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LRC7A02 IMO Limit Switch, Standard One Way Roller Top Actuation
IMO LRC7A02 is an LR series industrial limit switch with one-way roller top actuation, 1 NO + 1 NC slow-action overlapping contacts, a plastic body and single PG13.5 cable entry for reliable machine position detection.
£15.33
Why Choose the IMO LRC7A02 Limit Switch?
The IMO LRC7A02 is a robust industrial limit switch with a one-way roller and top actuation, designed for reliable position detection and mechanical switching in machinery and automation systems. As part of the IMO LR position switch series, it combines a durable plastic body with slow-action overlapping contacts for dependable operation in industrial control applications.
The LRC7A02 uses a one-way roller top actuator, allowing moving machine components to operate the switch mechanically from the designated direction. Its 1 NO + 1 NC contact configuration provides both normally open and normally closed switching functions, making it suitable for position sensing, travel detection and machine sequencing.
A key characteristic of the LRC7A02 is its C7 slow-action overlapping contact block. This overlapping contact arrangement provides make-before-break switching behaviour, while the single PG13.5 cable entry and compact plastic construction support straightforward integration into industrial machinery.
Key Advantages
- Industrial limit switch designed for reliable position and movement detection.
- One-way roller with top actuation provides directional mechanical sensing.
- 1 NO + 1 NC contacts provide flexible integration into industrial control circuits.
- Slow-action overlapping contact operation provides defined make-before-break switching.
- Durable plastic body suitable for industrial machinery installations.
- Single PG13.5 cable entry provides straightforward electrical installation.
Key Features
- IMO LR position switch series.
- One-way roller actuator.
- Top actuation configuration.
- 1 normally open and 1 normally closed contact.
- C7 slow-action overlapping contact block.
- Make-before-break contact behaviour.
- Durable plastic body construction.
- Single PG13.5 cable entry.
- Compact 30.8 mm body width.
- Designed for mechanical position and end-of-travel detection.
Reliable Position Detection for Industrial Machinery
Limit switches such as the IMO LRC7A02 provide a dependable method of detecting the physical position or movement of mechanical equipment. When a moving machine component engages the one-way roller from its intended operating direction, movement of the actuator operates the internal contacts and allows the connected control system to respond to the machine position.
The C7 contact block uses slow-action overlapping operation, meaning the normally open contact can close before the normally closed contact opens during the switching sequence. Combined with its one-way roller actuator and compact industrial housing, the LRC7A02 provides a practical solution for applications requiring controlled mechanical switching and reliable position feedback.
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 industrial 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 | LRC7A02 | |
| Product type | Industrial limit / position switch | |
| Actuator type | One-way roller | |
| Actuation direction | Top actuation | |
| Contact block | C7 | |
| Contact configuration | 1 NO + 1 NC | |
| Contact action | Slow action, overlapping | |
| Contact sequence | Make-before-break | |
| Housing material | Plastic | |
| Cable entry | 1 × PG13.5 | |
| Body width | 30.8 mm | |
| Weight | approx. 0.071 kg | |
| Country of origin | Italy | |
| Application | Industrial position and machine control | |
| HS Code | 8536500700 | |
| Country of Manufacture | Italy |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IMO LRC7A02 used for?
The IMO LRC7A02 is used for mechanical position, movement and travel detection in industrial machinery, conveyors and automation systems.
What type of actuator does the LRC7A02 use?
The LRC7A02 uses a one-way roller with top actuation, allowing a moving machine component to operate the switch mechanically from its designated direction.
What contact configuration does the LRC7A02 have?
The switch has 1 normally open (NO) and 1 normally closed (NC) contact using a C7 slow-action overlapping contact block.
What does overlapping contact action mean on the LRC7A02?
The slow-action overlapping arrangement provides make-before-break switching behaviour, so the normally open contact closes before the normally closed contact opens during the switching sequence.
What cable entry does the IMO LRC7A02 use?
The LRC7A02 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 dependable mechanical position sensing solutions for industrial machinery and automated equipment.
