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    23 Products

    Compact Safety Limit Switches

    Image of Attribute. Style A. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Limit Switches. Compact Safety Limit Switches, Plunger Actuator, Style A.
    Image of Attribute. Style B. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Limit Switches. Compact Safety Limit Switches, Roller Plunger Actuator, Style B.
    Image of Attribute. Style C. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Limit Switches. Compact Safety Limit Switches, Roller Lever Actuator, Style C.
    Image of Attribute. Style D. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Limit Switches. Compact Safety Limit Switches, Roller Lever Actuator, Style D.

    Style A

    Style B

    Style C

    Style D

    Image of Attribute. Style E. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Limit Switches. Compact Safety Limit Switches, Roller Lever Actuator, Style E.
    Image of Attribute. Style F. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Limit Switches. Compact Safety Limit Switches, Rod Actuator, Style F.
    Image of Attribute. Style G. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Limit Switches. Compact Safety Limit Switches, Wobble Stick Actuator, Style G.

    Style E

    Style F

    Style G

    Shorter and thinner than other safety limit switches, these are sized to fit tight spaces. They protect machinery and ensure the safety of personnel. Positive-force contacts open the circuit when actuated, even if a spring fails or the contacts stick. They send a signal to your circuit when an object hits the actuator—for instance, a box on a conveyor runs into the switch, stopping the conveyor. They open and close circuits as fast as snap-acting switches, but they have a bigger actuator for large objects. All are NEMA and IP rated for protection from washdowns.
    Plunger Actuator—Switches with a plunger actuator require a push to actuate, similar to a button.
    Roller Plunger Actuator—Switches with a roller plunger actuator have a roller that moves parallel to the mounting direction when an object pushes the actuator. This reduces friction during actuation to limit wear and tear on your switch.
    Roller Lever Actuator—Switches with a roller lever actuator use a lever with a roller at the end to activate. This allows parts to glide across the actuation surface with minimal friction, limiting wear and tear.
    Rod Actuator—Switches with a rod actuator have a large actuation area with a rod extending out of the actuator’s body. They’re best where the object actuating the switch is far away.
    Wobble Stick Actuator—Switches with a wobble stick actuator have an arm that rotates 360°, so you don’t need to align it in a specific direction. The actuator won’t snap if pushed backward, such as if there’s a jam in your system.
    Styles E and F—Styles E and F have an actuator that allows you to adjust its height, making it easier to align the switch with the target during installation.
    NEMA 13 Enclosure Rating and IP67 Enclosure Rating—NEMA 13 and IP67 rated switches are protected from oil/coolant spraying and temporary submersion.
    Housing
    Conduit
    Style
    No. of Circuits
    Controlled
    Switch Starting
    Position
    Switch
    Action
    Switch
    Designation
    Switching Current @ Voltage
    Max. Voltage
    Actuation Torque,
    in·ozf
    Operating Temp.
    Range, ° F
    Actuator
    Ht.
    No. of
    Terminals
    Lg.
    Ht.
    Dp.
    Housing
    Material
    Trade
    Size
    Thread
    Size
    Enclosure Rating
    Each
    Plunger Actuator
     
    Screw-Terminal Wire Connection
    A11 Off or 1 On
    Momentary
    SPDT
    3 amp @ 240V AC, 0.27 amp @ 250V DC240V AC
    250V DC
    -40 to 1850.7"41.2"2.6"1.2"Plastic1/2
    NEMA 4X, NEMA 13, IP66, IP67
    00000000000000
    A11 Off or 1 On
    Momentary
    SPDT
    10 amp @ 240V AC, 4 amp @ 24V DC240V AC
    24V DC
    -22 to 1760.5"41.2"2.4"1.2"PlasticM20
    NEMA 4, IP65
    00000000000000
    A11 Off or 1 On
    Momentary
    SPDT
    10 amp @ 300V AC, 10 amp @ 250V DC300V AC
    250V DC
    -40 to 1850.7"41.2"2.6"1.2"Zinc1/2
    NEMA 4, NEMA 13, IP66, IP67
    000000000000
     
    Roller Plunger Actuator
     
    Screw-Terminal Wire Connection
    B11 Off or 1 On
    Momentary
    SPDT
    3 amp @ 240V AC, 0.27 amp @ 250V DC240V AC
    250V DC
    -40 to 1851.1"41.2"2.6"1.2"Plastic1/2
    NEMA 4X, NEMA 13, IP66, IP67
    0000000000000
    B11 Off or 1 On
    Momentary
    SPDT
    10 amp @ 240V AC, 4 amp @ 24V DC240V AC
    24V DC
    -22 to 1761.2"41.2"2.4"1.2"PlasticM20
    NEMA 4, IP65
    00000000000000
    B11 Off or 1 On
    Momentary
    SPDT
    10 amp @ 300V AC, 10 amp @ 250V DC300V AC
    250V DC
    -40 to 1851.1"41.2"2.6"1.2"Zinc1/2
    NEMA 4, NEMA 13, IP66, IP67
    0000000000000
     
