Part | RoHS | Manufacturer | Switch Type | Mounting Feature | Switch Function | Type (Actuator) | Contact Function | Solderability | AC Maximum Rating R Load (Contact) | Center Contact Plating | Color (Actuator) | Housing Material | Body Color | Angle (Actuator) | Dielectric Withstand Volts (V) | Terminal Material | AC Maximum Rating M Load (Contact) | Electrical Life | DC Maximum Power Rating R Load (Contact) | Illumination | Insulation Resistance | Packing Method | Body Length/Diameter | Body Width | Sealing | Contact Timing | Maximum Operating Force | Insulator Material | End Contact Plating | Body Height | DC Maximum Rating R Load (Contact) | Finish (Actuator) | Washability | Maximum Operating Temperature | Maximum AC Contact Current | Center Contact Material | Minimum Operating Temperature | Length (Actuator) | Terminal Finish | Switch Action | Maximum DC Contact Current | Termination Type | Manufacturer Series | Contact Resistance | End Contact Material | PCB Hole Count | Maximum DC Contact Voltage | Additional Features | Maximum AC Contact Voltage | JESD-609 Code | Terminal Length | AC Maximum Power Rating R Load (Contact) | Material (Actuator) |
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Carling Technologies |
ROCKER SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPST |
CURVED/SMOOTH FACE GLOSS |
ON-OFF |
15A@125VAC |
25000 Cycle(s) |
20.82 inch |
PHENOLIC |
27.15 mm |
15A@28VDC |
15 A |
LATCHED |
15 A |
SOLDER |
28 V |
125 V |
NYLON |
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E-switch |
ROCKER SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPST |
ROCKER |
ON-OFF |
BLACK |
1500VAC |
10000 Cycle(s) |
100000000 ohm |
36.9062 mm |
16A@30VDC |
55 Cel |
0 Cel |
.608 inch |
16 A |
QUICK CONNECT |
R7 |
20 mohm |
30 V |
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E-switch |
ROCKER SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPST |
ROCKER |
ON-OFF |
20A@250VAC |
BLACK |
1500VAC |
10000 Cycle(s) |
100000000 ohm |
36.9062 mm |
20.8026 inch |
55 Cel |
20 A |
0 Cel |
.608 inch |
QUICK CONNECT |
R7 |
20 mohm |
250 V |
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E-switch |
ROCKER SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPST |
ROCKER |
ON-OFF |
20A@250VAC |
BLACK |
1500VAC |
10000 Cycle(s) |
100000000 ohm |
36.9062 mm |
20.8026 inch |
55 Cel |
20 A |
0 Cel |
.608 inch |
QUICK CONNECT |
R7 |
20 mohm |
250 V |
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E-switch |
ROCKER SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPST |
ROCKER |
ON-OFF |
BLACK |
1500VAC |
10000 Cycle(s) |
LED |
100000000 ohm |
36.9062 mm |
20.8026 inch |
27.8892 mm |
16A@30VDC |
55 Cel |
0 Cel |
.608 inch |
16 A |
QUICK CONNECT |
R7 |
20 mohm |
30 V |
.422 inch |
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E-switch |
ROCKER SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPST |
ROCKER |
ON-OFF |
BLACK |
1500VAC |
10000 Cycle(s) |
LED |
100000000 ohm |
36.9062 mm |
20.8026 inch |
27.8892 mm |
16A@30VDC |
55 Cel |
0 Cel |
.608 inch |
16 A |
QUICK CONNECT |
R7 |
20 mohm |
30 V |
.422 inch |
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Carling Technologies |
ROCKER SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPST |
ROCKER |
ON-OFF |
1500VRMS |
LED |
50000000 ohm |
20.828 inch |
POLYESTER |
27.4066 mm |
15A@28VDC |
85 Cel |
-40 Cel |
MAINTAINED |
15 A |
QUICK CONNECT |
10 mohm |
28 V |
.4 inch |
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Carling Technologies |
ROCKER SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPST |
ROCKER |
ON-OFF |
1500VRMS |
LED |
50000000 ohm |
20.828 inch |
POLYESTER |
27.4066 mm |
15A@28VDC |
85 Cel |
-40 Cel |
