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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Honeywell Sensing And Control |
SNAP ACTING/LIMIT SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPDT |
STEEL ROLLER |
5A@250VAC |
40.01 mm |
16 inch |
22.24 N |
43.99 mm |
5 A |
MOMENTARY |
CONNECTOR |
4.8 |
250 V |
1.8 mm |
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Omron |
SNAP ACTING/LIMIT SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPST |
HINGED TYPE |
3000000 Cycle(s) |
18 mm |
12 inch |
1.76 N |
3.5 mm |
.05A@24VDC |
70 Cel |
-25 Cel |
MOMENTARY-TACTILE |
.05 A |
SOLDER |
.3 |
24 V |
.3 mm |
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Omron |
SNAP ACTING/LIMIT SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPST |
HINGED TYPE |
3000000 Cycle(s) |
18 mm |
12 inch |
1.76 N |
3.5 mm |
.05A@24VDC |
70 Cel |
-25 Cel |
MOMENTARY-TACTILE |
.05 A |
SOLDER |
.3 |
24 V |
.3 mm |
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Honeywell Sensing And Control |
SNAP ACTING/LIMIT SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPDT |
SIDE ROTARY |
EXPLOSION PROOF; IP67 |
70 Cel |
-40 Cel |
MOMENTARY |
WIRE |
250 V |
600 V |
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Honeywell Sensing And Control |
SNAP ACTING/LIMIT SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPDT |
1A@125VAC |
49.28 mm |
17.45 inch |
.7 N |
29.21 mm |
1 A |
Matte Tin (Sn) |
MOMENTARY |
SCREW |
5.56 |
125 V |
5.56 mm |
e3 |
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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 |
1.81 N |
29.21 mm |
.5A@125VDC |
15 A |
MOMENTARY |
.5 A |
SCREW |
3.58 |
125 V |
480 V |
3.58 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 |
.74 N |
6.5 mm |
.1A@30VDC |
65 Cel |
-25 Cel |
MOMENTARY |
.1 A |
SOLDER |
.55 |
30 V |
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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 |
.74 N |
6.5 mm |
.1A@30VDC |
65 Cel |
-25 Cel |
MOMENTARY |
.1 A |
SOLDER |
.55 |
30 V |
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Omron |
SNAP ACTING/LIMIT SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPDT |
SIMULATED ROLLER LEVER |
1A@125VAC |
30000 Cycle(s) |
12.8 mm |
5.8 inch |
IP40 |
.74 N |
6.5 mm |
.5A@30VDC |
65 Cel |
1 A |
-25 Cel |
MOMENTARY |
.5 A |
SOLDER |
30 V |
125 V |
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Omron |
SNAP ACTING/LIMIT SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPDT |
SIMULATED ROLLER LEVER |
100000 Cycle(s) |
13.3 mm |
5.3 inch |
IP67 |
.65 N |
6.5 mm |
2A@12VDC |
85 Cel |
-40 Cel |
MOMENTARY |
2 A |
WIRE |
D2HW |
1.9 |
12 V |
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Omron |
SNAP ACTING/LIMIT SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPDT |
HINGE ROLLER LEVER |
3A@125VAC |
200000 Cycle(s) |
19.8 mm |
6.4 inch |
IP67 |
.58 N |
10.1 mm |
3A@30VDC |
85 Cel |
3 A |
-40 Cel |
MOMENTARY |
3 A |
QUICK CONNECT |
D2SW |
1 |
30 V |
125 V |
e4 |
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Omron |
SNAP ACTING/LIMIT SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPDT |
PIN PLUNGER |
.1A@125VAC |
200000 Cycle(s) |
19.8 mm |
6.4 inch |
IP67 |
1.8 N |
11 mm |
.1A@30VDC |
70 Cel |
.1 A |
-20 Cel |
MOMENTARY |
.1 A |
QUICK CONNECT |
D2SW-P |
1 |
30 V |
125 V |
.6 mm |
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Omron |
SNAP ACTING/LIMIT SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPDT |
PLUNGER |
1A@125VAC |
100000 Cycle(s) |
36.4 mm |
15 inch |
IP00 |
2 N |
15 mm |
60 Cel |
1 A |
-30 Cel |
MOMENTARY |
CONNECTOR |
D3D |
9 |
125 V |
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Omron |
SNAP ACTING/LIMIT SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPST |
