What the Cat Whisker Actuator Means for Fit
The Telemecanique Sensors XCKM106 is a limit switch from the XCKM series, fitted with a cat whisker actuator. That actuator type — a long, flexible wire — is designed for detecting light-contact objects on conveyors or packaging lines where a standard roller lever would either miss the target or apply too much force. The 1.15 in-lb maximum operating torque tells you the force needed to trip the switch; anything lighter than that threshold won't register, so the actuator is sized for applications where the moving part is delicate or positioned with minimal clearance.
Where This Limit Switch Fits
Cat whisker limit switches like the XCKM106 are common on material-handling lines, packaging machines, and light assembly stations where the actuator must detect passing items without damaging them. The flexible wire can be bent to reach into tight gaps or around obstructions, which makes it a field-service favorite for retrofitting onto existing guard doors or part-present stations. Mounting follows the standard limit-switch footprint; the switch body itself is the same XCKM form factor as the rest of the series, so panel cutouts and wiring don't change if you swap actuator styles.