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Limit Switch LX36-8 Series for Cranes - Reliable China Suppliers & Factory for AC/DC Voltage Control

The LX36-8 series limit switches are essential components designed specifically for crane operations, providing reliable control in various applications. Manufactured in China, these limit switches are ideal for limiting the motion of cranes within control circuits that operate on AC 50Hz and 60Hz with rated voltages up to 380V, as well as DC circuits with rated voltages up to 220V. Our factory utilizes advanced technology to ensure precise functionality of the rotary motion mechanism and sequence control. As trusted suppliers in the industry, we offer high-quality limit switches that meet the demands of modern crane systems

    Advantage

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

    Type Meaning

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    Working conditions

    • 1 Altitude: The altitude of the installation location does not exceed 2,000 meters;
    • 2 Medium temperature: The ambient air medium temperature is not higher than +75℃ and not lower than -25℃;
    • 3 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);
    • 4 Pollution level of environmental conditions: The pollution level of environmental conditions is Level III;
    • 5 Installation category: The installation category is Category I;
    • 6 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

    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

    Making and breaking

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

    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.

    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

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    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.

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    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 la, Id...Ig. There is only one type of Category 1l. Its working angle and corresponding rotation number of the limit switch spindle are shown in Table 4.

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    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 175 194 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
    Q: Can the limit switches be customized for specific scenarios?
    Yes, all products of the company can be customized for production according to user usage scenarios.
    Q: What are the installation altitude and temperature limits?
    The installation altitude must not exceed 2,000 meters. The ambient air medium temperature must remain between -25℃ and +75℃.
    Q: What are the available speed ratios and control loop configurations?
    The limit switch has a rotary structure with speed ratios of 80:1, 40:1, and 20:1. It can be equipped with up to 8 control loops.
    Q: What is the mechanical and electrical life of the limit switch?
    The mechanical life is 1 million operations, and the electrical life is 100,000 flashes of load operation without requiring repairable replacement parts under standard conditions.
    Q: What is the maximum input shaft speed allowed?
    The maximum speed of the input shaft end of the limit switch is 150r/min.
    Q: What is the protection level and structural components of the switch?
    The switch features a main shaft, gear reduction system, adjustable camshaft, and symmetrically arranged micro switches, all integrated within a housing with an IP54 protection level.

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