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General Purpose Snap-acting Switches

A, Snap-acting

Features/Benefits

  • Low cost—high performance
  • Long electrical life
  • Single and double pole
  • Sealed actuator option available

Typical Applications

  • Enclosure equipment
  • Garage door openers
  • Vending machines

Specifications

  1. CONTACT RATING: From low level* to 30.1 AMPS @ 277 V AC.
  2. ELECTRICAL LIFE: 75,000 cycles at 25 AMPS @ 250 V AC, 200,000 cycles at 15 AMPS @ 250 V AC.
  3. INSULATION RESISTANCE: 1,000 M ohm min.
  4. DIELECTRIC STRENGTH: 1,000 Vrms min. @ sea level.
  5. OPERATING TEMPERATURE: –67ºF to 185ºF (–55ºC to 85ºC).
  6. OPERATING FORCE: 20 oz. (567 grams) max. SP models.40 oz. (1134 grams) max. DP models at actuator button.
  7. MOUNTING: Torque screws 3 in/lbs max.
  8. Low Level=conditions where no arcing occurs during switching, i.e., 0.4 VA max. @ 20 V AC or DC max.

Materials

  1. SWITCH HOUSING: Heat resistant phenolic (UL 94V-0).
  2. ACTUATOR BUTTON: Heat resistant phenolic (UL 94V-0).
  3. SPRING: Copper alloy.
  4. PIVOT: Brass alloy for models up to 15 AMPS. Copper for 25 AMP models.
  5. MOVABLE CONTACTS: Gold alloy for ratings 1 AMP or less.Fine silver for ratings up to 15 AMPS. Silver alloy for ratings of 30.1 AMPS.
  6. STATIONARY CONTACTS: Gold alloy on brass base alloy for ratings 1 AMP or less. Fine silver welded on brass base alloy for ratings greater than 1 AMP up to 15 AMPS.Fine silver welded on copper alloy for ratings 30.1 AMPS.
  7. TERMINALS: Brass alloy for 1 AMP up to 15 AMPS. Copper alloy for 30.1 AMPS.