LEVER |
1A@125VAC |
100000 Cycle(s) |
36.4 mm |
15 inch |
IP00 |
2 N |
15 mm |
60 Cel |
1 A |
-30 Cel |
Silver (Ag) |
MOMENTARY |
CONNECTOR |
D3D |
9.7 |
125 V |
e4 |
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Omron |
SNAP ACTING/LIMIT SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
DPDT |
ROLLER LEVER |
5A@125VAC |
750000 Cycle(s) |
44 mm |
42 inch |
IP67 |
75.5 mm |
5A@14VDC |
100 Cel |
5 A |
-40 Cel |
MOMENTARY |
5 A |
SCREW |
D4A |
14 V |
P.T. = 15 DEG, D.T. = 7 DEG, T.T.= 22 DEG |
125 V |
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Omron |
SNAP ACTING/LIMIT SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPDT |
ROLLER LEVER |
5A@250VAC |
200000 Cycle(s) |
40 mm |
16 inch |
IP67 |
5.69 N |
65 mm |
4A@30VDC |
70 Cel |
5 A |
-10 Cel |
MOMENTARY |
4 A |
WIRE |
D4C |
30 V |
O.T. = 40 DEG, P.T. = 25 DEG, D.T. = 3 DEG, T.T.= 65 DEG, ELECTRICAL LIFE IS CALCULATED AT AN OPERATING TEMPERATURE 5 DEGREE TO 35 DEGREE |
250 V |
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Omron |
SNAP ACTING/LIMIT SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPDT |
SEALED PIN PLUNGER |
200000 Cycle(s) |
40 mm |
16 inch |
IP67 |
17.65 N |
57 mm |
1A@30VDC |
70 Cel |
-10 Cel |
MOMENTARY |
1 A |
WIRE |
D4CC |
4.8 |
30 V |
1.8 mm |
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Omron |
SNAP ACTING/LIMIT SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
DPST |
PLASTIC ROD |
10A@240VAC |
300000 Cycle(s) |
31 mm |
30 inch |
IP67 |
1.5 N |
57.5 mm |
2.5A@250VDC |
70 Cel |
10 A |
-30 Cel |
MOMENTARY |
2.5 A |
SCREW |
D4N |
250 V |
P.T.= 15 DEG, T.T.= 15 DEG |
240 V |
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Omron |
SNAP ACTING/LIMIT SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
DPDT |
HINGE ROLLER LEVER |
10A@250VAC |
500000 Cycle(s) |
49.2 mm |
17.45 inch |
IP00 |
2.65 N |
22.7 mm |
10A@30VDC |
80 Cel |
10 A |
-25 Cel |
MOMENTARY |
10 A |
SCREW |
4.26 |
30 V |
250 V |
4 mm |
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Honeywell Sensing And Control |
SNAP ACTING/LIMIT SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPDT |
ROLLER LEVER |
15A@480VAC |
92.96 mm |
EXPLOSION PROOF |
5.56 N |
51.18 mm |
.5A@125VDC |
15 A |
MOMENTARY |
.5 A |
SCREW |
EX-AR182 |
5.56 |
125 V |
480 V |
5.56 mm |
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Honeywell Sensing And Control |
SNAP ACTING/LIMIT SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPDT |
SIDE ROTARY |
A@125VAC |
EXPLOSION PROOF |
1.11 N |
A@VDC |
71 Cel |
-40 Cel |
MOMENTARY |
WIRE |
EX |
1.65 |
125 V |
1.65 mm |
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Johnson Electric Group |
SNAP ACTING/LIMIT SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
CHANGE-OVER |
PLUNGER |
OFF-ON |
5A@250VAC |
SILVER |
0 deg |
BRASS |
6000 Cycle(s) |
12.8 mm |
5.1 inch |
IP40 |
SNAP ACTION |
1.4 N |
GLASS FILLED NYLON |
SILVER |
9.95 mm |
5A@15VDC |
85 Cel |
.32 inch |
5 A |
SILVER |
-40 Cel |
.047 inch |
Gold (Au) |
MOMENTARY |
5 A |
SOLDER |
.7112 |
SILVER |
15 V |
UL, CSA APPROVED |
250 V |
e4 |
.142 inch |
NYLON |
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Honeywell Sensing And Control |
SNAP ACTING/LIMIT SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPDT |
SIDE ROTARY ROLLER LEVER |
6A@120VAC |
42 mm |
42 inch |
IP67 |
82 mm |
.55A@125VDC |
85 Cel |
6 A |
-25 Cel |
MOMENTARY |
.55 A |
SCREW |
125 V |
120 V |
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Honeywell Sensing And Control |
SNAP ACTING/LIMIT SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPDT |
SIDE ROTARY ROLLER LEVER |
6A@120VAC |
42 mm |
42 inch |
IP67 |
82 mm |
.55A@125VDC |
85 Cel |
6 A |
-25 Cel |
MOMENTARY |
