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title: "How do limit switches work on screw jacks?"
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datePublished: "2025-07-25T06:31:20+00:00"
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Limit switches detect the end position of the spindle and automatically stop the drive. ZIMM offers both mechanical and inductive versions that can be individually adjusted.

- Protection against stroke overtravel
- Automatic shutdown
- Customizable switching points