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8LM2TB6242 – BLACK MUSHROOM-HEAD PUSH/PULL BUTTON
Lovato Electric 8LM2TB6242 electrical installation component for professional commercial and industrial assemblies, suitable for maintenance, replacement and panel building applications.
Why Choose the Lovato 8LM2TB6242 Mushroom Head Pushbutton Actuator?
The Lovato 8LM2TB6242 is a heavy-duty mushroom head pushbutton actuator designed for reliable industrial control and normal stopping applications. Part of the Lovato 8LM metal pushbutton series, this actuator features a latch mechanism with pull-to-release operation, providing a dependable manual control solution for machinery, automation systems and electrical control panels.
Featuring a 40 mm black mushroom head and a locking push-pull operating mechanism, the 8LM2TB6242 provides clear operator access and secure control operation. Its durable aluminium and zinc alloy construction ensures excellent mechanical strength, while the standard 22 mm mounting format allows simple integration into industrial operator stations.
The Lovato 8LM2TB6242 is designed for demanding industrial environments, offering IP66 protection, high mechanical durability and compatibility with Lovato modular pushbutton assemblies. It is suitable for machine builders and automation professionals requiring dependable stopping control components.
Key Advantages
- Durable metal mushroom head pushbutton actuator for industrial applications.
- 40 mm black mushroom head for clear operator visibility.
- Latching push-pull operation for secure maintained control.
- Pull-to-release mechanism for controlled reset operation.
- Compatible with standard 22 mm panel mounting systems.
- Suitable for machinery stopping and industrial control applications.
Key Features
- Lovato 8LM series metal pushbutton actuator.
- Model: 8LM2TB6242.
- Black mushroom head design.
- 40 mm actuator diameter.
- 22 mm mounting hole diameter.
- Latch push-pull operating mechanism.
- Pull-to-release reset function.
- Aluminium and zinc alloy construction.
- IP66 protection rating.
- Mechanical life up to 300,000 latch cycles.
Reliable Stopping Control for Industrial Automation
Industrial mushroom head pushbuttons provide operators with a highly visible and dependable method of controlling machinery. The Lovato 8LM2TB6242 combines a large actuator head with a locking push-pull mechanism to provide secure stopping control in industrial applications.
The latch design maintains the actuator position until manually released, making it suitable for applications where a controlled reset action is required. Its robust construction and IP66 protection rating help ensure reliable operation in demanding environments.
Typical Applications
- Industrial machine control panels.
- Machinery stopping systems.
- Production and automation equipment.
- Electrical control cabinets.
- OEM machine builder applications.
- Industrial operator stations.
Technical Specifications
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| Operation | Maintained | |
|---|---|---|
| Device Type | Mushroom Pushbutton | |
| Product Series | Lovato 8LM Metal | |
| Mounting Diameter | 22 mm | |
| IP Rating | IP66 | |
| Colour | Black | |
| Weight [g] | 105 | |
| Qty. per package | 2 | |
| Multiple qty. of packs per order | 2 | |
| Package dimensions [mm] | 060X045X070 | |
| Volume [cm³] | 94.5 | |
| Bar code [EAN13] | 8013975051269 | |
| HS Code | 85365080 | |
| Product designation | Mushroom head pushbutton actuators - LATCH, PULL TO RELEASE. Ø40mm/1.6” For normal stopping | |
| Product type designation | 8LM2TB624 | |
| Colour | Black | |
| Material | Aluminium and zinc alloy | |
| IEC degree of protection | IP66 | |
| Operating force | 0.8kg/1.7Ib | |
| Mechanical life - spring return actuators | 1000000 | |
| Mechanical life - Latch actuators | 300000 | |
| Mounting adapter | LM2TAU120 | |
| UL degree of protection | Type 1, 2, 3R, 4, 4X, 12, 12K | |
| min [°C] | -40 | |
| max [°C] | +70 | |
| ETIM 8.0 | EC002034 - Emergency stop complete |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Lovato 8LM2TB6242 used for?
The Lovato 8LM2TB6242 is a mushroom head pushbutton actuator designed for normal stopping applications in industrial machinery and control systems.
What colour is the Lovato 8LM2TB6242 actuator?
The actuator features a black 40 mm mushroom head for clear operator identification.
How does the Lovato 8LM2TB6242 reset?
The actuator uses a pull-to-release latch mechanism, requiring the operator to pull the button to return it to its original position.
What mounting size is required for this actuator?
The actuator is designed for a standard 22 mm panel mounting cut-out.
What protection rating does the Lovato 8LM2TB6242 provide?
The actuator provides an IP66 protection rating for reliable operation in industrial environments.
Trusted for Industrial Control Applications Worldwide
Lovato Electric pushbutton components are widely used by automation engineers, machine builders and electrical professionals requiring durable operator control solutions with dependable industrial performance.
