Choosing an Electrical Switch
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Tilt Switches
Often used as position indicators, pump level controls, and machine limit switches, these switches actuate when tilted to a certain angle. They mount horizontally and activate when tilted downward, and deactivate when tilted up. Differential angle is the total angle from the point of activation to the point of deactivation. All combine electromechanical and solid state technologies for reliability and long life.
| No. of Circuits Controlled | Switch Starting Position | Industry Designation | Switching Current @ Voltage | Max. Voltage  | Differential Angle | No. of Wire Leads | Dia. | Lg. | Ht. | Dp. | Housing Material | Environmental Rating | Each | ||
With Ring Terminals | |||||||||||||||
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| A | 1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) | SPST-NO | 0.1 A @ 120 V AC, 0.25 A @ 24 V DC | 60V DC/120V AC | 15° | 2 | 0.53" | 1.88" | __ | __ | Plastic | NEMA 4, IP67 | 000000 | 000000 |
With Spade Terminals | |||||||||||||||
| A | 1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) | SPST-NO | 2.5 A @ 120 V AC | 280V AC | 15° | 2 | 0.53" | 1.88" | __ | __ | Plastic | NEMA 4, IP67 | 000000 | 00000 |
With Wire Leads | |||||||||||||||
| B | 1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) | SPST-NO | 20 A @ 24 V DC | 40V DC | 10° | 2 | 0.75" | 2" | __ | __ | Plastic | NEMA 4, IP67 | 000000 | 00000 |
| C | 1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) | SPST-NO | 10 A @ 12 V DC | 18V DC | 30° | 2 | __ | 1.22" | 1.07" | 0.8" | Plastic | NEMA 4, IP67 | 000000 | 00000 |
| D | 1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) | SPST-NO | 15 A @ 120 V AC | 120V AC | 15° | 3 | __ | 3" | 1.5" | 2" | Plastic | NEMA 4, IP67 | 000000 | 000000 |
| D | 1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) | SPST-NO | 15 A @ 220 V AC | 220V AC | 15° | 3 | __ | 3" | 1.5" | 2" | Plastic | NEMA 4, IP67 | 000000 | 000000 |
| E | 1 | 1 On (Normally Closed) | SPST-NC | 2 A @ 120 V AC | 220V AC | 25° | 2 | __ | 1.5" | 0.8" | 1.3" | Plastic | NEMA 4, IP67 | 000000 | 00000 |
| E | 1 | 1 On (Normally Closed) | SPST-NC | 2 A @ 120 V AC | 220V AC | 40° | 2 | __ | 1.5" | 0.8" | 1.3" | Plastic | NEMA 4, IP67 | 000000 | 00000 |
Manual-Reset Safety Limit Switches
Prevent equipment from automatically restarting—these switches must be manually reset each time they're actuated. Pull the knob to reset. Positive-force contacts open the circuit when actuated, even if a spring fails or the contacts stick. These switches send a signal to your circuit when an object hits the actuator—for instance, a box on a conveyor runs into the switch, stopping the conveyor. They open and close circuits as fast as snap-acting switches, but they have a bigger actuator for large objects.
Rated IP67, these switches seal out water if they’re washed down or briefly submersed.
Styles B and C have a roller lever actuator that allows parts to glide across the actuation surface with minimal friction. Style C have an actuator that allows you to adjust its height, making it easier to align the switch with the target during installation.
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| Style | No. of Circuits Controlled | Switch Starting Position | Switch Action | Industry Designation | Switching Current @ Voltage | Max. Voltage | Operating Temp. Range, °F | Actuator Ht. | Wire Connection Type | No. of Terminals | Lg. | Ht. | Dp. | Housing Material | Conduit Thread Size | Each | |
Plunger Actuator Style | |||||||||||||||||
| A | 2 | 1 Off (Normally Open) and 1 On (Normally Closed) | Stays Switched (Maintained) | DPST-1NO/1NC | 10 A @ 240 V AC, 2.5 A @ 125 V DC | 250V DC 300V AC | -22° to 158° | 1" | Screw Terminals | 4 | 1.2" | 3.4" | 1.2" | Plastic | M20 | 0000000 | 000000 |
Roller Lever Actuator Style | |||||||||||||||||
| B | 2 | 1 Off (Normally Open) and 1 On (Normally Closed) | Stays Switched (Maintained) | DPST-1NO/1NC | 10 A @ 240 V AC, 2.5 A @ 125 V DC | 250V DC 300V AC | -22° to 158° | 2.4" | Screw Terminals | 4 | 1.2" | 3.4" | 1.2" | Plastic | M20 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| C | 2 | 1 Off (Normally Open) and 1 On (Normally Closed) | Stays Switched (Maintained) | DPST-1NO/1NC | 10 A @ 240 V AC, 2.5 A @ 125 V DC | 250V DC 300V AC | -22° to 158° | 2.1"-3.9" | Screw Terminals | 4 | 1.2" | 3.4" | 1.2" | Plastic | M20 | 0000000 | 00000 |