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 | 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 | Length (Bushing) | Sealing | No. of Switch Sections | Contact Timing | 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 | AC Maximum Rating I Load (Contact) | Minimum Operating Temperature | Length (Actuator) | Terminal Finish | Switch Action | Maximum DC Contact Current | Termination Type | Manufacturer Series | Contact Resistance | Diameter (Bushing) | End Contact Material | PCB Hole Count | No. of Positions | Maximum DC Contact Voltage | Additional Features | Maximum AC Contact Voltage | JESD-609 Code | Indexing Angle | Type (Bushing) | Terminal Length | AC Maximum Power Rating R Load (Contact) | Material (Actuator) |
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C & K Components |
ROTARY SWITCH |
SURFACE MOUNT-STRAIGHT |
ROTARY |
LIQUID CRYSTAL POLYMER |
250VAC |
7000 Cycle(s) |
250000000 ohm |
7.0104 mm |
5.9944 inch |
1.5494 mm |
0.01A@5VDC |
80 Cel |
-30 Cel |
.059 inch |
CIRCULAR |
.01 A |
SOLDER |
RW |
200 mohm |
10 |
5 V |
36 deg |
POLYAMIDE |
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Ohmite Manufacturing |
ROTARY SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SP3T |
SHAFT TYPE |
20A@150VAC |
57 mm |
1 |
44.5 mm |
20A@20VDC |
20 A |
LATCHED |
20 A |
SOLDER |
212 |
3 |
20 V |
150 V |
30 deg |
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Lorlin Electronics |
ROTARY SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT-THREADED |
SP12T |
SPINDLE |
1A@24VAC |
SILVER |
BRASS |
10000 Cycle(s) |
999000000 ohm |
26.2 mm |
.315 inch |
1 |
SILVER |
14.1 mm |
1A@24VDC |
85 Cel |
1 A |
BRASS |
-30 Cel |
1.654 inch |
LATCHED |
1 A |
SOLDER |
20 mohm |
.394 inch |
BRASS |
12 |
24 V |
24 V |
30 deg |
M10X0.75 |
.157 inch |
BRASS |
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Nkk Switches |
ROTARY SWITCH |
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Grayhill |
ROTARY SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT-THREADED |
SP10T |
CONCENTRIC SHAFT TYPE |
1A@115VAC |
6000 Cycle(s) |
25.4 mm |
1 |
46.18 mm |
1A@28VDC |
1 A |
Tin (Sn) |
LATCHED |
1 A |
SOLDER |
10 |
28 V |
IT CONTAINS ONE MORE SECTION OF SWITCH |
115 V |
e3 |
36 deg |
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Grayhill |
ROTARY SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SP12T |
SINGLE SHAFT TYPE |
1A@115VAC |
6000 Cycle(s) |
29.51 mm |
4 |
52.4 mm |
1A@28VDC |
1 A |
TIN |
LATCHED |
1 A |
SCREW |
12 |
28 V |
115 V |
e3 |
30 deg |
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Grayhill |
ROTARY SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SP12T |
SINGLE SHAFT TYPE |
1A@115VAC |
6000 Cycle(s) |
29.51 mm |
1 |
26.04 mm |
1A@28VDC |
1 A |
TIN |
LATCHED |
1 A |
SCREW |
12 |
28 V |
115 V |
e3 |
30 deg |
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Grayhill |
ROTARY SWITCH |
THROUGH HOLE-STRAIGHT |
SP10T |
STEEL SHAFT |
ON-ON |
1A@115VAC |
SILVER |
BRASS |
500VAC |
BRASS |
100000 Cycle(s) |
50000000000 ohm |
23.8 mm |
.25 inch |
1 |
BREAK-BEFORE-MAKE |
MELAMINE PHENOLIC |
SILVER |
14.68 mm |
1A@28VDC |
1 A |
PHOSPHOR BRONZE |
0.25A@115VAC |
.312 inch |
TIN |
LATCHED |
1 A |
SOLDER |
20 mohm |
.375 inch |
BRASS |
10 |
10 |
28 V |
PANEL MOUNTABLE |
115 V |
e3 |
36 deg |
3/8-32 |
.187 inch |
STAINLESS STEEL |
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Abb |