MAINTAINED |
15 A |
QUICK CONNECT |
10 mohm |
28 V |
.4 inch |
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TE Connectivity |
ROCKER SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPST |
ROCKER |
ON-OFF |
SILVER |
BLACK |
16 A |
LATCHED |
16 A |
WIRE |
125 V |
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E-switch |
ROCKER SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPST |
ROCKER |
ON-OFF |
BLACK |
1500VAC |
10000 Cycle(s) |
100000000 ohm |
36.9062 mm |
20.8026 inch |
27.8892 mm |
16A@30VDC |
55 Cel |
0 Cel |
.608 inch |
16 A |
QUICK CONNECT |
R7 |
20 mohm |
30 V |
.422 inch |
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The Cherry |
ROCKER SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPST |
CURVED TYPE |
10A@125VAC |
6000 Cycle(s) |
19 mm |
12.9 inch |
SPLASH PROOF |
11.68 mm |
65 Cel |
10 A |
-20 Cel |
Tin (Sn) |
LATCHED |
QUICK CONNECT |
SR |
125 V |
e3 |
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TE Connectivity |
ROCKER SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPST |
ROCKER |
ON-OFF |
SILVER |
BLACK |
16 A |
LATCHED |
16 A |
WIRE |
125 V |
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Bulgin |
ROCKER SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPST |
ROCKER |
ON-OFF |
10A@250VAC |
3000VAC |
10000 Cycle(s) |
20000000 ohm |
23 mm |
14.5 mm |
10 A |
SILVER ALLOY |
.217 inch |
LATCHED |
QUICK CONNECT |
R13 |
100 mohm |
SILVER ALLOY |
250 V |
.319 inch |
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E-switch |
ROCKER SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPST |
ROCKER |
ON-OFF |
BLACK |
1500VAC |
10000 Cycle(s) |
LED |
100000000 ohm |
36.9062 mm |
20.8026 inch |
27.8892 mm |
16A@30VDC |
55 Cel |
0 Cel |
.608 inch |
16 A |
QUICK CONNECT |
R7 |
20 mohm |
30 V |
.422 inch |
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Carling Technologies |
ROCKER SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPST |
PADDLE |
ON-OFF-(ON) |
GOLD OVER NICKEL |
BLACK |
BLACK |
1000VDC |
50000 Cycle(s) |
100000000 ohm |
20.955 mm |
14.986 inch |
NYLON |
GOLD OVER NICKEL |
85 Cel |
0 Cel |
.545 inch |
MOMENTARY |
SOLDER LUG |
611 |
0.4VA@20VAC |
NYLON |
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Carling Technologies |
ROCKER SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPST |
ROCKER |
OFF-ON |
10A@250VAC |
BLACK |
100000 Cycle(s) |
27.178 mm |
15.748 inch |
27.94 mm |
85 Cel |
10 A |
0 Cel |
.187 inch |
HORIZONTAL |
QUICK CONNECT |
OFF-ON (VERT.) VISI-RED LEGEND |
250 V |
.375 inch |
0.75HP@250VAC |
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ITT Cannon |
ROCKER SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPST |
ROCKER |
10A@125VAC |
10000 Cycle(s) |
RED LED |
20.83 mm |
15 inch |
20.14 mm |
85 Cel |
10 A |
-20 Cel |
Silver (Ag) |
LATCHED |
QUICK CONNECT |
DM |
125 V |
e4 |
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Nkk Switches |
ROCKER SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPST |
ROCKER |
ON-OFF |
HAND |
15A@250VAC |
SILVER |
BLACK |
POLYAMIDE |
24 deg |
BRASS |
15000 Cycle(s) |
200000000 ohm |
40.9956 mm |
24.003 inch |
EPOXY |
SILVER |
30.5816 mm |
15A@30VDC |
85 Cel |
15 A |
-20 Cel |
.209 inch |
15 A |
SCREW |
WR |
10 mohm |
30 V |
250 V |
.327 inch |
POLYPHENYLENE OXIDE |
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Nkk Switches |
ROCKER SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPST |
ROCKER |
ON-OFF |
WAVE |
16A@250VAC |
SILVER |
BLACK |
NYLON |
BLACK |
26 deg |
4000VAC |
BRASS |
25000 Cycle(s) |
1000000000 ohm |
27.9908 mm |
20.4978 inch |
EPOXY |
PHENOLIC |
SILVER |
36.4998 mm |
MATTE |
70 Cel |
16 A |
SILVER |
-25 Cel |
.197 inch |
SILVER |
HORIZONTAL |
