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KCH1L11 – CERAMIC ROD LEVER 2 ENTRIES L/S 1NO+1NC
Lovato KCH1L11 is a K series industrial limit switch with a ceramic rod lever, polymer thermoplastic housing, 1NO + 1NC slow-action contacts and two M20 side cable entries.
£36.64
Why Choose the Lovato KCH1L11 Ceramic Rod Limit Switch?
The Lovato KCH1L11 is a robust K series limit switch with ceramic rod lever designed for position detection and mechanical control applications in industrial machinery and automation systems. Its dimensions are compatible with EN 50047, making it suitable for standardised machine installations and replacement applications.
The KCH1L11 combines a durable polymer thermoplastic housing with a ceramic operating rod. It features 1NO + 1NC slow-action contacts, providing both normally open and normally closed switching functions from a single position switch.
With two M20 side cable entries and an IP65 housing protection rating, the KCH1L11 is designed for practical installation in industrial environments. The switch also incorporates positive opening of the normally closed contact, supporting dependable mechanical contact operation in machine control applications.
Key Advantages
- Industrial K series limit switch with ceramic rod lever.
- 1NO + 1NC slow-action contacts provide two switching functions.
- Dimensions compatible with EN 50047 for standardised installation.
- Durable polymer thermoplastic housing.
- Two M20 side cable entries simplify wiring and cable routing.
- IP65 housing protection for industrial operating environments.
Key Features
- Lovato Electric K series position switch.
- Ceramic rod lever actuator.
- 1NO + 1NC slow-action contact configuration.
- 10 A conventional free-air thermal current (Ith).
- 690 V rated insulation voltage (Ui).
- 6 kV rated impulse withstand voltage (Uimp).
- IP65 body housing.
- M20 cable entries on the sides.
Reliable Position Detection for Industrial Machinery
Limit switches provide electromechanical position detection by changing the state of their electrical contacts when an external machine component physically operates the actuator. They are widely used to detect travel limits, component positions and mechanical movement in automated machinery and industrial equipment.
The Lovato KCH1L11 uses a ceramic rod lever together with 1NO + 1NC slow-action contacts. Its standardised dimensions, thermoplastic housing and side M20 cable entries make it a practical choice for machine builders, panel builders and maintenance engineers requiring a mechanically operated industrial position switch.
Typical Applications
- Industrial machinery position detection.
- Automated production and assembly equipment.
- Conveyor and material handling systems.
- Machine travel and end-position detection.
- Packaging and processing machinery.
- OEM automation and machine-building applications.
Technical Specifications
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| Device Type | Limit switch | |
|---|---|---|
| Contacts | 1NO + 1NC | |
| Actuator Type | Rod lever | |
| Housing Material | Plastic | |
| Connection | M20 cable entry | |
| HS Code | 85365080 | |
| Manufacturer | Lovato Electric | |
| Series | K | |
| Model | KCH1L11 | |
| Product type | Limit switch | |
| Actuator | Ceramic rod lever | |
| Housing material | Polymer thermoplastic | |
| Rod material | Ceramic | |
| Contact configuration | 1NO + 1NC | |
| Contact action | Slow action | |
| Conventional free-air 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 | |
| Cable entry | M20 on the sides | |
| Cable connection | Self-releasing screw terminal | |
| Terminal protection | IP20 | |
| Body housing protection | IP65 | |
| Pollution degree | 3 | |
| Weight | 130 g | |
| EAN | 8013975127483 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Lovato KCH1L11 used for?
The KCH1L11 is an industrial limit switch designed for mechanically detecting positions and movement in machinery and automation equipment.
What actuator does the Lovato KCH1L11 use?
The KCH1L11 uses a ceramic rod lever actuator.
What contact configuration does the KCH1L11 have?
The switch provides 1NO + 1NC slow-action contacts, giving one normally open and one normally closed contact.
What is the protection rating of the Lovato KCH1L11?
The KCH1L11 has an IP65 body housing protection rating, while its terminals are rated IP20.
What cable entries does the KCH1L11 provide?
The Lovato KCH1L11 is manufactured with M20 cable entries on the sides for connection to the switch terminals.
Industrial Switching from Lovato Electric
Lovato Electric K series limit switches provide electromechanical position detection for industrial machinery, combining standardised installation dimensions with a range of actuator, contact and connection configurations for machine control applications.
