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Dayton

Dayton 11X458 Limit Switch Head Wobble Stick

SKU CH-KQF1-HJ33A

Top-mounted wobble stick actuator with omnidirectional movement and IP67 protection for limit switch bodies

  • TypeLight Switch
  • Omnidirectional wobble-stick actuation detects movement from any angle
  • NEMA 1, 3, 4, 4X, 6P and IP67 ratings protect against dust and water ingress
  • Operates reliably from -4 °F to 176 °F for harsh environments
  • Certified to CE, CSA C22.2 No. 14 and UL 508 safety standards
  • Compatible with Dayton models 11X459, 11X460, 12T833, 12T838, 12T852 and 12T853

Product Identity

The Dayton 11X458 is a limit switch head with a wobble stick actuator for omnidirectional detection. It mounts on top of a compatible switch body to sense movement from any angle. Maintenance teams and machine builders use it where a fixed lever cannot reach the target. The head accepts no electrical rating of its own; the base supplies the contacts.

Thermals Noise Power

The head contains no motor, coil or electronics, so it produces no heat and no audible noise during operation. Power draw is zero because the switching element resides in the separate body. Ambient temperature range spans -4 to 176 degrees F, allowing use in cold storage or near process heat. NEMA 13, 3, 4, 4X, 6P and IP67 ratings confirm the enclosure resists dust, water jets and temporary immersion.

Compatibility Constraint

This head fits only the listed Dayton bodies: 11X459, 11X460, 12T833, 12T838, 12T852 and 12T853. Buyers who own a different brand or an unlisted Dayton model cannot mount this actuator. The 3.7 in stick length is fixed and cannot be shortened or extended in the field. Standards include CE, CSA C22.2 No. 14 and UL508.

Highlights

  • Omnidirectional wobble-stick actuation detects movement from any angle
  • NEMA 1, 3, 4, 4X, 6P and IP67 ratings protect against dust and water ingress
  • Operates reliably from -4 °F to 176 °F for harsh environments
  • Certified to CE, CSA C22.2 No. 14 and UL 508 safety standards
  • Compatible with Dayton models 11X459, 11X460, 12T833, 12T838, 12T852 and 12T853

Specifications

BrandDayton
TypeLight Switch

Questions about this item

How do I mount the 11X458 wobble-stick head onto a 11X459 or 12T833 switch body, and what step is often missed?

Thread the head onto the compatible switch body until the gasket seats fully; the step often missed is tightening to the specified torque so the IP67 seal holds at the NEMA 13, 3, 4, 4X, 6P rating.

What part of the 11X458 will need replacement first under normal operation?

The wobble-stick actuator itself is the wear item; repeated omnidirectional deflection fatigues the coil spring, so the head is replaced while the switch body stays in place.

At what temperature does the 11X458 reach its operating limit during sustained use?

The upper limit is 176 Degrees F; beyond that the materials and the NEMA/IP ratings are no longer guaranteed.

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