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LDC5A52 IMO Limit Switch, Standard Roller Lever
IMO LDC5A52 heavy-duty metal-body industrial limit switch with a standard roller lever actuator, 1NO + 1NC snap-action contacts and a single PG13.5 conduit entry for reliable mechanical position and end-of-travel detection.
£32.14
Why Choose the IMO LDC5A52 Heavy-Duty Limit Switch?
The IMO LDC5A52 is a robust heavy-duty industrial limit switch designed for reliable mechanical position detection in machinery, automation and industrial control systems. It features a standard roller lever actuator, providing smooth engagement with cams and other moving machine components.
The LDC5A52 combines a durable metal body with a C5 contact configuration providing 1NO + 1NC snap-action contacts. This gives the switch both normally open and normally closed switching functions, making it suitable for position monitoring, machine sequencing, interlocking and signalling circuits.
A single PG13.5 conduit entry provides the electrical cable connection, while the standard roller lever configuration has a minimum operating torque of 0.06 Nm. The LDC5A52 is also identified as a replacement for the IMO FD552, making it useful for both new machinery and maintenance of existing industrial installations.
Key Advantages
- Heavy-duty metal-body industrial limit switch.
- Standard roller lever actuator for smooth mechanical position detection.
- 1NO + 1NC snap-action contacts provide versatile control and signalling functions.
- Single PG13.5 conduit entry for electrical connection.
- Minimum operating torque of 0.06 Nm for the standard roller lever configuration.
- Suitable as a replacement for the IMO FD552.
Key Features
- IMO LD Series heavy-duty limit switch.
- Standard roller lever actuator.
- C5 contact block configuration.
- 1NO + 1NC snap-action contacts.
- Heavy-duty metal body construction.
- Single PG13.5 conduit entry.
- Minimum operating torque: 0.06 Nm.
- Group 4 travel configuration.
- Roller actuator reduces sliding contact against moving machine components.
- Designed for repetitive position and end-of-travel detection.
Reliable Roller Lever Position Detection for Industrial Machinery
Limit switches such as the IMO LDC5A52 convert mechanical movement into an electrical switching signal. When a moving machine component contacts and displaces the roller lever, the internal snap-action mechanism changes the state of the 1NO + 1NC contacts, allowing the control system to detect machine position or movement.
The roller lever is particularly useful where cams, workpieces or other moving components pass across the actuator during normal machine operation. The rolling contact surface helps minimise sliding friction while providing repeatable mechanical operation, making the LDC5A52 suitable for position monitoring, 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 machine sequencing.
- Industrial control, signalling and interlocking systems.
Technical Specifications
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| Device Type | Limit switch | |
|---|---|---|
| Contacts | 1NO + 1NC | |
| Actuator Type | Roller lever | |
| Housing Material | Metal | |
| Connection | PG13.5 cable entry | |
| Manufacturer | IMO Precision Controls | |
| Series | LD Series | |
| Model | LDC5A52 | |
| Product type | Heavy-duty industrial limit switch | |
| Body material | Metal | |
| Actuator type | Standard roller lever | |
| Contact configuration | 1NO + 1NC | |
| Contact action | Snap action | |
| Contact configuration code | C5 | |
| Conduit entries | 1 | |
| Conduit entry | PG13.5 | |
| Minimum operating torque | 0.06 Nm | |
| Travel diagram group | Group 4 | |
| Previous / replacement reference | FD552 | |
| HS Code | 8536500700 | |
| Country of Manufacture | Italy |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IMO LDC5A52 used for?
The IMO LDC5A52 is used for mechanical position and end-of-travel detection in industrial machinery, conveyors, production equipment and automation systems.
What type of actuator does the IMO LDC5A52 use?
The LDC5A52 uses a standard roller lever actuator, providing smooth mechanical engagement with cams and other moving machine components.
What contacts does the IMO LDC5A52 have?
The LDC5A52 uses a C5 contact configuration with 1NO + 1NC snap-action contacts, providing one normally open and one normally closed switching function.
What conduit entry does the IMO LDC5A52 use?
The IMO LDC5A52 has a single PG13.5 conduit entry for the electrical cable connection.
Does the IMO LDC5A52 replace an older limit switch?
Yes. The LDC5A52 is identified as a replacement for the IMO FD552, making it suitable for relevant maintenance and replacement applications as well as new installations.
Trusted Industrial Switching from IMO
IMO LD Series heavy-duty limit switches provide dependable mechanical position detection for industrial machinery and automation systems, combining robust metal construction with practical actuator and contact configurations for demanding machine-control applications.
