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Subminiature Precision Snap-acting Switches
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
- CONTACT RATING: From low level* to 10.1 AMPS @ 250 V AC.
- ELECTRICAL LIFE: 100,000 cycles
- INSULATION RESISTANCE: 1,000 M ohm min.
- DIELECTRIC STRENGTH: 1,000 Vrms min. @ sea level.
- OPERATING TEMPERATURE: –17ºF to 185ºF (–25ºC to 85ºC).
- 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).
- MOUNTING: 2-56 screws, torque 2.3 in/lbs max.
- Low Level=conditions where no arcing occurs during switching, i.e., 0.4 VA max. @ 20 V AC or DC max.
Materials
- SWITCH HOUSING: Thermoplastic polyester or high temperature thermoplastic (PTS) (UL 94V-0).
- ACTUATOR BUTTON: Thermoplastic polyester (UL 94V-0).
- SPRING: Copper alloy.
- PIVOT: Copper alloy.
- 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.
- 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.
- TERMINALS: Copper alloy.
- TERMINAL SEAL: Epoxy.