Monday, August 30, 2010

LA Series Process Sealed Illuminated Pushbutton Switches

LA Series Process Sealed Illuminated Pushbutton Switches

The LA series illuminated pushbutton switches have an IP65 rating. Come in up to 4 poles and a variety of color options.

Now available in a Flush Mount configuration - with an appealing aluminum bezel.

These sealed illuminated pushbutton switches work great for the telecommunications, networking, computers, instrumentation, performance audio and external hard drive industries.

 Certifications

     

SPECIFICATIONS
RATING:
5A @250VAC
               8A @125VAC
               2A @250VDC
               6A @24VDC
MECHANICAL LIFE: ≥100,000 Cycles
ELECTRICAL LIFE: ≥50,000 Cycles
CONTACT RESISTANCE: 100mΩ Max. Typical, Initial @ 2-4VDC
INSULATION RESISTANCE: >1,000MΩ
DIELECTRIC STRENGTH: >1,500V for 1 Minute
                                       >3,000V Between Poles
ACTUATION FORCE: 300g/pole
OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -20°C to 55°C
DEGREE OF PROTECTION: IP65

MATERIALS
SWITCH HOUSING:
Polyethermide (PEI)
CONTACT HOUSING: Diallyl Phthalate (DAP)
ACTUATOR RING: Polycarbonate (PC)
LENS: Polycarbonate (PC)
CONTACTS: Silver Plated Copper Alloy
TERMINALS: Silver or Gold Plated Copper Alloy

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Friday, August 27, 2010

Did you know E-Switch offers Keylock Switches?

KO Series Keylock Switches

KO series keylock switches provide a variety of size and product package options including barrel or flat key options, key code options, and more. Dozens of types available.

These switches work great for security applications, personal transportation vehicles, or elevator/kiosk controls.

Certifications

   

SPECIFICATIONS
CONTACT RATING: As Per Individual Model Number
INITIAL CONTACT RESISTANCE: 10mΩ Max.
INSULATION RESISTANCE: As Per Individual Model Number
DIELECTRIC STRENGTH: As Per Individual Model Number

MATERIALS

HOUSING AND CYLINDER: Die Cast Zinc Alloy
                                          Finish Dependent Upon Individual Model Number
CONTACT: Silver Plated Copper Alloy
KEYS: As Per Individual Model Number

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Monday, August 23, 2010

TD Series Detector Switches with left or right actuator positions, featuring long travel and smooth operation

TD Series Detector Switches

The TD Series detector switches are available with both left and right actuator positions and feature long travel and smooth operations.

Applications for the 900 series detector switch include consumer electronics, telecommunications, networking, computers/servers, performance audio, instrumentation, appliances, low power on/off designs, external hard drives and modems, and more.

Certifications


TD1104
TD1105

SPECIFICATIONS – please see attached PDF for individual model number specifications
LIFE EXPECTANCY: As Per Individual Model Number
CONTACT RATING: As Per Individual Model Number
CONTACT RESISTANCE: As Per Individual Model Number
INSULATION RESISTANCE: 100MΩ Min. 
DIELECTRIC STRENGTH: 1,000V RMS at Sea Level
ACTUATION FORCE:  As Per Individual Model Number
OPERATING FORCE:  As Per Individual Model Number
OPERATING TEMP: -20°C to 85°C

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Friday, August 20, 2010

Push-pull switch has UL ratings and available in 12A, 16A and 1HP

PP1 Series Push Pull Pushbutton Switches

The PP1 series pushbutton switch is the smaller of our two push-pull switch series, and features a push pull switch function and various terminal options. This pushbutton switch has high ratings with UL approvals.

Certifications

  

SPECIFICATIONS
ELECTRICAL RATING:
      16A 125VAC [cULus]
      12A 250VAC [cULus]
      1HP 125/250VAC [cULus]

TEMPERATURE:
0°C to 85°C
ELECTRICAL LIFE: 6,000 Cycles [cULus]
CONTACT RESISTANCE: 50mΩ Max.

