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Manufacturer Resources
Spec Sheet
Product Specs
- Actuator:
- Spring rod
- Environmental Rating:
- NEMA 1, 3, 3S, 4, 4X, 6, 6P, 13, IP67
- Operating Temperature:
- 10° to 200°F
- Series:
- E50
- Used With:
- Used with side rotary
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Type:
- Accessory
- Product Length:
- 12.44 IN
- Product Details:
- Accessory
- Product Height:
- .38 IN
- Product Material:
- Nylon
- Product Width:
- 1.12 IN
Eaton E50KL556 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Will the Eaton E50KL556 operator fit any E50 limit switch, or only certain heads?
The E50KL556 is a spring rod operator for the E50 series, and it is meant for side rotary heads. Put it on a top rotary or plunger style head and it won't mate. Confirm your switch head is a side rotary before ordering.
2) Is the E50KL556 spring rod operator a complete limit switch or just the actuator?
It is an accessory only, the spring rod operating lever that mounts to an E50 side rotary switch head. You still need the limit switch body and head itself; this part alone will not switch a circuit.
3) Can I use the Eaton E50 spring rod operator in a washdown or outdoor location?
Yes. The E50KL556 operator carries NEMA 1, 3, 3S, 4, 4X, 6, 6P, 13 and IP67 ratings, which covers rain, dust, hosedown, corrosive duty and temporary submersion. That makes it workable for exterior conveyor and food plant wash areas as well as indoor industrial.
4) How hot or cold can the E50KL556 limit switch operator run?
Rated 10 to 200 degrees F. Fine for most plant floors, ovens exhaust areas and outdoor summer duty, but it is not a freezer or cold-storage part, since anything below 10 F is outside the rating.
5) How long is the Eaton E50KL556 spring rod, and will it clear my machine guard?
The spring rod operator measures 12.44 inches long, 1.12 inches wide and .38 inches thick, so plan on roughly a foot of swing radius from the switch head. If your mounting pocket is tighter than that, a shorter lever style operator is the better choice.
6) What is the Eaton spring rod operator made of, and will it survive contact with a steel part?
The rod is nylon. It flexes rather than transmitting a hard shock to the switch head, which is the point of a spring rod style: it takes actuation from any direction as a part drifts past. For repeated high-force or abrasive metal-on-metal contact, a roller lever operator is the better pick.
7) When should I use a spring rod operator instead of a roller lever on a limit switch?
Use the spring rod, like the Eaton E50KL556, when the moving object does not travel on a repeatable path, for example loose stock, bags or a part that can swing into the switch from several angles. The rod bends and trips the side rotary head regardless of approach direction. Where travel is fixed and you want a precise trip point, a roller lever gives you the better repeatability.
8) What is the exact part number to order for the Eaton E50 series spring rod operator?
Order Eaton E50KL556. It is a single configuration, no handing or finish options, part of the E50 limit switch family.
How fast can I get the Eaton E50KL556 delivered?
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Does the Eaton E50KL556 come with a warranty?
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