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China LX36-8 Limit Switches for Cranes - Factory Direct Suppliers for AC/DC Control Circuits

The LX36-8 series limit switches are essential components designed specifically for cranes, commonly referred to as limit switches. These high-quality products are manufactured in China and are ideal for controlling circuits with AC frequencies of 50HZ and 60HZ, featuring rated operating voltages of up to 380V, as well as DC rated operating voltages of up to 220V. These limit switches are crucial for effectively limiting crane movements and managing the working angles of rotary motion mechanisms, making them a reliable choice for sequential control applications. As a trusted supplier in the industry, our factory ensures top-notch performance and durability in every unit we produce

    Advantage

    All products of the company can be customized for production according to user usage scenarios.

    Type Meaning

    Type Meaning diagram

    Working Conditions

    • Altitude: The altitude of the installation location does not exceed 2,000 meters;
    • Medium temperature: The ambient air medium temperature is not higher than +75℃ and not lower than -25℃;
    • Relative humidity: The average relative air humidity in the wettest month of the installation location is not greater than 90% (the average minimum temperature in the month is not greater than +25°C);
    • Pollution level of environmental conditions: The pollution level of environmental conditions is Level III;
    • Installation category: The installation category is Category I;
    • Types of limit switches: Structural types are divided according to structural types: The structure of this product is rotary type, and the speed ratios are: 80:1, 40:1, and 20:1. Control loops are divided according to control loops: this limit switch can be equipped with up to 8 control loops.

    Basic Parameters

    Rated control capacity Rated operating voltage Rated operating current Conventional thermal current Rated operating frequency (Times/hour) Rated insulation voltage
    300VA AC 380 0.42 3 300 400
    220 0.85
    10W DC 220 0.15
    110 0.07

    Making and Breaking

    The making and breaking capabilities of the limit switch are shown in Table 2

    Table 2
    Use Category Rated operating current On condition Breaking conditions
    I(A) U(V) COSφ Ic(A) Ur(V) COSφ or T0.95(ms)
    AC-15 380V 0.42A 0.8 418 0.7 8.8 418 0.7
    DC-13 220V 10W 0.15A 0.05 242 300mS 0.05 242 300mS

    Electrical Life

    The electrical life of the limit switch is 100,000 flashes of load operation without the need for repairable replacement parts under the usage conditions listed in Table 3.

    Table 3
    Use Category On condition Breaking conditions
    I(A) U(V) COSφ Ic(A) Ur(V) COSφ or T0.95(ms)
    AC-15 0.8 380 0.7 8.8 380 0.4
    DC-13 0.045 220 300mS 0.045 220 300mS

    Mechanical Life

    The mechanical life of the limit switch is 1 million times;

    Speed Limit

    The maximum speed of the input shaft end of the limit switch is 150r/min;

    Grade

    Contact numbers: The contact numbers of the control loop contacts are shown in the figure.

    Spindle input end
    Limit switch contact contact symbol
    Limit switch contact contact symbol

    Construction Introduction

    The limit switch is composed of a main shaft passing through a gear reduction system, a camshaft with an adjustable cam plate combination, and a control system composed of micro switches symmetrically arranged on both sides. The three components are integrated and installed in a housing with a protection level of IP54., its appearance and installation dimensions are shown in the figure.

    LX36-8 series limit switch outline drawing
    LX36-8 series limit switch outline drawing

    Adjustment Cam plate Angle

    Cam plate Angle: There are two types of cam plates and eight types, that is, the first type includes seven types including Ia, Id...Ig. There is only one type of Category II. Its working angle and corresponding rotation number of the limit switch spindle are shown in Table 4.

    Cam plate Angle reference diagram
    Model Speed When micro switch contacts closed Reference Dimensions
    Cam plate type Cam plate Maximum working angle Limit switches Corresponding spindle revolutions
    LX36-88 80:1 I I 338.6 75.2 A
    I 336.6 74.8 0
    I 334.6 74.3 1.5
    I 332.6 73.9 2.4
    I 330.6 73.4 3.2
    I 328.6 73 4.0
    I 326.6 72.5 4.8
    II 175 38.8 5.7
    LX36-84 40:1 I I 338.6 37.6
    I 336.6 37.4 0
    I 334.6 37.1 1.5
    I 332.6 36.9 2.4
    I 330.6 36.7 3.2
    I 328.6 36.5 4.0
    I 326.6 36.2 4.8
    II 175 19.4 5.7
    LX36-82 20:1 I I 338.6 18.8
    I 336.6 18.7 0
    I 334.6 18.5 1.5
    I 332.6 18.4 2.4
    I 330.6 18.3 3.2
    I 328.6 18.2 4.0
    I 326.6 18.1 4.8
    II 175 9.7 5.7
    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
    Q1: Can these limit switches be customized for specific applications?

    A1: Yes. All of the company's products can be customized and produced based on the user's specific usage scenarios.

    Q2: What are the installation environment requirements for the limit switch?

    A2: The switch should be installed at an altitude not exceeding 2,000 meters, with ambient temperatures between -25°C and +75°C, and relative humidity not exceeding 90% in the wettest month (at a monthly average minimum temperature of +25°C).

    Q3: What are the speed ratios and control loop configurations available?

    A3: The limit switch structure is rotary with speed ratios of 80:1, 40:1, and 20:1. It can be equipped with up to 8 control loops.

    Q4: What is the expected mechanical and electrical life of the limit switch?

    A4: The limit switch has a mechanical life of 1 million operations and an electrical life of 100,000 cycles of load operations under specified conditions without needing replacement parts.

    Q5: What is the maximum speed limit for the input shaft?

    A5: The maximum rated speed of the input shaft end of the limit switch is 150 r/min.

    Q6: What is the ingress protection (IP) rating and general construction of this switch?

    A6: The switch is composed of a main shaft, a gear reduction system, an adjustable camshaft, and micro switches. These components are integrated into a protective housing rated at IP54.

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