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LMC5A55 IMO Limit Switch, Compact Adjustable Roller Lever
IMO LMC5A55 compact IP67 metal body limit switch with an adjustable roller lever, 1 NO + 1 NC snap-action contacts and single PG13.5 conduit entry for industrial position and travel detection.
£24.78
Why Choose the IMO LMC5A55 Compact Limit Switch?
The IMO LMC5A55 is a compact and robust industrial limit switch designed for reliable position, travel and presence detection in machinery and automation systems. As part of the IMO LMC compact metal body limit switch series, it features an adjustable roller lever actuator that allows the operating position to be configured to suit the mechanical requirements of the application.
The LMC5A55 combines a durable metal housing with 1 NO + 1 NC snap-action contacts, providing dependable electrical switching for industrial control, sequencing, interlocking and position-monitoring circuits. Its adjustable roller lever provides greater installation flexibility than a fixed lever, allowing the actuator geometry to be adapted to the movement of cams, machine components and other operating surfaces.
Designed with an IP67-rated compact metal body and a single PG13.5 conduit entry, the LMC5A55 is well suited to demanding industrial environments. Its adjustable actuator and compact construction make it a versatile choice for conveyors, material handling systems, packaging machinery, automated production equipment and OEM machine building.
Key Advantages
- Compact industrial limit switch for position and travel detection.
- Adjustable roller lever provides flexible mechanical positioning.
- 1 NO + 1 NC snap-action contacts provide complementary control signals.
- Robust metal body designed for industrial machinery.
- IP67 protection rating for demanding industrial environments.
- Single PG13.5 conduit entry provides a compact wiring arrangement.
Key Features
- IMO LMC compact metal body limit switch series.
- Adjustable roller lever actuator.
- 1 normally open + 1 normally closed contact.
- Fast and repeatable snap-action switching mechanism.
- Durable metal switch body.
- IP67 rated enclosure.
- 1 × PG13.5 conduit entry.
- Screw-terminal electrical connections for straightforward control wiring.
Flexible Mechanical Position Detection for Industrial Machinery
Mechanical limit switches such as the IMO LMC5A55 detect the position, presence or travel of machine components and convert that mechanical movement into an electrical switching signal. The adjustable roller lever allows the actuator position to be configured around the movement of a cam, mechanism or machine component, helping simplify installation where a fixed actuator geometry would be restrictive.
The 1 NO + 1 NC snap-action contact arrangement provides a rapid change of electrical state once the operating point is reached, allowing the LMC5A55 to perform machine sequencing, position monitoring, control and interlocking functions. Its IP67-rated metal construction provides a robust solution for industrial machinery requiring repeatable mechanical position detection.
Typical Applications
- Machine position and end-of-travel detection.
- Industrial conveyors and material handling systems.
- Packaging and production machinery.
- Cam-operated machine sequencing systems.
- Automated manufacturing and process equipment.
- OEM automation systems and machine building.
Technical Specifications
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| Device Type | Limit switch | |
|---|---|---|
| Contacts | 1NO + 1NC | |
| IP Rating | IP67 | |
| Actuator Type | Roller lever | |
| Housing Material | Metal | |
| Connection | PG13.5 cable entry | |
| Manufacturer | IMO | |
| Series | LMC Compact Metal Body Limit Switches | |
| Model | LMC5A55 | |
| Product type | Compact limit switch | |
| Actuator type | Adjustable roller lever | |
| Contact arrangement | 1 NO + 1 NC | |
| Contact operation | Snap action | |
| Connection type | Screw terminals | |
| Body material | Metal | |
| Protection rating | IP67 | |
| Conduit entry | 1 × PG13.5 | |
| Conduit entries | Single | |
| DC contact rating | 1.1 A at 125 V DC | |
| Approvals | CE, cULus | |
| Operation | Mechanical position sensing | |
| HS Code | 8536500700 | |
| Country of Manufacture | Italy |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IMO LMC5A55 used for?
The IMO LMC5A55 is a compact mechanical limit switch used to detect the position, presence or travel of moving components in industrial machinery and automation systems.
What actuator does the LMC5A55 use?
The LMC5A55 uses an adjustable roller lever actuator, allowing its mechanical operating position to be configured to suit the movement and geometry of the machine component being detected.
What contacts does the IMO LMC5A55 have?
The LMC5A55 incorporates 1 normally open and 1 normally closed snap-action contact, providing complementary switching states for industrial control circuits.
What is the protection rating of the LMC5A55?
The IMO LMC5A55 has an IP67 protection rating, providing protection against dust ingress and temporary immersion in water when correctly installed.
What conduit entry does the LMC5A55 use?
The standard LMC5A55 is manufactured with a single PG13.5 conduit entry for connection to industrial machine control wiring.
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IMO LMC compact metal body limit switches provide machine builders, automation engineers and maintenance professionals with robust and versatile mechanical position sensing for industrial machinery, sequencing, control and automation applications.
