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LRC6A31 IMO Limit Switch, Compact Roller Lever
IMO LRC6A31 is a compact LR series roller lever limit switch with 1 NO + 1 NC slow-action break-before-make contacts, a plastic body and single PG13.5 cable entry for industrial position detection.
£17.95
Why Choose the IMO LRC6A31 Limit Switch?
The IMO LRC6A31 is a compact industrial roller lever limit switch designed for reliable mechanical position detection, end-of-travel sensing and machine control. As part of the IMO LR position switch series, it combines a compact plastic housing with slow-action switching for dependable operation in industrial machinery and automation systems.
The LRC6A31 uses a roller lever actuator that is operated by direct contact with a moving machine component. 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 for industrial control circuits.
Designed for compact machine installations, the LRC6A31 features a single PG13.5 cable entry and a durable plastic body. Its combination of roller lever actuation and slow-action contacts makes it particularly suitable for applications requiring repeatable mechanical position feedback and defined contact sequencing.
Key Advantages
- Compact industrial limit switch for position and end-of-travel detection.
- Roller lever actuator provides reliable mechanical operation from moving machine components.
- 1 NO + 1 NC contacts provide normally open and normally closed switching functions.
- Slow-action BBM switching provides defined break-before-make contact sequencing.
- Durable plastic body designed for industrial machinery installations.
- Single PG13.5 cable entry provides straightforward electrical installation.
Key Features
- IMO LR series compact position switch.
- Roller lever actuator.
- 1 normally open and 1 normally closed contact.
- Slow-action switching mechanism.
- Break-before-make (BBM) contact operation.
- C6 contact block configuration.
- Compact 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 LRC6A31 provide a dependable method of detecting the physical position or movement of mechanical equipment. When a moving machine component engages the roller lever, movement of the actuator operates the internal contacts, enabling the connected control system to detect when the required mechanical position has been reached.
The slow-action C6 contact block provides controlled contact operation rather than rapid snap-action changeover. Its break-before-make arrangement ensures that the opening contact changes state before the closing contact, making the LRC6A31 suitable for industrial control applications requiring defined electrical 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 | LRC6A31 | |
| Product type | Industrial limit / position switch | |
| Actuator type | Roller lever | |
| Contact block | C6 | |
| Contact configuration | 1 NO + 1 NC | |
| Contact action | Slow action | |
| Contact sequence | Break-before-make (BBM) | |
| Housing material | 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 LRC6A31 used for?
The IMO LRC6A31 is used for mechanical position, movement and end-of-travel detection in industrial machinery, conveyors and automation systems.
What type of actuator does the LRC6A31 use?
The LRC6A31 uses a roller lever actuator, allowing a moving machine component to operate the switch mechanically when it reaches the required position.
What contact configuration does the LRC6A31 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 LRC6A31?
BBM means break-before-make, indicating that the opening contact changes state before the closing contact during operation.
What cable entry does the IMO LRC6A31 use?
The LRC6A31 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.
