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Dayton DPDT limit switch with cat whisker actuator, metal body, top-mounted wobble stick

Dayton

Dayton Limit Switch DPDT Cat Whisker 10A 600V

SKU CH-F83R-KDQ2Z

DPDT cat whisker limit switch rated 10 A at 600 V AC/DC with NEMA 13, 3, 4, 4X, 6P protection

  • Product typeLight Switch
  • Reliable switching in multiple directions with omnidirectional cat whisker actuator
  • Handles demanding circuits at 10A and 600V AC or DC
  • DPDT contact form controls two separate circuits from one switch
  • Protected against dust, water and oil with NEMA 13, 3, 4, 4X and 6P ratings
  • Compact 3.35 × 1.65 × 1.74 in body fits tight mounting spaces

Dayton DPDT Cat Whisker Limit Switch

This Dayton limit switch uses a double-pole double-throw contact form with a cat whisker actuator for omnidirectional triggering. It is suited for industrial control panels and safety circuits that require reliable position detection in multiple axes. The switch carries a NEMA rating covering types 13, 3, 4, 4X and 6P for dust, water and oil resistance.

Sustained load behaviour

The contacts are rated for 10 A at 600 V on both AC and DC supplies, so the switch handles continuous current at full rating without derating. The standard body style and lack of a boot-sealed actuator mean heat dissipates through the metal housing during prolonged actuation cycles.

Installation notes

Surface mounting uses the 3.35 in tall by 1.65 in wide by 1.74 in deep body, which fits standard limit-switch brackets. The cat whisker extends from the top, so clearance above the switch must allow free movement; the whisker can snag if routed too close to moving machinery. No sealed boot is fitted, so debris can enter the mechanism in dirty environments.

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Price $141.99
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Specifications

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Brand nameDayton
Product typeLight Switch

Questions about this item

How much heat or power does the 10 A 600 V DPDT cat whisker limit switch generate when it runs continuously?

The switch itself draws negligible power; heat comes only from the load current passing through its 10 A contacts, so dissipation depends entirely on the circuit you control.

What wiring and mounting hardware must I already have to install this surface-mount limit switch?

You need supply and load conductors rated for 600 V, a flat mounting surface with screws or bolts for the 1.65 in by 1.74 in footprint, and basic hand tools for termination.

Will this NEMA 13, 3, 4, 4X, 6P rated switch work reliably alongside older relay-based control panels I want to keep?

Yes, its DPDT 10 A 600 V contacts are electrically compatible with legacy relay logic, and the omnidirectional cat whisker actuator fits existing mechanical linkages without modification.

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