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-THREADED |
DPDT |
PLUNGER |
CORROSION PROOF |
53.38 N |
25.4 mm |
7A@28VDC |
MOMENTARY |
7 A |
WIRE |
4.2 |
28 V |
1.02 mm |
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Honeywell Sensing And Control |
SNAP ACTING/LIMIT SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT-THREADED |
DPDT |
PLUNGER |
CORROSION PROOF |
53.38 N |
25.4 mm |
7A@28VDC |
MOMENTARY |
7 A |
WIRE |
MS27240-1 |
4.2 |
28 V |
1.02 mm |
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ITT Cannon |
SNAP ACTING/LIMIT SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
DPDT |
HIGH OVER TRAVEL PLUNGER |
15A@250VAC |
200000 Cycle(s) |
46 mm |
16.3 inch |
8.34 N |
28.4 mm |
85 Cel |
15 A |
-55 Cel |
MOMENTARY |
QUICK CONNECT |
A |
6.02 |
250 V |
1.27 mm |
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ITT Cannon |
SNAP ACTING/LIMIT SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
DPDT |
LEAF ROLLER |
15A@250VAC |
200000 Cycle(s) |
46 mm |
16.3 inch |
5 N |
28.4 mm |
85 Cel |
15 A |
-55 Cel |
MOMENTARY |
QUICK CONNECT |
A |
8.71 |
250 V |
7.14 mm |
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Honeywell Sensing And Control |
SNAP ACTING/LIMIT SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT-THREADED |
DPDT |
STEEL ROLLER |
17.48 mm |
CORROSION PROOF |
53.38 N |
25.4 mm |
7A@28VDC |
85 Cel |
MOMENTARY |
7 A |
WIRE |
4.19 |
28 V |
1.02 mm |
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The Cherry |
SNAP ACTING/LIMIT SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
DPDT |
PUSHBUTTON |
10A@250VAC |
SILVER |
0 deg |
BRASS |
39.878 mm |
17.272 inch |
SNAP ACTION |
POLYESTER |
SILVER |
24.638 mm |
85 Cel |
10 A |
BERYLLIUM COPPER |
-40 Cel |
QUICK CONNECT |
F |
BERYLLIUM COPPER |
UL, CSA, VDE APPROVED |
250 V |
0.33HP@250VAC |
THERMOPLASTIC |
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Honeywell Sensing And Control |
SNAP ACTING/LIMIT SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT-THREADED |
DPDT |
STEEL PLUNGER |
10A@125VAC |
101.6 mm |
33.02 inch |
11.12 N |
54.84 mm |
.3A@125VDC |
10 A |
MOMENTARY |
.3 A |
SCREW |
DTF2-2RN-RH |
7.55 |
125 V |
125 V |
3.59 mm |
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Honeywell Sensing And Control |
SNAP ACTING/LIMIT SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
DPDT |
PLASTIC BUTTON |
15A@600VAC |
63.5 mm |
17.15 inch |
3.06 N |
29.54 mm |
.8A@115VDC |
15 A |
Matte Tin (Sn) |
MOMENTARY |
.8 A |
SCREW |
3MN19 |
3.55 |
115 V |
600 V |
1.52 mm |
e3 |
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Honeywell Sensing And Control |
SNAP ACTING/LIMIT SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT-THREADED |
DPDT |
STEEL PLUNGER |
10A@250VAC |
82.55 mm |
24.89 inch |
11.12 N |
54.86 mm |
.3A@125VDC |
10 A |
MOMENTARY |
.3 A |
SCREW |
DTF2-2RN-LH |
7.55 |
125 V |
250 V |
3.59 mm |
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Honeywell Sensing And Control |
SNAP ACTING/LIMIT SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
DPDT |
STEEL ROLLER LEVER |
10A@250VAC |
103.12 mm |
25.4 inch |
13.34 N |
42.42 mm |
10 A |
MOMENTARY |
WIRE |
11.91 |
250 V |
3.18 mm |
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ITT Cannon |
SNAP ACTING/LIMIT SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
DPDT |
LEVER |
15A@250VAC |
200000 Cycle(s) |
46 mm |
16.3 inch |
6.96 N |
28.4 mm |
85 Cel |
15 A |
-55 Cel |
MOMENTARY |
QUICK CONNECT |
A |
12.67 |
250 V |
7.92 mm |
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Honeywell Sensing And Control |
SNAP ACTING/LIMIT SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
DPDT |
ROLLER PLUNGER |
10A@250VAC |
101.6 mm |
33.02 inch |
