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LDC5A40 IMO Limit Switch, Standard Two Stable Positions, No Lever
IMO LDC5A40 heavy-duty metal-body industrial limit switch with two stable operating positions, a revolving head without an actuator lever, 1NO + 1NC contacts and a single PG13.5 conduit entry for maintained position switching.
£35.58
Why Choose the IMO LDC5A40 Heavy-Duty Limit Switch?
The IMO LDC5A40 is a robust heavy-duty industrial limit switch designed for applications requiring maintained mechanical position switching. Unlike conventional momentary limit switches, the LDC5A40 provides two stable operating positions, allowing the switch to remain in its mechanically selected state until actuated in the opposite direction.
The LDC5A40 uses a durable metal body with a revolving operating head supplied without a lever. This arrangement allows a compatible actuator lever to be selected separately to suit the mechanical requirements of the machine. Internally, the switch provides a 1NO + 1NC contact arrangement for control, monitoring, signalling and sequencing functions.
A single PG13.5 conduit entry provides the electrical cable connection. The combination of a heavy-duty metal enclosure, two stable positions and selectable external lever makes the LDC5A40 particularly useful for industrial machinery where a maintained mechanical switching state is required rather than automatic spring return.
Key Advantages
- Two stable operating positions provide maintained mechanical switching.
- Heavy-duty metal-body construction for industrial machinery applications.
- 1NO + 1NC contacts provide normally open and normally closed switching functions.
- Revolving operating head without lever allows a suitable actuator to be selected separately.
- Single PG13.5 conduit entry for electrical connection.
- Ideal for machine sequencing and position applications requiring a mechanically maintained state.
Key Features
- IMO LD Series industrial limit switch.
- Bistable / two stable position operation.
- 1NO + 1NC contact configuration.
- Heavy-duty metal body.
- Revolving lever head.
- Supplied without actuator lever.
- Single PG13.5 conduit entry.
- Maintains its mechanically selected switching position.
- Compatible with suitable actuator arrangements for revolving-lever IMO position switches.
- Designed for industrial position, sequencing and machine-control applications.
Maintained Position Switching for Industrial Machinery
A bistable limit switch operates differently from a conventional spring-return position switch. When the IMO LDC5A40 operating head is mechanically moved through its switching point, the mechanism changes electrical state and remains in that stable position rather than automatically returning when the external operating force is removed.
The switch can then be mechanically operated towards its second stable position to change the contact state again. This maintained action makes the LDC5A40 useful for machine sequencing, directional position indication and other applications where the control system needs the mechanical switch to retain its last selected position.
Typical Applications
- Industrial machine position detection.
- Maintained position signalling.
- Machine sequencing systems.
- Conveyor and material handling equipment.
- Production and automated machinery.
- Mechanical state indication and industrial control systems.
Technical Specifications
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| Device Type | Limit switch | |
|---|---|---|
| Contacts | 1NO + 1NC | |
| Actuator Type | Lever | |
| Housing Material | Metal | |
| Connection | PG13.5 cable entry | |
| Manufacturer | IMO Precision Controls | |
| Series | LD Series | |
| Model | LDC5A40 | |
| Product type | Heavy-duty industrial limit switch | |
| Body material | Metal | |
| Operating head | Revolving lever head | |
| Actuator lever | Not supplied | |
| Operating positions | Two stable positions | |
| Switching function | Bistable | |
| Contact configuration | 1NO + 1NC | |
| Conduit entries | 1 | |
| Conduit entry | PG13.5 | |
| HS Code | 8536500700 | |
| Country of Manufacture | Italy |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IMO LDC5A40?
The IMO LDC5A40 is a heavy-duty metal-body industrial limit switch with two stable positions. It is designed for mechanical position and sequencing applications where the switch needs to maintain its selected state.
Is the IMO LDC5A40 a bistable limit switch?
Yes. The LDC5A40 is a bistable switch with two stable operating positions, meaning its mechanism can remain in the selected position until it is mechanically operated towards the opposite state.
What contacts does the IMO LDC5A40 have?
The LDC5A40 provides a 1NO + 1NC contact arrangement, giving one normally open and one normally closed switching function.
Does the IMO LDC5A40 include an actuator lever?
No. The LDC5A40 is supplied without an actuator lever, allowing a suitable compatible lever arrangement to be selected for the application.
What conduit entry does the IMO LDC5A40 use?
The IMO LDC5A40 has a single PG13.5 conduit entry for the electrical cable connection.
Trusted Industrial Switching from IMO
IMO LD Series position switches provide robust mechanical switching solutions for industrial machinery, with configurable operating heads, contact arrangements and actuator options for a wide range of machine-control applications.