.55 A |
SCREW |
125 V |
120 V |
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Honeywell Sensing And Control |
SNAP ACTING/LIMIT SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPDT |
SIDE ROTARY ADJUSTABLE LEVER |
6A@120VAC |
42 mm |
42 inch |
IP67 |
82 mm |
.55A@125VDC |
85 Cel |
6 A |
-25 Cel |
MOMENTARY |
.55 A |
SCREW |
125 V |
120 V |
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Honeywell Sensing And Control |
SNAP ACTING/LIMIT SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPDT |
SIDE ROTARY ADJUSTABLE LEVER |
6A@120VAC |
42 mm |
42 inch |
IP67 |
82 mm |
.55A@125VDC |
85 Cel |
6 A |
-25 Cel |
MOMENTARY |
.55 A |
SCREW |
125 V |
120 V |
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Honeywell Sensing And Control |
SNAP ACTING/LIMIT SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPDT |
SIDE ROTARY ADJUSTABLE ROD |
6A@120VAC |
42 mm |
42 inch |
IP67 |
82 mm |
.55A@125VDC |
85 Cel |
6 A |
-25 Cel |
MOMENTARY |
.55 A |
SCREW |
125 V |
120 V |
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Honeywell Sensing And Control |
SNAP ACTING/LIMIT SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPDT |
OFFSET SIDE ROTARY ROLLER LEVER |
6A@120VAC |
42 mm |
42 inch |
IP67 |
82 mm |
.55A@125VDC |
85 Cel |
6 A |
-25 Cel |
MOMENTARY |
.55 A |
SCREW |
125 V |
120 V |
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Honeywell Sensing And Control |
SNAP ACTING/LIMIT SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPDT |
OFFSET SIDE ROTARY ROLLER LEVER |
6A@120VAC |
42 mm |
42 inch |
IP67 |
82 mm |
.55A@125VDC |
85 Cel |
6 A |
-25 Cel |
MOMENTARY |
.55 A |
SCREW |
125 V |
120 V |
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TE Connectivity |
SNAP ACTING/LIMIT SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPST |
SIDE TYPE |
OFF-(ON) |
SILVER |
BLACK |
TR |
.01 A |
.01 A |
SOLDER |
STAINLESS STEEL |
POLYETHYLENE |
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Honeywell Sensing And Control |
SNAP ACTING/LIMIT SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
DPDT |
SIDE ROTARY |
10A@600VAC |
EPOXY TERMINAL SEALED; IP65; IP66; IP67 |
121 Cel |
10 A |
-40 Cel |
MOMENTARY |
SCREW |
240 V |
600 V |
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Honeywell Sensing And Control |
SNAP ACTING/LIMIT SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
DPDT |
SIDE ROTARY |
10A@600VAC |
EPOXY TERMINAL SEALED; IP65; IP66; IP67 |
121 Cel |
10 A |
-40 Cel |
MOMENTARY |
SCREW |
HDLS |
240 V |
600 V |
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Honeywell Sensing And Control |
SNAP ACTING/LIMIT SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPDT |
SIDE ROTARY |
10A@600VAC |
EPOXY TERMINAL SEALED; IP65; IP66; IP67 |
121 Cel |
10 A |
-40 Cel |
MOMENTARY |
SCREW |
240 V |
600 V |
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Honeywell Sensing And Control |
SNAP ACTING/LIMIT SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPDT |
SIDE ROTARY |
10A@600VAC |
EPOXY TERMINAL SEALED; IP65; IP66; IP67 |
121 Cel |
10 A |
-40 Cel |
MOMENTARY |
SCREW |
HDLS |
240 V |
600 V |
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Honeywell Sensing And Control |
SNAP ACTING/LIMIT SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPDT |
SIDE ROTARY |
15A@480VAC |
5.56 N |
15 A |
MOMENTARY |
WIRE |
OP |
480 V |
5.56 mm |
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Honeywell Sensing And Control |
SNAP ACTING/LIMIT SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPDT |
PLASTIC PLUNGER |
11A@277VAC |
27.79 mm |
10.16 inch |
2.22 N |
15.88 mm |
.5A@125VDC |
11 A |
MOMENTARY |
.5 A |
SCREW |
V3-101 |
2.21 |
125 V |
277 V |
1.19 mm |
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Honeywell Sensing And Control |
