Description
GE CR215GH87 Limit Switch
The GE CR215GH87 is a lever-head, top-plunger limit switch from GE’s CR215 Series of industrial control devices. A current GE parts listing identifies the exact model as a “LIMIT SWITCH, LEVER HEAD, TOP PLUNGER,” and Radwell independently lists the same part number and description.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | GE / General Electric |
| Part Number | CR215GH87 |
| Series | CR215 |
| Product Type | Limit Switch |
| Actuator Type | Lever head / top plunger |
| Operating Function | Mechanical position sensing / limit detection |
| Application | Industrial machinery, motor control equipment, machine-position monitoring |
| Contact Arrangement | Exact configuration should be verified from the original GE catalog |
| Electrical Rating | Verify from the applicable GE CR215 specification |
| Coil Voltage | Not applicable; this is a mechanical limit switch |
| Mounting | Machine/control-panel dependent |
| Weight | Approximately 0.23 kg according to Radwell |
| Dimensions | Verify from OEM mechanical drawing |
| Operating Temperature | Verify from OEM documentation |
| Ingress Protection | Verify from OEM documentation |
| Lifecycle | Discontinued by manufacturer according to Radwell |
| Country of Origin | Verify for the actual unit |
| Warranty | Supplier-specific |
Product Overview
The CR215GH87 is a mechanically actuated limit switch. The exact GE parts listing identifies its configuration as a lever-head switch with a top plunger, which means mechanical movement of the monitored equipment actuates the switch and changes its electrical contact state.
This type of device is used to detect a defined mechanical position, travel endpoint, or movement condition in industrial equipment. It can be incorporated into control interlocks, machine sequencing, position feedback, and equipment protection circuits.
Identification Note
There is conflicting third-party information online about CR215GH87. Some supplier pages incorrectly describe it as a voltage-monitoring relay or an electromechanical control relay. Those descriptions conflict with GE-specific parts listings and Radwell’s exact-part-number classification, both of which identify CR215GH87 as a limit switch.
For a product catalog, the limit-switch classification should be used unless the physical nameplate or original GE documentation indicates otherwise.
Typical Applications
The can be used for applications involving mechanical position detection, such as:
- Travel-limit detection
- Machine-position interlocking
- Actuator or mechanism position sensing
- Equipment sequencing
- Industrial machinery control circuits
The exact electrical contact rating and terminal arrangement should be confirmed before integrating the switch into a replacement circuit.
GE CR215GH87
Replacement Considerations
| Verification Item | Why It Matters |
|---|---|
| Confirms the exact GE switch | |
| Lever/plunger geometry | Determines mechanical actuation and travel |
| Contact arrangement | Must match the existing control circuit |
| Electrical rating | Must support the connected load |
| Mounting pattern | Prevents mechanical installation problems |
| Actuator travel | Important for reliable switching |
| Terminal arrangement | Prevents wiring errors |
| Physical dimensions | Important where cabinet or machine space is restricted |
A different CR215-series switch should not automatically be considered interchangeable merely because it uses the same series designation.
Lifecycle Status
Radwell currently identifies as discontinued by the manufacturer and lists the exact part number in new-old-stock and refurbished inventory categories.
For legacy machinery, retaining an exact replacement can be useful because mechanical switches are often selected around a specific actuator geometry, mounting arrangement, and contact configuration.
Important Specification Note
I would not use the third-party claims of 120 VAC coil voltage, 215 VA coil power, 1NO/1NC contacts, or 15 A at 250 VAC that appear on one reseller page. Those characteristics are inconsistent with the GE/Radwell identification of as a limit switch and are therefore not sufficiently reliable for this exact part.
FAQ
It is a GE CR215 Series limit switch with a lever head and top plunger.
The available GE-specific parts listings identify it as a limit switch, not a control relay.
What does “lever head, top plunger” mean?
It describes the switch’s mechanical actuator arrangement: a lever-head mechanism operated through a top-plunger configuration.
Is the part discontinued?
Radwell lists the exact model as discontinued by the manufacturer.
What should be verified before replacement?
Check the actuator geometry, mounting dimensions, contact arrangement, terminal layout, and electrical rating against the installed switch.
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