Classic Limit Switches
⚡ XCKM Series — Metal “Classic Format” Limit Switches
The XCKM
series is part of the Telemecanique OsiSense XC Standard
range.
It is a metal‑body, classic‑format limit switch, designed for heavy‑duty industrial applications
requiring high mechanical strength, precise actuation, and long service life.
Your uploaded document describes them clearly:
“ XC Standard range, Classic format — Metal, XCKM, XCKL and XCKML ”
“ XCKM: complete switches with 3 cable entries ”
(OsiSense XC Standard, page 114–116)
🔧 Key Features of XCKM
- Metal Zamak housing — High durability and mechanical robustness.
- 3 cable entries — ISO M20, Pg11, or 1/2" NPT (via adaptor).
- Positive‑opening NC contacts — Safety‑rated mechanical separation.
- Interchangeable heads — Plunger, roller plunger, roller lever, rod lever, multi‑directional.
- High repeat accuracy
—
Document states:“ XCKM repeat accuracy: 0.05 mm on tripping points ”
- IP66 protection — Dust‑tight and resistant to powerful water jets.
- Wide temperature range — −25°C to +70°C.
- UL, CSA, CCC, BV certifications — Global compliance.
🧩 Construction
Body
“ Bodies: Zamak… 3 tapped entries for Pg11 or ISO M20, or 1/2'' NPT adaptor ”
Heads
XCKM supports all ZCKD heads:
- ZCKD10 — Metal end plunger
- ZCKD02 — Roller plunger
- ZCKD15 — Roller lever
- ZCKD21 — Steel roller plunger
- ZCKD06 — Spring rod
- ZCKD81 — Spring‑rod lever
- ZCKD41 — Variable‑length roller lever
Your document shows:
“ With head for linear movement (plunger) ”
“ With head for rotary movement (lever) or multi‑directional ”
(Page 116)
🧩 Contact Block Options
XCKM uses ZCKM bodies with XE2 or XE3 contact blocks:
- NC + NO snap action — XE2SP2151
- NC + NO slow break — XE2NP2151
- NC + NC simultaneous — XE2NP2141
- NO + NO simultaneous — XE2NP2131
- 3‑pole versions — XE3SP2151, XE3NP2141
From the document:
“ Contact blocks… snap action and slow break, with positive opening operation ”
(Page 114–115)
🧩 Electrical Ratings
- AC‑15: A300(240 V, 3 A)
- DC‑13: Q300(250 V, 0.27 A)
- Ithe: 10 A(XE2)
- Ithe: 6 A(XE3)
Document excerpt:
“ A300… Q300… conforming to IEC 60947‑5‑1 ”
🏭 Typical Applications
- End‑of‑travel detection
- Machine positioning
- Conveyor systems
- Packaging machines
- Cranes & hoists
- Automated assembly
⭐ One‑line summary
XCKM is a heavy‑duty, metal‑body, classic‑format limit switch with interchangeable heads, positive‑opening contacts, and high mechanical precision — ideal for demanding industrial automation.








