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Ultra-small Precision Positioning Switch [PT]

M5x17mm
The World's Smallest

The world's smallest Precision positioning switches. 
These switches make it possible to downsize machines by installing directly to semi-conductor manufacturing / automotive manufacturing / metal mold / medical equipment.

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Ultra-small Precision Positioning Switch

Downsize machines with the world's smallest switches

Downsize machines
with the world's smallest switches

The world's smallest M5 x 17 mm Precision positioning switches. Used for origin detection in various industrial machines and medical machines such as CNC machine tools, semiconductor production equipments, microscopes for neurosurgery and disc brakes.

1μm repeatability,  3million contact life time

1μm repeatability,
3million contact life time

The precision positioning switch using no amp does not cause signal point drift due to external environment or self-generation and can output stable high precision signals. This ultra small switches endure 3 million times operation mechanically and electrically.

0.001mm repeatability has been proven by painstaking testing

Applications

Detecting the starting position of machines

Detecting the starting position of machines

Controlling the starting point of machines by 1μm repeatability.

Positioning in the production line

Positioning in the production line

The machine type without mutual interference can be installed by a narrow pitch.

Positioning of the stage

Positioning of the stage

Higher positioning accuracy at the same price as a proximity sensor.

Related Applications

Detection of balancing microscopes in micron accuracy

A optical device manufacturer with a large share of OEM products of well-known overseas optical manufacturers. A designer of the medical device department inquired us about "balancing" of microscopes for neurosurgery. More >

Contact type switch enables stable detection without being affected by external environments

The client is an equipment manufacturer. A representative of the production engineering devision consulted us about problems in detection with proximity sensors. More >

1mm minute actions of diaphragms can be detected stably

The client is an engineer with a valve manufacturer. He consulted us on detection of “slight movements” of diaphragms. More >

Achieves precision positioning in poor environments with spattering

An sheet metal working manufacturer that produces sheet metals for major automakers. A representative of the weld line consulted us on "positioning" of the sheet metal in spot welding. More >

Realize cost reduction in spring breakage detection

The client is an engineer who is in charge of producing compact precision springs for transport planes in a precision machinery component manufacturer. He consulted us on “spring breakage detection” for a dedicated spring endurance tester. More >

Realizes reduction in machine size and cost by eliminating the need for an intermediate actuator

The client is an engineer with an equipment manufacturer. He consulted us on detection of screws in deep holes. More >

A replacement of proximity sensors allows narrow mounting intervals without causing mutual interference

The client is an engineer with an industrial equipment manufacturer. He consulted us on “mutual interferences” during workpiece detection with proximity sensors. More >

Correct the deviation of printing drums in micron increments

The client is a major printer manufacturer that produces industrial rotary presses. A representative of the design engineering devision consulted us on "positioning" of the printing drums. More >

Realize precision positioning of the stepper motor driving stage

A controlling device manufacturer that produces slide tables. A representative of the development of driving stage inquired us about positioning of the driving stage with a stepper motor. More >

Eliminated the need for the intermediate actuator by replacing proximity sensors

The client is a industrial device manufacturer. A representative of the production engineering department consulted us on "existence detection" of the engine part during assembling. More >

Realizes significant cost reduction in detecting double sheet metal feeding

A manufcturer that produces sheet metals for automobiles. A representative of the weld line consulted us on "detection of double sheet metal feeding". More >

Realization of high-accuracy positioning at low cost

A fiber manufacturer known for high quality in the domestic production of apparel fabrics. A representative of the knit production department inquired us about the sensor used for "positioning" of the bobbin of the automated knitting machine. More >

 Corrected thermal displacement of XY table in micron level

The client is a big semiconductor manufacturer who manufactures semiconductors for smartphones. A representative of semiconductor inspection department consults on "correcting thermal displacement" of inspection table. More >

