WLGCA2-TH-N Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The WLGCA2-TH-N is a limit switch manufactured by Omron Automation and Safety, classified as a roller lever actuated switch with LED indication. This part is currently obsolete, necessitating identification of functionally equivalent alternatives from the active product portfolio. Substitute parts must maintain compatibility across electrical ratings, mechanical actuation characteristics, and mounting specifications to ensure direct replacement capability in existing applications.

Substiute Parts

WLGCA2-TH-N

Omron Automation and SafetyIn Stock: 992WLGCA2-TH-N Datasheet

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WL01GCA2-TH

Omron Automation and SafetyIn Stock: 823WL01GCA2-TH Datasheet

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WL01GCA2-TH-F

Omron Automation and SafetyIn Stock: 1157WL01GCA2-TH-F Datasheet

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WLGCA2-2TH

Omron Automation and SafetyIn Stock: 1158WLGCA2-2TH Datasheet

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Key Parameters

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitute parts are identified based on the following criteria derived from the provided specifications:

• Manufacturer Consistency: All substitutes are Omron Automation and Safety products from the WL series
• Circuit Configuration: SPDT (DB/DM) configuration maintained across all alternatives
• Actuator Type: Side rotary roller actuator preserved for mechanical compatibility
• Mounting Type: Chassis mount configuration consistent with original design
• Termination Style: Screw terminal connections maintained
• Ingress Protection: IP67 rating (dust tight, waterproof) standard across substitutes
• Operating Characteristics: Operating force (1360gf), release force (150gf), pretravel (5°), differential travel (3°), and overtravel (40°) consistent
• Temperature Range: 5°C to 120°C operating temperature maintained
• Mechanical Life: 10,000,000 cycles standard across all alternatives
• Compliance: RoHS compliant, EAR99 ECCN, MSL 1 (Unlimited)

Substitutes differ in current and voltage ratings, allowing selection based on specific application requirements while maintaining core mechanical and environmental specifications.

Parameter Comparison

Engineering Selection Recommendations

All three substitute parts are active products from Omron Automation and Safety with RoHS compliance and identical regulatory classifications (ECCN EAR99, HTSUS 8536.50.9055). Selection between WL01GCA2-TH, WL01GCA2-TH-F, and WLGCA2-2TH is determined by application electrical requirements:

• WL01GCA2-TH and WL01GCA2-TH-F: Suitable for low-current applications requiring 100mA maximum at 125V AC or 30V DC. These parts are functionally identical with different packaging designations (TH versus TH-F).

• WLGCA2-2TH: Suitable for higher-current applications requiring 5A at 125V AC or 400mA at 125V DC. This part provides enhanced current capacity while maintaining identical mechanical and environmental specifications.

All substitutes maintain mechanical compatibility through identical actuator force characteristics, travel specifications, and mounting configuration. Environmental protection (IP67) and operational lifespan (10,000,000 mechanical cycles) are consistent across all alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can WL01GCA2-TH or WL01GCA2-TH-F be used as direct replacements for WLGCA2-TH-N?

A: Yes, provided the application current requirement does not exceed 100mA at 125V AC or 30V DC. Mechanical mounting, actuator characteristics, and environmental protection are identical. The primary difference is electrical rating capacity.

Q: What is the difference between WL01GCA2-TH and WL01GCA2-TH-F?

A: Both parts have identical electrical and mechanical specifications. The designation difference (TH versus TH-F) reflects packaging or configuration variants. Functional substitution between these two is direct.

Q: When should WLGCA2-2TH be selected instead of WL01GCA2-TH?

A: WLGCA2-2TH is selected when the application requires higher current capacity: 5A at 125V AC or 400mA at 125V DC. All other mechanical and environmental characteristics remain identical.

Q: Are all substitute parts RoHS compliant?

A: Yes. WL01GCA2-TH, WL01GCA2-TH-F, and WLGCA2-2TH are all RoHS compliant active products. The original WLGCA2-TH-N RoHS status was not specified in available documentation.

Q: Do substitute parts maintain the same ingress protection rating?

A: Yes. All substitute parts maintain IP67 rating (dust tight, waterproof), identical to the original design specification.

Q: What is the mechanical life expectancy of substitute parts?

A: All substitute parts are rated for 10,000,000 mechanical cycles with 750,000 electrical cycles at rated load. Operating temperature range is 5°C to 120°C across all alternatives.