ROTARY SWITCH |
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Nkk Switches |
ROTARY SWITCH |
THROUGH HOLE-STRAIGHT |
DP6T |
SHAFT TYPE |
HAND/WAVE |
0.1A@28VAC |
GOLD |
ZINC ALLOY |
500VAC |
PHOSPHOR BRONZE |
10000 Cycle(s) |
0.4VA@28VDC |
100000000 ohm |
.96 mm |
.217 inch |
IP67 |
1 |
BREAK-BEFORE-MAKE |
GLASS FILLED POLYAMIDE |
GOLD |
.398 mm |
0.1A@28VDC |
NICKEL |
70 Cel |
.1 A |
PHOSPHOR BRONZE |
-10 Cel |
.394 inch |
LATCHED |
.1 A |
SOLDER |
50 mohm |
.236 inch |
PHOSPHOR BRONZE |
14 |
6 |
28 V |
PANEL MOUNTABLE WITH THREADING |
28 V |
30 deg |
M6P0.75 |
.138 inch |
0.4VA@28VAC |
BRASS |
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Grayhill |
ROTARY SWITCH |
THROUGH HOLE-STRAIGHT |
DP5T |
ADJUSTABLE STOP TYPE |
.2A@115VAC |
12.7 mm |
SHAFT AND PANEL SEALED |
1 |
9.58 mm |
.2A@30VDC |
.2 A |
GOLD OVER NICKEL |
LATCHED |
.2 A |
SOLDER |
5 |
30 V |
PANEL MOUNTABLE |
115 V |
e4 |
36 deg |
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Lorlin Electronics |
ROTARY SWITCH |
THROUGH HOLE-STRAIGHT |
SP12T |
SPINDLE |
.15A@250VAC |
10000 Cycle(s) |
26.2 mm |
1 |
14.1 mm |
.15A@250VDC |
85 Cel |
.15 A |
-30 Cel |
SILVER |
LATCHED |
.15 A |
SOLDER |
12 |
250 V |
250 V |
e4 |
30 deg |
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Schurter Ag |
ROTARY SWITCH |
Tin (Sn) |
e3 |
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Grayhill |
ROTARY SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT-THREADED |
SP12T |
SHAFT TYPE |
.3A@115VAC |
SILVER |
500VAC |
BRASS |
15000 Cycle(s) |
1000000000 ohm |
17.45 mm |
.312 inch |
1 |
DIALLYL PHTHALATE |
GOLD |
24.87 mm |
.3 A |
BERYLLIUM COPPER |
.375 inch |
GOLD OVER NICKEL |
LATCHED |
SOLDER |
50 mohm |
.375 inch |
BRASS |
12 |
ADJUSTABLE STOP |
115 V |
e4 |
30 deg |
3/8-32 |
STAINLESS STEEL |
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Ohmite Manufacturing |
ROTARY SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SP3T |
SHAFT TYPE |
15A@125VAC |
56 mm |
1 |
28.7 mm |
15A@20VDC |
15 A |
LATCHED |
15 A |
SOLDER |
111 |
3 |
20 V |
125 V |
30 deg |
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Grayhill |
ROTARY SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT-THREADED |
SP10T |
CONCENTRIC SHAFT TYPE |
1A@115VAC |
6000 Cycle(s) |
25.4 mm |
2 |
63.75 mm |
1A@28VDC |
1 A |
TIN |
LATCHED |
1 A |
SOLDER |
10 |
28 V |
IT CONTAINS ONE MORE SECTION OF SWITCH |
115 V |
e3 |
36 deg |
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Grayhill |
ROTARY SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT-THREADED |
SP10T |
SHAFT TYPE |
.15A@115VAC |
25000 Cycle(s) |
12.7 mm |
SHAFT AND PANEL SEALED |
1 |
14.63 mm |
.2A@28VDC |
.15 A |
GOLD OVER NICKEL |
LATCHED |
.2 A |
SOLDER |
10 |
28 V |
115 V |
e4 |
36 deg |
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ITT Cannon |
ROTARY SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT-THREADED |
DP4T |
HIGH-FLATTED |
2.5A@125VAC |
15000 Cycle(s) |
26.19 mm |
1 |
12.83 mm |
.35A@125VDC |
85 Cel |
2.5 A |
-30 Cel |
Silver (Ag) |
LATCHED |
.35 A |
SOLDER |
A204 |
4 |
125 V |
125 V |
e4 |
30 deg |
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Schneider Electric Sa |
ROTARY SWITCH |
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TE Connectivity |
ROTARY SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
85 Cel |
-40 Cel |