Realization of a stable detection of 0.5 mm minute actions

A brake manufacturer that produces disk brakes for a large-size elevator. A representative of the design department inquired us about the switches used for brake pad "confirmation of opening / closing". More >

Metrol VS Competitor

Metrol VS Competitor Metrol's
Ultra-small Precision Positioning Switch
[PT]
Micro switch
Limit switch
Proximity sensor
Photo sensor
Laser sensor
Switch structure Contact type
Precision machines
Contact type
Snap-action type
Non-contact type 
Magnetism / Light
Non-contact type
Light
Repeatability *
1μm
*
Approx.100μm
*
10μm
*
1μm
Movement differential *
None
*
Occur
Temperature drift /
Influence on external environment
*
Not affected
*
Not affected
*
Affected
By the change in external environment or self-generation
Affects on objects
by the reflection rate /
roughness / adhesion of Water drops
*
Not affected
*
Not affected
*
Affected
Contact life time 3 million times 100,000-150,000 None
Many elements damaged due to overcurrent
Numeral display *
No displayON / OFF signals
*
No displayON / OFF signals
*
Display
 Many of the automated in-lines need no number display

Product Lineup

[No LED type]

  Product No. Output mode Protective
structure
Mounting
size
Contact
force
Touch
type
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Catalog CAD
PT5M1WB PT5M1WB B: NC
(Normally Close)
IP40 M5mm 0.5N Straight touch PDF 2D / 3D 9570 JPY

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PT5M1WA PT5M1WA A: NO
(Normally Open)
IP40 M5mm 0.5N Straight touch PDF 2D / 3D 9570 JPY

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PT5M1CB PT5M1CB B: NC
(Normally Close)
IP40 M5mm 0.5N Straight touch PDF 2D / 3D 10395 JPY

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PTP5M1CB PTP5M1CB B: NC
(Normally Close)
IP67 M5mm 0.8N Straight touch PDF 2D / 3D 11220 JPY

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[with LED type] (120mm from the switch)[?] About LED

  Product No. Output mode Protective
structure
Mounting
size
Contact
force
Touch
type
Download Price Order
Catalog CAD
PT5M1CB-L PT5M1CB-L B: NC
(Normally Close)
IP40 M5mm 0.5N Straight touch PDF 2D / 3D 10890 JPY

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PTP5M1CB-L PTP5M1CB-L B: NC
(Normally Close)
IP67 M5mm 0.8N Straight touch PDF 2D / 3D 11715 JPY

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Specification

Switch structure Dry contact
Repeatability 0.001mm (Range)
(At operating speed 50-200mm/min)
Pretravel A: NO = 0.3mm
B: NC = 0
(Adjust the installed location of the switch by the signal switching point.)
Contact life time 3 million
Movement differential 0
Temperature drift 0 (Because of no amplifier)
Case material SUS 303
Contact material SUS HRC45
Cable Core-wire cable
0.5m×2 Oil-resistant φ0.6,
Tensile strength 15N, AWG 30
Cabtyre cable
2m Oil-resistant φ2.8 / 2 cores,
Tensile strength 30N,
Minimum bending R7. AWG 26
Oscillation 10-55Hz
total amplitude 1.5 for X, Y, Z each direction
Impact 300m/s² for X, Y, Z each direction
Operating temperature range 0℃-80℃ (Ice-free)
Contact rating DC5V-DC24V
Steady current : 10 mA or less
(Rush current: 20 mA or less)
Standard accessory Two fixing nuts
Circuit diagram Circuit diagram
When using the switch with LED option,
limit the current below 10mA.

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[History of Development]
The world's smallest Positioning Switches

Ultra Small Size Positioning Switches [PT] are small heros who secretly support manufacturing all over the world by "precision positioning".

The first idea for PT-Touch Switches dates back to 2006.
Large-scale semiconductor device manufacturers called saying,
"The compact switches we currently use are problematic as they often break.
I want a tough yet compact and highly accurate switch..."

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