Standard delivery
£8 ex VAT · free over £200UK parcel delivery is £8 ex VAT, or free on orders over £200 ex VAT.
Heavier items may be charged at a weight-based or pallet rate, shown at checkout.
FX 905 Pizzato Position switch with one-way roller
Pizzato FX905 industrial position switch with angled roller actuator, 2NC slow action contacts, positive opening and IP67/IP69K protection for safety applications.
£9.89
Why Choose the Pizzato FX905 Position Switch?
The Pizzato FX905 is a heavy-duty industrial position switch with one-way roller actuator, engineered for precise position detection in demanding automation systems. As part of the robust Pizzato FX series, it delivers high reliability, safety compliance and long service life across industrial environments.
Constructed with a high-strength technopolymer housing and reinforced external components, the FX905 provides excellent resistance to vibration, mechanical stress and environmental exposure. Its sealed enclosure ensures dependable operation in harsh environments including dust, moisture and washdown conditions.
This model features a 2NC slow action contact configuration with positive opening operation, making it particularly suitable for safety circuits and machine protection systems. The integrated angled lever with roller actuator ensures smooth, accurate and repeatable actuation in conveyors, packaging systems and industrial machinery.
Key Advantages
- Reliable position detection using one-way roller actuator.
- 2 normally closed contacts (2NC) ideal for safety circuits.
- Positive opening contacts for enhanced machine safety.
- IP67 and IP69K protection for harsh industrial environments.
- Technopolymer housing ensures durability and corrosion resistance.
- Dual conduit entry design for flexible installation.
Key Features
- Pizzato FX series position switch.
- Angled lever with one-way roller actuator.
- 2NC contact configuration.
- Slow action switching mechanism.
- Positive opening operation.
- IP67 / IP69K rated enclosure.
- Technopolymer housing with high mechanical strength.
- 2 × PG13.5 conduit entries.
- Operating temperature approx. -25 to +80 °C.
Engineered for Safety-Critical Applications
The FX905 is specifically designed for safety-related applications where reliable disconnection is required. Its dual normally closed contacts and positive opening mechanism ensure dependable switching performance even in fault conditions.
The roller actuator allows smooth engagement with moving machine parts, reducing wear while maintaining high precision. Combined with its rugged construction and high ingress protection rating, the FX905 is ideal for continuous-duty use in harsh industrial environments.
Typical Applications
- Machine safety and position monitoring systems.
- Conveyor and material handling equipment.
- Packaging and processing machinery.
- Industrial automation and assembly lines.
- Safety monitoring in hazardous environments.
- OEM equipment and control panels.
Technical Specifications
Tick the specs you need, then view products that match.
| Device Type | Limit switch | |
|---|---|---|
| Housing Material | Technopolymer | |
| Switching Action | Slow action | |
| IP Rating | IP67 | |
| Contacts | 2NC | |
| Actuator Type | Roller lever | |
| Positive Opening | Yes | |
| Connection | PG13.5 cable entry | |
| Series | FX Series | |
| Product type | Position / limit switch | |
| Actuator type | Angled roller lever (one-way) | |
| Contact configuration | 2NC | |
| Contact type | Slow action | |
| Positive opening | Yes | |
| Housing material | Technopolymer | |
| External components | Zinc-plated steel | |
| Protection rating | IP67 (EN 60529) / IP69K (ISO 20653) | |
| Conduit entries | 2 × PG13.5 | |
| Operating temperature | -25 to +80 °C | |
| Connection | Screw terminals (no cable gland supplied) | |
| HS Code | 85369095 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Pizzato FX905 used for?
The FX905 is used to detect position or movement in industrial machinery, particularly in safety circuits requiring reliable disconnection.
What contact configuration does this model use?
The FX905 features two normally closed contacts (2NC), making it suitable for safety applications.
Is the FX905 suitable for harsh environments?
Yes, it is rated IP67 and IP69K, providing strong protection against dust, water and washdown conditions.
What is positive opening operation?
Positive opening ensures mechanical separation of contacts during actuation, improving safety in fault conditions.
What type of actuator does it use?
The switch uses an angled roller lever actuator for precise and directional switching.
Trusted by Industrial Automation Engineers
Pizzato FX series position switches are widely trusted for their safety compliance, durability and consistent performance in demanding industrial automation environments.
