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 | Insulation Resistance | Packing Method | Body Length/Diameter | Body Width | Length (Bushing) | Sealing | Contact Timing | Maximum Operating Force | Insulator Material | End Contact Plating | Body Height | DC Maximum Rating R Load (Contact) | Finish (Actuator) | Maximum Operating Temperature | Operating Position | 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) | Actuator Travel (mm) | End Contact Material | PCB Hole Count | Maximum DC Contact Voltage | Additional Features | Maximum AC Contact Voltage | Maximum Pre Travel | JESD-609 Code | Type (Bushing) | Terminal Length | AC Maximum Power Rating R Load (Contact) | Material (Actuator) |
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Omron |
SNAP ACTING/LIMIT SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPDT |
ROLLER PLUNGER |
15A@250VAC |
500000 Cycle(s) |
86 mm |
25.4 inch |
IP65 |
4.9 N |
44.5 mm |
.5A@125VDC |
80 Cel |
15 A |
-10 Cel |
MOMENTARY |
.5 A |
SCREW |
ZV2 |
4.5 |
125 V |
250 V |
1 mm |
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Honeywell Sensing And Control |
SNAP ACTING/LIMIT SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPDT |
PLASTIC PLUNGER |
5A@250VAC |
19.83 mm |
6.35 inch |
.56 N |
9.04 mm |
5A@30VDC |
5 A |
MOMENTARY |
5 A |
WIRE |
11SM712-H58 |
.63 |
30 V |
250 V |
.5 mm |
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Omron |
SNAP ACTING/LIMIT SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPST |
LEAF LEVER |
100000 Cycle(s) |
13.3 mm |
5.3 inch |
IP67 |
1.8 N |
6.5 mm |
2A@12VDC |
85 Cel |
-40 Cel |
MOMENTARY |
2 A |
WIRE |
1.8 |
12 V |
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ITT Cannon |
SNAP ACTING/LIMIT SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPDT |
LARGE BLACK BUTTON |
15A@250VAC |
200000 Cycle(s) |
46 mm |
16.3 inch |
5.56 N |
16.3 mm |
85 Cel |
15 A |
-55 Cel |
MOMENTARY |
QUICK CONNECT |
A |
2.54 |
250 V |
1.27 mm |
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Omron |
SNAP ACTING/LIMIT SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPDT |
HINGE ROLLER LEVER |
5A@125VAC |
200000 Cycle(s) |
19.8 mm |
6.4 inch |
IP40 |
.49 N |
10.2 mm |
85 Cel |
5 A |
-25 Cel |
MOMENTARY |
SOLDER |
2 |
125 V |
1.2 mm |
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Omron |
SNAP ACTING/LIMIT SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPDT |
HINGE LEVER |
5A@125VAC |
200000 Cycle(s) |
19.8 mm |
6.4 inch |
IP40 |
.49 N |
10.2 mm |
85 Cel |
5 A |
-25 Cel |
MOMENTARY |
SOLDER |
2 |
125 V |
1.2 mm |
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Honeywell Sensing And Control |
SNAP ACTING/LIMIT SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPDT |
PLUNGER |
1A@115VAC |
20.04 mm |
6.35 inch |
CORROSION PROOF; HERMETICALLY SEALED |
1.95 N |
12.19 mm |
3A@28VDC |
121 Cel |
1 A |
-184 Cel |
MOMENTARY |
3 A |
SOLDER |
.84 |
28 V |
115 V |
.76 mm |
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Honeywell Sensing And Control |
SNAP ACTING/LIMIT SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPDT |
STEEL PLUNGER |
5A@250VAC |
22.26 mm |
8.788 inch |
CORROSION PROOF |
2.22 N |
15.24 mm |
5A@250VDC |
5 A |
MOMENTARY |
5 A |
WIRE |
1.35 |
250 V |
250 V |
1.27 mm |
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Omron |
SNAP ACTING/LIMIT SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPDT |
HINGE ROLLER LEVER |
5A@125VAC |
200000 Cycle(s) |
19.8 mm |
6.4 inch |
IP40 |
.49 N |
