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    Limit Switches

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

    Style A

    Style B

    Style C

    Image of Attribute. Style D. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Limit Switches. Limit Switches, Roller Lever Actuator, Style D.
    Image of Attribute. Style E. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Limit Switches. Limit Switches, Roller Lever Actuator, Style E.
    Image of Attribute. Style F. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Limit Switches. Limit Switches, Rod Actuator, Style F.

    Style D

    Style E

    Style F

    Image of Attribute. Style H. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Limit Switches. Limit Switches, Wobble Stick Actuator, Style H.

    Style H

    When a moving object contacts the actuator on these switches, they open or close a circuit. They 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 when an object pushes the actuator. This reduces friction during actuation to limit wear and tear on your switch.
    Cross Roller Plunger Actuator—Switches with a cross roller plunger actuator have a roller that moves when an object pushes the actuator. This reduces friction during actuation to limit wear and tear on your switch. The roller moves perpendicular to the mounting direction.
    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 E and F—Styles E and F let you adjust the actuator’s height to align it with your target.
    NEMA 13 Enclosure Rating—Switches rated NEMA 13 are protected against dirt and oil/coolant spraying.
    IP67 Enclosure Rating—Switches rated IP67 are protected against dust and temporary submersion.
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    Plunger Actuator
     
    Screw-Terminal Wire Connection
    A11 Off or 1 On
    		Momentary
    		SPDT
    		0.5 amp @ 380V AC, 0.05 amp @ 220V DC380V AC
    220V DC    		-4 to 1580.9"0.25"41.1"2.5"1"ZincNEMA 13, IP67
    		7988K6000000
     
    Roller Plunger Actuator
     
    Screw-Terminal Wire Connection
    B11 Off or 1 On
    		Momentary
    		SPDT
    		0.5 amp @ 380V AC, 0.05 amp @ 220V DC380V AC
    220V DC    		-4 to 1581.3"0.25"41.1"2.5"1"ZincNEMA 13, IP67
    		7988K500000
     
    Cross Roller Plunger Actuator
     
    Screw-Terminal Wire Connection
    C11 Off or 1 On
    		Momentary
    		SPDT
    		0.5 amp @ 380V AC, 0.05 amp @ 220V DC380V AC
    220V DC    		-4 to 1581.5"0.25"41.1"2.5"1"ZincNEMA 13, IP67
    		7988K700000
     
    Roller Lever Actuator
     
    Screw-Terminal Wire Connection
    D11 Off or 1 On
    		Momentary
    		SPDT
    		0.5 amp @ 380V AC, 0.05 amp @ 220V DC380V AC
    220V DC    		-4 to 1581.9"0.25"41.1"2.5"1"ZincNEMA 13, IP67
    		7988K100000
    E11 Off or 1 On
    		Momentary
    		SPDT
    		0.5 amp @ 380V AC, 0.05 amp @ 220V DC380V AC
    220V DC    		-4 to 1581.9" to 3.4"0.25"41.1"2.5"1"ZincNEMA 13, IP67
    		7988K200000
     
    Rod Actuator
     
    Screw-Terminal Wire Connection
    F11 Off or 1 On
    		Momentary
    		SPDT
    		0.5 amp @ 380V AC, 0.05 amp @ 220V DC380V AC
    220V DC    		-4 to 1581.5" to 5"0.25"41.1"2.5"1"ZincNEMA 13, IP67
    		7988K300000
     
    Wobble Stick Actuator
     
    Screw-Terminal Wire Connection
    H11 Off or 1 On
    		Momentary
    		SPDT
    		0.5 amp @ 380V AC, 0.05 amp @ 220V DC380V AC
    220V DC    		-4 to 1583.8"0.25"41.1"2.5"1"ZincNEMA 13, IP67
    		7988K400000
     
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