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Micro-Adjust Cams Series 1980 Rotating Cam Limit Switches FEATURING Precision Cam adjustment at any angular position of the Cam shaft Speeds from 0 to 500 RPM in either direction No special cams required for any contact setting from 4° to 356° No tools required to adjust Cam setting Accurate repeatability Gemco rugged duty precision snap action switches |
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ACCESSORIES The following accessories can be obtained with the Gemco Rotating Cam Limit Switch: Straight Drive and Right Angle Gear Reducers Timing Dial and Timing Dial Window Electrical Wiring per Customers Specification Motor Driven Rotating Cam Limit Switch with A.C. or D.C. for Adjustable Speed Drives Potentiometer driven off the cam shaft Spring Return Mechanism Plug-In Socket Double Ended Shafts Pilot Lights 3 Way and 4 Way Air Valves directly interchangeable with switches Special Conduit Opening Special shaft extensions and keyway Adjustable Coupling (See Catalog Section 3001) Special Cams & Large 6° Cams for Higher Resolution Combination Adjustable-In-Motion and Micro-Adjust Circuits (see Catalog Section 1981) Electric Clutch and/or Brake Separate Terminal Strips Add-A-Cam Feature Factory Adjustment of Cams Available Open Type Units Dual Shafts FOR OSHA STANDARDS
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APPLICATION: Gemco's all new Micro-Adjust Rotating Cam Limit Switch is a pilot device used for heavy duty material handling mechanisms, mechanical presses,* packaging machines, rotary table, and in many other applications where accurate, repetitive, and sequential operations are required in control circuitry. When motion is expressed in shaft rotation, either through a roller chain, gear train, or directly, the Gemco Rotating Cam Limit Switch makes it possible to open or close independent circuits at any desired angular position. ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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MOUNTING OF UNIT Mount the assembly and couple input shaft to the driving member with the shaft keyway up and in line with the positioning arrow on the bearing end plate. The machine should be in the start cycle position. ESTABLISHING CAM SHAFT DIRECTION OF ROTATION Cam settings should be made with the cam shaft uppermost to the viewer. The picture at the top right illustrates this viewing position and also shows the adjusting tool being applied to the adjusting wheel. Shaft rotation is always established off the right end of the unit even when the input shaft, whether direct or through a gear reducer, is situated at the left end. As an aid to designating shaft rotation when a gear reducer is used, consult page 14 of this catalog section. CAM SETTINGS For clockwise rotation set "make" angle with the black dial and break with the red dial for dwell settings less than 180°. Reverse colors for dwells 180° or greater. For counterclockwise rotation, set "make" angle with the white dial and "break" with the yellow dial. Reverse colors for dwells 180° or greater. Switch connections should be made in accordance with the illustrations to the right, which incidentally are both clockwise rotating examples. |
TYPICAL SETTINGS AT BEGINING OF MACHINE CYCLE ![]() |
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DESCRIPTION Precision, rugged duty snap action switches, extremely accurate cam adjustments with a heavy-duty shaft, rugged case and lifetime sealed ball bearings, have been combined by Gemco to provide the most versatile and dependable Rotating Cam Limit Switch available. NO SPECIAL CAMS ARE REQUIRED The accurate cam adjustments are made possible by the use of a separate reduction drive in each half of a circuit cam block assembly. This drive provides a 36 to 1 ratio, which means that one revolution of the adjustment wheel will advance or retard the cam set ting by 10 degrees. For most applications, therefore, no special cams are necessary and settings may be changed at any angular position of the camshaft. LIFETIME SEALED BALL BEARING allows mounting in any position. LARGE COVER OPENINGS for ease of wiring. NO MINIMUM SPEED is specified because snap action contacts are used. Maximum rated speed of the cam shaft is 500 RPM and can be rotated either clockwise or counterclockwise. Two types of compact integrally MOUNTED GEAR REDUCERS are available with ratios of 1:1 through 600:1. They can also be supplied with speed multipliers up to 1:8. |