    Roller Lever Actuator
     
    Screw-Terminal Wire Connection
    C11 Off or 1 On
    Momentary
    SPDT
    10 amp @ 240V AC, 4 amp @ 24V DC240V AC
    24V DC
    -22 to 1761.1"41.2"2.4"1.2"PlasticM20
    NEMA 4, IP65
    00000000000000
    D11 Off or 1 On
    Momentary
    SPDT
    3 amp @ 240V AC, 0.27 amp @ 250V DC240V AC
    250V DC
    17.6-40 to 1852"41.2"2.6"1.2"Plastic1/2
    NEMA 4X, NEMA 13, IP66, IP67
    0000000000000
    D11 Off or 1 On
    Momentary
    SPDT
    10 amp @ 300V AC, 10 amp @ 250V DC300V AC
    250V DC
    17.6-40 to 1852.1"41.2"2.6"1.2"Zinc1/2
    NEMA 4, NEMA 13, IP66, IP67
    000000000000
    E11 Off or 1 On
    Momentary
    SPDT
    3 amp @ 240V AC, 0.27 amp @ 250V DC240V AC
    250V DC
    17.6-40 to 1851.6" to 3.3"41.2"2.6"1.2"Plastic1/2
    NEMA 4X, NEMA 13, IP66, IP67
    0000000000000
    E11 Off or 1 On
    Momentary
    SPDT
    10 amp @ 300V AC, 10 amp @ 250V DC300V AC
    250V DC
    17.6-40 to 1851.6" to 3.3"41.2"2.6"1.2"Zinc1/2
    NEMA 4, NEMA 13, IP66, IP67
    0000000000000
     
    Rod Actuator
     
    Screw-Terminal Wire Connection
    F11 Off or 1 On
    Momentary
    SPDT
    10 amp @ 600V AC, 10 amp @ 250V DC600V AC
    250V DC
    17.6-40 to 1850.6" to 5.8"41.2"2.4"1.2"Plastic1/2
    NEMA 4, NEMA 13, IP66, IP67
    0000000000000
     
    Wobble Stick Actuator
     
    Screw-Terminal Wire Connection
    G11 Off or 1 On
    Momentary
    SPDT
    3 amp @ 240V AC, 0.27 amp @ 250V DC240V AC
    250V DC
    -40 to 1854.9"41.2"2.4"1.2"Plastic1/2
    NEMA 4X, NEMA 13, IP66, IP67
    00000000000000
     

    Safety Limit Switches

    Image of Attribute. Style A. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Limit Switches. Safety Limit Switches, Plunger Actuator, Style A.
    Image of Attribute. Style B. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Limit Switches. Safety Limit Switches, Roller Plunger Actuator, Style B.
    Image of Attribute. Style C. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Limit Switches. Safety Limit Switches, Roller Lever Actuator, Style C.
    Image of Attribute. Style D. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Limit Switches. Safety Limit Switches, Roller Lever Actuator, Style D.

    Style A

    Style B

    Style C

    Style D

    Image of Attribute. Style E. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Limit Switches. Safety Limit Switches, Roller Lever Actuator, Style E.
    Image of Attribute. Style F. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Limit Switches. Safety Limit Switches, Rod Actuator, Style F.
    Image of Attribute. Style G. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Limit Switches. Safety Limit Switches, Wobble Stick Actuator, Style G.