SOLDER LUG |
20 mohm |
SILVER |
TV8 RATING |
250 V |
e4 |
.283 inch |
POLYPHENYLENE OXIDE |
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E-switch |
ROCKER SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPST |
ROCKER |
ON-OFF |
BLACK |
1500VAC |
10000 Cycle(s) |
LED |
100000000 ohm |
36.9062 mm |
20.8026 inch |
27.8892 mm |
16A@30VDC |
55 Cel |
0 Cel |
.608 inch |
16 A |
QUICK CONNECT |
R7 |
20 mohm |
30 V |
.422 inch |
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Nkk Switches |
ROCKER SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPST |
ROCKER |
ON-OFF |
HAND |
15A@250VAC |
SILVER |
BLACK |
POLYAMIDE |
24 deg |
BRASS |
15000 Cycle(s) |
200000000 ohm |
40.9956 mm |
24.003 inch |
EPOXY |
SILVER |
30.607 mm |
15A@30VDC |
85 Cel |
15 A |
-20 Cel |
.209 inch |
15 A |
QUICK CONNECT |
WR |
10 mohm |
30 V |
250 V |
.423 inch |
POLYPHENYLENE OXIDE |
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Nkk Switches |
ROCKER SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPST |
ROCKER |
ON-OFF |
HAND |
15A@250VAC |
SILVER |
BLACK |
POLYAMIDE |
24 deg |
COPPER |
15000 Cycle(s) |
200000000 ohm |
40.9956 mm |
24.003 inch |
SILVER |
39.497 mm |
15A@30VDC |
85 Cel |
15 A |
-20 Cel |
.209 inch |
15 A |
WIRE |
WR |
30 mohm |
30 V |
250 V |
POLYPHENYLENE OXIDE |
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The Cherry |
ROCKER SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPST |
CURVE-TWO COLOR RED MOLD |
20A@125VAC |
6000 Cycle(s) |
31.8 mm |
14.1 inch |
SPLASH PROOF |
18.4 mm |
85 Cel |
20 A |
-20 Cel |
Tin (Sn) |
LATCHED |
QUICK CONNECT |
CR |
125 V |
e3 |
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The Cherry |
ROCKER SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPST |
CURVED TYPE |
ON-OFF |
16A@250VAC |
BLACK |
BLACK |
0 deg |
1000VAC |
COPPER ALLOY |
6000 Cycle(s) |
100000000 ohm |
32 mm |
10.9 inch |
SPLASH PROOF |
NYLON |
20 mm |
65 Cel |
16 A |
SILVER ALLOY |
-20 Cel |
.331 inch |
Tin (Sn) |
LATCHED |
QUICK CONNECT |
TR |
20 mohm |
SILVER ALLOY |
ELECTRICAL RATINGS AVAILABLE FOR EN STANDARD ALSO |
250 V |
e3 |
.425 inch |
0.75HP@250VAC |
NYLON |
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Bulgin |
ROCKER SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPST |
ROCKER |
ON-OFF |
10A@250VAC |
3000VAC |
10000 Cycle(s) |
20000000 ohm |
23 mm |
14.5 mm |
10 A |
SILVER ALLOY |
.217 inch |
LATCHED |
QUICK CONNECT |
R13 |
100 mohm |
SILVER ALLOY |
250 V |
.319 inch |
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Carling Technologies |
ROCKER SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPST |
ROCKER |
ON-OFF |
10A@250VAC |
SILVER |
BLACK |
18 deg |
1500VRMS |
LED |
50000000 ohm |
49.0982 mm |
24.384 inch |
MOLDED |
BREAK-BEFORE-MAKE |
SILVER |
39.37 mm |
85 Cel |
10 A |
-40 Cel |
.505 inch |
ALTERNATE |
QUICK CONNECT |
10 mohm |
CERTIFIED TO IP66/IP68 |
250 V |
.25 inch |
0.5HP@250VAC |
POLYCARBONATE |
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TE Connectivity |
ROCKER SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPST |
ROCKER |
ON-OFF |
SILVER |
BLACK |
16 A |
LATCHED |
16 A |
WIRE |
125 V |
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TE Connectivity |
ROCKER SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPST |
ROCKER |
ON-OFF |
16A@125VAC |
SILVER |
BLACK |
6000 Cycle(s) |
18.5 mm |
13 inch |
IP40 |
6.37 N |
11.5 mm |
85 Cel |
16 A |
-20 Cel |
LATCHED |
16 A |
WIRE |
125 V |
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Apem Components |
ROCKER SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPST |
ROCKER |
15A@125VAC |
6000 Cycle(s) |
31.75 mm |
13.5 inch |
20.5 mm |
85 Cel |
15 A |
-20 Cel |
LATCHED |