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Grayhill |
ROTARY SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT-THREADED |
DP5T |
ADJUSTABLE STOP TYPE |
.2A@115VAC |
12.7 mm |
SHAFT AND PANEL SEALED |
1 |
9.01 mm |
.2A@30VDC |
.2 A |
GOLD |
LATCHED |
.2 A |
SOLDER |
5 |
30 V |
115 V |
e4 |
36 deg |
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Alps Alpine |
ROTARY SWITCH |
THROUGH HOLE-RIGHT ANGLE |
SP5T |
SHAFT TYPE |
HAND |
100VAC |
10000 Cycle(s) |
100000000 ohm |
BOX; TRAY |
12.5 mm |
10 inch |
.236 inch |
1 |
BREAK-BEFORE-MAKE |
11.5 mm |
0.1A@16VDC |
85 Cel |
-30 Cel |
.354 inch |
LATCHED |
.1 A |
SOLDER |
150 mohm |
.276 inch |
10 |
5 |
16 V |
30 deg |
M7X0.75 |
.118 inch |
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Grayhill |
ROTARY SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT-THREADED |
SP10T |
SHAFT TYPE |
17.45 mm |
1 |
79.43 mm |
GOLD OVER NICKEL |
LATCHED |
SOLDER |
10 |
e4 |
36 deg |
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ITT Cannon |
ROTARY SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT-THREADED |
SP12T |
HIGH-FLATTED |
2.5A@125VAC |
15000 Cycle(s) |
26.19 mm |
EPOXY TERMINAL SEALED |
1 |
12.83 mm |
.35A@125VDC |
85 Cel |
2.5 A |
-30 Cel |
Silver (Ag) |
LATCHED |
.35 A |
SOLDER |
A112 |
12 |
125 V |
125 V |
e4 |
30 deg |
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ITT Cannon |
ROTARY SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT-THREADED |
SP12T |
HIGH-FLATTED |
2.5A@125VAC |
15000 Cycle(s) |
26.19 mm |
SPLASHPROOF |
1 |
12.83 mm |
.35A@125VDC |
85 Cel |
2.5 A |
-30 Cel |
Silver (Ag) |
LATCHED |
.35 A |
SOLDER |
A112 |
12 |
125 V |
125 V |
e4 |
30 deg |
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ITT Cannon |
ROTARY SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT-THREADED |
DP3T |
LONG FLATTED |
.25A@125VAC |
10000 Cycle(s) |
13.34 mm |
SPLASHPROOF SHAFT AND PANEL SEALED |
1 |
9.4 mm |
.25A@28VDC |
85 Cel |
.25 A |
-30 Cel |
Silver (Ag) |
LATCHED |
.25 A |
SOLDER |
MB03 |
3 |
28 V |
125 V |
e4 |
36 deg |
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Nkk Switches |
ROTARY SWITCH |
THROUGH HOLE-STRAIGHT |
DP3T |
ROTARY |
ON-ON-ON |
WAVE |
GOLD |
500VAC |
BRASS |
10000 Cycle(s) |
0.4VA@28VDC |
100000000 ohm |
15.748 mm |
14.5034 inch |
.276 inch |
BREAK-BEFORE-MAKE |
GOLD |
10.9982 mm |
70 Cel |
BERYLLIUM COPPER |
-10 Cel |
.394 inch |
TIN |
CIRCULAR |
SOLDER |
80 mohm |
COPPER |
12 |
e3 |
45 deg |
M6P0.75 |
.138 inch |
BRASS |
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Nkk Switches |
ROTARY SWITCH |
SP6T |
ROTARY SHAFT |
HAND |
SILVER |
BLACK |
BRASS |
1000VAC |
7500 Cycle(s) |
0.4VA@28VDC |
100000000 ohm |
13.9954 mm |
.22 inch |
BREAK-BEFORE-MAKE |
PHENOLIC |
SILVER |
16.891 mm |
NICKEL |
70 Cel |
COPPER |
-10 Cel |
.787 inch |
MR |
10 mohm |
.236 inch |
2 THRU 6 |
M6P0.75 |
.157 inch |
BRASS |
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Schurter Ag |
ROTARY SWITCH |
THROUGH HOLE-STRAIGHT |
SPDT |
SCREW DRIVER/COIN TYPE |
6.3A@250VAC |
BULK |
12.7 mm |
1 |
20.8 mm |
6.3A@250VDC |
85 Cel |
6.3 A |
-40 Cel |
TIN/TIN COPPER |
LATCHED |
6.3 A |
SOLDER |
2 |
250 V |
PANEL MOUNT-THREADED ALSO AVAILABLE |
250 V |
e3/e2 |
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Grayhill |
ROTARY SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SP12T |
CONCENTRIC SHAFT TYPE |
