Cord Switches | McMaster-Carr

	Actuator Style Actuator Style

Rotary

Push Button

Rocker

	Switching Voltage Switching Voltage

	Switch Action Switch Action

Stays Switched (Maintained)

Springs Back (Momentary)

	Wire Connection Type Wire Connection Type


Snap On	Wire Leads

Quick- Disconnect Terminals	Screw Terminals

Solder

	Switching Current Switching Current

	Maximum Voltage Maximum Voltage

	Number of Buttons Number of Buttons

	Environment Environment

	Switch Starting Position Switch Starting Position

1 Off (Normally Open)

2 Off (Normally Open)

1 Off (Normally Open) or 1 On
(Normally Closed)

1 Off (Normally Open) and 1
On (Normally Closed)

2 Off (Normally Open) or 2 On
(Normally Closed)

1 On (Normally Closed)

	Color Color

	Brown		White
	Black		Green
	Red		Yellow
	Gray

	Industry Designation Industry Designation

	Switch Type Switch Type

	DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement) DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement)

DFARS Specialty Metals
COTS-Exempt

	Length Length

	Number of Terminals Number of Terminals

	Number of Speeds Number of Speeds

	Number of Circuits Controlled Number of Circuits Controlled

	Specifications Met Specifications Met

	Number of Positions Number of Positions

	Position Designation Position Designation

	NEMA Style NEMA Style

	1-15		5-15
	5-20		L5-20

	Housing Color Housing Color

	Black		Gray
	Yellow		Blue
	Green		Orange
	White

	Number of Circuits Controlled per Actuator Number of Circuits Controlled per Actuator

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