Lovato Electric 8LM2TJ401 electrical installation component for professional commercial and industrial assemblies, suitable for maintenance, replacement and panel building applications.
Original price was: £94.21.£65.95Current price is: £65.95.
The Lovato 8LM2TJ401 is a robust and reliable 22mm metal joystick switch designed for industrial control panels, machinery interfaces and automation systems requiring precise maintained multi-directional manual control. As part of the Lovato 8LM series command and signalling components, it provides machine builders and automation engineers with a durable solution for demanding operator control applications.
This joystick operator features a durable metal construction, four maintained operating positions, no mechanical interlock and includes 4 normally open (NO) auxiliary contacts. The maintained four-direction design allows selected commands to remain active until the operator changes position, making it suitable for applications requiring continuous directional control.
With an IP65 protection rating, aluminium and zinc alloy construction, 690V insulation rating and a compact 22mm mounting format, the 8LM2TJ401 delivers dependable performance in industrial automation, machinery and operator control environments.
Joystick switches provide operators with direct and responsive control over industrial equipment functions including movement, positioning and directional operation. The Lovato 8LM2TJ401 provides maintained four-direction control for applications where continuous operator commands are required.
Designed for integration into modern automation systems, this joystick switch combines compact panel installation with robust industrial performance. Its metal construction and high protection rating make it suitable for demanding machine control environments.
| IP Rating | IP65 |
|---|---|
| Weight [g] | 104 |
| Qty. per package | 1 |
| Multiple qty. of packs per order | 1 |
| Package dimensions [mm] | 133X044X032 |
| Volume [cm³] | 187.264 |
| Bar code [EAN13] | 8013975107713 |
| HS Code | 85365080 |
| Product designation | Joystick |
| Product type designation | 8LM2TJ |
| Type of positions | Joystick |
| Material | Aluminium and zinc alloy |
| IEC degree of protection | IP65 |
| Rated insulation voltage Ui IEC/EN [V] | 690 |
| IEC Conventional free air thermal current Ith | 10 |
| UL/CSA and IEC/EN 60947-5-1 designation | A300 Q300 |
| 12V | 0.55 |
| 24V | 0.55 |
| 48V | 0.55 |
| 120V | 6 |
| 240V | 3 |
| 125V | 0.55 |
| 250V | 0.27 |
| Contact resistance | ≤20 |
| Mechanical life | 1000000 |
| Tightening torque for terminals max [Nm] | 1 |
| Terminals screw | Clamp screw with washer |
| Mounting adapter | Included with contacts |
| UL degree of protection | Type 1, 2, 3R, 4, 4X, 12, 12K |
| min [°C] | -40 |
| max [°C] | +70 |
| ETIM 8.0 | EC000632 - Control switch, Joystick |
The Lovato 8LM2TJ401 is a maintained four-direction joystick switch used for manual control of industrial machinery and automation systems.
The 8LM2TJ401 is designed for 22mm panel mounting applications.
The joystick includes 4 normally open auxiliary contacts for switching control functions.
No, the Lovato 8LM2TJ401 is a maintained joystick that remains in the selected position until manually changed.
The Lovato 8LM2TJ401 has an IP65 protection rating for suitable industrial installations.
Lovato Electric 8LM series joystick switches are widely used in industrial automation, machinery and control panel applications where reliable manual control and long-lasting performance are required.{ "@context": "https://schema.org/", "@type": "Product", "name": "Lovato 8LM2TJ401 Joystick Switch 22mm Metal Maintained 4NO", "sku": "8LM2TJ401", "mpn": "8LM2TJ401", "brand": { "@type": "Brand", "name": "Lovato Electric" }, "category": "Joystick Switches", "description": "Lovato 8LM2TJ401 22mm metal maintained four-direction joystick switch with 4NO auxiliary contacts for industrial control applications.", "additionalProperty": [ { "@type": "PropertyValue", "name": "Mounting size", "value": "22 mm" }, { "@type": "PropertyValue", "name": "Contacts", "value": "4NO auxiliary contacts" }, { "@type": "PropertyValue", "name": "Mechanical interlock", "value": "No" }, { "@type": "PropertyValue", "name": "Protection rating", "value": "IP65" }, { "@type": "PropertyValue", "name": "Rated insulation voltage", "value": "690 V" } ] } { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "FAQPage", "inLanguage": "en-GB", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "What is the Lovato 8LM2TJ401 used for?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "The Lovato 8LM2TJ401 is a maintained four-direction joystick switch used for manual control of industrial machinery and automation systems." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What mounting size does the 8LM2TJ401 require?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "The 8LM2TJ401 is designed for 22mm panel mounting applications." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How many contacts does the Lovato 8LM2TJ401 include?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "The joystick includes 4 normally open auxiliary contacts for switching control functions." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Does the 8LM2TJ401 have spring return operation?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "No, the Lovato 8LM2TJ401 is a maintained joystick that remains in the selected position until manually changed." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What protection rating does this joystick switch have?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "The Lovato 8LM2TJ401 has an IP65 protection rating for suitable industrial installations." } } ] }
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