Description: A limit switch is an electrical device used to detect or locate moving objects, opening or closing the electrical circuit when the object reaches a specific point.
Uses: It is used in industrial control, elevators, production lines, mechanical machinery, security systems, robots, and more.
Mechanism of operation: It relies on a mechanical operating mechanism where pressing a lever or button leads to a change in its electrical state.
Materials: Made of durable metal and high-quality plastic to withstand harsh environments.
Types:
- Limit Switch with Roller Lever Type
- Limit Switch with Push Button Mechanism (Plunger Type)
- Limit Switch with a straight lever mechanism (Rod Type)