MATERIALS
BODY:
Polyamide 6/6
ACTUATOR: Polyamide 6/6
CONTACTS: Silver Alloy
TERMINALS: Silver Plated Brass

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Wednesday, August 11, 2010

E-Switch Announcement: Push Pull Switches Rated to 1 HP

E-SWITCH ANNOUNCEMENT

E-Switch Announces Push-Pull Switches Rated up to 1HP

E-Switch’s PP1 and PP2 Series
Illuminated Pushbutton

E-Switch’s PP1 and PP2 Series Pushbutton Switches Offer Push-Pull Functionality Rated up to 1HP

MINNEAPOLIS, MN --- E-Switch announces the PP1 and PP2 series pushbutton switch, featuring push-pull functionality with momentary functions. This push pull switch has high power ratings and is rated to 1HP.There are various actuator and terminal options available with these switches. UL rated. Specifications include:

  • Electrical Life: 6,000 cycles
  • Mechanical Life: 50,000 cycles
  • Contact Rating: 16A 125VAC, 12A 250VAC and 1HP 125/250VAC
  • Contact Resistance (Initial Max): 50milliohms max
  • Contact Arrangement: SPDT
  • Insulation Resistance: 2Megaohms min
  • Dielectric Strength (1 min): 500 VAC
  • Force: 300 gf to 500 gf
  • Travel: Push only: 9.4mm; Push-Pull: 5.0mm push, 5.7mm pull
  • Operating/Storage Temperature: 0°C to +85°C

Markets and applications for the PP series pushbutton switches include appliance/white goods, HVAC, and Industrial controls.

Visit E-Switch at www.e-switch.com to request your full-line catalog! You can also request a sample of one of over 4,000 discrete part numbers for one of your projects!

About E-Switch. In 2009, E-Switch, Inc. acquired Lamb Industries and now offers one of the broadest switch lines available today. Both companies have been delivering innovative and quality switches to the electronics, telecom, high tech, instrumentation, industrial, appliance and consumer markets since 1979. Located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Portland, Oregon, their global reach extends to Europe, Asia and Latin America. Products include Rocker, Toggle, Slide, Tact, Pushbutton, Dip, Rotary, Keylock, Snap Action, Power, illuminated switches, and more. E-Switch has local reps, distributors, engineers and account managers on hand to provide specifying assistance and quick response to requests, along with a top notch sampling and cross-referencing program. E-Switch’s online catalogs include complete specifications, drawings and schematics.

E-Switch, Inc.

7153 Northland Drive N

Minneapolis, MN 55428

www.e-switch.com | www.lambind.com

800-867-2717

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Monday, August 9, 2010

MS Series Miniature Snap Action Switch

MS Series Miniature Snap Action Switch

These miniature snap-action switches come with a wide variety of actuator, operating force and termination options. They are available in gold and 5 amp versions and are used in the appliance, gaming, industrial controls and vending machine markets, among others. Please check the PDF data sheet for more information, including part numbers.

Certifications

               

SPECIFICATIONS
CONTACT RATING: Gold; .4VA Max. @ 20VDC or VAC Max.
                                5Amps @ 125/250VAC-UL, CUL
LIFE EXPECTANCY: 50,000 Cycles Minimum
MECHANICAL LIFE: 1,000,000 Cycles Typical
INSULATION RESISTANCE: 100MΩ Min.
DIELECTRIC STRENGTH: 1,000VAC for 60 Seconds
OPERATING TEMP: -25°C to 85°C (std)
OPERATING FORCE: See Chart on Data Sheet 

MATERIALS
SWITCH HOUSING: High Temperature PBT (UL94-V0)
ACTUATOR BUTTON: High Temperature PBT (UL94-V0)
CONTACTS: Silver (std) or Gold
TERMINALS: Copper Alloy, Plated

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Friday, August 6, 2010

E-Switch Cross Reference chart

E-Switch has thousands of switches that cross many manufacturer's parts, including rockers, toggles, pushbuttons, DIPs, slides, tacts and more. If you are looking for a part to cross that isn't on this list, please contact our sales team and they will be able to help you out.

Choose a manufacturer for a Series-to-Series Cross Reference:

ALCO (AUGAT)
ALPS
APEM (MORS / ASC)
ARCOLECTRIC
BOURNES
BULGIN
C&K
CARLINGSWITCH
CHILY
CIC
CRL (CGE)
CTS
CUTLER HAMMER
CW
DIALIGHT
DREEFS
EAO

EATON
ELECTROSWITCH
FUJISOKU
GC
GRAYHILL
HOKURIKU (HDK)
IDEC
ITT C&K
ITW (LICON)
JAE
JUNGPOONG
KIE
KOIDE
MARQUARDT
MATSUKYU
MIYAMA
NKK

OMRON
OSLO
PANASONIC
PREH
SAMWON
SATORI
SCHURTER
SENIOR
SHIGMA
SMK
STACKPOLE
SWITCHCRAFT
TKR
TOCOS
TSCHUDIN & HEID

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