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LRC6A05 IMO Limit Switch, Compact One Way Roller Side Actuation
IMO LRC6A05 is a compact LR series one-way roller side-actuation limit switch with 1 NO + 1 NC slow-action BBM contacts, a special plastic body and single PG13.5 cable entry for industrial position detection.
£17.50
Why Choose the IMO LRC6A05 Limit Switch?
The IMO LRC6A05 is a compact industrial one-way roller limit switch with side actuation, designed for reliable mechanical position detection and machine control applications. As part of the IMO LR position switch series, it combines a compact plastic body with slow-action switching for dependable operation in industrial machinery and automation systems.
The LRC6A05 uses a one-way roller actuator with side actuation, making it suitable for detecting moving machine components approaching the switch from the designated operating direction. Its 1 NO + 1 NC slow-action contact arrangement uses break-before-make (BBM) operation, providing clearly sequenced normally open and normally closed switching functions.
Designed for compact machine installations, the LRC6A05 features a special plastic body and a single PG13.5 cable entry. The combination of directional roller actuation and slow-action contacts makes it particularly useful for machinery requiring controlled, mechanically operated position feedback.
Key Advantages
- Compact industrial limit switch for position and movement detection.
- One-way roller with side actuation for directional mechanical sensing.
- 1 NO + 1 NC contacts provide normally open and normally closed switching functions.
- Slow-action BBM switching provides defined break-before-make contact sequencing.
- Compact special plastic body suitable for industrial machinery.
- Single PG13.5 cable entry provides straightforward electrical installation.
Key Features
- IMO LR series compact position switch.
- One-way roller actuator.
- Side actuation configuration.
- 1 normally open and 1 normally closed contact.
- Slow-action contact mechanism.
- Break-before-make (BBM) contact operation.
- Special plastic body construction.
- Single PG13.5 cable entry.
- Designed for mechanical position and end-of-travel detection.
- Suitable for industrial machinery and automation systems.
Reliable Position Detection for Industrial Machinery
Limit switches such as the IMO LRC6A05 provide a dependable method of detecting the physical position or movement of mechanical equipment. When a moving component engages the one-way roller from its operating direction, the actuator operates the internal contacts and enables the connected control system to respond to the machine position.
The slow-action C6 contact block provides controlled contact operation rather than the rapid changeover associated with a snap-action mechanism. Its break-before-make arrangement ensures the opening contact changes state before the closing contact, making the LRC6A05 suitable for industrial control applications requiring defined contact sequencing.
Typical Applications
- Industrial machinery position detection.
- Conveyor and material handling systems.
- End-of-travel and movement detection.
- Packaging and production machinery.
- Machine tools and automated equipment.
- Mechanical sequencing and control systems.
Technical Specifications
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| Device Type | Limit switch | |
|---|---|---|
| Contacts | 1NO + 1NC | |
| Actuator Type | Roller lever | |
| Housing Material | Plastic | |
| Connection | PG13.5 cable entry | |
| Manufacturer | IMO Precision Controls | |
| Series | LR Position Switches | |
| Model | LRC6A05 | |
| Product type | Industrial limit / position switch | |
| Actuator type | One-way roller | |
| Actuation direction | Side actuation | |
| Contact block | C6 | |
| Contact configuration | 1 NO + 1 NC | |
| Contact action | Slow action | |
| Contact sequence | Break-before-make (BBM) | |
| Housing material | Special plastic | |
| Cable entry | 1 × PG13.5 | |
| Body width | approx. 30.8 mm | |
| Body depth | approx. 30.8 mm | |
| Application | Industrial position and machine control | |
| HS Code | 8536500700 | |
| Country of Manufacture | Italy |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IMO LRC6A05 used for?
The IMO LRC6A05 is used for mechanical position, movement and end-of-travel detection in industrial machinery, conveyors and automation systems.
What type of actuator does the LRC6A05 use?
The LRC6A05 uses a one-way roller actuator with side actuation, allowing a moving machine component to operate the switch mechanically from the designated direction.
What contact configuration does the LRC6A05 have?
The switch has 1 normally open (NO) and 1 normally closed (NC) contact with slow-action operation.
What does BBM mean on the IMO LRC6A05?
BBM means break-before-make, indicating that the opening contact changes state before the closing contact during operation.
What cable entry does the IMO LRC6A05 use?
The LRC6A05 has a single PG13.5 cable entry for connection to industrial machine control wiring.
Reliable Industrial Switching from IMO
IMO LR series position switches provide machine builders, control panel manufacturers and automation engineers with compact mechanical position sensing solutions for industrial machinery and automated equipment.
