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LPC6A52 IMO Limit Switch, Standard Roller Lever
IMO LPC6A52 standard roller lever limit switch with NO + NC slow-action break-before-make contacts, a metal body and single PG13.5 cable entry for industrial position and travel detection.
£24.36
Why Choose the IMO LPC6A52 Standard Roller Lever Limit Switch?
The IMO LPC6A52 is a robust industrial limit switch designed for reliable position, travel and presence detection in machinery and automation systems. As part of the IMO LPC range, it features a standard roller lever actuator that provides smooth mechanical engagement with cams, mechanisms and other moving machine components.
The LPC6A52 combines a durable metal body with NO + NC slow-action break-before-make contacts. Unlike snap-action variants, its slow-action switching mechanism changes the contact state in direct relation to actuator movement, while the break-before-make arrangement ensures the opening contact changes state before the closing contact.
A single PG13.5 cable entry provides a straightforward connection point for industrial control wiring. The combination of roller lever actuation, slow-action contacts and robust metal construction makes the LPC6A52 suitable for conveyors, material handling systems, packaging machinery, automated production equipment and OEM machine building.
Key Advantages
- Standard-format industrial limit switch for position and travel detection.
- Standard roller lever actuator provides smooth engagement with moving components.
- NO + NC slow-action contacts provide complementary switching signals.
- Break-before-make operation provides defined contact sequencing during actuation.
- Robust metal body suitable for industrial machinery.
- Single PG13.5 cable entry provides a straightforward wiring arrangement.
Key Features
- IMO LPC standard limit switch range.
- Standard roller lever actuator.
- Normally open + normally closed contacts.
- Slow-action switching mechanism.
- Break-before-make (BBM) contact operation.
- Durable metal switch body.
- 1 × PG13.5 cable entry.
- Designed for industrial machinery, automation and mechanical position-sensing applications.
Controlled Mechanical Position Detection for Industrial Machinery
Mechanical limit switches such as the IMO LPC6A52 detect the position or travel of machine components and convert that mechanical movement into an electrical switching signal. The roller lever provides rolling contact with the operating surface, making the switch well suited to applications where cams, mechanisms or moving products repeatedly pass across the actuator.
The LPC6A52 uses slow-action NO + NC contacts with break-before-make operation. This means contact switching follows the movement of the actuator and the existing contact circuit opens before the alternate contact circuit closes, providing defined switching behaviour for machine control, sequencing, position monitoring and interlocking applications.
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 | |
| Actuator Type | Roller lever | |
| Housing Material | Metal | |
| Connection | PG13.5 cable entry | |
| Manufacturer | IMO | |
| Series | LPC | |
| Model | LPC6A52 | |
| Product type | Standard limit switch | |
| Actuator type | Standard roller lever | |
| Contact arrangement | NO + NC | |
| Contact operation | Slow action | |
| Contact sequence | Break before make (BBM) | |
| Body material | Metal | |
| Cable entry | 1 × PG13.5 | |
| Cable entries | Single | |
| Operation | Mechanical position sensing | |
| Barcode | 5056207464720 | |
| HS Code | 8536500700 | |
| Country of Manufacture | Italy |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IMO LPC6A52 used for?
The IMO LPC6A52 is a standard mechanical limit switch used to detect the position, presence or travel of moving components in industrial machinery and automation systems.
What actuator does the LPC6A52 use?
The LPC6A52 uses a standard roller lever actuator, providing smooth rolling mechanical contact when operated by a cam, mechanism or other moving machine component.
What contacts does the IMO LPC6A52 have?
The LPC6A52 incorporates normally open and normally closed slow-action contacts with break-before-make operation for industrial control and position-sensing circuits.
What does break-before-make mean on the LPC6A52?
Break-before-make (BBM) means the existing contact circuit opens before the alternate contact circuit closes during operation, preventing the two contact states from overlapping.
What cable entry does the LPC6A52 use?
The LPC6A52 is manufactured with a single PG13.5 cable entry for connection to industrial machine control wiring.
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