The cross limit switch Arke is produced by TER, an Italian company with over 62 years of expertise in manufacturing electromechanical components for load handling. Present in various sectors in Brazil for over 21 years through ACR, it offers customized projects and specialized 24/7 technical support.
Function:
Also known as a “crossbar limit switch,” the Arke controls/limits the travel of the trolley or crane bridge at the ends of their respective tracks, preventing collisions and subsequent material damage or accidents.
Simply install the operating cams in the selected positions to reduce and stop movement in both directions.
Applications:
The applications of the cross limit switch Arke are extensive, covering motion control in:
Cross limit switch for cranes,
Cross limit switch for hoists,
Cross limit switch for gantry cranes,
Cross limit switch for port cranes,
Cross limit switch for industrial machinery movement,
Cross limit switch for cable reeling gantries,
Cross limit switch for hydraulic winches,
Cross limit switch for automatic doors,
Cross limit switch for wind turbine positioning,
Cross limit switch for straddle carriers,
Cross limit switch for RTGs,
Cross limit switch for RMGCs,
Cross limit switch for STS,
Cross limit switch for OHBC,
Cross limit switch for ship loaders,
Cross limit switch for ore stackers,
Cross limit switch for heavy-duty vehicles,
Cross limit switch for steel mill bridge cranes,
And many other applications.
Main Features:
Crossed rods with 4 maintained positions every 90°
4 NC positive opening contacts for safety functions
3 outputs for cable glands to reduce installation time and ease wiring
Protection rating: IP65 (or IP67 with dedicated cable gland)
Maximum operating speed: 3 m/s
Mechanical lifespan of switches: 2 million operations
Differentials:
Long mechanical lifespan (wear-resistant materials)
Designed to ensure excellent performance even under adverse conditions
Thick, robust aluminum rods with 0 position indication
Resistance to extreme temperatures from -40°C to +80°C
Available in Ex ATEX and IECEx versions.
