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FX 221 Pizzato Position switch, coil spring with cat’s whisker
Pizzato FX221 position switch with coil spring wire tip actuator, 2NO+2NC snap-action contacts and IP67 protection for industrial automation applications.
£15.16
Why Choose the Pizzato FX221 Position Switch?
The Pizzato FX221 is a reliable and compact industrial position switch designed for accurate motion detection in automation and machine control systems. As part of the trusted Pizzato FX series, it offers robust construction, dependable switching performance and long operational life in industrial environments.
This model features a coil spring actuator with flexible wire tip (cat’s whisker), allowing sensitive and adaptable actuation even where alignment may vary. Its durable technopolymer housing ensures strong resistance to mechanical stress, dust and moisture, making it suitable for continuous industrial use.
With a 2NO + 2NC snap-action contact configuration and IP67 protection rating, the FX221 provides fast, precise and repeatable switching performance. It is ideal for use in control circuits, safety systems and automation processes requiring multiple switching outputs.
Key Advantages
- Reliable position detection for industrial automation systems.
- 2NO + 2NC contacts for flexible multi-circuit control.
- Snap-action switching ensures fast and precise response.
- Flexible wire-tip actuator adapts to variable alignment.
- IP67 protection rating for harsh industrial environments.
- Durable technopolymer housing for long service life.
Key Features
- Pizzato FX series position switch.
- 2NO + 2NC contact configuration (snap action).
- Coil spring actuator with wire tip (cat’s whisker).
- Technopolymer housing with high mechanical resistance.
- 2 × PG13.5 conduit entries.
- IP67 protection rating (EN 60529).
- Silver contacts for reliable electrical performance.
- External gasket for improved environmental sealing.
Multi-Contact Switching for Industrial Control
The FX221 is designed to provide accurate feedback on machine position and movement while enabling control of multiple circuits simultaneously. The 2NO + 2NC configuration makes it suitable for both control and safety applications, offering flexibility in system design.
Its snap-action mechanism ensures fast switching response, improving machine performance and reliability in dynamic industrial environments.
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 | Snap action | |
| IP Rating | IP67 | |
| Contacts | 2NO + 2NC | |
| Actuator Type | Spring rod / wobble stick | |
| Connection | PG13.5 cable entry | |
| Series | FX Series | |
| Product type | Position / limit switch | |
| Contact configuration | 2NO + 2NC | |
| Switching action | Snap 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 FX221 used for?
It is used to detect position or movement in industrial machinery and provide multiple switching signals for control and safety systems.
What contact configuration does the FX221 have?
The switch features 2 normally open (NO) and 2 normally closed (NC) contacts with snap-action switching.
What is the benefit of snap-action switching?
Snap-action ensures fast and precise switching, improving reliability and responsiveness in automation systems.
Is the FX221 suitable for harsh environments?
Yes, with its IP67 protection rating, it is resistant to dust and water ingress.
How is the switch wired?
It is connected via PG13.5 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.