SNAP ACTING/LIMIT SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPST |
PLASTIC PLUNGER |
15.1A@277VAC |
28.83 mm |
10.16 inch |
1.47 N |
15.88 mm |
.5A@125VDC |
15.1 A |
MOMENTARY |
.5 A |
QUICK CONNECT |
V7-1C28E9 |
2.46 |
125 V |
277 V |
1.19 mm |
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Honeywell Sensing And Control |
SNAP ACTING/LIMIT SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPST |
STEEL LEVER |
15A@277VAC |
28.829 mm |
10.16 inch |
1.57 N |
15.875 mm |
.5A@125VDC |
15 A |
MOMENTARY |
.5 A |
QUICK CONNECT |
V7-1C37D855-002 |
2.41 |
125 V |
277 V |
1.52 mm |
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Honeywell Sensing And Control |
SNAP ACTING/LIMIT SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPDT |
PIN PLUNGER |
25A@277VAC |
28.8 mm |
10.2 inch |
2.21 N |
15.9 mm |
82 Cel |
25 A |
-40 Cel |
MOMENTARY |
QUICK CONNECT |
2.46 |
277 V |
1.19 mm |
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Honeywell Sensing And Control |
SNAP ACTING/LIMIT SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPST |
PLUNGER LEVER |
3A@125VAC |
31.52 mm |
17.53 inch |
40 mm |
A@VDC |
3 A |
MOMENTARY |
QUICK CONNECT |
WW |
5 |
125 V |
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Honeywell Sensing And Control |
SNAP ACTING/LIMIT SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPST |
15A@250VAC |
49.28 mm |
17.45 inch |
SPLASH PROOF |
4.17 N |
24.13 mm |
.5A@125VDC |
15 A |
Matte Tin (Sn) |
MOMENTARY |
.5 A |
SCREW |
YZ-2R5556T |
.13 |
125 V |
250 V |
e3 |
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Omron |
SNAP ACTING/LIMIT SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPDT |
SPRING PLUNGER |
15A@250VAC |
500000 Cycle(s) |
49.2 mm |
17.45 inch |
IP62 |
5.29 N |
25.5 mm |
15A@14VDC |
80 Cel |
15 A |
-15 Cel |
MOMENTARY |
15 A |
SCREW |
5.9 |
14 V |
250 V |
2.4 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 |
5.27 N |
25.5 mm |
15A@14VDC |
80 Cel |
15 A |
-25 Cel |
MOMENTARY |
15 A |
SCREW |
2 |
14 V |
250 V |
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Omron |
SNAP ACTING/LIMIT SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPDT |
PLUNGER |
15A@250VAC |
500000 Cycle(s) |
49.2 mm |
17.45 inch |
IP00 |
3.43 N |
25.5 mm |
15A@14VDC |
80 Cel |
15 A |
-25 Cel |
MOMENTARY |
15 A |
SCREW |
5.9 |
14 V |
250 V |
.4 mm |
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Omron |
SNAP ACTING/LIMIT SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPDT |
HINGE ROLLER LEVER |
15A@250VAC |
500000 Cycle(s) |
49.2 mm |
17.45 inch |
IP00 |
.98 N |
25.5 mm |
15A@14VDC |
80 Cel |
15 A |
-25 Cel |
MOMENTARY |
15 A |
SCREW |
4 |
14 V |
250 V |
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Omron |
SNAP ACTING/LIMIT SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPDT |
HINGE ROLLER LEVER |
15A@250VAC |
500000 Cycle(s) |
52.8 mm |
17.45 inch |
IP62 |
1.27 N |
39.4 mm |
15A@14VDC |
80 Cel |
15 A |
-15 Cel |
MOMENTARY |
15 A |
SCREW |
4 |
14 V |
250 V |
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Omron |
SNAP ACTING/LIMIT SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
SPDT |
HINGE LEVER |
15A@250VAC |
500000 Cycle(s) |
49.2 mm |
17.45 inch |
IP00 |
.78 N |
25.5 mm |
15A@14VDC |
80 Cel |
15 A |
-25 Cel |
MOMENTARY |
15 A |
SCREW |
4.8 |
14 V |
250 V |
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The Cherry |
SNAP ACTING/LIMIT SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
ROLLER LEVER |
10.1A@125VAC |
6000 Cycle(s) |
23.24 mm |
9.78 inch |
SPLASH PROOF |
.74 N |
22.99 mm |
85 Cel |
10.1 A |
-40 Cel |
MOMENTARY |
SCREW |
E72 |
9.28 |
125 V |
6.1 mm |
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.