Schneider Electric XCK-J79 Safety Interlock Switch

Description:

The Telemecanique XCK-J79 is a safety interlock limit switch assembly with a rugged metal housing, designed for mechanical position detection, guard monitoring, and safety interlocking in industrial automation systems. It is commonly installed on machine guards, conveyor systems, packaging machinery, machine tools, and production equipment where reliable end-of-travel detection and safety monitoring are required. Maintenance teams, OEMs, and system integrators use this safety interlock switch for replacement, retrofit, and repair of existing Telemecanique XCK-J safety limit switch installations.

Applications:

The Telemecanique XCK-J79 provides mechanical position sensing and safety interlocking for guard doors, machine travel limits, equipment sequencing, and hazardous area protection. It is widely used in manufacturing facilities, material handling systems, automated machinery, packaging equipment, and industrial process control applications requiring dependable mechanical safety switching.

Technical Specifications:

• Manufacturer Part Number: XCK-J79
• Manufacturer: Telemecanique (Schneider Electric)
• Product Type: Safety Interlock Limit Switch Assembly
• Family/Series: XC Standard – XCK-J
• Rated Voltage: 240 VAC
• Rated Current: 3 A (AC-15)
• Contact Configuration: 2 NC (model-dependent)
• Contact Operation: Positive opening, slow-break
• Terminal Type: Screw-clamp terminals
• Mounting: Surface mounting
• Connection Type: Pg13.5 cable entry (series dependent)
• Material: Metal body with silver-plated contacts
• Protection Rating: IP66/IP67 (configuration dependent)
• Function: Mechanical position detection, guard monitoring, and safety interlocking
• Application: Industrial machinery, conveyor systems, machine guards, and automation systems

Common Replacements:

• Schneider Electric XCKJ79H7
• Schneider Electric ZCKJ7 with compatible XCKJ operating head
• Telemecanique XC Standard XCKJ safety limit switch assembly