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    Micro Switches

    Micro switches are mechanically operated electrical switches designed with an actuator and terminals called common, normally open, and normally closed. A micro switch is also known as a snap action switch, they operate by using a spring-loaded lever to open and close a set of internal contacts inside the unit.

    How does a micro switch work?

    Power is typically attached to the common terminal, this leads into the switch and energizes the spring and because the spring is touching the normally closed pin it sends power out here, this is called a resting state. Once the arm is moved the power is then transferred to the normally open pin.

    Where would you find them?

    Micro switches are differentiated by their electrical characteristics. These are small devices and generally only designed to carry low currents and voltages. These switches are very commonly employed as safety devices, as they are reliable, inexpensive, and can open up a circuit when needed, preventing a machine from being turned on or a door from closing when someone is in the way.

    Actuator types

    There are various types available but the operating principles are the same, switches are actuated by a plunger, a button, a roller, or a lever.

    What is their operating life?

    Micro switches operating life is generally very high, being measured in millions of cycles, in most cases. Consumer products generally have lighter-duty micro switches than industrial products, but the low cost of these parts makes it easy enough to upgrade to higher mechanical life expectancies when required or when it's simply beneficial to do so.

    What type of applications need micro switches?

    Micro switches are used in consumer devices and industrial equipment. A common application for these devices is in door interlocks, microwave ovens, or where a door must be shut before the power to the device will turn on. Micro switches are also used in levelling devices, such as those used on vending machines. In an elevator, these devices are used in the door as a safety switch.

    Micro switches can be designed to be very sensitive. Such designs can be used in very precise equipment, such as that which measures the flow of air or other gasses through a system. These devices are used extensively in industry, often in control circuits.

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    Panasonic
    Long Hinge Lever
    PCB
    3 A @ 250 V ac
    SPDT
    -
    0.12 N
    -25°C
    +85°C
    -
    Silver Nickel Alloy
    -
    5 x 10^5Operations
    0.012N
    -
    ZF
    Lever
    Wire Lead
    10.1 A
    SPST, SPST
    -
    67 g
    -40°C
    +85°C
    -
    Silver Alloy
    Thermoplastic Nylon
    -
    -
    125 V ac, 250V ac
    Omron
    Long Straight Lever
    PCB
    100 mA
    SPST
    IP67
    1.5 N
    -40°C
    +85°C
    D2 Housing
    Silver
    Rubber
    -
    0.1N
    12V dc
    Omron
    Simulated Roller Lever
    Solder Lug
    2 A @ 30 V dc
    SPDT
    IP6X
    0.65 N
    -20°C
    +70°C
    -
    Silver Alloy
    Rubber
    300000Operations
    0.05N
    -
    ZF
    Button
    Tab
    15 A @ 250 V ac
    DPDT-NO/NC
    -
    8.34 N
    -
    -
    -
    Silver Cadmium Oxide
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Omron
    Leaf Lever
    PCB
    100 mA
    SPST
    IP67
    2 N
    -40°C
    +85°C
    D2 Housing
    Silver
    Rubber
    -
    0.2N
    12V dc
    Honeywell
    Roller Lever
    Solder
    5 A @ 250 V ac
    SP-CO
    -
    0.39 N
    -54°C
    +121°C
    -
    Silver
    Phenolic
    1000000Operations
    0.07N
    -
    Omron
    Hinge Lever
    Solder
    3 A @ 125 V ac
    SPDT-NO/NC
    IP40
    0.78 N
    -25°C
    +65°C
    -
    Silver Alloy
    -
    1000000Operations
    0.05N
    -
    Omron
    Short Hinge Lever
    Tab
    16 A @ 250 V ac
    SPDT-NO/NC
    IP40
    -
    -25°C
    +105°C
    -
    Silver Alloy
    -
    10000000Operations
    -
    -
    Honeywell
    Roller Lever
    Screw
    20 A @ 125 V ac
    SP-CO
    IP64
    0.97 N
    -55°C
    +85°C
    -
    Silver
    Phenolic
    20000000Operations
    0.14N
    125 V ac, 250 V ac, 480 V ac
    Omron
    Long Hinge Lever
    Solder
    5 A
    SPDT
    IP40
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    ZF
    Short Roller Lever
    Screw
    15 A @ 250 V ac
    SPDT-NO/NC
    -
    1.56 N
    -20°C
    +85°C
    -
    Silver Alloy
    -
    1000000Operations
    0.39N
    -
    Omron
    Short Hinge Lever
    Pre-wired
    5 A @ 250 V ac
    SPDT-NO/NC
    IP67
    1.96 N
    -40°C
    +85°C
    -
    Silver Alloy
    -
    10000000Operations
    0.2N
    -
    Omron
    Short Roller Lever
    Tab
    16 A @ 250 V ac
    SPDT-NO/NC
    IP40
    -
    -25°C
    +105°C
    -
    Silver Alloy
    -
    10000000Operations
    -
    -
    Omron
    Hinge Lever
    PCB
    10.1 A @ 250 V ac
    SPDT-NO/NC
    IP40
    0.49 N
    -25°C
    +85°C
    -
    Silver Alloy
    -
    10000000Operations
    0.06N
    -
    Omron
    Pin Plunger
    Tab
    100 mA @ 30 V dc
    SPDT-NO/NC
    IP40
    0.49 N
    -25°C
    +80°C
    -
    Gold Alloy
    -
    10000000Operations
    0.05N
    -
    Omron
    Pin Plunger
    Tab
    5 A @ 125 V ac
    SPDT-NO/NC
    IP40
    1.5 N
    -25°C
    +125°C
    -
    Silver
    -
    10000000Operations
    0.25N
    -
    Saia-Burgess
    Roller Lever
    Pre-wired
    3 A @ 250 V ac
    SPDT-NO/NC
    IP67
    0.9 N
    -40°C
    +85°C
    -
    Fine Silver
    Glass Fibre Reinforced Nylon
    5000000Operations
    0.07N
    -
    Omron
    Simulated Roller Lever
    Solder Lug
    5 A @ 125 V ac
    SP-CO
    IP40
    1.47 N
    -25°C
    +85°C
    -
    Silver
    -
    30000000Operations
    0.06N
    -
    Honeywell
    Pin Plunger
    Right Angle PCB
    3 A
    SP-CO
    IP40
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
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