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    14 Products

    Subminiature Snap-Acting Switches

    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Snap-Acting Switches. Subminiature Snap-Acting Switches, Plunger Actuator Style.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Snap-Acting Switches. Subminiature Snap-Acting Switches, Lever Actuator Style.

    Plunger Actuator Style

    Lever Actuator Style

    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Snap-Acting Switches. Subminiature Snap-Acting Switches, Roller Lever Actuator Style.

    Roller Lever Actuator

    Style

    At least 25% smaller than our Miniature Snap-Acting Switches, these switches are often used to trigger actions from inside a vehicle’s door or an engine compartment. They open and close circuits faster than other switches, preventing contacts from sticking by reducing the time that they're near one another. They also minimize the chance of arcing, so electricity won’t jump across contacts.
    Plunger Actuator Style—Plunger actuator switches send a signal when the actuator is pushed directly downward. They have the smallest actuator of the actuators here, reducing the risk of accidental switching.
    Lever Actuator Style—Lever actuator switches have a larger surface area than plunger actuator switches and can be pushed down by front-to-back movement, so they require less precision to activate.
    Roller Lever Actuator Style—Roller lever actuator switches allow parts to glide across the actuation surface with less friction than standard levers. This prevents wear and tear over time.
    Housing
    No. of Circuits
    Controlled
    Switch Starting
    Position
    Switch
    Action
    Switch
    Designation
    Switching Current
    @ Voltage
    Max. Voltage,
    V AC
    Operating Temp.
    Range, ° F
    Actuator
    Ht.
    No. of
    Terminals
    Lg.
    Ht.
    Dp.
    Lever
    Lg.
    Certification
    Specs.
    Met
    Each
    Plunger Actuator Style
     
    Tab
    11 Off
    Momentary
    SPST-NO
    10 amp @ 250V AC250-40 to 1850.09"20.79"0.36"0.26"UL Listed, C-UL Recognized Component
    DIN 416357658K1700000
    11 On
    Momentary
    SPST-NC
    10 amp @ 250V AC250-40 to 1850.09"20.79"0.36"0.26"UL Listed, C-UL Recognized Component
    DIN 416357658K180000
    11 Off or 1 On
    Momentary
    SPDT
    10 amp @ 250V AC250-40 to 1850.09"30.79"0.36"0.26"UL Listed, C-UL Recognized Component
    DIN 416357658K190000
     
    Lever Actuator Style
     
    Tab
    11 Off
    Momentary
    SPST-NO
    10 amp @ 250V AC250-40 to 1850.29"20.79"0.36"0.26"0.75"UL Listed, C-UL Recognized Component
    DIN 416357658K110000
    11 On
    Momentary
    SPST-NC
    10 amp @ 250V AC250-40 to 1850.29"20.79"0.36"0.26"0.75"UL Listed, C-UL Recognized Component
    DIN 416357658K130000
    11 Off or 1 On
    Momentary
    SPDT
    10 amp @ 250V AC250-40 to 1850.29"30.79"0.36"0.26"0.75"UL Listed, C-UL Recognized Component
    DIN 416357658K150000
     
    Roller Lever Actuator Style
     
    Tab
    11 Off
    Momentary
    SPST-NO
    10 amp @ 250V AC250-40 to 1850.48"20.79"0.36"0.26"0.69"UL Listed, C-UL Recognized Component
    DIN 416357658K120000
    11 On
    Momentary
    SPST-NC
    10 amp @ 250V AC250-40 to 1850.48"20.79"0.36"0.26"0.69"UL Listed, C-UL Recognized Component
    DIN 416357658K140000
    11 Off or 1 On
    Momentary
    SPDT
    10 amp @ 250V AC250-40 to 1850.48"30.79"0.36"0.26"0.69"UL Listed, C-UL Recognized Component
    DIN 416357658K160000
     

    Compact Safety Limit Switches

    Image of Attribute. Style A. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Limit Switches. Compact Safety Limit Switches, Plunger Actuator, Style A.
    Image of Attribute. Style B. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Limit Switches. Compact Safety Limit Switches, Roller Plunger Actuator, Style B.
    Image of Attribute. Style C. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Limit Switches. Compact Safety Limit Switches, Roller Lever Actuator, Style C.

