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LXC10A51-20 IMO Limit Switch, Compact Roller Lever With Large Offset
IMO LXC10A51-20 is an LX series compact roller lever limit switch with a large-offset actuator, 2 NO slow-action contacts, a plastic body and two M20 cable entries for reliable industrial position detection.
£20.92
Why Choose the IMO LXC10A51-20 Limit Switch?
The IMO LXC10A51-20 is a robust industrial compact roller lever limit switch with a large offset, designed for reliable mechanical position detection in machinery and automation systems. Part of the IMO LX position switch range, it combines a practical roller lever actuator with a durable plastic body for demanding industrial control applications.
The LXC10A51-20 uses a large-offset roller lever actuator, allowing moving machine components to operate the switch mechanically while providing useful clearance between the switch body and the point of actuation. Its 2 NO slow-action contact configuration provides two normally open switching contacts for position sensing, travel detection and machine sequencing.
Designed for straightforward industrial installation, the LXC10A51-20 features two M20 cable entries for flexible cable routing and connection. The combination of a compact roller lever mechanism, C10 contact block and rugged plastic enclosure makes it suitable for machinery requiring repeatable mechanical position feedback.
Key Advantages
- Compact industrial limit switch for position and travel detection.
- Roller lever with large offset provides practical mechanical actuation and additional mounting clearance.
- 2 NO contacts provide two normally open switching paths for industrial control circuits.
- Slow-action C10 contact block provides controlled mechanical switching.
- Durable plastic body designed for industrial machinery installations.
- 2 × M20 cable entries provide flexible cable routing and connection options.
Key Features
- IMO LX series position switch.
- Compact roller lever actuator with large offset.
- 2 normally open contacts.
- C10 slow-action contact block.
- Plastic body construction.
- 2 × M20 cable entries.
- Maximum actuator speed of 1.5 m/s.
- Minimum operating torque of 0.06 N·m.
- Designed for mechanical position and movement detection.
- Suitable for industrial machinery and automated equipment.
Reliable Roller Lever Position Detection
Roller lever limit switches such as the IMO LXC10A51-20 provide a dependable mechanical method of detecting the position or movement of machine components. As a moving component engages the roller, the lever transfers the mechanical movement to the internal switching mechanism, allowing the connected control system to respond when the required position is reached.
The large-offset lever configuration provides additional flexibility when the actuation point cannot be positioned immediately alongside the switch body. Combined with two normally open slow-action contacts and dual M20 cable entries, the LXC10A51-20 provides a practical position-sensing solution for machine builders and industrial automation engineers.
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 | 2NO | |
| Actuator Type | Roller lever | |
| Housing Material | Plastic | |
| Manufacturer | IMO Precision Controls | |
| Series | LX Position Switches | |
| Model | LXC10A51-20 | |
| Product type | Industrial limit / position switch | |
| Actuator type | Compact roller lever with large offset | |
| Contact block | C10 | |
| Contact configuration | 2 NO | |
| Contact action | Slow action | |
| Housing material | Plastic | |
| Cable entries | 2 × M20 | |
| Maximum actuator speed | 1.5 m/s | |
| Minimum operating torque | 0.06 N·m | |
| Travel diagram group | Group 5 | |
| Application | Industrial position, movement and machine control | |
| HS Code | 8536500700 | |
| Country of Manufacture | Italy |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IMO LXC10A51-20 used for?
The IMO LXC10A51-20 is an industrial limit switch used for mechanical position, movement and travel detection in machinery, conveyors and automated equipment.
What type of actuator does the LXC10A51-20 use?
The LXC10A51-20 uses a compact roller lever with a large offset, providing mechanical position sensing with additional clearance between the switch body and actuation point.
What contact configuration does the IMO LXC10A51-20 have?
The LXC10A51-20 uses a C10 slow-action contact block with 2 normally open (NO) contacts.
What is the maximum actuator speed of the LXC10A51-20?
The IMO LXC10A51-20 supports a maximum actuator speed of 1.5 m/s.
What cable entries does the IMO LXC10A51-20 use?
The LXC10A51-20 has 2 × M20 cable entries, providing flexible routing options for industrial machine control wiring.
Reliable Industrial Position Switching from IMO
IMO LX series position switches provide machine builders, control panel manufacturers and automation engineers with robust mechanical position sensing solutions for industrial machinery, material handling equipment and automated control applications.
