{"product_id":"limit-switch-72-1-series-54-gear-ratio-with-2-contact-blocks-hubbell-54bb23fc","title":"Limit Switch - 72:1 Series 54 Gear Ratio With 2 Contact Blocks Hubbell 54BB23FC","description":"\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAlso Known As :\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA limit switch is a type of electromechanical device that operates when its actuator reaches a preset position, thereby either opening or closing an electrical connection. It's used in various applications to detect the presence or position of an object.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbout :\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLimit the travel of electrically operated doors, conveyors, hoists, machine tool work tables and similar devices. Equipment having rotating mechanisms, or linear motion which can be translated into rotational motion, can be controlled by these versatile switches. Furnas Series 54 switches can be mounted in any position and are easy to wire and adjust.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCommon Applications: :\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• Used in electrical circuits to control the operation of machinery.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• If we're discussing limit switches, a high gear ratio might be used to detect very specific positions or conditions, and the multiple contact blocks could be used to control various functions of the machinery based on those conditions.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• This indicates a mechanical system within the limit switch where for every 72 rotations or movements of the input (usually associated with the moving part of the machinery or equipment), the output (usually linked to the actuator of the switch) moves once. This high gear ratio provides:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eStandards:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• The multiple contact blocks are useful in complex machinery or systems where multiple actions or feedback mechanisms are required when a particular position or condition is reached.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• Machines that require very accurate positioning or movement might employ such a limit switch. The high gear ratio ensures precise activation, while multiple \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• This specifies the electrical component of the switch. Each contact block can have multiple configurations, such as \"normally open\" (NO) or \"normally closed\" (NC). When the switch is actuated:\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• NO contacts close, completing their circuit.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• NC contacts open, interrupting their circuit.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eConstruction :\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• Consists of springs, levers, and other components that transfer the motion of the actuator to the contacts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• Made of materials that offer durability and reliability over many operating cycles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• Options to mount the limit switch in place, which could include flanges, brackets, or holes for screws\/bolts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• Such a gear setup might be used where you need to detect a position or event very precisely. The high gear ratio allows for fine-tuning of the exact point of activation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSpecification :\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MuiTableContainer-root\" bis_skin_checked=\"1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MuiTableContainer-root\" bis_skin_checked=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MuiTableContainer-root\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" bis_skin_checked=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MuiTableContainer-root\" bis_skin_checked=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable aria-label=\"a dense table\" class=\"MuiTable-root\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"MuiTableRow-root\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"MuiTableCell-root tableHead MuiTableCell-alignLeft MuiTableCell-sizeSmall\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWidth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"MuiTableCell-root tableVal MuiTableCell-alignLeft 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MuiTableCell-sizeSmall\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3-1\/3 in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"MuiTableRow-root\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"MuiTableCell-root tableHead MuiTableCell-alignLeft MuiTableCell-sizeSmall\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGear Ratio\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"MuiTableCell-root tableVal MuiTableCell-alignLeft MuiTableCell-sizeSmall\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e72:1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MuiTableContainer-root\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" bis_skin_checked=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"MuiTable-root\" aria-label=\"a dense table\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"MuiTableRow-root\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"MuiTableCell-root tableHead MuiTableCell-alignLeft MuiTableCell-sizeSmall\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan 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data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"MuiTableCell-root tableVal MuiTableCell-alignLeft MuiTableCell-sizeSmall\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDie-cast Aluminum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MuiTableContainer-root\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" bis_skin_checked=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"MuiTable-root\" aria-label=\"a dense table\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"MuiTableRow-root\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"MuiTableCell-root tableHead MuiTableCell-alignLeft MuiTableCell-sizeSmall\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePackage Quantity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"MuiTableCell-root tableVal MuiTableCell-alignLeft MuiTableCell-sizeSmall\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"MuiTableRow-root\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"MuiTableCell-root tableHead MuiTableCell-alignLeft MuiTableCell-sizeSmall\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eManufacturers Part Number\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"MuiTableCell-root tableVal MuiTableCell-alignLeft MuiTableCell-sizeSmall\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e54BB23FC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"MuiTableRow-root\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"MuiTableCell-root tableHead MuiTableCell-alignLeft MuiTableCell-sizeSmall\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNormally Closed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"MuiTableCell-root tableVal MuiTableCell-alignLeft MuiTableCell-sizeSmall\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"MuiTableRow-root\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"MuiTableCell-root tableHead MuiTableCell-alignLeft MuiTableCell-sizeSmall\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNormally Open\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"MuiTableCell-root tableVal MuiTableCell-alignLeft MuiTableCell-sizeSmall\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"MuiTableRow-root\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"MuiTableCell-root tableHead MuiTableCell-alignLeft MuiTableCell-sizeSmall\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"MuiTableCell-root tableVal MuiTableCell-alignLeft MuiTableCell-sizeSmall\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHubbell\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFeatures :\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIndustrial Machinery:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• To detect the presence or position of objects or parts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSafety Interlocks:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• To ensure that dangerous machinery is powered down when access doors are opened.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePosition Detection:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• In elevators, doors, gates, etc., to detect the open or closed position.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eInstallation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• The switches should be installed according to the manufacturer's specifications and guidelines, considering the environmental and operational conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• Regular maintenance checks to ensure that the switch is operating effectively and safely. It may include cleaning, inspection, and testing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVoltage and Current:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• Indicates the maximum voltage and current that the switch is rated for. Exceeding these ratings can cause failure or unsafe conditions.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSlow Speed:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• The output shaft turns at a much slower speed compared to the input shaft.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIncreased Torque:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• There is an increase in torque at the output, making it suitable for applications requiring substantial force.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConveyor Systems:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e• In systems where there are multiple processes happening sequentially or in tandem, such a switch can control different stages or components based on the position of items on the conveyor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e","brand":"Global Industrial","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44039382630554,"sku":"54BB23FC","price":835.38,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0213\/7895\/7412\/files\/28_ec5a3937-309b-43fe-9ccc-9502396c5ba6.png?v=1762982997","url":"https:\/\/nassaunationalcable.com\/products\/limit-switch-72-1-series-54-gear-ratio-with-2-contact-blocks-hubbell-54bb23fc","provider":"NassauNationalCable","version":"1.0","type":"link"}