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Subminiature Precision Snap-acting Switches

LC, Snap-acting

Features/Benefits

  • Compact design
  • Long life and high electrical capacity
  • Quick connect, wire lead or PC mounting
  • Wide variety of actuator styles

Typical Applications

  • Motorized equipment
  • Sump pump
  • Thermostatic controls

Specifications

  1. CONTACT RATING: From low level* to 10.1 AMPS @ 250 V AC.
  2. ELECTRICAL LIFE: 100,000 cycles
  3. INSULATION RESISTANCE: 1,000 M ohm min.
  4. DIELECTRIC STRENGTH: 1,000 Vrms min. @ sea level.
  5. OPERATING TEMPERATURE: –17ºF to 185ºF (–25ºC to 85ºC).
  6. OPERATING FORCE: From 142 to 170 grams at actuator button.Forces are less at free end of lever actuators; (see OPERATING FORCE and ACTUATOR option sections).
  7. MOUNTING: 2-56 screws, torque 2.3 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: Thermoplastic polyester or high temperature thermoplastic (PTS) (UL 94V-0).
  2. ACTUATOR BUTTON: Thermoplastic polyester (UL 94V-0).
  3. SPRING: Copper alloy.
  4. PIVOT: Copper alloy.
  5. MOVABLE CONTACTS: Fine silver for ratings greater than 1 AMP @ 125 V AC. Fine silver with 24K gold plate for 1 AMP @ 125 V AC or less.
  6. STATIONARY CONTACTS: Fine silver welded on copper alloy for ratings greater than 1 AMP @ 125 V AC. Gold alloy welded on copper alloy for ratings less than 1 AMP @ 125 V AC.
  7. TERMINALS: Copper alloy.
  8. TERMINAL SEAL: Epoxy.