Schmersal 101178653 (TK 236-11Z-ST) Position Switch

Technical Specifications & Overview

The Schmersal 101178653 (TK 236-11Z-ST) is an industrial position limit switch featuring an offset roller lever actuator and a durable thermoplastic enclosure. Built according to EN IEC 60947-5-1 standards, this position switch is designed to deliver precise mechanical feedback, high reliability, and long operational service life in industrial control and automation environments.

Key Technical Characteristics

• Manufacturer: Schmersal

• Part Number / Ordering Code: 101178653

• Model Type: TK 236-11Z-ST

• Actuator Type: Offset roller lever (TK)

• Housing Material: Glass-fiber reinforced thermoplastic enclosure (double-insulated)

• Contact Configuration: 1 Normally Open (NO) + 1 Normally Closed (NC) contacts

• Switching Element: Slow action contact element

• Termination / Connection: ST Connector plug

• Degree of Protection: IP65 / IP67 enclosure rating

• Ambient Operating Temperature: -30 °C to +80 °C

Applications & Industrial Use

Designed for heavy-duty operational monitoring and limit control across automated processing lines, the Schmersal 101178653 switch is commonly integrated into:

• Conveyor systems and material transport machinery

• Machine tools and indexing platforms

• Packaging, bottling, and assembly equipment

• General position-sensing industrial machinery

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