QUICK CONNECT |
125 V |
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E-switch |
ROCKER SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPST |
ROCKER |
ON-OFF |
BLACK |
1500VAC |
10000 Cycle(s) |
LED |
100000000 ohm |
36.9062 mm |
20.8026 inch |
27.8892 mm |
16A@30VDC |
55 Cel |
0 Cel |
.608 inch |
16 A |
QUICK CONNECT |
R7 |
20 mohm |
30 V |
.422 inch |
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Carling Technologies |
ROCKER SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPST |
ROCKER |
OFF-ON |
10A@250VAC |
BLACK |
100000 Cycle(s) |
27.178 mm |
15.748 inch |
27.94 mm |
85 Cel |
10 A |
0 Cel |
.187 inch |
HORIZONTAL |
QUICK CONNECT |
O-I (VERT.) VISI-RED LEGEND |
250 V |
.375 inch |
0.75HP@250VAC |
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Carling Technologies |
ROCKER SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPST |
ROCKER |
(ON)-OFF |
1500VRMS |
LED |
50000000 ohm |
20.828 inch |
POLYESTER |
27.4066 mm |
15A@28VDC |
85 Cel |
-40 Cel |
MAINTAINED |
15 A |
QUICK CONNECT |
10 mohm |
28 V |
.4 inch |
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ITT Cannon |
ROCKER SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPST |
ROCKER |
16A@125VAC |
10000 Cycle(s) |
18.5 mm |
13 inch |
IP65 |
11.8 mm |
85 Cel |
16 A |
-20 Cel |
Silver (Ag) |
LATCHED |
QUICK CONNECT |
DA |
125 V |
e4 |
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The Cherry |
ROCKER SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPST |
ROCKER |
ON-OFF |
16A@125VAC |
BLACK |
NYLON |
BLACK |
1500VAC |
COPPER ALLOY |
6000 Cycle(s) |
100000000 ohm |
23.4 mm |
11.4 inch |
IP65; WATERPROOF |
25.37 mm |
16A@12VDC |
85 Cel |
16 A |
SILVER ALLOY |
-25 Cel |
.453 inch |
Silver (Ag) |
LATCHED |
16 A |
QUICK CONNECT |
KR |
50 mohm |
SILVER ALLOY |
12 V |
125 V |
e4 |
.276 inch |
0.5HP@250VAC |
NYLON |
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Carling Technologies |
ROCKER SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPST |
ROCKER |
ON-OFF |
1500VRMS |
0.4VA@28VDC |
LED |
50000000 ohm |
20.828 inch |
POLYESTER |
27.4066 mm |
85 Cel |
-40 Cel |
.505 inch |
MAINTAINED |
QUICK CONNECT |
10 mohm |
.4 inch |
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Honeywell Sensing And Control |
ROCKER SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPST |
ROCKER |
10A@277VAC |
55.12 mm |
22.1 inch |
DUST PROOF; WATER PROOF |
36.83 mm |
71 Cel |
10 A |
MOMENTARY |
SCREW |
277 V |
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Carling Technologies |
ROCKER SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPST |
ROCKER |
OFF-ON |
16A@125VAC |
BLACK |
100000 Cycle(s) |
27.17 mm |
15.75 inch |
27.94 mm |
85 Cel |
16 A |
0 Cel |
.187 inch |
LATCHED |
QUICK CONNECT |
R |
125 V |
.375 inch |
0.75HP@250VAC |
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E-switch |
ROCKER SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPST |
ROCKER |
OFF-ON |
10A@250VAC |
BLACK |
BLACK |
1500VAC |
COPPER |
10000 Cycle(s) |
100000000 ohm |
18.8976 mm |
11.9888 inch |
POLYAMIDE |
11.6078 mm |
10 A |
SILVER |
-20 Cel |
.236 inch |
MAINTAINED |
QUICK CONNECT |
35 mohm |
SILVER |
250 V |
.272 inch |
POLYAMIDE |
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E-switch |
ROCKER SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPST |
ROCKER |
ON-OFF |
6A@250VAC |
26 deg |
1500VAC |
100000000 ohm |
14.986 mm |
6 A |
.591 inch |
SOLDER LUG |
RR3405 |
50 mohm |
250 V |
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Carling Technologies |
ROCKER SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPST |
ROCKER |
ON-OFF |
1500VRMS |
LED |
50000000 ohm |
20.828 inch |
POLYESTER |
27.4066 mm |
