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News Release from: Apem Components | Subject: Rocker switch
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 03 April 2007
Versatile new rocker switches
Apem Components, manufacturer of high quality industrial switches, introduced the 2600 Series of rocker switches, which has numerous options available to suit a range of applications.
Known for its durability, reliability, and broad option range, Apem's 2600 Series is designed for power applications with capacitive and inductive circuits as well as common resistive circuits These switches are well suited to a variety of industries, including commercial and business equipment, medical, security, industrial controls, transportation and automotive, and appliances
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 25 Jun 2007 at 8.00am (UK)
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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's 2600 Series of rocker switches satisfies power ratings up to 15 amps at 250 VAC and features a minimum electrical life of 10,000 cycles at full load.
Other electrical specifications include maximum initial contact resistance of 10 milliohms, minimum dielectric strength of 2500 V rms between terminals and 3000 V rms between terminals and metal mounting panel.
Single and double pole models are available in ON-ON, ON-OFF and ON-OFF-ON, in both maintained and momentary electrical configurations with 2 or 3 positions.
Numerous cosmetic colour options are offered with a selection of 3 different rocker shapes, while the frame is available in 5 colour selections or chrome plate.
The 2600 Series includes both illuminated and non-illuminated models, with an extensive variety of lamp options as well as illuminated rockers or rockers with illuminated windows.
Standard or special rocker markings are also available.
All 2600 Series models have a bezel size of .984" width by 1.259" length, project through a front panel .890", and securely snap fit into a panel cutout .866" x 1.181".
Materials include a high temperature plastic case, polyamide actuator and frame and silver or silver plated copper contacts.
Terminal choices include 1/4" solder lug/quick connects or screw and clamp types.
Various models also carry and are labeled with UL, CSA and VDE recognition markings.
Pricing for a double pole ON-OFF unit, model no.
2641LH/2A212000L0 is $1.61 each at 1,000 pieces.
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