TECHNICAL DATA The maximum temperature with full electrical load is 185°F. The minimum operating temperature is -50°F minimum cam adjusting temperature is -10°F. Standard Gemco Rotating Cam Limit Switches have a rating of 50 pounds end thrust and 500 pounds radial load on standard shaft extensions. TORQUE REQUIRED - .6 LB-IN/CIRCUIT. REPEATABILITY + OR - 1/4° SNAP ACTION SWITCHES All standard Gemco Rotating Cam Limit Switches employ S.P.D.T. precision type snap action switches which provide the advantage of double break contacts and are actuated at a uniform rate to give long life. D.P.D.T. switches can be provided upon request. Any number of circuits from 1 to 40 may be supplied as standard in NEMA 1, NEMA 4, NEMA 7 and NEMA 12 enclosures. CAMS PROVIDE UNLIMITED CIRCUIT VERSATILITY ![]() ![]() Each switch setting can be adjusted to your circuit requirements. An unlimited selection of circuit arrangements is available with the Gemco Rotating Cam Limit Switch, with no special mounting cams, dogs, etc. for contact settings. |
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Switch replacement is recommended every 15 million cycles.![]() ![]() |
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EXPLANATION OF CATALOG NUMBERING SYSTEM![]() ![]() * Number of circuits restricted - consult factory ** When plug-in switches are specified, one extra circuit space must be allowed for in the enclosure |
* Stock with a right hand shaft and S.P.D.T. switches. SINGLE SHAFT EXTENSION MAXIMUM SPEED 500 R.P.M. CONSULT FACTORY FOR OPTIONS AND NON-LISTED CATALOG NUMBERS. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
SHAFT EXTENSION
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ADDING A TIMING DIAL SELECTING THE CORRECT SIZE ENCLOSURE
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| DETERMINING DIRECTION OF A CAM SHAFT - TIMING DIAL ROTATION | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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RIGHT ANGLE GEAR REDUCER ROTATION Rotation Input Shaft Versus Cam Shaft
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SRAIGHT DRIVE GEAR REDUCER Input Shaft Rotation Versus Cam Shaft Rotation
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REPLACEMENT CAM ASSEMBLIES
Part No. SD-1178-C (includes two cams, part nos. P-356-B and P-357-B) BLANK CAM ASSEMBLY Part No. SD-1140-C (includes two blank cams, part no. P-271-B) SPECIAL CAMS A Blank Cam Assembly (Part No. SD-1140-C) can be supplied in place of the Standard Cam Assembly, (Part No. SD-1178-C) at no additional charge, when specified. Advise number required and location. A DRAWING OF THE CAM SHAPE MUST BE FURNISHED WITH ORDER. Generally, two cams are required per circuit. When ordering special cut cams, the customer will supply a detail of the cam profile and the electrical timing chart showing the con tact setting as required. SPECIAL CONDUIT OPENING Specify conduit size and location. |
DESCRIPTION The DRIVE-CHEK is a multi-purpose sub base that is mounted under a chain or belt driven mechanism, The unit serves three purposes; a broken chain or belt detector, a chain or belt tightener, and a shock and vibration isolator. A Gemco Indicator Switch is provided with each DRIVE-CHEK Unit to indicate when a drive belt or chain failure has occurred. Shock and vibration from the machine to the hinge plate of the DRIVE-CHEK Unit are dampened by coil springs on one end of the hinge plate and an elastomeric support on the other end. The springs also maintain a constant tension in the drive belt or chain, DRIVE-CHEK is of rugged welded construction and is painted to prevent corrosion. The drive chain or belt can be attached to the mechanism being driven from either above or below the DRIVE-CHEK base. The DRIVE-CHEK base can be purchased as a separate item for field mounting or factory assembled to the 1980 camswitch. If factory installation is desired, order as separate item and specify as being assembled in the description. A Gemco single pole double throw switch with mounting plate is supplied with each DRIVE-CHEK unit and can be easily mounted inside the Gemco Rotating Cam Limit Switch enclosure. A Gemco double pole double throw switch can also be supplied. |
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NOTE: Add 4 lbs. with Right Angle Gear Reducer. Add 6 lbs. with Straight Drive Gear Reducer. |
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| ENCLOSURE DIMENSIONS NEMA 1 WITH STRAIGHT DRIVE GEAR REDUCER ![]() NEMA 1 WITH RIGHT ANGLE GEAR REDUCER ![]()
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NOTE: Add 4 lbs. with Right Angle Gear Reducer. Add 6 lbs. with Straight Drive Gear Reducer. |
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NOTE: Add 4 lbs. with Right Angle Gear Reducer. Add 6 lbs. with Straight Drive Gear Reducer. |
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