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LRC5A76 IMO Limit Switch, Compact Rope Operated
IMO LRC5A76 is a compact LR series rope operated limit switch with 1 NO + 1 NC snap-action contacts, a plastic body and single PG13.5 cable entry for industrial signalling and machine control.
£23.06
Why Choose the IMO LRC5A76 Rope Operated Limit Switch?
The IMO LRC5A76 is a compact industrial rope operated limit switch designed for reliable mechanical signalling, position detection and machine control applications. As part of the IMO LR compact position switch series, it combines a durable plastic body with a rope-operated actuator and snap-action switching for dependable use on industrial machinery and automated equipment.
Unlike conventional plunger or roller lever limit switches, the LRC5A76 is operated by movement of an attached rope or cord. Pulling the rope actuates the internal C5 snap-action contact block, providing 1 normally open and 1 normally closed contact for signalling or control functions.
The compact LRC5A76 uses a single PG13.5 cable entry for electrical wiring. Its rope-operated format makes it particularly useful where a switch needs to be actuated remotely along a machine or where conventional direct mechanical actuation is impractical.
Key Advantages
- Compact rope operated limit switch for industrial signalling and machine control.
- Rope actuator enables remote mechanical operation of the switch.
- 1 NO + 1 NC contact configuration provides flexible control circuit integration.
- Snap-action switching provides positive and repeatable electrical operation.
- Durable plastic body designed for industrial installations.
- Single PG13.5 cable entry provides straightforward electrical installation.
Key Features
- IMO LR series compact position switch.
- Rope operated actuator.
- Designed as a rope switch for signalling applications.
- 1 normally open and 1 normally closed contact.
- C5 snap-action contact block.
- Compact plastic body construction.
- Single PG13.5 cable entry.
- Suitable for industrial machinery and automated equipment.
Reliable Rope Operated Switching for Industrial Machinery
Rope operated limit switches provide a practical method of mechanically actuating an electrical control circuit from a position away from the switch body. When the connected rope is pulled, the actuator mechanism operates the internal contacts, allowing the machine control system to detect the mechanical input and perform the required signalling or control function.
The IMO LRC5A76 combines this rope-operated mechanism with a compact LR series housing and snap-action contact block. This makes it suitable for machine builders and automation engineers requiring a simple, mechanically operated signalling switch that can be actuated remotely rather than through direct contact with the switch body.
Typical Applications
- Industrial machinery signalling systems.
- Conveyor and material handling equipment.
- Remote mechanical switching applications.
- Packaging and production machinery.
- Automated manufacturing equipment.
- Machine control and sequencing systems.
Technical Specifications
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| Device Type | Limit switch | |
|---|---|---|
| Contacts | 1NO + 1NC | |
| Actuator Type | Rope / pull-wire | |
| Housing Material | Plastic | |
| Connection | PG13.5 cable entry | |
| Manufacturer | IMO Precision Controls | |
| Series | LR Series | |
| Model | LRC5A76 | |
| Product type | Rope operated limit switch | |
| Actuator type | Rope operated | |
| Contact block | C5 | |
| Contact configuration | 1 NO + 1 NC | |
| Contact action | Snap action | |
| Housing material | Plastic | |
| Cable entry | 1 × PG13.5 | |
| Body width | approx. 30.8 mm | |
| Body depth | approx. 30.8 mm | |
| Application | Industrial signalling and machine control | |
| HS Code | 8536500700 | |
| Country of Manufacture | Italy |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IMO LRC5A76 used for?
The IMO LRC5A76 is a rope operated limit switch used for mechanical signalling and control functions on industrial machinery and automated equipment.
How is the IMO LRC5A76 operated?
The LRC5A76 is mechanically actuated by an attached rope or cord. Movement of the rope operates the internal snap-action contact block.
What contact configuration does the LRC5A76 have?
The LRC5A76 uses a C5 snap-action contact block providing 1 normally open (NO) and 1 normally closed (NC) contact.
What cable entry does the IMO LRC5A76 use?
The LRC5A76 has a single PG13.5 cable entry for connection to the industrial control circuit.
Where can the IMO LRC5A76 be used?
The switch can be used on industrial machinery, conveyors, production equipment and other applications where a rope-operated mechanical signalling switch provides a convenient method of remote actuation.
Reliable Industrial Switching from IMO
IMO LR series position switches provide machine builders, control panel manufacturers and automation engineers with compact mechanical switching solutions for industrial machinery, signalling and automated equipment.
