Why Choose the Carlo Gavazzi CL4 Magnetic Unit?
The Carlo Gavazzi CL4 is a robust rectangular magnetic actuator designed for use with compatible Carlo Gavazzi magnetic proximity sensors. As part of the Carlo Gavazzi CL Series magnetic units, it provides a permanent magnetic field for reliable non-contact actuation in industrial position, presence and movement detection applications.
The CL4 is a completely passive magnetic unit and requires no electrical supply, wiring or signal connection. Its permanent Alnico magnet is enclosed within a rectangular plastic housing, providing a durable actuator that can be mounted to moving machinery, doors, guards and other components monitored by a compatible magnetic sensor.
With overall dimensions of approximately 76 × 25 × 18 mm, the CL4 offers a relatively large rectangular magnetic actuator for industrial sensing applications. Carlo Gavazzi specifies a minimum separation of 50 mm between adjacent CL4 magnets, helping ensure reliable operation where multiple magnetic sensing points are installed in close proximity.
Key Advantages
- Reliable permanent magnetic actuator for industrial magnetic sensors.
- Designed for use with compatible Carlo Gavazzi magnetic proximity sensors.
- Passive operation requires no electrical supply, wiring or signal connection.
- Alnico magnetic material provides permanent magnetic actuation.
- Durable rectangular plastic housing for industrial installations.
- Compact 76 × 25 × 18 mm dimensions.
- 50 mm minimum separation specified between adjacent magnets.
- Suitable for dependable non-contact position, movement and presence detection.
Key Features
- Carlo Gavazzi CL Series magnetic unit.
- CL4 model designation.
- Permanent Alnico magnet.
- Rectangular plastic housing.
- 76 mm overall length.
- 25 mm overall width.
- 18 mm overall depth.
- 50 mm minimum separation between magnets.
- No external electrical supply required.
- No electrical output or cable connection required.
- Designed to actuate compatible magnetic proximity sensors without mechanical contact.
- Suitable for industrial position, movement and presence detection.
Reliable Non-Contact Magnetic Actuation
Magnetic proximity sensing systems use a permanent magnet and a separate sensor to detect the position or presence of a target without requiring mechanical contact between the components. When the CL4 moves within the operating range of a compatible magnetic sensor, its magnetic field actuates the sensing element and causes the sensor to change switching state.
This contactless operating principle helps minimise mechanical wear and supports repetitive switching applications. The CL4 can be attached to a moving machine component, door, guard or other target while the associated sensor remains stationary, providing a simple and dependable method of detecting movement and position in industrial automation systems.
Typical Applications
- Actuation of industrial magnetic proximity sensors.
- Machine position detection.
- Door and access position monitoring.
- Industrial automation equipment.
- Moving component detection.
- End-position sensing.
- Material handling machinery.
- Packaging and production equipment.
- Conveyor and handling systems.
- Non-contact presence and position detection.