1A@115VAC |
6000 Cycle(s) |
25.4 mm |
1 |
24.74 mm |
1A@28VDC |
1 A |
TIN |
LATCHED |
1 A |
SCREW |
12 |
28 V |
115 V |
e3 |
36 deg |
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Grayhill |
ROTARY SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT-THREADED |
SP10T |
SHAFT TYPE |
.2A@115VAC |
12.7 mm |
SHAFT AND PANEL SEALED |
1 |
9.01 mm |
.2A@30VDC |
.2 A |
Gold (Au) - with Nickel (Ni) barrier |
LATCHED |
.2 A |
SOLDER |
10 |
30 V |
115 V |
e4 |
36 deg |
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Grayhill |
ROTARY SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT-THREADED |
SP12T |
ADJUSTABLE STOP TYPE |
.2A@115VAC |
12.7 mm |
SHAFT AND PANEL SEALED |
1 |
SILVER OVER NICKEL |
9.01 mm |
.2A@30VDC |
.2 A |
GOLD |
LATCHED |
.2 A |
SOLDER |
12 |
30 V |
115 V |
e4 |
30 deg |
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Grayhill |
ROTARY SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT-THREADED |
SP10T |
SHAFT TYPE |
.25A@115VAC |
15000 Cycle(s) |
17.45 mm |
1 |
18.54 mm |
.25A@28VDC |
.25 A |
GOLD OVER NICKEL |
LATCHED |
.25 A |
SOLDER |
10 |
28 V |
115 V |
e4 |
36 deg |
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Schneider Electric Sa |
ROTARY SWITCH |
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ITT Cannon |
ROTARY SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT-THREADED |
SP4T |
SCREW DRIVER SLOT |
2.5A@125VAC |
15000 Cycle(s) |
26.19 mm |
1 |
12.83 mm |
.35A@125VDC |
85 Cel |
2.5 A |
-30 Cel |
Silver (Ag) |
LATCHED |
.35 A |
SOLDER |
A104 |
4 |
125 V |
125 V |
e4 |
30 deg |
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Nkk Switches |
ROTARY SWITCH |
THROUGH HOLE-RIGHT ANGLE |
DP3T |
ROTARY |
ON-ON-ON |
WAVE |
GOLD |
500VAC |
BRASS |
10000 Cycle(s) |
0.4VA@28VDC |
100000000 ohm |
15.748 mm |
16.3068 inch |
.276 inch |
BREAK-BEFORE-MAKE |
GOLD |
15.0876 mm |
70 Cel |
BERYLLIUM COPPER |
-10 Cel |
.394 inch |
TIN |
CIRCULAR |
SOLDER |
80 mohm |
COPPER |
12 |
e3 |
45 deg |
M6P0.75 |
.138 inch |
BRASS |
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Nkk Switches |
ROTARY SWITCH |
THROUGH HOLE-STRAIGHT |
SP12T |
SHAFT TYPE |
.014A@28VAC |
10000 Cycle(s) |
BULK |
12.6 mm |
SPLASHPROOF |
1 |
10.1 mm |
.014A@28VDC |
70 Cel |
.014 A |
-10 Cel |
Gold (Au) |
LATCHED |
.014 A |
SOLDER |
MR |
12 |
28 V |
LOW PROFILE, PANEL MOUNTABLE |
28 V |
e4 |
30 deg |
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Nkk Switches |
ROTARY SWITCH |
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Ohmite Manufacturing |
ROTARY SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SP11T |
SHAFT TYPE |
15A@125VAC |
56 mm |
1 |
28.7 mm |
15A@20VDC |
15 A |
LATCHED |
15 A |
SOLDER |
111 |
11 |
20 V |
125 V |
30 deg |
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Grayhill |
ROTARY SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT-THREADED |
SP10T |
STEEL SHAFT |
ON-ON |
1A@115VAC |
SILVER |
BRASS |
500VAC |
BRASS |
100000 Cycle(s) |
50000000000 ohm |
23.8 mm |
.25 inch |
1 |
BREAK-BEFORE-MAKE |
MELAMINE PHENOLIC |
SILVER |
14.68 mm |
1A@28VDC |
1 A |
PHOSPHOR BRONZE |
0.25A@115VAC |
.312 inch |
TIN |
LATCHED |
1 A |
SOLDER |
20 mohm |
.375 inch |
BRASS |
10 |
28 V |
BUSHING KEYWAY |
115 V |
e3 |
36 deg |
3/8-32 |
STAINLESS STEEL |
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Lorlin Electronics |
ROTARY SWITCH |
THROUGH HOLE-STRAIGHT |