10.2 mm |
5A@14VDC |
85 Cel |
5 A |
-25 Cel |
MOMENTARY |
5 A |
QUICK CONNECT |
2 |
14 V |
125 V |
1.2 mm |
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Honeywell Sensing And Control |
SNAP ACTING/LIMIT SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPDT |
PLUNGER |
7A@115VAC |
12.7 mm |
5.08 inch |
1.39 N |
8.89 mm |
7A@28VDC |
85 Cel |
7 A |
GOLD |
MOMENTARY |
7 A |
SOLDER |
.61 |
28 V |
115 V |
.51 mm |
e4 |
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Defense Logistics Agency |
SNAP ACTING/LIMIT SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPDT |
PLUNGER |
7A@115VAC |
25000 Cycle(s) |
12.95 mm |
5.33 inch |
CORROSION PROOF; MOISTURE PROOF |
1.39 N |
8.89 mm |
7A@28VDC |
85 Cel |
7 A |
-55 Cel |
MOMENTARY |
7 A |
WIRE |
.61 |
28 V |
115 V |
.51 mm |
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Honeywell Sensing And Control |
SNAP ACTING/LIMIT SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPDT |
STEEL PLUNGER |
15.65 mm |
8.03 inch |
CORROSION PROOF |
4.73 N |
17.65 mm |
1A@28VDC |
MOMENTARY |
1 A |
WIRE |
1.37 |
28 V |
1.27 mm |
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Honeywell Sensing And Control |
SNAP ACTING/LIMIT SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPDT |
SPHERICAL STEEL PLUNGER |
15.65 mm |
8.03 inch |
CORROSION PROOF; EPOXY TERMINAL SEALED |
4.73 N |
17.65 mm |
7A@28VDC |
MOMENTARY |
7 A |
SOLDER |
1.37 |
28 V |
1.27 mm |
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Honeywell Sensing And Control |
SNAP ACTING/LIMIT SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPDT |
PLUNGER |
7A@115VAC |
15.64 mm |
8.03 inch |
CORROSION PROOF |
4.73 N |
15.24 mm |
7A@28VDC |
7 A |
MOMENTARY |
7 A |
WIRE |
1.37 |
28 V |
115 V |
1.27 mm |
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Honeywell Sensing And Control |
SNAP ACTING/LIMIT SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPDT |
PLUNGER |
7A@115VAC |
15.64 mm |
8.03 inch |
CORROSION PROOF |
4.73 N |
15.24 mm |
7A@28VDC |
7 A |
MOMENTARY |
7 A |
1.37 |
28 V |
115 V |
1.27 mm |
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Honeywell Sensing And Control |
SNAP ACTING/LIMIT SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPDT |
STRAIGHT TYPE |
5A@250VAC |
14.73 mm |
5.08 inch |
.49 N |
8.89 mm |
5A@28VDC |
121 Cel |
5 A |
MOMENTARY |
5 A |
WIRE |
2.01 |
28 V |
250 V |
1.65 mm |
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Omron |
SNAP ACTING/LIMIT SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPDT |
SEALED ROLLER PLUNGER |
5A@250VAC |
200000 Cycle(s) |
40 mm |
16 inch |
IP67 |
17.65 N |
49 mm |
4A@30VDC |
70 Cel |
5 A |
-10 Cel |
MOMENTARY |
4 A |
WIRE |
D4C |
4.8 |
30 V |
ELECTRICAL LIFE IS CALCULATED AT AN OPERATING TEMPERATURE 5 DEGREE TO 35 DEGREE |
250 V |
1.8 mm |
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Honeywell Sensing And Control |
SNAP ACTING/LIMIT SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPDT |
STEEL ROLLER LEVER PLUNGER |
15A@480VAC |
77.22 mm |
25.4 inch |
IP54 |
5.56 N |
44.45 mm |
.5A@125VDC |
15 A |
MOMENTARY |
.5 A |
SCREW |
11.5 |
125 V |
480 V |
5.94 mm |
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Omron |
SNAP ACTING/LIMIT SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPDT |
HINGE ROLLER LEVER |
30000 Cycle(s) |
12.8 mm |
5.8 inch |
IP40 |
1.47 N |
6.5 mm |
.1A@30VDC |
65 Cel |
-25 Cel |
MOMENTARY |
.1 A |
SOLDER |
.55 |
30 V |
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Honeywell Sensing And Control |
