HONEYWELL XF823A – Industrial Limit/Position Switch for Reliable End-of-Travel Sensing

The HONEYWELL XF823A is typically specified as a rugged MICRO SWITCH-style limit/position switch used for end-of-travel detection, interlocking, and machine safety interlocks in harsh industrial environments. From my experience, engineers pick this type of Honeywell switch when they need repeatable actuation, robust sealing, and long mechanical life on conveyors, packaging systems, and material-handling lines. You might notice that it fits into standard mounting patterns and wiring practices, which keeps retrofit time down and helps maintenance teams stay efficient.

Company’s Order Placement Process and Guarantees

• Warranty period: 365 days (exchange or repair for manufacturing defects)
• Delivery time: 1 week for in-stock items; no more than one month at the latest
• Payment: 50% advance payment, full payment prior to delivery
• Express delivery: FedEx, UPS, DHL

Key Features

• Rugged, sealed construction – Built for dusty and wet areas; typically sealed to resist splashes and washdown.
• Consistent actuation point – Snap‑action contacts deliver repeatable switching and stable feedback to PLCs.
• Mechanical contact output – SPDT or DPDT options are common in this Honeywell family for flexible wiring.
• Industrial voltage/current ratings – Suitable for standard control voltages; often 5–10 A contact ratings at 250 VAC.
• Standard mounting patterns – Usually supports common limit-switch footprints for quick replacement of legacy units.
• Harsh-environment ready – In many cases rated around IP67, helping equipment stay up in splash-prone zones.
• Broad temperature range – Typically engineered for cold starts and warm shops without drift.
• Serviceable design – Straightforward wiring and actuator inspection keep maintenance simple.

Technical Specifications

Application Fields

Typical uses include:

• Conveyor end‑stop and divert gate position feedback
• Packaging machines: cam indexing, home/reference sensing
• Material handling: lift/hoist travel limit and door interlock
• Machine tools: axis limit and reference point confirmation
• Process equipment: valve position feedback and damper end-of-travel

A packaging OEM told us they switched to an XF-series Honeywell unit on their side-seal conveyor, mainly to get better sealing and a tighter, repeatable actuation point. They typically didn’t need to readjust the lever for months, which saved small but constant service time on every shift.

Advantages & Value

• Reliability – Stable actuation and sealed mechanism reduce nuisance trips and unplanned stops.
• Compatibility – Fits standard wiring (NO/NC) and mounting; easier drop‑in replacement across installed bases.
• Cost savings – Longer service intervals and fewer adjustments typically lower lifecycle cost versus budget switches.
• Support & availability – Access to documentation, actuator options, and spares shortens maintenance downtime.

Installation & Maintenance

• Mounting – Use a rigid bracket or flat surface; align the actuator with the target travel to avoid side loading.
• Wiring – Route through suitable conduit (e.g., 1/2–14 NPT or M20); keep a slack service loop and ground properly.
• Cabinet/environment – Keep within the stated temperature range; allow adequate ventilation in enclosed panels.
• Safety – De‑energize circuits before wiring; verify NO/NC logic to match your safety or interlock scheme.
• Routine checks – Inspect actuator wear, verify actuation point and contact state, re‑torque terminals, and clean debris.
• No firmware – As a passive device, no updates are needed; periodic functional tests are usually sufficient.

Quality & Certifications

• CE compliant for industrial environments (typical for Honeywell limit switch families)
• UL/cUL recognition for electromechanical switching devices
• RoHS compliant materials in most current variants
• Manufacturer’s standard warranty commonly 12 months; our warranty support: 365 days

Common Accessories & Supporting Components

• Actuator heads – Roller lever, adjustable rod lever, plunger types (select based on travel and target geometry).
• Contact blocks – SPDT or DPDT snap‑action blocks to match your control logic and load current.
• Cable glands / conduit – 1/2–14 NPT or M20 metal glands and strain relief for robust cable entry.
• Pre‑wired pigtails or M12 cordsets – For fast swap-out and standardized wiring on production lines.
• Mounting brackets – Adjustable brackets for fine-tuning the actuation point on conveyors or cams.

If you prefer a pre‑assembled actuator style (e.g., fixed roller lever with a specific overtravel), share the travel distance and available mounting space and we’ll match the exact XF823A variant or a fully compatible Honeywell equivalent.