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FX 21A5-M2 Pizzato Position switch with one-way roller, external gasket
Pizzato FX21A5-M2 position limit switch with one-way roller actuator, technopolymer housing, IP67 protection and 3 NC slow-action contacts with positive opening for industrial safety applications.
£12.69
Why Choose the Pizzato FX21A5-M2 Position Limit Switch?
The Pizzato FX21A5-M2 is a high-reliability industrial position limit switch designed for precise directional detection and advanced safety monitoring in automation systems. As part of the durable Pizzato FX series, it delivers consistent 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 robust technopolymer housing ensures strong resistance to vibration, wear and environmental exposure, making it suitable for harsh industrial conditions.
Equipped with a 3 NC slow-action contact configuration and positive opening operation, the FX21A5-M2 is specifically engineered 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.
- 3 NC contacts ideal for advanced 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: FX21A5-M2
- Actuator type: One-way roller plunger with external gasket.
- Contact configuration: 3 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 Enhanced Safety Integration
Limit switches such as the Pizzato FX21A5-M2 are critical 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 machine processes.
With its triple normally closed contact configuration and positive opening contacts, this switch offers enhanced redundancy and reliability in safety circuits, making it suitable for guard monitoring, interlocking systems and machine protection applications.
Typical Applications
- Machine safety and interlocking systems.
- High-redundancy safety circuits.
- Directional position monitoring in machinery.
- Industrial automation and control systems.
- Conveyor and material handling equipment.
- 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 | 3 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 FX21A5-M2 used for?
This limit switch is used for directional position detection and safety monitoring in industrial automation systems.
What contact configuration does it have?
The FX21A5-M2 features 3 normally closed slow-action contacts, ideal for high-safety applications.
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 demanding industrial automation and machine protection applications.