SNAP ACTING/LIMIT SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPDT |
PLASTIC PLUNGER |
7A@250VAC |
12.7 mm |
5.08 inch |
1.39 N |
8.89 mm |
7A@28VDC |
85 Cel |
7 A |
GOLD |
MOMENTARY |
7 A |
WIRE |
21SX39-T2 |
.6 |
28 V |
250 V |
.51 mm |
e4 |
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Omron |
SNAP ACTING/LIMIT SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPDT |
HINGE ROLLER LEVER |
5A@125VAC |
200000 Cycle(s) |
19.8 mm |
6.4 inch |
IP40 |
.49 N |
10.2 mm |
5A@14VDC |
85 Cel |
5 A |
-25 Cel |
MOMENTARY |
5 A |
QUICK CONNECT |
2 |
14 V |
125 V |
1.2 mm |
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Omron |
SNAP ACTING/LIMIT SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPST |
CROSSROLLER PLUNGER |
10A@250VAC |
500000 Cycle(s) |
73.5 mm |
17.5 inch |
9.81 N |
35.9 mm |
10A@14VDC |
80 Cel |
10 A |
-10 Cel |
MOMENTARY |
10 A |
SCREW |
SHL |
3.5 |
14 V |
250 V |
1.5 mm |
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Defense Logistics Agency |
SNAP ACTING/LIMIT SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPDT |
ROD TYPE |
10A@115VAC |
25000 Cycle(s) |
33.02 mm |
13.21 inch |
42.16 mm |
10A@28VDC |
85 Cel |
10 A |
-55 Cel |
MOMENTARY |
10 A |
SCREW |
6.35 |
28 V |
115 V |
4.37 mm |
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Omron |
SNAP ACTING/LIMIT SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPDT |
HINGE ROLLER LEVER |
5A@125VAC |
200000 Cycle(s) |
19.8 mm |
6.4 inch |
IP40 |
.49 N |
10.2 mm |
5A@14VDC |
85 Cel |
5 A |
-25 Cel |
MOMENTARY |
5 A |
SOLDER |
2 |
14 V |
125 V |
1.2 mm |
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Omron |
SNAP ACTING/LIMIT SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPDT |
SIMULATED ROLLER LEVER |
30000 Cycle(s) |
12.8 mm |
5.8 inch |
IP40 |
1.47 N |
6.5 mm |
.1A@30VDC |
65 Cel |
-25 Cel |
MOMENTARY |
.1 A |
SOLDER |
.5 |
30 V |
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Honeywell Sensing And Control |
SNAP ACTING/LIMIT SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPDT |
SPHERICAL STEEL PLUNGER |
15A@480VAC |
77.22 mm |
25.4 inch |
IP54 |
6.67 N |
44.45 mm |
.5A@125VDC |
15 A |
MOMENTARY |
.5 A |
SCREW |
7.54 |
125 V |
480 V |
1.98 mm |
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Omron |
SNAP ACTING/LIMIT SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPDT |
SHORT HINGE ROLLER LEVER |
15A@250VAC |
500000 Cycle(s) |
49.2 mm |
17.45 inch |
IP00 |
1.57 N |
25.5 mm |
15A@14VDC |
80 Cel |
15 A |
-25 Cel |
MOMENTARY |
15 A |
SCREW |
2.4 |
14 V |
250 V |
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Honeywell Sensing And Control |
SNAP ACTING/LIMIT SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPDT |
WOBBLE-COIL SPRING |
.5A@600VAC |
IP66 |
1.95 N |
.5A@250VDC |
71 Cel |
.5 A |
-32 Cel |
MOMENTARY |
.5 A |
WIRE |
250 V |
600 V |
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Honeywell Sensing And Control |
SNAP ACTING/LIMIT SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPDT |
STEEL PLUNGER |
15A@480VAC |
SILVER |
ZINC DIE CAST |
77.22 mm |
25.4 inch |
IP66 |
SNAP ACTION |
6.67 N |
SILVER |
44.45 mm |
.5A@125VDC |
71 Cel |
15 A |
-32 Cel |
.969 inch |
MOMENTARY |
.5 A |
SCREW |
7.54 |
125 V |
480 V |
1.98 mm |
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Honeywell Sensing And Control |
SNAP ACTING/LIMIT SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPDT |
PIN PLUNGER |
7A@250VAC |
12.7 mm |
5.08 inch |
