Panasonic Corporation Electromechanical Control Business Division
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Technical Terminology & Cautions for Use (Detection Switches)
Panasonic Corporation 2021
AECTB36E 202110
Shape
Classification
Pretravel
(PT)
Overtravel
(OT)
Operating
Force
(OF)
Vibration
Shock
Features
Pin plunger
Small
Small
Large
Outstanding
Appropriate for linear short-stroke action. Pin plunger acts directly
on snap action mechanism, enabling high-precision positioning.
Amount of movement after operation is smallest among all of the
actuators, however, so reliable stopper is required.
Hinge lever
Large
Medium
Small
Possible
Little force required for operation. Appropriate for use with
low-speed cams and dogs; has large stroke.
Lever available in various shapes to fit operating unit.
Simulated roller
lever
Large
Medium
Small
Possible
Tip of hinge lever is bent into a semi-circle, enabling use as a
simple roller type.
Leaf lever
Large
Large
Small
Excellent
Play in lever is used to assure maximum stroke. Construction
provides for space where lever is attached, for outstanding
resistance to freezing.
Hinge roller
lever
Large
Medium
Small
Possible
This is a hinge lever with a roller, and can be used with high-
speed cams and dogs.
The force required for pin plunger action is lighter than that of the
lever, and the stroke is longer.
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