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    Limit Switches

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

    Style A

    Style B

    Style C

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

    Style D

    Style E

    Style F

    Image of Attribute. Style H. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Limit Switches. Limit Switches, Wobble Stick Actuator, Style H.

    Style H

    When a moving object contacts the actuator on these switches, they open or close a circuit. They 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.
    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 when an object pushes the actuator. This reduces friction during actuation to limit wear and tear on your switch.
    Cross Roller Plunger Actuator—Switches with a cross roller plunger actuator have a roller that moves when an object pushes the actuator. This reduces friction during actuation to limit wear and tear on your switch. The roller moves perpendicular to the mounting direction.
    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.
    Wobble Stick Actuator—Switches with a wobble stick actuator have an arm that rotates 360°, so you don’t need to align it in a specific direction. Since the actuator is flexible, it won’t snap if pushed backward. That makes these switches a great choice for systems that get jammed often.
    Styles E and F—Styles E and F let you adjust the actuator’s height to align it with your target.
    NEMA 13 Enclosure Rating—Switches rated NEMA 13 are protected against dirt and oil/coolant spraying.
    IP67 Enclosure Rating—Switches rated IP67 are protected against dust and temporary submersion.
    Housing
    Style
    No. of Circuits
    Controlled
    Switch Starting
    Position
    Switch
    Action
    Switch
    Designation
    Switching Current @ Voltage
    Max. Voltage
    Operating
    Temp. Range, ° F
    Actuator
    Ht.
    For Max.
    Cable OD
    No. of
    Terminals
    Lg.
    Ht.
    Dp.
    Housing
    Material
    Enclosure
    Rating
    Each
    Plunger Actuator
     
    Screw-Terminal Wire Connection
    A11 Off or 1 On
    Momentary
    SPDT
    0.5 amp @ 380V AC, 0.05 amp @ 220V DC380V AC
    220V DC
    -4 to 1580.9"0.25"41.1"2.5"1"ZincNEMA 13, IP67
    7988K6000000
     
    Roller Plunger Actuator
     
    Screw-Terminal Wire Connection
    B11 Off or 1 On
    Momentary
    SPDT
    0.5 amp @ 380V AC, 0.05 amp @ 220V DC380V AC
    220V DC
    -4 to 1581.3"0.25"41.1"2.5"1"ZincNEMA 13, IP67
    7988K500000
     
    Cross Roller Plunger Actuator
     
    Screw-Terminal Wire Connection
    C11 Off or 1 On
    Momentary
    SPDT
    0.5 amp @ 380V AC, 0.05 amp @ 220V DC380V AC
    220V DC
    -4 to 1581.5"0.25"41.1"2.5"1"ZincNEMA 13, IP67
    7988K700000
     
    Roller Lever Actuator
     
    Screw-Terminal Wire Connection
    D11 Off or 1 On
    Momentary
    SPDT
    0.5 amp @ 380V AC, 0.05 amp @ 220V DC380V AC
    220V DC
    -4 to 1581.9"0.25"41.1"2.5"1"ZincNEMA 13, IP67
    7988K100000
    E11 Off or 1 On
    Momentary
    SPDT
    0.5 amp @ 380V AC, 0.05 amp @ 220V DC380V AC
    220V DC
    -4 to 1581.9" to 3.4"0.25"41.1"2.5"1"ZincNEMA 13, IP67
    7988K200000
     
    Rod Actuator
     
    Screw-Terminal Wire Connection
    F11 Off or 1 On
    Momentary
    SPDT
    0.5 amp @ 380V AC, 0.05 amp @ 220V DC380V AC
    220V DC
    -4 to 1581.5" to 5"0.25"41.1"2.5"1"ZincNEMA 13, IP67
    7988K300000
     
    Wobble Stick Actuator
     
    Screw-Terminal Wire Connection
    H11 Off or 1 On
    Momentary
    SPDT
    0.5 amp @ 380V AC, 0.05 amp @ 220V DC380V AC
    220V DC
    -4 to 1583.8"0.25"41.1"2.5"1"ZincNEMA 13, IP67
    7988K400000
     

    Circuit Board Push-Button Switches

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Push-Button Switches. Circuit Board Push-Button Switches, Ungrounded, Flush Push Button.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Push-Button Switches. Circuit Board Push-Button Switches, Ungrounded, Projecting Push Button.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Push-Button Switches. Circuit Board Push-Button Switches, Grounded, Flush Push Button.

