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    About Electrical Switches
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    Choose a switch with the right trigger type, number of inputs, and control functions to power your equipment.

    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

    Miniature Panel-Mount Push-Button Switches

    Image of Product. 4 mm. Front orientation. For 4 mm Diameter Panel Cutouts. Miniature Panel-Mount Push-Button Switches.
    Image of Product. 6 mm with 2 Terminals. Front orientation. For 6 mm Diameter Panel Cutouts. Miniature Panel-Mount Push-Button Switches, 2 Terminals.
    Image of Product. 6 mm with 3 Terminals. Front orientation. For 6 mm Diameter Panel Cutouts. Miniature Panel-Mount Push-Button Switches, 3 Terminals.
    Image of Product. 6 mm with 6 Terminals. Front orientation. For 6 mm Diameter Panel Cutouts. Miniature Panel-Mount Push-Button Switches, 6 Terminals.

    4 mm

    6 mm

    with 2

    Terminals

    6 mm

    with 3

    Terminals

    6 mm

    with 6

    Terminals

    Sized for 4 mm or 6 mm panel cutouts, these switches are often used with circuit boards to control electronics. They actuate with a quick push. Choose switches based on their actuator color for an easy way to tell them apart.
    No. of Circuits
    Controlled
    Switch Starting
    Position
    Switch
    Action
    No. of
    Terminals
    Switch
    Designation
    Switching Current
    @ Voltage
    Max. Voltage
    Dia.
    Dp. Behind
    Panel
    Choose an Actuator
    Color
    Each
    Metal Actuator Base with Solder Connection
     
    For 4 mm ( 5/32") Diameter Panel Cutouts
    11 Off
    Momentary
    2SPST-NO
    0.5 amp @ 120V AC/28V DC120V AC
    28V DC
    0.11"0.53"Black7397K1100000
    11 On
    Momentary
    2SPST-NC
    0.25 amp @ 120V AC/28V DC120V AC
    28V DC
    0.11"0.57"Black7397K1300000
     
    For 6 mm ( 1/4") Diameter Panel Cutouts
    11 Off
    Momentary
    2SPST-NO
    1 amp @ 120V AC/28V DC120V AC
    28V DC
    0.16"0.67"Black, Red7397K11100000
    11 Off
    Momentary
    2SPST-NO
    3 amp @ 120V AC/28V DC120V AC
    28V DC
    0.16"0.78"Black, Red7397K11200000
    11 Off or 1 On
    Momentary
    3SPDT
    6 amp @ 120V AC/28V DC120V AC
    28V DC
    0.38"0.76"Black, Red7400K11100000
    11 On
    Momentary
    2SPST-NC
    1 amp @ 120V AC/28V DC120V AC
    28V DC
    0.16"0.78"Black7397K230000
    22 Off or 2 On
    Momentary
    6DPDT
    1 amp @ 120V AC/28V DC120V AC
    28V DC
    0.12"0.72"White7400K7200000
     
    Metal Actuator Base with Solder Connection and Push Reset
     
    For 6 mm ( 1/4") Diameter Panel Cutouts
    11 Off or 1 On
    Maintained
    3SPDT
    6 amp @ 120V AC/28V DC120V AC
    28V DC
    0.38"0.76"Black, Red7400K1120000
     

    8 mm Panel-Mount Push-Button Switches

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Push-Button Switches. 8 mm Panel-Mount Push-Button Switches, Round Push Button.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Push-Button Switches. 8 mm Panel-Mount Push-Button Switches, Square Push Button.

    Round Push Button

    Square Push Button

    Install in 8 mm dia. cutouts. A quick push is all it takes to actuate these switches. For an easy way to tell different switches apart, choose a different actuator color for each.
    No. of Circuits
    Controlled
    Switch Starting
    Position
    Switch
    Action
    No. of
    Terminals
    Switch
    Designation
    Switching Current @ Voltage
    Max. Voltage
    Dia.
    Ht.
    Wd.
    Dp. Behind
    Panel
    Certification
    Choose an Actuator Color
    Each
    Plastic Actuator Base with Tab Wire Connection
     
    Round Push Button (IP40)
    11 Off or 1 On
    Momentary
    3SPDT
    0.5 amp @ 240V AC, 0.1 amp @ 120V DC250V AC
    250V DC
    11/32"1 1/8"CSA Certified, UL Recognized Component
    Black, Blue, Green, White, Red, Yellow7463N1100000
    11 Off or 1 On
    Maintained
    3SPDT
    0.5 amp @ 240V AC, 0.1 amp @ 120V DC250V AC
    250V DC
    11/32"1 1/8"CSA Certified, UL Recognized Component
    Black, Blue, Green, White, Red, Yellow7463N2100000
     