    Style E

    Style F

    Style G

    Protect machinery and ensure the safety of personnel—these switches have positive-force contacts that will open the circuit when actuated even if a spring fails or the contacts stick. When an object in motion comes into contact with the actuator, it sends a signal to open or close a circuit. These switches have the rapid-closing action of a snap-acting switch, but with a larger actuator. This makes them a good choice for use with large objects—for instance, a box on a conveyor runs into the switch, stopping the conveyor.
    Plunger Actuator—Switches with a plunger actuator require a push to actuate, similar to a button.
    Roller Plunger Actuator—Switches with a roller plunger actuator have a roller that moves parallel to the mounting direction when an object pushes the actuator. This reduces friction during actuation to limit wear and tear on your switch.
    Roller Lever Actuator—Switches with a roller lever actuator use a lever with a roller at the end to activate. This allows parts to glide across the actuation surface with minimal friction, limiting wear and tear on your switch.
    Rod Actuator—Switches with a rod actuator use a rod extending out of the body to actuate, so they’ll activate even if an object is far away.
    Wobble Stick Actuator—Switches with a wobble stick actuator have an arm that rotates 360°, so you don’t need to align it in a specific direction. Since the actuator is flexible, it won’t snap if pushed backward. That makes these switches a great choice for systems that get jammed often.
    Styles D-F—Styles D, E, and F have an actuator that allows you to adjust its height, making it easier to align switch with the target during installation.
    Plastic Actuator—Switches with a plastic actuator limit wear and tear on passing objects better than switches with a steel actuator.
    Steel Actuator—Switches with a steel actuator are more durable than switches with a plastic actuator. They also handle higher loads.
    Housing
    Conduit
    Style
    No. of Circuits
    Controlled
    Switch Starting
    Position
    Switch
    Action
    Switch
    Designation
    Actuator
    Material
    Switching Current @ Voltage
    Max. Voltage
    Actuation Torque,
    in·ozf
    Operating Temp.
    Range, ° F
    Actuator
    Ht.
    No. of
    Terminals
    Lg.
    Ht.
    Dp.
    Housing
    Material
    Trade
    Size
    Thread
    Size
    Enclosure Rating
    Each
    Plunger Actuator
     
    Screw-Terminal Wire Connection
    A11 Off or 1 On
    Momentary
    SPDT
    Steel10 amp @ 600V AC, 10 amp @ 250V DC600V AC
    250V DC
    -13 to 1851.3"51.7"3.2"1.7"Zinc1/2
    NEMA 4, NEMA 13, IP67
    00000000000000
     
    Roller Plunger Actuator
     
    Screw-Terminal Wire Connection
    B11 Off or 1 On
    Momentary
    SPDT
    Steel10 amp @ 600V AC, 10 amp @ 250V DC600V AC
    250V DC
    -13 to 1851.8"51.7"3.2"1.7"Zinc1/2
    NEMA 4, NEMA 13, IP67
    0000000000000
     
    Roller Lever Actuator
     
    Screw-Terminal Wire Connection
    C11 Off or 1 On
    Momentary
    SPDT
    Plastic3 amp @ 240V AC, 1.5 amp @ 24V DC240V AC
    24V DC
    -22 to 1651.5"41.7"2.9"1.6"PlasticM20
    NEMA 4X, IP66, IP67
    00000000000000
    C11 Off or 1 On
    Momentary
    SPDT
    Plastic10 amp @ 600V AC, 10 amp @ 250V DC600V AC
    250V DC
    -13 to 1852.3"51.7"3.2"1.7"Zinc1/2
    NEMA 4, NEMA 13, IP67
    00000000000000
    D11 Off or 1 On
    Momentary
    SPDT
    Plastic10 amp @ 600V AC, 10 amp @ 250V DC600V AC
    250V DC
    46.4-40 to 1852.1" to 4.2"51.7"3.2"1.7"Zinc1/2
    NEMA 4, NEMA 13, IP67
    0000000000000
    D11 Off or 1 On
    Momentary
    SPDT
    Steel10 amp @ 600V AC, 10 amp @ 250V DC600V AC
    250V DC
    -40 to 1852.5" to 4.5"51.7"3.2"1.7"Zinc1/2
    NEMA 4, NEMA 13, IP67
    00000000000000
    E11 Off or 1 On
    Momentary
    SPDT
    Plastic10 amp @ 600V AC, 10 amp @ 250V DC600V AC
    250V DC
    -40 to 1853.1" to 5.1"51.7"3.2"1.7"Zinc1/2
    NEMA 4, NEMA 13, IP67
    00000000000000
     
    Rod Actuator
     
    Screw-Terminal Wire Connection
    F11 Off or 1 On
    Momentary
    SPDT
    Steel3 amp @ 240V AC, 1.5 amp @ 24V DC240V AC
    24V DC
    24.8-22 to 1650.5" to 8"41.7"2.9"1.6"PlasticM20
    NEMA 4X, IP66, IP67
    00000000000000
     
    Wobble Stick Actuator
     
    Screw-Terminal Wire Connection
    G11 Off or 1 On
    Momentary
    SPDT
    Plastic10 amp @ 600V AC, 10 amp @ 250V DC600V AC
    250V DC
    -13 to 1855.7"51.7"3.2"1.7"Zinc1/2
    NEMA 4, NEMA 13, IP67
    00000000000000
    G11 Off or 1 On
    Momentary
    SPDT
    Steel10 amp @ 600V AC, 10 amp @ 250V DC600V AC
    250V DC
    -13 to 1855.3"51.7"3.2"1.7"Zinc1/2
    NEMA 4, NEMA 13, IP67
    00000000000000
     
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