durability, safety compliance and consistent performance in demanding industrial environments.
