Miniature switches

March 2003 Operator Interfaces, Switches & Relays News & Events

Knitter-Switch products are offered in a complete range of toggle, pushbutton, slide and rotary versions that meet industry requirements:

* Long mechanical life - 100 000 to 300 000 operations depending on type selected.

* Internally sealed - impervious to wave soldering and cleaning.

* Choice of actuator - short, long, baton and flat levers or rocker and paddle.

* Water and dustproof versions - DIN40050 IP67.

* Contacts - coin silver. Terminals copper alloy silver plated for ease of soldering (goldplated versions also available).

* Solder lug PC Board or wire wrap terminations.

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