20A@12VDC |
85 Cel |
-40 Cel |
MAINTAINED |
20 A |
QUICK CONNECT |
10 mohm |
12 V |
.4 inch |
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TE Connectivity |
ROCKER SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPST |
ROCKER |
ON-OFF |
SILVER |
BLACK |
NYLON |
BLACK |
1000VAC |
COPPER ALLOY |
100000 Cycle(s) |
LED |
100000000 ohm |
21.0058 mm |
15.0114 inch |
SILVER |
16.51 mm |
NICKEL |
85 Cel |
16 A |
-20 Cel |
.126 inch |
LATCHED |
16 A |
WIRE |
100 mohm |
125 V |
NYLON |
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Carling Technologies |
ROCKER SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPST |
ROCKER |
ON-OFF |
1500VRMS |
50000000 ohm |
20.828 inch |
POLYESTER |
27.4066 mm |
15A@28VDC |
85 Cel |
-40 Cel |
.505 inch |
MAINTAINED |
15 A |
QUICK CONNECT |
10 mohm |
28 V |
.4 inch |
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Honeywell Sensing And Control |
ROCKER SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPST |
ROCKER |
10A@277VAC |
55.12 mm |
19.56 inch |
DUST PROOF; WATER PROOF |
36.83 mm |
71 Cel |
10 A |
MOMENTARY |
SCREW |
1TP8 |
277 V |
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Carling Technologies |
ROCKER SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPST |
ROCKER |
ON-OFF |
1500VRMS |
LED |
50000000 ohm |
20.828 inch |
POLYESTER |
27.4066 mm |
20A@12VDC |
85 Cel |
-40 Cel |
MAINTAINED |
20 A |
QUICK CONNECT |
10 mohm |
12 V |
.4 inch |
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Honeywell Sensing And Control |
ROCKER SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPST |
ROCKER |
10A@277VAC |
37.08 mm |
22.1 inch |
DUST PROOF; WATER PROOF |
23.11 mm |
71 Cel |
10 A |
MOMENTARY |
SCREW |
1TP4 |
277 V |
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Carling Technologies |
ROCKER SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPST |
ROCKER |
ON-OFF |
1500VRMS |
LED |
50000000 ohm |
20.828 inch |
POLYESTER |
27.4066 mm |
15A@28VDC |
85 Cel |
-40 Cel |
.505 inch |
MAINTAINED |
15 A |
QUICK CONNECT |
10 mohm |
28 V |
.4 inch |
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Carling Technologies |
ROCKER SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPST |
PADDLE |
ON-OFF-(ON) |
2A@250VAC |
BLACK |
BLACK |
1000VDC |
50000 Cycle(s) |
100000000 ohm |
20.955 mm |
14.986 inch |
NYLON |
85 Cel |
2 A |
0 Cel |
.545 inch |
MOMENTARY |
SOLDER LUG |
611 |
250 V |
NYLON |
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Carling Technologies |
ROCKER SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPST |
ROCKER |
ON-OFF |
1500VRMS |
LED |
50000000 ohm |
20.828 inch |
POLYESTER |
27.4066 mm |
20A@12VDC |
85 Cel |
-40 Cel |
MAINTAINED |
20 A |
QUICK CONNECT |
10 mohm |
12 V |
.4 inch |
Rocker switches are electronic switches that are activated by rocking a lever back and forth. They are commonly used in a variety of applications, such as industrial control systems, automotive electronics, and home appliances.
Rocker switches typically consist of a housing, a rocker lever, and a set of electrical contacts. When the lever is rocked in one direction, it completes a circuit between the contacts, allowing electrical current to flow through the switch. When the lever is rocked in the opposite direction, the circuit is broken and the current stops flowing.
Rocker switches come in different configurations, including momentary, latching, and illuminated switches. Momentary switches are activated only while the lever is being held in one direction, while latching switches remain in the on or off position until manually reset. Illuminated switches include an LED or other light source to provide visual feedback when the switch is activated.