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LLC5A38 IMO Limit Switch, Standard Lever Type Long Neck Head
IMO LLC5A38 is a heavy-duty metal-body industrial limit switch with a lever-type long-neck head, NO + NC snap-action contacts and three PG13.5 cable entries for machinery position detection and control.
£32.42
Why Choose the IMO LLC5A38 Heavy-Duty Limit Switch?
The IMO LLC5A38 is a robust heavy-duty industrial limit switch designed for reliable position detection and mechanical switching in machinery and automation systems. Featuring a lever-type long-neck head, NO + NC snap-action contacts and a durable metal body, it provides a versatile switching platform for demanding industrial control applications.
The LLC5A38 uses a lever-type operating head with an extended long-neck design, allowing an appropriate lever to mechanically actuate the switch in response to machine movement. Its NO + NC snap-action contact configuration provides normally open and normally closed switching functions, making it suitable for machine sequencing, position monitoring, end-of-travel detection and industrial control systems.
Designed as part of IMO's standard heavy-duty limit switch range, the LLC5A38 combines rugged metal-body construction with three PG13.5 cable entries. The long-neck head configuration provides additional flexibility when positioning the operating mechanism relative to moving machinery, while the snap-action contact system delivers repeatable electromechanical switching.
Key Advantages
- Heavy-duty industrial limit switch for machinery and automation applications.
- Lever-type long-neck head provides flexible mechanical actuation.
- NO + NC contacts provide normally open and normally closed switching functions.
- Snap-action switching mechanism provides rapid and repeatable contact operation.
- Rugged metal body construction for demanding industrial environments.
- Three PG13.5 cable entries provide flexible wiring and cable routing.
Key Features
- IMO LLC heavy-duty limit switch series.
- Lever-type long-neck operating head.
- NO + NC snap-action contacts.
- Mechanical actuation for reliable industrial position sensing.
- Heavy-duty metal body construction.
- Triple cable-entry configuration.
- 3 × PG13.5 cable entries.
- Designed for industrial position detection and machine control.
Reliable Position Detection for Industrial Machinery
Limit switches provide electromechanical position detection by changing the state of their electrical contacts when machine movement mechanically actuates the operating mechanism. This allows industrial control systems to detect end positions, component presence and machine movement using a robust and straightforward sensing method.
The IMO LLC5A38 combines a long-neck lever-type operating head with NO + NC snap-action contacts. This arrangement makes it suitable for applications where the actuator needs to be positioned away from the main switch body, while the metal enclosure and three cable entries provide a practical configuration for heavy-duty industrial machinery.
Typical Applications
- Industrial machinery position detection.
- Machine end-of-travel detection.
- Conveyor and material handling systems.
- Automated production equipment.
- Packaging and processing machinery.
- Industrial sequencing and interlocking 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 | |
| Series | LLC | |
| Model | LLC5A38 | |
| Product type | Heavy-duty industrial limit switch | |
| Actuator / head type | Lever-type long-neck head | |
| Contact configuration | NO + NC | |
| Contact action | Snap action | |
| Body material | Metal | |
| Cable / conduit entry | 3 × PG13.5 | |
| Body configuration | Triple entry | |
| Actuation type | Mechanical lever operation | |
| HS Code | 8536500700 | |
| Country of Manufacture | Italy |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IMO LLC5A38 used for?
The IMO LLC5A38 is a heavy-duty industrial limit switch used for mechanical position detection, end-of-travel sensing and switching in machinery and industrial automation systems.
What type of operating head does the IMO LLC5A38 use?
The LLC5A38 features a lever-type long-neck head, providing a mechanical interface for lever-operated position detection applications.
What contact configuration does the IMO LLC5A38 have?
The LLC5A38 features normally open and normally closed contacts with snap-action switching for reliable industrial position detection and control.
What type of body does the IMO LLC5A38 have?
The LLC5A38 uses a rugged metal body designed for heavy-duty industrial machinery and automation applications.
What cable entries does the IMO LLC5A38 use?
The IMO LLC5A38 is equipped with three PG13.5 cable entries, providing flexible options for routing and connecting industrial control wiring.
Designed for Industrial Automation and Machine Control
IMO heavy-duty limit switches provide robust electromechanical position detection for industrial machinery and automation systems, combining durable metal construction, snap-action contacts and versatile operating-head configurations for dependable machine control.
