Telemecanique Sensors
Telemecanique Sensors ZCKE06 Cat Whisker Limit Switch Head 5.56 in
Cat whisker limit switch head with 5.56 in actuator, 90 degree omnidirectional travel and NEMA 1, 2, 3, 4, 12 ratings
- Omnidirectional 90° travel suits complex motion paths
- 56 in cat whisker reaches past guards and obstructions
- 44 in-oz operating force prevents false trips
- NEMA 1, 2, 3, 4, 12 ratings cover indoor and outdoor use
- Certified to CCC, CE, CSA, UL standards
Limit Switch Head with Cat Whisker Actuator
The Telemecanique Sensors ZCKE06 is a limit switch head designed for position detection in industrial machinery. It mounts on top of a compatible XCKJ body and uses a flexible cat whisker actuator. The actuator extends 5.56 inches and moves omnidirectionally to sense objects from multiple angles. It suits automated equipment requiring reliable end-of-travel or presence sensing.
Sustained Operation Within Rated Limits
The head operates across a temperature range of -25 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit and carries NEMA 1, 2, 3, 4 and 12 enclosure ratings for indoor and outdoor protection. Contacts are rated for 3 amps and 0.27 amps depending on the circuit applied. An operating force of 1.44 in-oz allows actuation with minimal resistance. The design supports continuous cycling within these electrical and environmental boundaries.
Mechanical Travel and Mounting Constraints
Total actuator travel is limited to 90 degrees of angular movement. The 5.56 inch whisker length defines the maximum reach for target detection. Compatibility is restricted to the XCKJ manufacturer series; the head will not fit other limit switch bodies. No IP rating is assigned, so ingress protection relies solely on the NEMA-rated enclosure of the assembled switch.
Highlights
- Omnidirectional 90° travel suits complex motion paths
- 56 in cat whisker reaches past guards and obstructions
- 44 in-oz operating force prevents false trips
- NEMA 1, 2, 3, 4, 12 ratings cover indoor and outdoor use
- Certified to CCC, CE, CSA, UL standards
Specifications
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Questions about this item
How much heat or noise does the ZCKE06 cat whisker head generate when it runs continuously?
The switch head itself has no motor or electronics, so it produces no heat or noise; only the contact block it mounts to will dissipate the small 0.27 A load.
Which contact block or body must I already own to mount this 5.56 in whisker head?
It is designed for the XCKJ series bodies, so you need a compatible XCKJ contact block to complete the limit switch assembly.
Will this whisker head fit on the older XCKJ limit switch bodies I already have installed?
Yes, the ZCKE06 is made for the XCKJ range, so it mounts directly on those existing bodies without modification.
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