38.59 N |
54.86 mm |
.3A@125VDC |
10 A |
MOMENTARY |
.3 A |
SCREW |
DTF2-2RQN8-LH |
6.36 |
125 V |
250 V |
3.18 mm |
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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 |
-12 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 |
-1 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 |
240 V |
600 V |
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Omron |
SNAP ACTING/LIMIT SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
DPDT |
PIN PLUNGER |
10A@250VAC |
500000 Cycle(s) |
49.2 mm |
17.45 inch |
IP00 |
5.95 N |
22.7 mm |
10A@30VDC |
80 Cel |
10 A |
-25 Cel |
MOMENTARY |
10 A |
SCREW |
1.83 |
30 V |
250 V |
1.7 mm |
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Omron |
SNAP ACTING/LIMIT SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
DPDT |
HINGE LEVER |
10A@250VAC |
500000 Cycle(s) |
49.2 mm |
17.45 inch |
IP00 |
1.67 N |
22.7 mm |
10A@30VDC |
80 Cel |
10 A |
-25 Cel |
MOMENTARY |
10 A |
SCREW |
1.6 |
30 V |
250 V |
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The Cherry |
SNAP ACTING/LIMIT SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
DPDT |
PUSHBUTTON |
ON-(ON) |
10A@250VAC |
SILVER |
0 deg |
BRASS |
6000 Cycle(s) |
31.5 mm |
13.72 inch |
SNAP ACTION |
6.67 N |
POLYESTER |
SILVER |
24.64 mm |
85 Cel |
.774 inch |
10 A |
BERYLLIUM COPPER |
-40 Cel |
MOMENTARY |
SOLDER |
E |
12.71 |
BERYLLIUM COPPER |
UL, CSA APPROVED |
250 V |
3.18 mm |
0.33HP@250VAC |
THERMOPLASTIC |
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Honeywell Sensing And Control |
SNAP ACTING/LIMIT SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
DPDT |
10A@250VAC |
49.28 mm |
17.45 inch |
5.56 N |
31.24 mm |
.3A@125VDC |
10 A |
MOMENTARY |
.3 A |
SCREW |
DT-2R-A7 |
2.04 |
125 V |
250 V |
1.91 mm |
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Otto Engineering |
SNAP ACTING/LIMIT SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT-THREADED |
DPDT |
PIN PLUNGER |
1000VRMS |
25000 Cycle(s) |
18.29 mm |
.625 inch |
ENVIRONMENTALLY SEALED |
SNAP ACTION |
53.38 N |
25.4 mm |
7A@28VDC |
85 Cel |
-55 Cel |
MOMENTARY |
7 A |
WIRE |
7.37 |
28 V |
RADIAL LEADS |
1.02 mm |
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Defense Logistics Agency |
SNAP ACTING/LIMIT SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
DPDT |
ROD TYPE |
10A@115VAC |
25000 Cycle(s) |
53.09 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 |
4.78 mm |
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Honeywell Sensing And Control |
SNAP ACTING/LIMIT SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT-THREADED |
DPDT |
STEEL ROLLER PLUNGER |
25.4 mm |
CORROSION PROOF |
53.38 N |
24.89 mm |
4A@28VDC |
MOMENTARY |
4 A |
WIRE |
7.37 |
28 V |
1.02 mm |
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Honeywell Sensing And Control |
SNAP ACTING/LIMIT SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
DPDT |
WIDE SINTERED STAINLESS STEEL ROLLER |
10A@250VAC |
49.28 mm |
17.45 inch |
3.89 N |
31.24 mm |
.3A@125VDC |
10 A |
Matte Tin (Sn) |
MOMENTARY |
.3 A |
SCREW |
DT-2RV22-A7 |
1.56 |
125 V |
250 V |
1.56 mm |
e3 |
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The Cherry |
SNAP ACTING/LIMIT SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
DPDT |
PUSHBUTTON |
10A@250VAC |
SILVER |
0 deg |
BRASS |
6000 Cycle(s) |
31.5 mm |
13.72 inch |
SNAP ACTION |
7.42 N |
POLYESTER |
SILVER |
24.64 mm |
85 Cel |
10 A |
BERYLLIUM COPPER |
-40 Cel |
MOMENTARY |
SOLDER |
E |
5.72 |
BERYLLIUM COPPER |
UL, CSA APPROVED |
250 V |
3.18 mm |
0.33HP@250VAC |
THERMOPLASTIC |
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Honeywell Sensing And Control |