    Ungrounded,

    Flush Push

    Button

    Ungrounded,

    Projecting

    Push Button

    Grounded,

    Flush Push

    Button

    Send a signal from your circuit board with the push of a button. These switches are small and have pins for through-hole soldering, helping you eliminate wiring and save space on your circuit board. Also known as tactile switches, they’re the same ones you press when typing on a keyboard. You’ll also find them in control panels and interfaces.
    No. of Circuits
    Controlled
    Switch Starting
    Position
    Switch
    Action
    No. of
    Terminals
    Switch
    Designation
    Actuator
    Color
    Switching Current
    @ Voltage
    Max. Voltage,
    V DC
    Initial Contact
    Resistance, mohm
    Ht.
    Wd.
    Dp.
    Each
    Ungrounded Plastic Actuator with Solder Connection—For 3.5 mm (0.16") Diameter Panel Cutouts
     
    Flush Push Button
    11 Off
    Momentary
    4SPST-NO
    Ivory50 mA @ 24V DC241000.17"0.24"0.24"1821N1100000
    11 Off
    Momentary
    4SPST-NO
    Orange50 mA @ 24V DC241000.17"0.24"0.24"1821N130000
    11 Off
    Momentary
    4SPST-NO
    Red50 mA @ 24V DC241000.17"0.24"0.24"1821N140000
     
    Projecting Push Button
    11 Off
    Momentary
    4SPST-NO
    Yellow50 mA @ 24V DC241000.29"0.24"0.24"1821N520000
     
    Grounded Plastic Actuator with Solder Connection—For 3.5 mm (0.16") Diameter Panel Cutouts
     
    Flush Push Button
    11 Off
    Momentary
    5SPST-NO
    Yellow50 mA @ 24V DC241000.17"0.24"0.24"1821N220000
     
    Covers for Projecting Switches

    Panel-Mount Light-Touch Limit Switches

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Limit Switches. Panel-Mount Light-Touch Limit Switches.
    Our most sensitive limit switches, these switches actuate with the slightest push for a high degree of accuracy. They’re often used for determining manufacturing tolerances and detecting minute expansions and contractions. When an object pushes into the plunger actuator, it sends a signal to open or close a circuit. Install them in a standard panel cutout.
    IP67 Enclosure Rating—IP67 rated switches are protected from temporary submersion. They’re ideal for wet locations.
    No. of Circuits
    Controlled
    Switch Starting
    Position
    Switch
    Action
    Switch
    Designation
    Actuator
    Material
    Switching Current @ Voltage
    Max. Voltage
    Operating
    Temp. Range, ° F
    Actuator
    Ht., mm
    No. of Wire
    Leads
    Cable Lead
    Lg., ft.
    Housing
    Ht., mm
    Housing Material
    For Panel
    Cutout Dia.
    Mounting Thread
    Size
    Enclosure
    Rating
    Each
    Plunger Actuator
     
    Wire Lead Connection
    11 On
    Momentary
    SPST-NC
    Ruby50 mA @ 24V AC, 2 mA @ 15V DC24V AC
    15V DC
    -4 to 167422 1/221Nickel-Plated Brass0.31"M8 × 0.5 mmIP67
    6551K530000000
    11 On
    Momentary
    SPST-NC
    Zirconia Ceramic50 mA @ 24V AC, 2 mA @ 15V DC24V AC
    15V DC
    -4 to 1673.522 1/218Nickel-Plated Brass0.31"M8 × 0.5 mmIP50
    6551K52000000
     
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