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MSSTC12DA42-G IMO Microswitch, Screw Terminals Roller Lever 37.5mm
IMO MSSTC12DA42-G industrial snap-action microswitch with a 37.5 mm roller lever, gold-plated changeover contact and screw terminals for reliable mechanical position detection and control signalling.
£12.34
Why Choose the IMO MSSTC12DA42-G Microswitch?
The IMO MSSTC12DA42-G is a compact industrial snap-action microswitch designed for mechanical position detection, end-of-travel sensing and control signalling. It features a 37.5 mm roller lever actuator, changeover contact and screw terminals, providing a practical switching solution for industrial machinery, automation equipment and OEM assemblies.
The MSSTC12DA42-G uses a snap-action mechanism to provide rapid and repeatable switching as the roller lever moves through its operating point. The rotating roller helps reduce sliding friction where cams, plates or other moving machine components pass across the actuator, while the 37.5 mm lever provides useful mechanical reach without requiring a long actuator assembly.
The -G variant features gold-plated contacts, making it particularly suitable for dependable control and signalling applications. The MSSTC12DA42-G is also designed for an IP-rated installation when used with the appropriate cover, allowing additional environmental protection where the application requires it.
Key Advantages
- 37.5 mm roller lever actuator provides useful mechanical reach for position sensing.
- Roller design helps reduce sliding friction against moving machine components.
- Gold-plated contacts support dependable control and low-level signalling applications.
- Changeover contact provides normally open and normally closed switching functions.
- Snap-action mechanism provides rapid and repeatable electrical switching.
- Screw terminals provide secure electrical connections.
- Compact format simplifies integration into industrial machinery and OEM assemblies.
- Designed for an IP-rated installation when used with the appropriate cover.
Key Features
- IMO industrial microswitch.
- Roller lever actuator.
- 37.5 mm lever length.
- Changeover contact configuration.
- Gold-plated contacts.
- Snap-action switching mechanism.
- Screw terminal connections.
- Designed for mechanical position and limit detection.
- IP-rated installation when used with the appropriate cover.
- Suitable for industrial machinery, automation and control applications.
Reliable Roller-Lever Position Sensing
Microswitches convert mechanical movement into an electrical switching signal when their actuator reaches a predetermined operating position. The IMO MSSTC12DA42-G uses a 37.5 mm roller lever and snap-action mechanism to operate its changeover contact, enabling machinery and control systems to detect movement, confirm component position or identify an end-of-travel condition.
A roller lever is particularly useful where a cam, plate, door or other moving component travels across the switch actuator. The rotating roller helps minimise sliding friction during repetitive operation, while the gold-plated contact configuration makes the MSSTC12DA42-G well suited to control and signalling duties where reliable electrical contact performance is important.
Typical Applications
- Industrial machinery position detection.
- Mechanical limit and end-of-travel sensing.
- Control and signalling circuits.
- Cam-operated switching mechanisms.
- Conveyors and material handling equipment.
- Automated production machinery.
- Machine tools and processing equipment.
- Packaging and assembly machinery.
- OEM machinery and automation systems.
Technical Specifications
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| Device Type | Limit switch | |
|---|---|---|
| Contacts | 1 C/O | |
| Actuator Type | Roller lever | |
| Manufacturer | IMO | |
| Model | MSSTC12DA42-G | |
| Product type | Industrial snap-action microswitch | |
| Actuator type | Roller lever | |
| Lever length | 37.5 mm | |
| Contact configuration | Changeover (CO) | |
| Contact finish | Gold plated | |
| Operating mechanism | Snap action | |
| Terminal type | Screw terminals | |
| Environmental protection | IP rated when used with appropriate cover | |
| HS Code | 8536500700 | |
| Country of Manufacture | Italy |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IMO MSSTC12DA42-G used for?
The IMO MSSTC12DA42-G is used for mechanical position detection, end-of-travel sensing and control signalling in industrial machinery, automation equipment and OEM systems.
What actuator does the MSSTC12DA42-G use?
The MSSTC12DA42-G uses a 37.5 mm roller lever actuator, providing mechanical reach and smooth operation where moving machine components pass across the switch.
What contact arrangement does the IMO MSSTC12DA42-G have?
The MSSTC12DA42-G uses a changeover contact, providing normally open and normally closed switching functions for industrial control and signalling circuits.
Does the MSSTC12DA42-G have gold-plated contacts?
Yes. The IMO MSSTC12DA42-G features gold-plated contacts, making it particularly suitable for dependable control and low-level signalling applications.
Is the IMO MSSTC12DA42-G IP rated?
The MSSTC12DA42-G is designed to provide an IP-rated installation when used with the appropriate cover, allowing additional environmental protection where required.
Designed for Industrial Control Applications
IMO microswitches provide compact and repeatable mechanical switching for machine builders, control engineers and industrial equipment manufacturers requiring dependable position detection, practical actuator configurations and straightforward integration into machinery.
