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News Release from: Apem Components | Subject: Rotary switches
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 12 March 2007
Rotary switches cover wide range
APEM's variety of rotary switches include Keylock PLK Series, Miniature Rotary PLR Series and Subminiature Rotary PLRT Series, its Keylock Switch comes in miniature size.
APEM Components, manufacturer of high quality industrial switches, has been setting standards in the design and manufacture of quality switches for over half a century Many of Apem's customers are among the Fortune 500 companies
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 17 Jun 2005 at 8.00am (UK)
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APEM's unique variety of rotary switches include Keylock PLK Series, Miniature Rotary PLR Series and Subminiature Rotary PLRT Series.
Its Keylock Switch comes in miniature size and is designed to occupy a small panel area.
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It satisfies power ratings up to 4 amps and at 125VAC and features an electrical life of 6,000 cycles at full load.
Additional electrical specifications include maximum initial contact resistance of 20 milliohms, minimum dielectric strength of 1000 Vrms at sea level and nickel plated zinc alloy mounting nut.
Single or double pole models are available with momentary electrical configurations containing 2 or 3 positions.
The Keylock PLK Series is available in either a tapered or straight lock face and includes double entry keys, 5-disc lock type, and optional sealed terminals.
APEM'S Miniature Rotary PLR Switch features 2 to 12 positions, 1 to 4 poles, and 30 indexing on standard models with 60 or 90 optional.
Models with continuous rotation are also available.
The Miniature Rotary PLR operates at a maximum current of 150m amps at 250V AC/DC with an electrical life of 10,000 cycles at full load.
The maximum initial contact resistance is 20 milliohms with a minimum dielectric strength of 1000Vrms and an operating temperature of - 30C to +85C.
Additionally, the Miniature Rotary Switch is available in brass, gold or silver plate contacts, depending on the version, and can be purchased with special accessories such as of straight or ribbed knobs.
Terminal choices include Solder lugs and PCB pins.
The Subminiature Rotary PLRT Series Switch offers Standard TO-5 housing.
Its single or double pole model operates from 2 to 8 positions with 45 indexing.
The 8-positon models are available with continuous rotation.
This particular model comes equipped with a spindle actuator and operates at a temperature of -30 C to +65 C.
Some options available are protective covers and screwdriver slots which can be purchased upon request.
Materials include polyester or glass filled case, brass or gold plated contacts, and copper alloy or gold plated terminals.
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