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AC-SA42 IMO Limit Switch Accessory V Shape Roller Lever
IMO AC-SA42 is a roller lever actuator designed for compatible IMO industrial position switches used for mechanical position, travel and end-of-motion detection.
£3.36
Why Choose the IMO AC-SA42 Roller Lever Actuator?
The IMO AC-SA42 is a dedicated roller lever actuator designed for compatible IMO industrial position and limit switches. It provides a practical mechanical interface for detecting moving machine components, cams, guards and other targets in automated machinery and control systems.
As part of IMO's range of loose actuators for industrial position switches, the AC-SA42 allows a compatible switch body to be configured for roller-lever operation. The roller provides a smooth contact point for moving targets, helping reduce sliding friction during repetitive actuation and supporting reliable mechanical position detection.
Designed for compatible IMO position switch families, the AC-SA42 is suitable for machine builders, OEM manufacturers and maintenance engineers requiring an alternative or replacement actuator. Its roller-lever format makes it particularly useful for machinery where the actuating component approaches the switch laterally or passes across the lever during normal operation.
Key Advantages
- Purpose-designed roller lever actuator for compatible IMO position switches.
- Provides smooth mechanical actuation from moving machine components and cams.
- Roller contact helps reduce sliding friction during repetitive operation.
- Allows compatible IMO switch bodies to be configured for roller-lever actuation.
- Suitable for position, travel and end-of-motion detection.
- Ideal for OEM machinery, industrial automation, maintenance and replacement applications.
Key Features
- IMO position switch accessory.
- Roller lever actuator configuration.
- Designed for mechanical position and travel detection.
- Roller provides a smooth contact surface for moving targets.
- Suitable for compatible IMO industrial position switches.
- Designed for repetitive mechanical actuation.
- Suitable for machinery, conveyors and automated equipment.
- Supplied as an actuator accessory rather than a complete electrical switch.
Roller Lever Actuation for Industrial Position Detection
Industrial position switches convert physical movement into an electrical switching signal, allowing control systems to determine when machine components have reached a specified position. Roller lever actuators are particularly useful when a cam, workpiece or moving machine component passes across the switch actuator during its normal travel.
The IMO AC-SA42 provides the mechanical roller-lever interface for compatible IMO position switches. The rolling contact helps minimise sliding action between the actuator and moving target, making this actuator style suitable for repetitive machine cycles, conveyor systems and automated production equipment.
Typical Applications
- Industrial machinery position sensing.
- End-of-travel detection.
- Conveyor and material handling systems.
- Machine tool positioning.
- Packaging and processing machinery.
- Automated production equipment.
- Factory automation systems.
- Maintenance and replacement of compatible IMO position switch actuators.
Technical Specifications
| Manufacturer | IMO Precision Controls |
|---|---|
| Model | AC-SA42 |
| Product type | Limit switch actuator |
| Accessory type | Roller lever actuator |
| Actuator style | Roller lever |
| For use with | Compatible IMO industrial position switches |
| Function | Mechanical actuation for position and limit detection |
| Application | Industrial machinery and automation systems |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IMO AC-SA42 used for?
The IMO AC-SA42 is a roller lever actuator used with compatible IMO industrial position and limit switches for mechanical position, movement and end-of-travel detection.
What type of actuator is the IMO AC-SA42?
The AC-SA42 is a roller lever actuator, designed so a moving machine component or cam can mechanically operate a compatible IMO position switch.
What is the advantage of a roller lever actuator?
A roller lever provides a rolling contact surface between the switch actuator and the moving target, helping reduce sliding friction and making it well suited to repetitive position-sensing applications.
Is the IMO AC-SA42 a complete limit switch?
No. The AC-SA42 is the mechanical actuator accessory and requires a compatible IMO position switch body to provide the electrical switching function.
Where is the IMO AC-SA42 typically used?
The AC-SA42 is typically used on industrial machinery, conveyors, production equipment and automated systems requiring mechanical position or end-of-travel detection.
Industrial Position Switching Solutions from IMO
IMO position switch accessories such as the AC-SA42 provide practical actuator options for industrial machinery and automation systems, allowing compatible switches to be configured for reliable mechanical position and travel detection.