1.39 N |
10.2 mm |
7A@28VDC |
121 Cel |
7 A |
-53 Cel |
Gold (Au) |
MOMENTARY |
7 A |
SOLDER |
.6 |
28 V |
250 V |
.5 mm |
e4 |
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Honeywell Sensing And Control |
SNAP ACTING/LIMIT SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPDT |
STEEL ROLLER PLUNGER |
15A@480VAC |
77.22 mm |
25.4 inch |
CORROSION PROOF; IP54 |
6.67 N |
44.45 mm |
.5A@125VDC |
15 A |
MOMENTARY |
.5 A |
SCREW |
7.54 |
125 V |
480 V |
1.98 mm |
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Honeywell Sensing And Control |
SNAP ACTING/LIMIT SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPDT |
ROLLER LEVER |
15A@480VAC |
77.22 mm |
25.4 inch |
IP40 |
5 N |
44.45 mm |
.5A@125VDC |
15 A |
MOMENTARY |
.5 A |
SCREW |
10.34 |
125 V |
480 V |
4.78 mm |
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Omron |
SNAP ACTING/LIMIT SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPDT |
HINGE LEVER |
30000 Cycle(s) |
12.8 mm |
5.8 inch |
IP40 |
1.47 N |
6.5 mm |
.1A@30VDC |
65 Cel |
-25 Cel |
MOMENTARY |
.1 A |
SOLDER |
.55 |
30 V |
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Honeywell Sensing And Control |
SNAP ACTING/LIMIT SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPDT |
WIDE SINTERED STAINLESS STEEL ROLLER |
15A@480VAC |
49.28 mm |
17.45 inch |
1.67 N |
29.21 mm |
.5A@125VDC |
15 A |
MOMENTARY |
.5 A |
SCREW |
2.39 |
125 V |
480 V |
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Honeywell Sensing And Control |
SNAP ACTING/LIMIT SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPDT |
PLASTIC PLUNGER |
3A@250VAC |
12.7 mm |
5.08 inch |
.97 N |
8.89 mm |
3A@28VDC |
3 A |
MOMENTARY |
3 A |
WIRE |
11SX1-T |
.6 |
28 V |
250 V |
.5 mm |
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Johnson Electric Group |
SNAP ACTING/LIMIT SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
CHANGE-OVER |
PLAIN LEVER |
6A@250VAC |
19.9 mm |
6.4 inch |
IP40 |
.6 N |
9.5 mm |
85 Cel |
6 A |
-40 Cel |
MOMENTARY |
SOLDER |
8.5 |
250 V |
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C & K Components |
SNAP ACTING/LIMIT SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPDT |
STAINLESS STEEL PLUNGER |
15A@250VAC |
SILVER |
1000VRMS |
COPPER ALLOY |
150000 Cycle(s) |
1000000000 ohm |
40.4 mm |
13 inch |
SILVER |
33.02 mm |
.5A@125VDC |
150 Cel |
15 A |
-55 Cel |
MOMENTARY |
.5 A |
SCREW |
125 V |
250 V |
THERMOPLASTIC |
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Honeywell Sensing And Control |
SNAP ACTING/LIMIT SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPDT |
STEEL ROLLER |
15A@480VAC |
77.22 mm |
25.4 inch |
IP54 |
6.67 N |
44.45 mm |
.5A@125VDC |
15 A |
MOMENTARY |
.5 A |
SCREW |
7.54 |
125 V |
480 V |
1.98 mm |
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Honeywell Sensing And Control |
SNAP ACTING/LIMIT SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPDT |
SIDE PLUNGER |
10A@600VAC |
IP67 |
10A@240VDC |
121 Cel |
10 A |
-12 Cel |
Silver (Ag) |
MOMENTARY |
10 A |
75 |
240 V |
MICRO SWITCH |
600 V |
15 mm |
e4 |
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Honeywell Sensing And Control |
SNAP ACTING/LIMIT SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPDT |
SPHERICAL PLASTIC PLUNGER |
5A@250VAC |
19.84 mm |
6.35 inch |
1.39 N |
9.04 mm |
.3A@125VDC |
204 Cel |
5 A |
MOMENTARY |
.3 A |
SOLDER |
.63 |
125 V |
250 V |
.51 mm |
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Panasonic |