    Square Push Button (IP40)
    11 Off or 1 On
    Momentary
    3SPDT
    0.5 amp @ 240V AC, 0.1 amp @ 120V DC250V AC
    250V DC
    11/32"11/32"1 1/8"CSA Certified, UL Recognized Component
    Black, Blue, Green, White, Red, Yellow7463N310000
    11 Off or 1 On
    Maintained
    3SPDT
    0.5 amp @ 240V AC, 0.1 amp @ 120V DC250V AC
    250V DC
    11/32"11/32"1 1/8"CSA Certified, UL Recognized Component
    Black, Blue, Green, White, Red, Yellow7463N4100000
     

    10 mm Panel-Mount Push-Button Switches

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Push-Button Switches. 10 mm Panel-Mount Push-Button Switches.
    Install in 10 mm dia. cutouts. Simple to use, these switches actuate with a quick push. Color code your switches by choosing a different actuator color for each.
    No. of Circuits
    Controlled
    Switch Starting
    Position
    Switch
    Action
    No. of
    Terminals
    Switch
    Designation
    Switching Current @ Voltage
    Dia.
    For Max.
    Panel Thk.
    Dp. Behind
    Panel
    Choose an Actuator Color
    Each
    Plastic Actuator Base with Tab Wire Connection—Not Illuminated (250V AC Maximum Voltage)
     
    Projecting
    11 Off or 1 On
    Momentary
    3SPDT
    5 amp @ 125V AC, 3 amp @ 250V AC1/2"5/32"13/16"Black, Blue, Green, White, Red, Yellow7687N17000000
     

    Miniature Snap-Acting Switches

    Image of Attribute. Push-Button Actuator Style. Bottom orientation. Contains Annotated. Snap-Acting Switches. Miniature Snap-Acting Switches, Push Button Actuator, For 7/16" Diameter Panel Cutouts.

    Push-Button

    Actuator Style

    Smaller than standard snap-acting switches, these switches trigger actions in tight spaces. They’re used in components as small as computer mice and engine restart switches. They open and close circuits faster than other switches, preventing contacts from sticking by reducing the time that they're near one another. These switches also minimize the chance of arcing, so electricity won’t jump across contacts.
    Push Button Actuator—Switches with a push-button actuator stick out more than switches with a plunger actuator, so they’re easier to activate.
    Housing
    No. of Circuits
    Controlled
    Switch Starting
    Position
    Switch
    Action
    Switch
    Designation
    Switching Current
    @ Voltage
    Max. Voltage
    hp @ Switching
    Voltage
    Operating Temp.
    Range, ° F
    Actuator
    Ht.
    No. of
    Terminals
    Lg.
    Ht.
    Dp.
    Push-Button
    Color
    Certification
    Each
    Push-Button Actuator Style For 7/16" Diameter Panel Cutouts—Quick-Connect Actuator Connection
     
    With Quick-Disconnect Terminals
    11 Off or 1 On
    Momentary
    SPDT
    15 amp @ 250V AC
    0.6 amp @ 125V DC
    250V AC
    125V DC
    5 hp @ 250V AC-13 to 1761"31.1"0.86"0.71"GreenUL Listed
    7779K727000000
    11 Off or 1 On
    Momentary
    SPDT
    15 amp @ 250V AC
    0.6 amp @ 125V DC
    250V AC
    125V DC
    5 hp @ 250V AC-13 to 1761"31.1"0.86"0.71"RedUL Listed
    7779K72600000
    11 Off or 1 On
    Momentary
    SPDT
    15 amp @ 250V AC
    0.6 amp @ 125V DC
    250V AC
    125V DC
    5 hp @ 250V AC-13 to 1761"31.1"0.86"0.71"YellowUL Listed
    7779K72800000
     
    Push-Button Actuator Style For 7/16" Diameter Panel Cutouts—Screw-On Actuator Connection
     
    With Quick-Disconnect Terminals
    11 Off or 1 On
    Momentary
    SPDT
    15 amp @ 250V AC
    0.6 amp @ 125V DC
    250V AC
    125V DC
    5 hp @ 250V AC-13 to 1761"31.1"0.84"0.63"RedUL Listed
    7779K72500000
    11 Off or 1 On
    Momentary
    SPDT
    15 amp @ 250V AC
    0.6 amp @ 125V DC
    250V AC
    125V DC
    5 hp @ 250V AC-13 to 1761"31.1"0.86"0.71"GreenUL Listed
    7779K72300000
     
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