    Style A

    Style B

    Style C

    Shorter and thinner than other safety limit switches, these are sized to fit tight spaces. They protect machinery and ensure the safety of personnel. Positive-force contacts open the circuit when actuated, even if a spring fails or the contacts stick. They 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. All are NEMA and IP rated for protection from washdowns.
    Plunger Actuator—Switches with a plunger actuator require a push to actuate, similar to a button.
    Roller Plunger Actuator—Switches with a roller plunger actuator have a roller that moves parallel to the mounting direction when an object pushes the actuator. This reduces friction during actuation to limit wear and tear on your switch.
    Roller Lever Actuator—Switches with a roller lever actuator use a lever with a roller at the end to activate. This allows parts to glide across the actuation surface with minimal friction, limiting wear and tear.
    Housing
    Style
    No. of Circuits
    Controlled
    Switch Starting
    Position
    Switch
    Action
    Switch
    Designation
    Switching Current @ Voltage
    Max. Voltage
    Operating Temp.
    Range, ° F
    Actuator
    Ht.
    No. of
    Terminals
    Lg.
    Ht.
    Dp.
    Housing
    Material
    Conduit Thread
    Size
    Enclosure
    Rating
    Each
    Plunger Actuator
     
    Screw-Terminal Wire Connection
    A11 Off or 1 On
    Momentary
    SPDT
    10 amp @ 240V AC, 4 amp @ 24V DC240V AC
    24V DC
    -22 to 1760.5"41.2"2.4"1.2"PlasticM20
    NEMA 4, IP65
    65745K510000000
     
    Roller Plunger Actuator
     
    Screw-Terminal Wire Connection
    B11 Off or 1 On
    Momentary
    SPDT
    10 amp @ 240V AC, 4 amp @ 24V DC240V AC
    24V DC
    -22 to 1761.2"41.2"2.4"1.2"PlasticM20
    NEMA 4, IP65
    65745K52000000
     
    Roller Lever Actuator
     
    Screw-Terminal Wire Connection
    C11 Off or 1 On
    Momentary
    SPDT
    10 amp @ 240V AC, 4 amp @ 24V DC240V AC
    24V DC
    -22 to 1761.1"41.2"2.4"1.2"PlasticM20
    NEMA 4, IP65
    65745K53000000
     

    Safety Limit Switches

    Image of Attribute. Style C. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Limit Switches. Safety Limit Switches, Roller Lever Actuator, Style C.
    Image of Attribute. Style F. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Limit Switches. Safety Limit Switches, Rod Actuator, Style F.

    Style C

    Style F

    Protect machinery and ensure the safety of personnel—these switches have positive-force contacts that will open the circuit when actuated even if a spring fails or the contacts stick. When an object in motion comes into contact with the actuator, it sends a signal to open or close a circuit. These switches have the rapid-closing action of a snap-acting switch, but with a larger actuator. This makes them a good choice for use with large objects—for instance, a box on a conveyor runs into the switch, stopping the conveyor.
    Roller Lever Actuator—Switches with a roller lever actuator use a lever with a roller at the end to activate. This allows parts to glide across the actuation surface with minimal friction, limiting wear and tear on your switch.
    Rod Actuator—Switches with a rod actuator use a rod extending out of the body to actuate, so they’ll activate even if an object is far away.
    Style F—Styles D, E, and F have an actuator that allows you to adjust its height, making it easier to align switch with the target during installation.
    Plastic Actuator—Switches with a plastic actuator limit wear and tear on passing objects better than switches with a steel actuator.
    Steel Actuator—Switches with a steel actuator are more durable than switches with a plastic actuator. They also handle higher loads.
    Housing
    Style
    No. of Circuits
    Controlled
    Switch Starting
    Position
    Switch
    Action
    Switch
    Designation
    Actuator
    Material
    Switching Current @ Voltage
    Max. Voltage
    Actuation Torque,
    in·ozf
    Operating Temp.
    Range, ° F
    Actuator
    Ht.
    No. of
    Terminals
    Lg.
    Ht.
    Dp.
    Housing
    Material
    Conduit Thread
    Size
    Enclosure Rating
    Each
    Roller Lever Actuator
     
    Screw-Terminal Wire Connection
    C11 Off or 1 On
    Momentary
    SPDT
    Plastic3 amp @ 240V AC, 1.5 amp @ 24V DC240V AC
    24V DC
    -22 to 1651.5"41.7"2.9"1.6"PlasticM20
    NEMA 4X, IP66, IP67
    65745K450000000
     
    Rod Actuator
     
    Screw-Terminal Wire Connection
    F11 Off or 1 On
    Momentary
    SPDT
    Steel3 amp @ 240V AC, 1.5 amp @ 24V DC240V AC
    24V DC
    24.8-22 to 1650.5" to 8"41.7"2.9"1.6"PlasticM20
    NEMA 4X, IP66, IP67
    65745K46000000
     
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