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LRC16A51-20 IMO Limit Switch, Compact 20mm Roller Lever With Offset
IMO LRC16A51-20 compact industrial limit switch with a 20 mm offset roller lever, 2NC direction-differentiating contacts, plastic body and PG13.5 cable entry for reliable machine position detection.
£26.69
Why Choose the IMO LRC16A51-20 Limit Switch?
The IMO LRC16A51-20 is a compact and reliable industrial limit switch designed for mechanical position detection, end-of-travel sensing and machine control applications. As part of the IMO LR series, it combines a durable plastic body with a 20 mm offset roller lever actuator and two normally closed contacts for dependable switching in industrial automation systems.
This limit switch features a 20 mm roller lever with offset, providing an effective mechanical interface for cams, slides and other moving machine components. Its direction-differentiating switching arrangement uses an independent slow-action contact mechanism, making the LRC16A51-20 suitable for applications where the direction of actuator movement needs to produce defined contact operation.
The LRC16A51-20 incorporates 2NC contacts, a compact plastic housing and a single PG13.5 cable entry. Its combination of compact construction, offset roller lever actuation and specialised contact operation makes it well suited to machine building, conveyors, material handling systems and automated production equipment.
Key Advantages
- Compact industrial limit switch for position and travel detection.
- 20 mm offset roller lever actuator provides practical mechanical actuation.
- 2NC contact configuration for machine control and monitoring circuits.
- Direction-differentiating operation for applications requiring directional position sensing.
- Independent slow-action switching mechanism for controlled contact operation.
- Durable plastic housing with a single PG13.5 cable entry.
Key Features
- IMO LR series compact limit switch.
- 20 mm offset roller lever actuator.
- 2 normally closed contacts.
- Slow-action independent contact mechanism.
- Direction-differentiating switching arrangement.
- Compact plastic body for industrial machinery installations.
- PG13.5 cable entry for electrical connection.
- Designed for reliable mechanical position detection in machinery and automation equipment.
Reliable Position Detection for Industrial Machinery
Limit switches such as the IMO LRC16A51-20 provide electrical feedback when a moving machine component reaches a predetermined position. Mechanical movement of the roller lever operates the internal contacts, allowing the switch to provide position information to PLCs, relays, contactors and other industrial control equipment.
The offset roller lever provides a practical interface between the switch and moving machinery, while the independent slow-action contact mechanism provides defined operation of the two normally closed contacts. The direction-differentiating arrangement makes the LRC16A51-20 particularly useful where contact operation needs to correspond with the direction of mechanical movement.
Typical Applications
- Machine end-of-travel and position detection.
- Industrial conveyors and material handling systems.
- Packaging and production machinery.
- Cam-operated machine control systems.
- Automated manufacturing equipment.
- OEM control systems and industrial machinery.
Technical Specifications
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| Device Type | Limit switch | |
|---|---|---|
| Contacts | 2NC | |
| Actuator Type | Roller lever | |
| Housing Material | Plastic | |
| Connection | PG13.5 cable entry | |
| Manufacturer | IMO Precision Controls | |
| Series | LR | |
| Model | LRC16A51-20 | |
| Product type | Industrial limit switch | |
| Actuator type | Offset roller lever | |
| Roller lever offset | 20 mm | |
| Contact configuration | 2NC | |
| Contact action | Slow action, independent | |
| Operating characteristic | Direction differentiating | |
| Housing material | Plastic | |
| Cable entry | 1 × PG13.5 | |
| Mounting format | Compact machine-mounted limit switch | |
| HS Code | 8536500700 | |
| Country of Manufacture | Italy |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IMO LRC16A51-20 used for?
The IMO LRC16A51-20 is used to detect the position or movement of mechanical components in industrial machinery, conveyors, automation systems and other machine control applications.
What actuator does the LRC16A51-20 use?
The switch uses a 20 mm offset roller lever actuator, providing a practical mechanical interface for cams and other moving machine components.
What contact configuration does the LRC16A51-20 have?
The LRC16A51-20 has a 2NC contact configuration, providing two normally closed contacts for industrial machine control and position monitoring circuits.
What type of switching action does the LRC16A51-20 use?
The LRC16A51-20 uses a slow-action independent contact mechanism with direction-differentiating operation for controlled mechanical position sensing.
How is the IMO LRC16A51-20 connected?
The switch has a single PG13.5 cable entry for routing electrical wiring into its compact plastic housing.
Trusted Industrial Switching from IMO
IMO LR series limit switches provide dependable mechanical position detection for machine builders, control panel manufacturers and industrial automation engineers across a wide range of machinery and process applications.
