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LDC5A31-1 IMO Limit Switch, Standard Steel Roller Lever With Offset
IMO LDC5A31-1 heavy-duty metal-body industrial limit switch with an offset roller lever actuator and 1NO + 1NC snap-action contacts for reliable position and end-of-travel detection.
£33.91
Why Choose the IMO LDC5A31-1 Heavy-Duty Limit Switch?
The IMO LDC5A31-1 is a robust heavy-duty industrial limit switch designed for reliable position detection and mechanical switching in machinery, automation and industrial control systems. It features an offset roller lever actuator, providing smooth mechanical operation when contacted by moving machine components.
The LDC5A31-1 uses a snap-action contact mechanism with 1NO + 1NC contacts, providing normally open and normally closed switching functions for machine control, monitoring, interlocking and signalling circuits. Its rugged metal-body construction makes it suitable for repetitive mechanical operation in demanding industrial environments.
The roller lever design allows a moving component, cam or workpiece to operate the switch through a rolling contact surface, reducing sliding friction at the point of actuation. This makes the LDC5A31-1 particularly suitable for conveyors, machine tools, production machinery and automated equipment requiring dependable position or end-of-travel detection.
Key Advantages
- Heavy-duty industrial limit switch with robust metal housing.
- Offset roller lever actuator for smooth and repeatable mechanical operation.
- 1NO + 1NC snap-action contacts for versatile control and signalling applications.
- Roller contact helps reduce sliding friction during mechanical actuation.
- Suitable for repetitive position and end-of-travel sensing.
- Designed for machinery, automation and industrial control applications.
Key Features
- IMO heavy-duty industrial limit switch.
- Offset roller lever actuator.
- 1NO + 1NC contact configuration.
- Snap-action switching mechanism.
- Heavy-duty metal-body construction.
- Roller actuator provides smooth contact with moving machine components.
- Normally open and normally closed switching functions in a single device.
- Suitable for position sensing, sequencing and end-of-travel detection.
Reliable Position Detection for Industrial Machinery
Limit switches such as the IMO LDC5A31-1 convert mechanical movement into an electrical switching signal. When a moving machine component contacts and displaces the roller lever, the internal contacts change state, allowing a control circuit to detect the position or movement of the equipment.
The offset roller lever configuration is particularly useful where a cam, conveyor mechanism or moving component passes across the actuator during normal machine operation. Its rolling contact surface provides smooth engagement, making the switch suitable for repetitive position monitoring, machine sequencing and end-of-travel detection.
Typical Applications
- Industrial machinery position and end-of-travel detection.
- Conveyor and material handling systems.
- Packaging and production machinery.
- Machine tools and automated equipment.
- Mechanical position monitoring and sequencing.
- Industrial control and interlocking systems.
Technical Specifications
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| Device Type | Limit switch | |
|---|---|---|
| Contacts | 1NO + 1NC | |
| Actuator Type | Roller lever | |
| Housing Material | Metal | |
| Manufacturer | IMO Precision Controls | |
| Model | LDC5A31-1 | |
| Product type | Heavy-duty industrial limit switch | |
| Body material | Metal | |
| Actuator type | Offset roller lever | |
| Contact configuration | 1NO + 1NC | |
| Contact action | Snap action | |
| Operating method | Mechanical roller lever actuation | |
| Application | Industrial position and end-of-travel detection | |
| Mounting type | Machine / equipment mounting | |
| HS Code | 8536500700 | |
| Country of Manufacture | Italy |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IMO LDC5A31-1 used for?
The IMO LDC5A31-1 is used for mechanical position and end-of-travel detection in industrial machinery, conveyors, automated equipment and control systems.
What type of actuator does the LDC5A31-1 use?
The LDC5A31-1 uses an offset roller lever actuator, allowing moving machine components to operate the switch through a smooth rolling contact.
What contacts does the IMO LDC5A31-1 have?
The switch has 1NO + 1NC contacts, providing one normally open and one normally closed switching function for industrial control circuits.
How does the IMO LDC5A31-1 operate?
A moving machine component contacts the roller lever and mechanically operates the switch, causing its snap-action contacts to change state and provide a position signal to the control circuit.
Where is the IMO LDC5A31-1 typically installed?
The switch is typically mounted directly to industrial machinery or automated equipment where its roller lever can be operated by a moving component, cam or mechanism.
Trusted Industrial Switching from IMO
IMO heavy-duty limit switches are designed to provide dependable mechanical position detection for industrial machinery and automation systems, combining robust construction with versatile actuator and contact configurations.
