Honeywell GLx MICRO SWITCH Global Limit Switches
Honeywell GLx Series MICRO SWITCH Limit Switches are designed to EN50041 and EN50047 standards and offer a wide range of actuator heads and levers. These limit switches feature contact blocks available as snap action or slow action and have a minimum mechanical life of 10 million operations. GLC, GLD, and GLE series global miniature limit switches are available in three different housing types: metal housing, plastic housing, or three-conduit metal housing. The GLA series global limit switches come with rugged die-cast metal housing and are easy to install and maintain. These devices provide positive opening NC contacts and are recognized to CE, UKCA, CCC, CSA, UL; IEC/EN 60947-5-1. The GLx series are used in commercial, industrial, and transportation machinery applications.
Features
GLA Series:
- Analog output available with side rotary actuator
- Available as a standard body or plug-in body with the same footprint
- Contact blocks are available as snap action or slow action
- Designed to EN50041 standard
- Multiple connectivity options and four different threaded conduits
- One or two LED indicators available in the switch body
- Sealed to IP67 and NEMA/UL 1, 4, 12, and 13
- Side rotary switches
- Wide range of actuator heads and levers
GLC, GLD, and GLE Series:
- Contact blocks are available as snap action or slow action
- Designed to EN50047 standard
- Dual bearing design on side rotary actuators
- Heads can be positioned at 90° increments for design flexibility
- Metal housing or double-insulated plastic housing
- Sealed to IP66 and NEMA/UL 1, 4, 12, and 13
- Side rotary actuator heads can be factory set
- Silver contacts or gold-plated contacts
- Variety of NC and NO double-break snap-action or slow-action contact options
Applications
GLA Series:
- Aerial and boom lifts
- Agriculture equipment
- Automotive assembly lines and machining centers
- Conveyors
- Doors and apertures
- Machine tools
- Material handling
- Railroad locomotives and railroad signaling equipment
- Transportation hubs
- Valves
GLC, GLD, and GLE Series:
- Commercial appliances
- Escalators
- Off-road equipment
- Passenger elevators
- Scissor lifts
Technical Specifications
| Parameters | Dimensions (mm) | Durability | Housing material | Operating temperature range (°C) | Rated insulation voltage (Ui) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Series | |||||
| GLA | 42 x 42 x 82 | 15 million cycles |
Electrostatic epoxy-coated zinc | -40 to +85 | 300V; 600V |
| GLC | 30.5 x 31.1 x 68 | 10 million cycles | 300V | ||
| GLD | 30.5 x 32. 6 x 66.5 | High-strength glass re-enforced thermoplastic | |||
| GLE | 65.0 x 31.1 x 68.3 | Electrostatic epoxy-coated zinc |