
Positioning Switch [CS]
Mutual interference
doesn’t occur!

Slim design,
High cost performance!
The best-selling precision positioning switches with a wide variety of shapes.
Reasons to choose Positioning Switch

M5 slim design switches at reasonable price.
The precision machine type not causing a mutual interference, unlike proximity sensors, can detect stably by narrow pitch.

Eliminate costly intermediate actuators and design the machine compact!
Positioning Contact Switches need no dogs or intermediate actuators by the measuring element of the switch customized for the detected object.
This enables reducing cost and downsizing machines.
Product list

Straight touch type [CS / CSJ / CSS / CSK / CSP]
Product No. | Output | Stroke | IP | Size | Order | Download | |||
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Worldwide | USA | ||||||||
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CSJ055A | A:NO | 2mm | IP65 | M5 | SHOP NOW |
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Catalog (PDF) |
2D CAD
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CSJS50A | A:NO | 2mm | IP65 | φ5 | |||||
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CS065A | A:NO | 2.8mm | IP65 | M6 | ||||
CSS60A | A:NO | 2.8mm | IP65 | φ6 | |||||
CSS60B | B:NC | 2.8mm | IP65 | φ6 | |||||
CS067A | A:NO | 2.8mm | IP65 | M6 | |||||
CS067B | B:NC | 2.8mm | IP65 | M6 | |||||
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CSS80A | A:NO | 2.8mm | IP65 | φ8 | ||||
CS087A | A:NO | 2.8mm | IP65 | M8 | |||||
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CSK087A | A:NO | 5mm | IP65 | M8 | ||||
CSK087B | B:NC | 5mm | IP65 | M8 | |||||
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CSP087A-A | A:NO | 2.8mm | IP67 | M8 | ||||
CSP087B-A | B:NC | 2.8mm | IP67 | M8 |
Sliding, Angled, Offset touch type [CSH]
Product No. | Output | Stroke | IP | Size | Order | Download | |||
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Worldwide | USA | ||||||||
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NEW!! CSHP085A |
A:NO | 2.8mm | IP67 | M8 | SHOP NOW |
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Catalog (PDF) |
2D CAD
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NEW!! CSHP085A-L |
B:NC | 2.8mm | IP67 | M8 | |||||
NEW!! CSHP085B |
B:NC | 2.8mm | IP67 | M8 | |||||
NEW!! CSHP085B-L |
B:NC | 2.8mm | IP67 | M8 |
Product No. | Output | Stroke | IP | Size | Order | Download | ||
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Worldwide | ||||||||
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CSH121A-A | A:NO | 2.8mm | IP65 | M12 | Quote | Catalog (PDF) |
2D CAD
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CSH121B-A | B:NC | 2.8mm | IP65 | M12 | Quote |
Mini type [CSM]
Product No. | Output | Stroke | IP | Size | Order | Download | ||||
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CSM105WA | A:NO | 1.5mm | IP65 | M10 | Quote | Catalog (PDF) |
2D CAD
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CSM105CA | A:NO | 1.5mm | IP65 | M10 | Quote | |||||
CSMP105CA | A:NO | 1.5mm | IP67 | M10 | Quote |
Electrical specification| Options / Precautions| Technical guide
Specification
Switch structure | Dry contact |
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Repeatability | 0.005mm (CSM / 0.003mm) |
Pretravel | 0.3mm |
Movement differential | 0 |
Contact life time | 10 million |
Contact force | 1N (CSH / 1.5N) |
Temperature drift | 0 |
Operating temperature range | 0℃-80℃ (Ice-free)→200℃ Heat resistance Switch |
Contact rating | DC5V-DC24V |
Metrol VS Competitor
Metrol’s CS-touch Switch |
Micro switch/ Limit switch |
Proximity sensor/ Photo sensor |
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Switch structure | Contact type (precision machines) |
Contact type (snap-action type) |
Non-contact type (magnetism / light) |
Repeatability | ![]() 5μm |
![]() (Approx.100μm) |
![]() 10μm〜 |
Movement differential | ![]() None |
![]() Occur |
![]() Occur |
Temperature drift/I nfluence on external environment |
![]() Not affected |
![]() Not affected |
![]() Affected (by temperature, lighting intensity, or self-generation) |
Customization of the gauge head | ![]() Possible (Can be customized for the shape of the detected object) |
![]() Impossible (Needs a dog or intermediate actuators depending on the form of objects) |
![]() No contacting part (Needs intermediate actuators depending on the form of objects) |
Contact life time | 10 million | 100,000-150,000 | None (Many elements damaged due to overcurrent) |
Disadvantages of contact type
- Untouchable objects such as liquid or soft objects cannot be detected.
- The takt time might be longer because a switch takes time to touch a workpiece.
- Measuring range gets narrower compared to non-contact type due to detection by touching workpieces.
【 Metrol’s switches 】
- The high repeatability and precision positioning switches under harsh working conditions where coolant or cutting chips splatter. →High-precision Positioning Switch [MT]
- The world’s smallest size, the precision positioning in narrow spaces. →Ultra-small Precision Positioning Switch [PT]
Application

Positioning in the production line
The machine type without mutual interference can be installed by a narrow pitch.

Positioning of the XY table
Higher positioning accuracy at the same price as a proximity sensor.

Detecting the starting position of machines
Controlling the starting point of machines by 5 μm repeatability.

Open-Close confirmation of the brake friction pad
Stable detection of 0.5 mm or less of slight movement.

Detection of the conveyed object
Miniaturize the machine by installing the switch in a ball transfer.

Positioning of the metal sheet in spot welding
A mechanical type can realize stable positioning even under harsh working conditions subject to sputtering.
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