People Electric · Travel Limit Switch
Product overview
People Electric RDLX18 mechanical travel switches provide limit, motion-direction and speed-change control inputs. The manufacturer documents roller-arm, adjustable-rod, plunger and universal-spring actuator forms with model-specific travel and mounting drawings.
Technical selection summary
| Manufacturer / series | Original People Electric RDLX18; ME series is referenced by the manufacturer |
|---|---|
| Documented actuator models | 8104 roller arm; 8107 adjustable rod; 8108 adjustable roller rod; 8111 plunger; 8112 horizontal roller plunger; 8122 vertical roller plunger; 8166/8169/9101 universal spring forms, each with its own drawing |
| Control circuit / marked duties | AC50/60Hz up to 380V; DC up to 220V. Original RDLX18-8112 photo and catalogue drawings mark AC-15: 380V / 0.95A; DC-13: 220V / 0.55A. |
| Thermal / insulation rating | Ith 5A; Ui 500V |
| Enclosure protection stated | IP65 |
| Power-frequency withstand | 2500V for 1 minute, as stated |
| Limited short-circuit current | 1000A as stated; confirm coordinated protective device and exact conditions |
| Arm/rod travel | 8104/8107/8108: operation ≤20°, overtravel ≥75°, error ≤10° as tabulated |
| Plunger travel | 8111/8112/8122: operation ≤1.5mm, overtravel ≥4mm, error ≤0.7mm |
| Universal spring travel | 8166/8169/9101: operation ≤30mm, error ≤20mm as tabulated |
| Actuating forces | 8104 ≤6N; 8107 3.4–8N; 8108 2–8N; plunger types ≤9N; universal spring types ≤0.9N |
| Mounting / dimensions | Body maximum width 28mm; principal mounting centres 21 × 56mm. Overall heights in drawings: arm/rod 123mm, plunger 99mm, roller plunger 110mm, universal spring 178mm. Depth varies by head; confirm exact drawing. |
| Environment | Altitude <2,000m; -5 to +40°C; RH ≤50% at +40°C; pollution degree III; installation category III |
| Standards stated by manufacturer | GB 14048.5; IEC 60947-5-1 |
Select the exact four-digit actuator model and verify the original mounting drawing. Confirm contact arrangement, actuation direction, travel, load duty, cable entry and protection coordination. Ith 5A is not the AC-15/DC-13 operating-current rating.
Typical applications
- Mechanical end-position and travel detection on industrial equipment.
- Control inputs for motion direction and speed-change sequences.
Specify your enquiry
For a focused quotation, include:
- Required RDLX18 actuator model, contact arrangement and reset/operating direction.
- AC/DC control voltage/load, mechanical travel and mounting clearance.
- Cable entry, installation environment, quantity and destination.
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