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LRC5A56-20 IMO Limit Switch, Compact Safety Adjustable Roller Lever
IMO LRC5A56-20 is a compact LR series safety limit switch with an adjustable roller lever, 1 NO + 1 NC snap-action contacts, plastic body and single M20 cable entry for industrial position detection.
£19.83
Why Choose the IMO LRC5A56-20 Safety Limit Switch?
The IMO LRC5A56-20 is a compact industrial safety limit switch with an adjustable roller lever actuator, designed for reliable mechanical position detection in machinery and automation systems. As part of the IMO LR compact limit switch series, it combines a durable plastic body with snap-action switching for dependable operation in machine control and safety-related applications.
This limit switch uses an adjustable roller lever to detect the position or movement of mechanical components. The adjustable actuator provides installation flexibility, while the 1 NO + 1 NC snap-action contact arrangement provides normally open and normally closed switching functions for integration into industrial control circuits.
The LRC5A56-20 is specifically configured with a single M20 cable entry, making it suitable for modern industrial cabling and gland systems. Its compact plastic construction and safety adjustable roller lever make it particularly useful for machinery where reliable position monitoring and straightforward installation are required.
Key Advantages
- Compact safety limit switch for industrial machinery applications.
- Adjustable roller lever actuator provides flexible mechanical positioning.
- 1 NO + 1 NC snap-action contacts for versatile control circuit integration.
- Designed for reliable mechanical position and movement detection.
- Durable plastic body suited to industrial machine installations.
- Single M20 cable entry simplifies integration with standard industrial cable glands.
Key Features
- IMO LR series compact safety limit switch.
- Safety adjustable roller lever actuator.
- 1 normally open and 1 normally closed contact.
- Snap-action switching mechanism.
- Compact plastic body construction.
- Single M20 cable entry.
- Designed for mechanical position sensing.
- Suitable for machine control and end-of-travel detection.
Reliable Position Detection for Industrial Machinery
Limit switches such as the IMO LRC5A56-20 provide a dependable method of detecting the physical position or movement of mechanical equipment. When a moving component engages the roller lever, the actuator operates the internal snap-action contacts, allowing the connected machine control system to detect that a predetermined mechanical position has been reached.
The adjustable roller lever allows the operating position to be configured around the geometry and movement of the machinery. Combined with its compact plastic housing, NO and NC contacts and M20 cable entry, the LRC5A56-20 provides a practical switching solution for machine builders, control engineers and industrial automation applications.
Typical Applications
- Industrial machinery position detection.
- Machine safety and position monitoring systems.
- Conveyor and material handling equipment.
- End-of-travel and movement detection.
- Packaging and production machinery.
- Machine tools and automated equipment.
Technical Specifications
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| Device Type | Limit switch | |
|---|---|---|
| Contacts | 1NO + 1NC | |
| Actuator Type | Roller lever | |
| Housing Material | Plastic | |
| Connection | M20 cable entry | |
| Manufacturer | IMO Precision Controls | |
| Series | LR Series | |
| Model | LRC5A56-20 | |
| Product type | Compact safety limit switch | |
| Actuator type | Safety adjustable roller lever | |
| Contact configuration | 1 NO + 1 NC | |
| Contact action | Snap action | |
| Contact block | C5 | |
| Housing material | Plastic | |
| Cable entry | 1 × M20 | |
| Application | Industrial position and machine control | |
| HS Code | 8536500700 | |
| Country of Manufacture | Italy |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IMO LRC5A56-20 used for?
The IMO LRC5A56-20 is a compact safety limit switch used for mechanical position, movement and end-of-travel detection in industrial machinery and automation systems.
What type of actuator does the LRC5A56-20 use?
The LRC5A56-20 uses a safety adjustable roller lever actuator, providing flexibility when setting the mechanical operating position.
What contact configuration does the LRC5A56-20 have?
The switch has 1 normally open (NO) and 1 normally closed (NC) snap-action contact for integration into industrial machine control circuits.
What cable entry does the IMO LRC5A56-20 use?
The LRC5A56-20 has a single M20 cable entry, allowing it to be used with compatible industrial cable glands and wiring systems.
Where is the LRC5A56-20 typically installed?
The switch is typically installed on industrial machinery and automated equipment where the physical position or travel of a moving component needs to be detected mechanically.
Reliable Industrial Switching from IMO
IMO LR series limit switches provide machine builders, control panel manufacturers and automation engineers with compact mechanical position sensing solutions for industrial machinery and automated equipment.
