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LRC16A51 IMO Limit Switch, Compact Roller Lever With Large Offset
IMO LRC16A51 compact industrial limit switch with a large-offset roller lever, 2NC direction-differentiating contacts, plastic housing and PG13.5 cable entry for reliable machine position detection.
£25.54
Why Choose the IMO LRC16A51 Limit Switch?
The IMO LRC16A51 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 roller lever actuator featuring a large offset and two normally closed contacts for dependable switching in industrial automation systems.
This limit switch features a roller lever with a large offset, providing an extended mechanical operating point for effective interaction with cams, slides and other moving machine components. Its direction-differentiating contact mechanism allows the switch to respond appropriately to actuator movement while providing reliable position feedback to industrial control circuits.
The LRC16A51 incorporates 2NC contacts, a compact plastic housing and a single PG13.5 cable entry. Its combination of compact dimensions, offset roller lever actuation and specialised switching action makes it particularly suitable for machine building, conveyors, material handling systems and automated production equipment.
Key Advantages
- Compact industrial limit switch for position and travel detection.
- Roller lever with large offset provides practical mechanical actuation.
- 2NC contact configuration for machine control and monitoring circuits.
- Direction-differentiating operation for applications requiring directional position sensing.
- Durable plastic housing designed for industrial machinery.
- Single PG13.5 cable entry for straightforward field wiring.
Key Features
- IMO LR series compact limit switch.
- Large-offset roller lever actuator.
- 2 normally closed contacts.
- Slow-action independent contact mechanism.
- Direction-differentiating switching arrangement.
- Compact plastic housing for industrial 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 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 large-offset roller lever provides increased reach between the switch body and the mechanical actuation point, helping accommodate machine layouts where direct actuation close to the switch body is impractical. Combined with its direction-differentiating operation and 2NC contact arrangement, the LRC16A51 provides a versatile solution for repetitive industrial position sensing.
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 | |
| Product type | Industrial limit switch | |
| Actuator type | Roller lever with large offset | |
| Contact configuration | 2NC | |
| Contact action | Slow action, independent | |
| Operating characteristic | Direction differentiating | |
| Housing material | Plastic / technopolymer | |
| 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 used for?
The IMO LRC16A51 is used to detect the position or movement of mechanical components in industrial machinery, conveyors, automation systems and other control applications.
What actuator does the LRC16A51 use?
The switch uses a roller lever with a large offset, providing an extended mechanical actuation point for contact with cams and other moving machine components.
What contact configuration does the LRC16A51 have?
The LRC16A51 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 use?
The LRC16A51 uses a slow-action independent contact mechanism with direction-differentiating operation, making it suitable for specialised mechanical position sensing applications.
How is the IMO LRC16A51 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.
