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LDC5A15 IMO Limit Switch, Standard Sealed Roller Piston Plunger
IMO LDC5A15 is an IP67 metal-bodied industrial limit switch with a sealed 20 mm stainless steel roller plunger, NO and NC snap-action contacts, a 3 A 400 V AC maximum rating and one PG13.5 cable entry for machinery position and travel detection.
£27.73
Why Choose the IMO LDC5A15 Roller Plunger Limit Switch?
The IMO LDC5A15 is a robust industrial roller plunger limit switch designed for reliable mechanical position and travel detection on machinery, conveyors and automated equipment. Its metal housing and sealed roller plunger actuator make it suitable for demanding industrial applications where repeatable physical switching is required.
The LDC5A15 uses a 20 mm stainless steel roller with snap-action contacts, allowing moving machine components, cams or workpieces to operate the switch as they reach a defined position. Its NO and NC switching arrangement provides complementary signals for control, indication and position-feedback functions.
Featuring an IP67-rated metal housing, 1 × PG13.5 cable entry and a removable contact block for easier wiring, the LDC5A15 is designed for straightforward integration into industrial machinery. The switch is rated up to 3 A at 400 V AC and is specified for operation across an ambient temperature range of -25 °C to +80 °C.
Key Advantages
- Robust industrial roller plunger limit switch for mechanical position detection.
- 20 mm stainless steel roller provides a durable mechanical contact surface.
- Snap-action switching provides rapid electrical contact changeover.
- NO and NC contacts support complementary control and signalling functions.
- IP67-rated metal housing for demanding industrial environments.
- Removable contact block helps simplify installation and wiring.
- Bifurcated contacts provide dependable electrical switching.
- Wide operating temperature range from -25 °C to +80 °C.
Key Features
- IMO LDC industrial limit switch.
- Sealed roller plunger actuator.
- 20 mm stainless steel roller.
- NO and NC snap-action switching.
- 3 A maximum AC contact current.
- 400 V AC maximum contact voltage.
- IP67 protection rating.
- Metal industrial housing.
- 1 × PG13.5 cable entry.
- Removable contact block.
- Bifurcated contacts.
Reliable Roller Plunger Position Detection
Roller plunger limit switches are commonly used where a moving component, cam or workpiece approaches the switch in a controlled linear path. The roller provides a rotating mechanical contact surface, reducing sliding action as the moving component depresses the plunger and operates the electrical contacts.
The IMO LDC5A15 combines a stainless steel roller plunger with snap-action switching and a rugged IP67 metal enclosure. This makes it a practical choice for machine sequencing, end-of-travel sensing, position feedback and other industrial control applications where a compact mechanically operated sensor is required.
Typical Applications
- Industrial machinery position detection.
- End-of-travel sensing.
- Conveyors and material handling systems.
- Packaging and processing machinery.
- Automated manufacturing equipment.
- Machine sequencing and position feedback.
- Cam-operated machinery.
- OEM automation and control systems.
Technical Specifications
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| Device Type | Limit switch | |
|---|---|---|
| Contacts | 1NO + 1NC | |
| IP Rating | IP67 | |
| Actuator Type | Roller plunger | |
| Housing Material | Metal | |
| Connection | PG13.5 cable entry | |
| Manufacturer | IMO Precision Controls | |
| Model | LDC5A15 | |
| Product type | Industrial limit switch | |
| Actuator type | Sealed roller plunger | |
| Roller material | Stainless steel | |
| Roller diameter | 20 mm | |
| Contact arrangement | NO + NC | |
| Contact action | Snap action | |
| Maximum AC contact current | 3 A | |
| Maximum AC contact voltage | 400 V AC | |
| Protection rating | IP67 | |
| Housing | Metal | |
| Cable entry | 1 × PG13.5 | |
| Contact construction | Bifurcated contacts | |
| Contact block | Removable | |
| Ambient operating temperature | -25 °C to +80 °C | |
| HS Code | 8536500700 | |
| Country of Manufacture | Italy |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IMO LDC5A15 used for?
The IMO LDC5A15 is an industrial limit switch used for mechanical position, movement and end-of-travel detection on machinery, conveyors and automated equipment.
What actuator does the IMO LDC5A15 use?
The LDC5A15 uses a sealed roller plunger actuator incorporating a 20 mm stainless steel roller.
What contact arrangement does the LDC5A15 have?
The LDC5A15 provides NO and NC switching contacts with snap-action operation, allowing complementary electrical signals to be generated from the mechanical actuator movement.
What is the electrical rating of the IMO LDC5A15?
The LDC5A15 is rated for a maximum AC contact current of 3 A and a maximum AC contact voltage of 400 V AC.
What protection rating and cable entry does the LDC5A15 have?
The IMO LDC5A15 has an IP67-rated metal housing and features one PG13.5 cable entry for industrial wiring.
Reliable Industrial Position Switching
IMO industrial limit switches provide robust mechanical position detection for machinery and automation systems, with the LDC5A15 combining a sealed stainless steel roller plunger, snap-action contacts and an IP67 metal housing for demanding machine-control applications.
