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7GN257988U Lovato SPECIAL ORDER 25A CAM SWITCH
Lovato 7GN257988U is a special-order 7GN25 series rotary cam switch with a 25 A conventional thermal current rating, 690 V IEC insulation voltage and customised switching arrangement for industrial machinery and electrical control systems.
£77.96
Why Choose the Lovato 7GN257988U Special Order 25A Rotary Cam Switch?
The Lovato 7GN257988U is a special-order 25 A rotary cam switch designed for industrial control, machinery and electrical panel applications requiring a customised switching sequence. Part of the Lovato 7GN25 rotary cam switch series, it combines a robust round-shaped contact block with dependable manually operated switching for industrial electrical circuits.
As a special-order configuration, the 7GN257988U is intended for applications where a specific contact sequence or switching arrangement is required beyond Lovato's standard catalogue diagrams. Its mechanically operated cam system provides positive, repeatable switching between defined positions, making it suitable for specialised machine control, circuit selection and OEM equipment.
The 7GN25 platform provides a 25 A conventional free-air thermal current, 690 V IEC rated insulation voltage and 6 kV rated impulse withstand voltage. The series supports demanding industrial applications while providing compact integration into electrical control panels and machine operator interfaces.
Key Advantages
- Special-order switching configuration for application-specific control requirements.
- 25 A conventional free-air thermal current for industrial switching duties.
- Part of the robust Lovato 7GN25 series with round-shaped contact blocks.
- 690 V rated insulation voltage for demanding industrial electrical systems.
- Positive mechanical cam operation provides dependable and repeatable switching.
- Suitable for specialised machinery, OEM equipment and industrial control-panel applications.
Key Features
- Lovato 7GN25 series rotary cam switch.
- Special-order contact and switching arrangement.
- 25 A conventional free-air thermal current Ith.
- 690 V IEC rated insulation voltage Ui.
- 6 kV rated impulse withstand voltage Uimp.
- 480 V rated operational voltage.
- 25 A AC-1 / AC-21A operational current.
- Manual rotary cam switching mechanism.
- Round-shaped modular contact-block construction.
- Designed for industrial machinery and electrical control systems.
Reliable Switching for Industrial Control and Automation
Rotary cam switches such as the Lovato 7GN257988U use a mechanical cam mechanism to operate combinations of electrical contacts according to the selected handle position. This provides a durable method of implementing manual control, circuit selection and sequencing functions in machinery without relying on complex electronic switching equipment.
The special-order configuration of the 7GN257988U allows the switching arrangement to be tailored to a particular industrial control requirement. Combined with the electrical performance of the 7GN25 platform, this makes the switch suitable for machine builders, panel builders and OEM manufacturers requiring dependable manual control of specialised electrical circuits.
Typical Applications
- Industrial machinery control panels.
- Special-purpose electrical switching circuits.
- OEM machinery and equipment.
- Production and processing systems.
- Manual circuit selection and sequencing.
- Industrial automation and electrical control systems.
Technical Specifications
| HS Code | 85365080 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Lovato Electric |
| Series | 7GN25 |
| Model | 7GN257988U |
| Product type | Special-order rotary cam switch |
| Operation | Manual rotary cam switching |
| Contact block | Round-shaped |
| Conventional free-air thermal current Ith | 25 A |
| Rated insulation voltage Ui | 690 V IEC / EN |
| Rated impulse withstand voltage Uimp | 6 kV |
| Rated operational voltage | 480 V |
| Rated operational impulse voltage | 4 kV |
| AC-1 / AC-21A operational current | 25 A |
| AC-15 operational current at 110 V | 16 A |
| AC-15 operational current at 220/230 V | 12 A |
| AC-15 operational current at 380/400 V | 8 A |
| AC-15 operational current at 660/690 V | 2 A |
| Maximum gG fuse for short-circuit protection | 25 A |
| Terminal screw | M3.5 |
| Maximum terminal tightening torque | 0.8 Nm |
| IEC conductor capacity | 0.5–4 mm² |
| Mechanical life | 5 × 106 cycles |
| Operating temperature | -25 to +55 °C |
| Storage temperature | -40 to +70 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Lovato 7GN257988U?
The Lovato 7GN257988U is a special-order 25 A rotary cam switch from the 7GN25 series, designed for industrial applications requiring a customised switching arrangement.
What is the current rating of the Lovato 7GN257988U?
The 7GN25 platform has a conventional free-air thermal current rating of 25 A under IEC/EN specifications.
What is the rated insulation voltage of the 7GN257988U?
The Lovato 7GN25 series has an IEC/EN rated insulation voltage of 690 V and a rated impulse withstand voltage of 6 kV.
What does special order mean for the 7GN257988U?
Special order indicates that the switch has a specific contact sequence or switching arrangement intended for a particular control application rather than a standard catalogue switching configuration.
Where is the Lovato 7GN257988U typically used?
The switch is suitable for industrial machinery, OEM equipment, electrical control panels and specialised manual switching circuits requiring dependable rotary cam operation.
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Lovato Electric 7GN rotary cam switches provide panel builders, machine manufacturers and automation engineers with robust manual switching, flexible configurations and dependable electrical performance for demanding industrial control applications.