3P4T |
SPINDLE |
1A@24VAC |
GOLD |
1500VAC |
BRASS |
10000 Cycle(s) |
999000000 ohm |
26.2 mm |
.315 inch |
1 |
GLASS FILLED POLYAMIDE66 |
SILVER |
14.1 mm |
1A@24VDC |
85 Cel |
1 A |
BRASS |
-30 Cel |
1.653 inch |
LATCHED |
1 A |
SOLDER |
20 mohm |
BRASS |
15 |
4 |
24 V |
24 V |
30 deg |
M10X0.75 |
.157 inch |
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Idec |
ROTARY SWITCH |
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Nkk Switches |
ROTARY SWITCH |
THROUGH HOLE-STRAIGHT |
DP4T |
ROTARY SHAFT |
HAND |
2A@125VAC |
BLACK |
BRASS |
1000VAC |
7500 Cycle(s) |
100000000 ohm |
13.9954 mm |
.22 inch |
BREAK-BEFORE-MAKE |
PHENOLIC |
SILVER |
17.2974 mm |
1A@30VDC |
NICKEL |
70 Cel |
2 A |
SILVER ALLOY |
-10 Cel |
.787 inch |
1 A |
SOLDER |
MR |
10 mohm |
.236 inch |
SILVER ALLOY |
9 |
2 THRU 4 |
30 V |
125 V |
M6P0.75 |
.157 inch |
BRASS |
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Schurter Ag |
ROTARY SWITCH |
THROUGH HOLE-STRAIGHT |
SP3T |
SCREW DRIVER/COIN TYPE |
6.3A@250VAC |
BULK |
20 mm |
1 |
24 mm |
6.3A@250VDC |
6.3 A |
TIN/TIN COPPER |
LATCHED |
6.3 A |
SOLDER |
3 |
250 V |
PANEL MOUNT-THREADED ALSO AVAILABLE |
250 V |
e3/e2 |
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Grayhill |
ROTARY SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT-THREADED |
FLAT SHAFT TYPE |
10000 Cycle(s) |
24.38 mm |
GOLD |
WIRE |
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Siemens |
ROTARY SWITCH |
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Grayhill |
ROTARY SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT-THREADED |
SP16T |
SHAFT TYPE |
.15A@115VAC |
GOLD |
600VAC |
BRASS |
25000 Cycle(s) |
1000000000 ohm |
14.27 mm |
.25 inch |
1 |
THERMOSET 94V-0 |
GOLD OVER NICKEL |
13.64 mm |
.2A@28VDC |
.15 A |
PRECIOUS METAL ALLOY |
.375 inch |
GOLD OVER NICKEL |
LATCHED |
.2 A |
SOLDER |
20 mohm |
.25 inch |
BRASS |
10 |
28 V |
115 V |
e4 |
22.5 deg |
1/4-28 |
.153 inch |
STAINLESS STEEL |
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Grayhill |
ROTARY SWITCH |
THROUGH HOLE-STRAIGHT |
SP10T |
ADJUSTABLE STOP TYPE |
.2A@115VAC |
12.7 mm |
SHAFT AND PANEL SEALED |
1 |
9.58 mm |
.2A@30VDC |
.2 A |
GOLD OVER NICKEL |
LATCHED |
.2 A |
SOLDER |
10 |
30 V |
PANEL MOUNTABLE |
115 V |
e4 |
36 deg |
Rotary switches are electronic switches that are activated by rotating a dial or knob. They are commonly used in a variety of applications, such as audio equipment, industrial control systems, and consumer electronics.
Rotary switches typically consist of a housing, a dial or knob, and a set of electrical contacts. When the dial or knob is rotated, it completes a circuit between the contacts, allowing electrical current to flow through the switch. Some rotary switches also include detents or stops that provide tactile feedback as the dial is rotated.
Rotary switches come in different configurations, including single-pole, double-pole, and multi-pole switches. They also come in different contact arrangements, such as make-before-break, break-before-make, and center-off switches.
Rotary switches offer several advantages over other types of switches. They provide a simple and intuitive means of controlling circuits, and they offer tactile feedback that can help to ensure reliable operation. They are also highly durable and can withstand frequent use and harsh environments.