Lovato Electric PLNC1AW electrical installation component for professional commercial and industrial assemblies, suitable for maintenance, replacement and panel building applications.
£58.42
The Lovato PLNC1AW is a rugged 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, one normally open (1NO) contact, aluminium-zinc alloy housing, and IP65 protection, this limit switch provides dependable switching performance in demanding industrial environments.
The Lovato PLNC1AW limit switch is engineered for accurate mechanical actuation and repeatable switching operation. Its top push rod plunger mechanism provides direct detection of machine movement, travel limits, and component positioning, while the robust metal construction and IP65 enclosure protection ensure reliable performance in industrial installations exposed to dust and moisture.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Lovato Electric |
| Part Number | PLNC1AW |
| Product Type | Metal Limit Switch |
| Series | PL Series |
| Actuator | Top Push Rod Plunger |
| Contact Type | 1NO |
| Thermal Current Ith | 10A |
| Rated Insulation Voltage | 400V |
| Housing Material | Aluminium-Zinc Alloy |
| Protection Rating | IP65 |
| Cable Entry | PG11 With Cable Gland |
| Connection Type | Screw Terminal With Clamp |
| Operating Temperature | -25°C to +70°C |
| Mechanical Life | >10,000,000 Cycles |
| Weight | Approx. 240g |
The Lovato PLNC1AW 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 PLNC1AW combines durable metal construction, precision plunger operation, and reliable 1NO switching contacts to provide consistent performance in industrial control applications. Its IP65 protection rating makes it suitable for environments where protection against dust and water ingress is required.
The Lovato PLNC1AW uses a top push rod plunger actuator designed for direct mechanical position detection.
The Lovato PLNC1AW features one normally open (1NO) contact configuration.
The Lovato PLNC1AW has an IP65 protection rating, providing protection against dust and low-pressure water jets.
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|---|---|
| Qty. per package | 1 |
| Multiple qty. of packs per order | 1 |
| Package dimensions [mm] | 088X055X120 |
| Volume [cm³] | 580.8 |
| Bar code [EAN13] | 8013975078372 |
| Product designation | Top push rod plunger |
| Product type designation | PLN…A |
| Housing | Aluminium-zinc alloy |
| Type of contact | 1NO |
| 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 with cable gland |
| Mechanical life | >10000000 |
| Mechanical operation | 3600 |
| min [°C] | -40 |
| max [°C] | +70 |
| Body housing | IP65 |
| ETIM 8.0 | EC000030 - End switch |
| HS Code | 85365080 |
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