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LDC5A31-20 IMO Limit Switch, Standard Roller Lever With Offset
IMO LDC5A31-20 heavy-duty metal-body industrial limit switch with a standard offset roller lever actuator, 1NO + 1NC snap-action contacts and a single M20 cable entry for reliable position and end-of-travel detection.
£35.50
Why Choose the IMO LDC5A31-20 Heavy-Duty Limit Switch?
The IMO LDC5A31-20 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 a standard roller lever with offset actuator, allowing moving machine components to operate the switch smoothly and consistently.
The LDC5A31-20 combines a durable metal body with 1NO + 1NC snap-action contacts, providing normally open and normally closed switching functions for machine control, monitoring, interlocking and signalling circuits. IMO's heavy-duty limit switch design incorporates features such as bifurcated contacts and removable contact blocks to support reliable switching and straightforward wiring.
The LDC5A31-20 incorporates a single M20 cable entry, making it suitable for installations using metric cable glands and conduit fittings. Its offset roller lever, rugged metal construction and industrial design make it an effective solution for repetitive position and end-of-travel sensing on conveyors, machine tools, production equipment and automated machinery.
Key Advantages
- Heavy-duty industrial limit switch with robust metal housing.
- Standard offset roller lever actuator for smooth mechanical position detection.
- 1NO + 1NC snap-action contacts for versatile control and signalling applications.
- Single M20 cable entry for convenient metric cable gland installation.
- Roller actuator reduces sliding contact during repetitive machine operation.
- Designed for reliable position sensing in industrial machinery and automation systems.
Key Features
- IMO heavy-duty industrial limit switch.
- Standard roller lever with offset actuator.
- 1NO + 1NC snap-action contact configuration.
- Heavy-duty metal body construction.
- Single M20 cable entry.
- Roller contact provides smooth engagement with moving machine components.
- Normally open and normally closed switching functions in a single device.
- Suitable for repetitive position, sequencing and end-of-travel detection.
- IMO heavy-duty limit switch family designed with bifurcated contacts for low resistance and reliable switching.
- Designed for use across demanding industrial machinery applications.
Reliable Position Detection for Industrial Machinery
Limit switches such as the IMO LDC5A31-20 convert mechanical movement into an electrical switching signal. When a moving machine component contacts and displaces the roller lever, the internal snap-action contacts change state, allowing the control system to detect the position or movement of the equipment.
The offset roller lever configuration is particularly useful where a cam, conveyor mechanism or other moving component passes across the actuator during normal machine operation. Its rolling contact surface provides smooth engagement and reduces sliding friction, making the LDC5A31-20 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 | |
| Connection | M20 cable entry | |
| Manufacturer | IMO Precision Controls | |
| Model | LDC5A31-20 | |
| Product type | Heavy-duty industrial limit switch | |
| Body material | Metal | |
| Actuator type | Standard roller lever with offset | |
| Contact configuration | 1NO + 1NC | |
| Contact action | Snap action | |
| Cable entries | 1 | |
| Cable entry | M20 | |
| 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 LDC5A31-20 used for?
The IMO LDC5A31-20 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 LDC5A31-20 use?
The LDC5A31-20 uses a standard roller lever with offset actuator, allowing moving machine components to operate the switch through a smooth rolling contact.
What contacts does the IMO LDC5A31-20 have?
The switch has 1NO + 1NC snap-action contacts, providing one normally open and one normally closed switching function for industrial control circuits.
What cable entry does the LDC5A31-20 use?
The IMO LDC5A31-20 has a single M20 cable entry for electrical connection using a suitable metric cable gland or conduit fitting.
What is the difference between the IMO LDC5A31 and LDC5A31-20?
Both models use a standard offset roller lever, metal body and 1NO + 1NC snap-action contact arrangement, while the LDC5A31-20 uses an M20 cable entry and the standard LDC5A31 uses a PG13.5 entry.
Trusted Industrial Switching from IMO
IMO heavy-duty limit switches are designed for dependable mechanical position detection across industrial machinery and automation systems, with robust housing options, reliable contacts and a wide range of actuator configurations.
