Lovato Electric PLNC2A electrical installation component for professional commercial and industrial assemblies, suitable for maintenance, replacement and panel building applications.
£60.46
The Lovato PLNC2A is a robust metal limit switch from the Lovato PL series, designed for reliable mechanical position detection and industrial automation applications. Featuring a top push rod plunger actuator, two normally open (2NO) contacts, aluminium-zinc alloy housing, and IP40 protection, this limit switch provides dependable switching performance for machinery control, monitoring, and end-position detection systems.
The Lovato PLNC2A limit switch is engineered for accurate mechanical actuation and repeatable switching operation in industrial environments. Its top push rod plunger design provides direct detection of machine movement, travel limits, and component positioning, while the durable aluminium-zinc alloy housing ensures long-term reliability.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Lovato Electric |
| Part Number | PLNC2A |
| Product Type | Metal Limit Switch |
| Series | PL Series |
| Actuator | Top Push Rod Plunger |
| Contact Type | 2NO |
| Thermal Current Ith | 10A |
| Rated Insulation Voltage | 400V |
| Housing Material | Aluminium-Zinc Alloy |
| Protection Rating | IP40 |
| Cable Entry | PG11 |
| Connection Type | Screw Terminal With Clamp |
| Operating Temperature | -25°C to +70°C |
| Mechanical Life | >10,000,000 Cycles |
| Dimensions | 84 x 46 x 40 mm |
| Weight | Approx. 272g |
| EAN | 8013975078396 |
The Lovato PLNC2A is suitable for industrial machinery, conveyor systems, production equipment, automation systems, mechanical position monitoring, and end-of-travel detection applications where reliable normally open switching is required.
The Lovato PLNC2A combines durable metal construction, precision plunger operation, and dual normally open contacts to provide dependable performance in industrial control applications. Its compact design and proven Lovato engineering make it a reliable solution for automation systems requiring accurate position detection.
The Lovato PLNC2A uses a top push rod plunger actuator designed for direct mechanical position detection.
The Lovato PLNC2A features two normally open (2NO) contact configuration.
The Lovato PLNC2A has an IP40 protection rating and is designed for protected industrial installations.
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|---|---|
| Weight [g] | 240 |
| Qty. per package | 1 |
| Multiple qty. of packs per order | 1 |
| Package dimensions [mm] | 088X055X120 |
| Volume [cm³] | 580.8 |
| Bar code [EAN13] | 8013975078396 |
| Product designation | Top push rod plunger |
| Product type designation | PLN…A |
| Housing | Aluminium-zinc alloy |
| Type of contact | 2NO |
| Thermal current Ith | 10 |
| Rated insulation voltage Ui [V] | 400 |
| Short-circuit protection with fuse | 10 gG/SC QUICK FUSE |
| IEC Conventional free air thermal current Ith | 10 |
| Resistance per pole (average value) | <10 |
| Operating head fixing | Fixed |
| max | 14 |
| max [mm²] | 2.5 |
| Cable connection | Screw terminal with clamp |
| Cable entry | PG11 |
| Mechanical life | >10000000 |
| Mechanical operation | 3600 |
| min [°C] | -40 |
| max [°C] | +70 |
| Body housing | IP40 |
| ETIM 8.0 | EC000030 - End switch |
| HS Code | 85365080 |
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