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LXC5A51-20 IMO Limit Switch, Compact Roller Lever With Large Offset
IMO LXC5A51-20 is a compact plastic limit switch with a large-offset roller lever, 1 NO + 1 NC snap-action contacts and two M20 cable entries for reliable industrial position detection.
£20.58
Why Choose the IMO LXC5A51-20 Limit Switch?
The IMO LXC5A51-20 is a compact industrial large-offset roller lever limit switch designed for reliable mechanical position detection in machinery and automation systems. Part of the IMO LX position switch range, it combines a large-offset roller lever actuator with a durable plastic body and dual metric cable entries.
The LXC5A51-20 uses a large-offset roller lever actuator, allowing moving machine components to operate the switch while providing additional clearance between the switch body and the point of actuation. Its 1 NO + 1 NC snap-action contact configuration provides normally open and normally closed switching functions for position sensing, end-of-travel detection and machine sequencing.
Designed for industrial installations, the LXC5A51-20 features a C5 snap-action contact block and two M20 cable entries. With a maximum actuator speed of 1.5 m/s and minimum operating torque of 0.06 N·m, it provides a practical solution for repeatable mechanical position feedback in industrial equipment.
Key Advantages
- Compact industrial limit switch for position and travel detection.
- Large-offset roller lever provides useful clearance between the switch body and actuation point.
- 1 NO + 1 NC contacts provide normally open and normally closed switching functions.
- Snap-action C5 contact block provides rapid and repeatable switching.
- Durable plastic body designed for industrial machinery installations.
- 2 × M20 cable entries provide flexible cable routing and straightforward metric gland installation.
Key Features
- IMO LX series position switch.
- Large-offset roller lever actuator.
- 1 normally open and 1 normally closed contact.
- C5 snap-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.
- Group 5 travel characteristic.
- Designed for mechanical position, movement and end-of-travel detection.
Reliable Roller Lever Position Detection
Roller lever limit switches such as the IMO LXC5A51-20 provide a dependable mechanical method of detecting the position or movement of machine components. When a moving component engages the roller, movement is transferred through the lever to the internal snap-action mechanism, changing the electrical contacts so the connected control system can respond when the required position is reached.
The large-offset lever arrangement provides additional clearance where the required actuation point is displaced from the switch body. Combined with 1 NO + 1 NC snap-action contacts and two M20 cable entries, the LXC5A51-20 is well suited to industrial applications requiring repeatable position feedback and flexible metric cable installation.
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 | |
| Manufacturer | IMO | |
| Series | LX Position Switches | |
| Model | LXC5A51-20 | |
| Product type | Industrial limit / position switch | |
| Actuator type | Large-offset roller lever | |
| Contact block | C5 | |
| Contact configuration | 1 NO + 1 NC | |
| Contact action | Snap 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 5 | |
| Application | Industrial position, movement and machine control | |
| HS Code | 8536500700 | |
| Country of Manufacture | Italy |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IMO LXC5A51-20 used for?
The IMO LXC5A51-20 is an industrial limit switch used for mechanical position, movement and end-of-travel detection in machinery, conveyors and automated equipment.
What type of actuator does the LXC5A51-20 use?
The LXC5A51-20 uses a large-offset roller lever actuator, providing additional clearance between the switch body and the mechanical actuation point.
What contact configuration does the IMO LXC5A51-20 have?
The LXC5A51-20 uses a C5 snap-action contact block with 1 normally open (NO) and 1 normally closed (NC) contact.
What is the maximum actuator speed of the IMO LXC5A51-20?
The LXC5A51-20 has a maximum actuator speed of 1.5 m/s and a minimum operating torque of 0.06 N·m.
What cable entries does the IMO LXC5A51-20 use?
The LXC5A51-20 has 2 × M20 cable entries, distinguishing it from the LXC5A51 version with PG13.5 entries and providing convenient connection with metric cable glands.
Reliable Industrial Position Switching from IMO
IMO LX position switches provide machine builders, control panel manufacturers and automation engineers with versatile mechanical position sensing solutions for industrial machinery, material handling equipment and automated control applications.