SNAP ACTING/LIMIT SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
DPST |
PUSHBUTTON |
10A@250VAC |
2500VRMS |
3A@250VAC |
100000 Cycle(s) |
100000000 ohm |
29.9974 mm |
12.5984 inch |
7.8396 N |
42.0116 mm |
85 Cel |
.5 inch |
10 A |
SILVER ALLOY |
-25 Cel |
VERTICAL |
SCREW |
100 mohm |
SILVER ALLOY |
UL, CSA, VDE, SEMKO APPROVED |
250 V |
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Honeywell Sensing And Control |
SNAP ACTING/LIMIT SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPDT |
PLASTIC PLUNGER |
7A@250VAC |
12.7 mm |
5.08 inch |
1.39 N |
8.89 mm |
7A@28VDC |
121 Cel |
7 A |
MOMENTARY |
7 A |
SOLDER |
1SX1-T2 |
.61 |
28 V |
250 V |
.508 mm |
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Honeywell Sensing And Control |
SNAP ACTING/LIMIT SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPDT |
PLASTIC PLUNGER |
7A@250VAC |
12.7 mm |
5.08 inch |
1.39 N |
8.89 mm |
7A@28VDC |
121 Cel |
7 A |
Gold (Au) |
MOMENTARY |
7 A |
WIRE |
21SX1-T |
.6 |
28 V |
250 V |
.5 mm |
e4 |
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Honeywell Sensing And Control |
SNAP ACTING/LIMIT SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPDT |
SIDE ROTARY |
121 Cel |
-12 Cel |
MOMENTARY |
WIRE |
HDLS |
250 V |
600 V |
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Honeywell Sensing And Control |
SNAP ACTING/LIMIT SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPDT |
STRAIGHT LEVER |
5A@250VAC |
19.8374 mm |
6.35 inch |
SNAP ACTION |
1.9599 N |
9.0424 mm |
.35 inch |
5 A |
.19 inch |
MOMENTARY |
SCREW |
SM |
5.588 |
250 V |
.186 inch |
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Honeywell Sensing And Control |
SNAP ACTING/LIMIT SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPDT |
STEEL LEAF TYPE |
5A@250VAC |
19.84 mm |
6.4 inch |
CORROSION PROOF |
1.95 N |
9.04 mm |
5A@28VDC |
5 A |
MOMENTARY |
5 A |
WIRE |
6.3 |
28 V |
250 V |
5.54 mm |
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Honeywell Sensing And Control |
SNAP ACTING/LIMIT SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPDT |
SIDE ROTARY |
60 Cel |
-12 Cel |
MOMENTARY |
WIRE |
HDLS |
250 V |
600 V |
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Honeywell Sensing And Control |
SNAP ACTING/LIMIT SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPDT |
SIDE ROTARY |
121 Cel |
-12 Cel |
MOMENTARY |
WIRE |
HDLS |
250 V |
600 V |
Snap action switches and limit switches are electronic switches that are commonly used in industrial control systems and other applications that require precise and reliable control of mechanical processes.
Snap action switches, also known as micro switches, are electrical switches that use a spring-loaded lever to activate the switch when a certain force or pressure is applied. They are commonly used in applications where a small and precise switch is needed, such as in appliances, vending machines, and automotive control systems.
Limit switches, on the other hand, are electrical switches that are activated when a moving object, such as a conveyor belt or door, reaches a specific position or limit. They are commonly used in industrial control systems to monitor the position of mechanical components and to prevent damage or accidents caused by overrunning or overshooting.
Both snap action switches and limit switches come in a variety of configurations, including normally open or normally closed switches, and can be wired to operate in a variety of ways, such as momentary or latching operation.