Shaft extension, Switch type – AMETEK 1980 Rotating Cam Limit Switch User Manual

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Shaft Extension

The GEMCO Rotating Cam Limit Switch can be

supplied with the desired shaft extension. The

standard shaft extension can be speciﬁed in the

catalog numbering system on page 8.
To determine the shaft extension symbol, the

Rotating Cam Limit Switch must be viewed from the

Switch Type

The GEMCO Precision Snap Switches are speciﬁ-

cally designed for industrial duty applications where

reliability, ease of wiring and millions of trouble free

cycles are required.

The GEMCO Rotating Cam Limit Switch can be

supplied with either a basic single-pole double-throw

(SPDT), double-pole double-throw (DPDT), or a

combination of both types.

A plug-In socket can be supplied with either the

SPDT or DPDT switches.

switch side of the assembly as shown. The shaft

extension can be speciﬁed as either:

L = Left shaft extension

R = Right shaft extension

D = Double shaft extension (both ends)

X = No shaft extension opposite the gear box

Y = Shaft extension opposite gear box

The type of snap switch can be speciﬁed in the

catalog numbering system on page 8.

SP = Single-pole double-throw
DP = Double-pole double throw

SPP = Single-pole double-throw with a plug-in

socket

DPP = Double-pole double-throw with a plug-in socket

The Plug-In Socket eliminates error due to discon-

necting and connecting wires during replacement

of the snap switch. A marking strip is supplied with

each plug-in socket for ease of wire identiﬁcation.

Switch Replacement is Recommended Every

15 Million Cycles.

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