The GO™ Switch Model 72 has the smallest diameter (3/8”) of any round leverless limit switch and is used extensively in factory automation applications.
The TopWorx GO™ Switch Model 72 is a compact magnetic proximity sensor and limit switch designed for hazardous areas and industrial automation. With a 316 stainless steel housing, intrinsically safe design, and SPDT contacts, the Model 72 delivers reliable position sensing in demanding environments.
Features
GO™ Switch Model 72 Limit Switch - Proximity Sensor Features
- SPDT form C contacts
- 2A/240VAC, 3A/120VAC, 1A/24VDC
- 0.100 ″ end sensing
- 316 stainless steel housing
- -50° to 105°C (-58° to 221°F) operating temperature
- Zone 0 or 1 hazardous areas
- 5/8 ″ - 18 or M18 mounting threads
- Dry Contact
- Intrinsically Safe
- Palladium Silver Contacts
- Stainless Steel 316L Housings
GO™ Switch Model 72 Limit Switch - Proximity Sensor Options
- High Temperature: -50°C to +204°C (-58°F to +400°F)
- Lead Wires or Cables
- Quick Disconnects – Micro
- 3/8” or M12 metric thread
- ATEX/IECEx Hazardous area approvals
Specifications
GO™ Switch Model 72 Limit Switch - Proximity Sensor Specifications

Applications
GO™ Switch Model 72 Limit Switch - Proximity Sensor Applications
The Model 72 is a compact, round proximity limit switch designed for precise position sensing in tight spaces and harsh industrial environments.
Factory Automation applications:
- Machine position sensing
- Robotic equipment position verification
- Indexing equipment detection
- Automated assembly equipment
Valve Position Monitoring applications:
- Quarter-turn valve open/closed detection
- Control valve position feedback
- Emergency shutdown (ESD) valve position confirmation
- Actuator travel verification
Linear and Rotary Motion Detection application examples:
- Cylinder end-of-stroke detection
- Slide and carriage position sensing
- Rotary equipment position feedback
- Cam or gear position detection
Hazardous Area Instrumentation industries:
- Oil and gas processing
- Petrochemical plants
- Chemical processing facilities
- Refineries
Common Harsh Industrial Environments include:
- High vibration equipment
- Wet or washdown environments
- Corrosive processing areas
- Outdoor industrial installations
Q & A
GO™ Switch Model 72 Limit Switch - Proximity Sensor Q & A
- SPDT Form C
- 316 stainless housing
- –50°C to 105°C
- Intrinsically safe
The typical applications for the Model 72 are factory automation and hazardous areas.
Downloads
TopWorx™ GO™ Switch Sensing Solution Brochure
Download TopWorx™ GO™ Switch Model 72 Armored Cable Brochure
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