GO™ Switch Model 72 Limit Switch - Proximity Sensor from TopWorx™

GO™ Switch Model 72 Limit Switch Proximity Sensor TopWorx™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

GO Switch Model 72 Limit Switch Proximity Sensor TopWorx 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

+What is the Model 72 known for?
Model 72 is the smallest diameter round leverless limit switch (3/8").
+How does switching work?
Internal magnets bias contacts until a target shifts the magnetic field and actuates the switch.
+What are the Model 72 core features?
  • SPDT Form C
  • 316 stainless housing
  • –50°C to 105°C
  • Intrinsically safe
+Why is the Model 72 limit switch better than inductive sensors?
Model 72 is more durable in harsh environments.
+What are the typical applications for the Model 72?

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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