SNAP ACTING/LIMIT SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
DPDT |
ADJUSTABLE ROLLER LEVER |
10A@250VAC |
65.02 mm |
49.2 inch |
EXPLOSION PROOF |
12.23 N |
51.18 mm |
.3A@125VDC |
71 Cel |
10 A |
-40 Cel |
MOMENTARY |
.3 A |
WIRE |
EXD-AR30-3 |
5.56 |
125 V |
250 V |
5.56 mm |
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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 |
-12 Cel |
MOMENTARY |
SCREW |
240 V |
600 V |
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Alps Electric |
SNAP ACTING/LIMIT SWITCH |
SURFACE MOUNT-STRAIGHT |
DPDT |
PUSH PLUNGER |
300000 Cycle(s) |
15.4 mm |
7.4 inch |
WATER PROOF |
1.5 N |
7.5 mm |
.05A@18VDC |
85 Cel |
-40 Cel |
MOMENTARY |
.05 A |
SOLDER |
18 V |
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Honeywell Sensing And Control |
SNAP ACTING/LIMIT SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
DPDT |
SIDE ROTARY |
10A@600VAC |
50.8 mm |
41.4 inch |
EXPLOSION PROOF |
116.8 mm |
10A@240VDC |
121 Cel |
10 A |
-1 Cel |
MOMENTARY |
10 A |
SCREW |
LSX |
240 V |
600 V |
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Honeywell Sensing And Control |
SNAP ACTING/LIMIT SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
DPDT |
WIDE LEVER |
15A@480VAC |
49.28 mm |
17.45 inch |
2.36 N |
29.21 mm |
1A@125VDC |
15 A |
MOMENTARY |
1 A |
QUICK CONNECT |
BZ-2AW855-D6 |
2.39 |
125 V |
480 V |
2.39 mm |
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Honeywell Sensing And Control |
SNAP ACTING/LIMIT SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
DPDT |
TOP ROLLER PLUNGER |
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 |
DPDT |
SIDE ROTARY |
10A@600VAC |
EPOXY TERMINAL SEALED; IP65; IP66; IP67 |
121 Cel |
10 A |
-12 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 |
-1 Cel |
MOMENTARY |
SCREW |
240 V |
600 V |
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Esterline Technologies |
SNAP ACTING/LIMIT SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT-THREADED |
DPDT |
ROLLER PLUNGER |
5A@115VAC |
50000 Cycle(s) |
27 mm |
WATER PROOF |
74.5 mm |
5A@30VDC |
80 Cel |
5 A |
-55 Cel |
MOMENTARY |
5 A |
CONNECTOR |
8 |
30 V |
115 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 |
-12 Cel |
MOMENTARY |
SCREW |
HDLS |
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 |
-12 Cel |
MOMENTARY |
SCREW |
HDLS |
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 |
-12 Cel |
MOMENTARY |
SCREW |
HDLS |
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 |
-12 Cel |
MOMENTARY |
SCREW |
HDLS |
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 |
-12 Cel |
MOMENTARY |
SCREW |
HDLS |
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 |
-12 Cel |
MOMENTARY |
SCREW |
HDLS |
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 |
-12 Cel |
MOMENTARY |
SCREW |
HDLS |
240 V |
600 V |
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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 |
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 |
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 |
DPDT |
ROLLER LEVER |
10A@250VAC |
92.96 mm |
EXPLOSION PROOF |
6.67 N |
51.05 mm |
.3A@125VDC |
71 Cel |
10 A |
-40 Cel |
MOMENTARY |
.3 A |
WIRE |
EXD-AR-3 |
6.35 |
125 V |
250 V |
6.35 mm |
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Honeywell Sensing And Control |
SNAP ACTING/LIMIT SWITCH |
PANEL MOUNT |
DPDT |
SIDE PLAIN PLUNGER |
10A@600VAC |
EPOXY TERMINAL SEALED; IP65; IP66; IP67 |
93 Cel |
10 A |
-1 Cel |
LATCHED |
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 |
-12 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@250VAC |
12.2 N |
10 A |
MOMENTARY |
WIRE |
OP |
250 V |
5.56 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.