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Miniature Snap-acting Switches
Features/Benefits
- High electrical life up to 15 AMPS
- Broad range of operating forces available
- Wide variety of actuator and terminal styles
- Cost-effective solution
Typical Applications
- Pumps and motors
- White goods
- Consumer appliances
Specifications
- CONTACT RATING: From low level* to 15 AMPS @ 250 V AC.
- ELECTRICAL LIFE: 150,000 cycles at 15 AMPS @ 250 V AC, models with 150 grams operating force. 350,000 cycles at 10 AMPS @ 250 V AC, models with 75 grams operating force.
- INSULATION RESISTANCE: 1,000 M ohm min.
- DIELECTRIC STRENGTH: 1,000 Vrms min. @ sea level.
- OPERATING TEMPERATURE: –67ºF to 302ºF (–55ºC to 150ºC).
- OPERATING FORCE: 50, 75 and 150 grams at actuator available; refer to chart for lever style forces.
- MOUNTING: Torque screws 2-5 in/lbs.
- 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 or general purpose phenolic (UL 94V-0).
- ACTUATOR BUTTON: Thermoplastic (UL 94V-0).
- SPRING: Copper alloy.
- PIVOT: Brass alloy.
- MOVABLE CONTACTS: Gold alloy for ratings 1 AMP @ 125 V AC or less. Fine silver for ratings greater than 1 AMP @ 125 V AC.
- STATIONARY CONTACTS: Gold alloy for ratings 1 AMP or less.Fine silver for ratings greater than 1 AMP.
- TERMINALS: Brass alloy for ratings up to 10 AMPS @ 250 V AC.Copper alloy for 15 AMPS @ 250 V AC ratings.