Eaton E50 Special Purpose Limit Switch, Convertible, Screw Terminal
The Eaton E50 Special Purpose Limit Switch is a convertible, two-step limit switch engineered for demanding industrial control applications. Housed in a die cast zinc enclosure and terminated via screw terminal connections, this E50 series switch is configurable for CW, CCW, or both directions of actuation. With a contact rating of 10A at 12 Vac and 1A at 125 Vdc, and an environmental rating that spans NEMA 1, NEMA 3, NEMA 3S, NEMA 4, NEMA 4X, NEMA 6, NEMA 6P, NEMA 13, and IP67, the E50 is built to perform reliably in harsh indoor and outdoor environments.
Key Features
- Compact Dimensions: Measures 1.54 in wide, 4.22 in long/deep, and 2.46 in high for space-conscious panel and machine mounting.
- Durable Construction: Die cast zinc enclosure provides rugged, long-lasting protection for internal switching components.
- Convertible Two-Step Actuation: Field-configurable for CW, CCW, or both directions of operation to match application requirements.
- Screw Terminal Connection: Simplifies field wiring and termination during installation and maintenance.
- Contact Rating: Rated 10A at 12 Vac and 1A at 125 Vdc, with a maximum AC current of 10A and maximum DC current of 1A.
- Contact Configuration: 1 NO-1 NC configuration supports both normally open and normally closed control circuits.
- Wide Operating Temperature Range: Rated from 14 °F to 201 °F for use in a variety of ambient conditions.
- Environmental Protection: NEMA 1, NEMA 3, NEMA 3S, NEMA 4, NEMA 4X, NEMA 6, NEMA 6P, NEMA 13, and IP67 rated enclosure for indoor, outdoor, washdown, and wet-location environments.
Certifications & Compliance
- UL Listed
- NEMA 1, NEMA 3, NEMA 3S, NEMA 4, NEMA 4X, NEMA 6, NEMA 6P, NEMA 13
- IP67 Rated
Technical Specifications
- Series: E50
- Switch Type: Convertible
- Connection: Screw terminal
- Enclosure Material: Die cast zinc
- Product Width: 1.54 in
- Product Length/Depth: 4.22 in
- Product Height: 2.46 in
- Contact Rating: 10A at 12 Vac, 1A at 125 Vdc
- Maximum AC Current: 10 A
- Maximum DC current: 1 A
- Contact Configuration: 1 NO-1 NC
- Operating Temperature - Max: 201 °F
- Operating Temperature - Min: 14 °F
- Warranty: 1 year
Typical Applications
- Industrial Machine and Equipment Control
- Conveyor and Material Handling Systems
- Position and End-of-Travel Sensing
- Outdoor and Washdown Equipment Requiring NEMA/IP-Rated Protection
- Panel and Enclosure-Mounted Control Circuits
Why Eaton?
Eaton engineers the E50 Special Purpose Limit Switch with a die cast zinc enclosure and a broad NEMA and IP67 environmental rating to deliver dependable, code-compliant performance in demanding industrial settings. Backed by UL Listing and a 1 year warranty, this convertible switch is built for professionals who need reliable position sensing in both standard and harsh-duty applications.
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Product Specs
- Product Width:
- 1.54 in
- Enclosure material:
- Die cast zinc
- Connection:
- Screw terminal
- Maximum DC current:
- 1 A
- Product Length/Depth:
- 4.22 in
- Product Height:
- 2.46 in
- Amperage Rating:
- 10A
- Operating temperature - max:
- 201 °F
- Operating temperature - min:
- 14 °F
- Warranty:
- 1 year
- Switch Classification:
- Convertible
- Series:
- E50
- Contact configuration:
- 1 NO-1 NC
- Maximum AC current:
- 10 A
- Certifications:
- UL Listed
- Product Type:
- Limit Switch
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Material:
- Die-Cast Zinc
- Connection Type:
- Screw Terminal
- Listing:
- UL Listed
- Product Group:
- Wiring Devices