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KBH1S11 – CERAMIC LEVER PLASTIC 1NO+1NC SNAP ACT
Lovato Electric KBH1S11 is a K series industrial limit switch with a ceramic rod lever, polymer thermoplastic housing and 1NO+1NC snap-action contacts for reliable machinery position detection.
£35.77
Why Choose the Lovato Electric KBH1S11 Limit Switch?
The Lovato Electric KBH1S11 is a robust K series industrial limit switch with ceramic rod lever designed for reliable position detection in machinery and automation systems. Its polymer thermoplastic housing and ceramic operating rod provide a durable electromechanical switching solution for industrial applications requiring dependable mechanical sensing.
The KBH1S11 incorporates 1 normally open and 1 normally closed (1NO+1NC) snap-action contact and has a conventional thermal current rating of 10 A. Its electrical characteristics include an A600 Q600 IEC/EN 60947-5-1 designation, a rated insulation voltage of 690 V and a rated impulse withstand voltage of 6 kV.
Designed with dimensions according to EN 50047, the KBH1S11 features a bottom M20 cable entry and self-releasing screw terminals for practical industrial installation. Its body housing provides IP65 protection, while the ceramic rod lever provides mechanical actuation for position and travel detection applications.
Key Advantages
- Industrial K series limit switch with ceramic rod lever.
- 1NO+1NC snap-action contacts for responsive position switching.
- Durable polymer thermoplastic housing with ceramic operating rod.
- 10 A conventional thermal current rating.
- 690 V rated insulation voltage for industrial electrical systems.
- IP65 body housing protection for demanding machinery environments.
Key Features
- Lovato Electric K series limit switch.
- Ceramic rod lever actuator.
- 1NO+1NC snap-action contact configuration.
- 10 A thermal current Ith.
- A600 Q600 IEC/EN 60947-5-1 designation.
- 690 V rated insulation voltage Ui.
- 6 kV rated impulse withstand voltage Uimp.
- 0.5–1.5 m/s switching speed.
- Class II insulation.
- Dimensions according to EN 50047.
- Locking bayonet insert for operating-head fixing.
- M20 bottom cable entry.
- Self-releasing screw terminals.
- IP65 body housing protection.
Reliable Position Detection for Industrial Machinery
Industrial limit switches provide electromechanical position detection by changing contact state when their actuator is physically operated by a moving machine component. This allows machinery control systems to detect travel limits, component positions and mechanical movements using a direct and dependable switching method.
The Lovato Electric KBH1S11 combines a ceramic rod lever with 1NO+1NC snap-action contacts. Its snap-action mechanism provides rapid contact switching when the operating point is reached, while its thermoplastic construction, industrial electrical ratings and IP65 body housing protection make it suitable for professional machine-building and automation applications.
Typical Applications
- Industrial machinery position detection.
- Machine travel and end-position monitoring.
- Factory automation systems.
- Conveyors and material handling equipment.
- Production and processing machinery.
- Industrial control and signalling circuits.
Technical Specifications
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| Device Type | Limit switch | |
|---|---|---|
| Switching Action | Snap action | |
| Contacts | 1NO + 1NC | |
| Housing Material | Plastic | |
| Connection | M20 cable entry | |
| HS Code | 85365080 | |
| Manufacturer | Lovato Electric | |
| Series | K | |
| Model | KBH1S11 | |
| Product type | Limit switch | |
| Product designation | Ceramic rod lever | |
| Product type designation | KBH | |
| Housing material | Polymer thermoplastic | |
| Rod material | Ceramic | |
| Contact configuration | 1NO+1NC | |
| Contact operation | Snap action | |
| Thermal current Ith | 10 A | |
| IEC/EN 60947-5-1 designation | A600 Q600 | |
| Rated insulation voltage Ui | 690 V | |
| Rated impulse withstand voltage Uimp | 6 kV | |
| Insulation class | II | |
| Short-circuit protection | 10 A gG / SC quick fuse | |
| Switching speed | 0.5–1.5 m/s | |
| Resistance per pole | <10 mΩ average | |
| Operating head fixing | Locking bayonet insert | |
| Operating torque | 3 Ncm | |
| Conductor section | 1.5–2.5 mm² | |
| Cable connection | Self-releasing screw terminal | |
| Cable entry | M20 on the bottom | |
| Mechanical life | <10,000,000 cycles | |
| Mechanical operation | 3600 cycles/h | |
| Operating temperature | -25 to +70 °C | |
| Storage temperature | -40 to +70 °C | |
| Terminal protection | IP20 | |
| Body housing protection | IP65 | |
| Pollution degree | 3 | |
| Weight | 120 g | |
| EAN | 8013975114834 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Lovato Electric KBH1S11 used for?
The KBH1S11 is an industrial limit switch with ceramic rod lever designed for mechanical position and travel detection in machinery and automation systems.
What contact configuration does the KBH1S11 have?
The Lovato Electric KBH1S11 has 1 normally open and 1 normally closed (1NO+1NC) snap-action contact.
What are the electrical ratings of the KBH1S11?
The switch has a conventional thermal current rating of 10 A, a rated insulation voltage of 690 V and a rated impulse withstand voltage of 6 kV.
What switching speed is specified for the KBH1S11?
The manufacturer's datasheet specifies a switching speed range of 0.5–1.5 m/s.
What protection rating does the KBH1S11 provide?
The KBH1S11 provides IP65 protection at the body housing and IP20 protection at the terminals.
Trusted Industrial Switching from Lovato Electric
Lovato Electric K series limit switches provide dependable electromechanical position detection for industrial machinery and automation systems, with robust actuator designs and contact configurations suited to professional machine-control applications.
