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Tact switches are sealed to IP67
Sealed tact switches provide excellent tactile feedback and offer a long operational life of at least one million cycles.
News from Knitter Switch ( 1 May 2008)
Self-cleaning DIP switches boost reliability
Omron's new A6TR and A6SR DIP switches feature a self-cleaning structure with gold twin contacts for maximum reliability.
News from Omron Electronics (15 April 2008)
Pushbutton switches are sealed on the panel
Sealed switches will interest manufacturers of industrial control and automation systems as well as those building medical products.
News from Knitter Switch ( 7 April 2008)
Keyboard comes with inbuilt RFID reader
Dual interface keyboard for contact and contactless chip cards targets applications that call for high level of security, while maintaining ease of operation and cost-effectiveness.
News from Cherry Electrical Products ( 7 April 2008)
Snap action switches promise long lifespan
Sealed subminiature single-pole double-throw snap-action switches are dust- and splashproof and handle up to 3A at 125V AC.
News from C+K Components ( 4 April 2008)
Piezo switches are sealed to the highest levels
Piezo switches sealed to IP69K can be used in equipment designed for areas that are regularly disinfected or cleaned using high-pressure cleaners. Brochure available
News from Schurter Input Systems ( 4 April 2008)
Custom keyboards survive abuse
A typical TSK set-up consists of the desired PCB layout, connected to an interface card and then placed under the nonconductive, transparent plate such as polycarbonate or glass up to 10mm thick. Brochure available
News from EAO (31 March 2008)
Sealed tact switches offer new features
Tact switches are available in a variety of configurations, including vertical and right-angle mounting, top or side actuation and with a soft or hard actuator.
News from C+K Components (28 March 2008)
Stainless-steel keyboard resists damage
Keyboard is designed to provide reliable operation in harsh industrial, process control and instrumentation environments.
News from Access IS (26 March 2008)
Switches offer a range of appearances
Signal lights are offered in snap-in rectangular profiles with red, amber, green or blue colours in black housings with the same dimensions as the rocker switches
News from Hawco (25 March 2008)
Metal keyboards survive user abuse
The Lorlin KP vandal-proof keypads are manufactured from strong, power coated, die cast zinc, with an anti-pull key design.
News from Lorlin Electronics (18 March 2008)
Filter protects sensitive electronics
Since the feed through contacts are not soldered directly to the capacitor, thermal stress points have been virtually eliminated. Brochure available
News from ITT Interconnect Solutions (13 March 2008)
LED switches deliver uniform brightness
B3W-9 LED swtiches are suitable for use in applications requiring visual feedback, including test and measurement, office automation, amusement, industrial controls and medical devices.
News from Omron Electronics (13 March 2008)
Plastic connectors show their mettle for EMC
Connectors are based on a novel carbon-fibre-filled plastic material with advanced EMI shielding abilities, and so can be used in applications that previously in the domain of metal connectors.
News from Amphenol-Tuchel Electronics ( 6 March 2008)
Switching to a long-term relationship
Herga relies on miniature snap-action switches from Cherry to function to the highest levels of performance and reliability.
News from Cherry Electrical Products ( 5 March 2008)
Half-pitch switches aid miniaturisation
Series is one of the first ultraminiature surface-mount half-pitch side-actuated DIP switches available in the industry.
News from C+K Components ( 5 March 2008)
Switches cut price but not performance
Featuring an ultrasmall travel differential and a wide variety of actuators, GP series snap switches are also available with low operating force.
News from Cherry Electrical Products (25 February 2008)
Tiny switch is big on feedback
The Micon 5 is the smallest of all Rafi keyswitches and sets the benchmark in miniaturisation while safeguarding switching reliability and excellent tactile and acoustic properties.
News from Texim Europe (21 February 2008)
Rockers perform in testing environments
Rugged high-performance sealed rocker switches are designed to meet the international submersion specification IP68. Brochure available
News from Live Electronics (20 February 2008)
Switches keep it quiet on the air
Series 95 pushbuttons are designed specifically for silent operation within studios and broadcast environments. Brochure available
News from EAO (19 February 2008)
Switch provides tactile feedback
Because the switch incorporates a silicone dome, there is no audible click during operation but there is excellent tactile feedback.
News from Knitter Switch ( 4 February 2008)
Distribution switches to new focus
Abacus Switch aims to provide all customers with a single point of contact for all their switch requirements, including power, signal and multifunction components.
News from Abacus Group (29 January 2008)
Eleksen is saved from administration
Peratech acquired the business of another intelligent textile pioneer - Softswitch - during the middle of 2006.
News from Eleksen (28 January 2008)
Illuminated switches keep quiet if needed
The noise-free "no click" option offered by the PS011 series is a feature desired by many professional audio and broadcast equipment manufacturers. Brochure available
News from Live Electronics (24 January 2008)
More options in vandal-resistant switches
Vandal-resistant switches are fully RoHS compliant and available in a range of finishes such as stainless steel, nickel and brass.
News from RJS Electronics (18 January 2008)
Latching function eases switch use
The MSM LA switch provides a user-friendly actuating function and also prevents inadvertent switching, for example by objects leaning on the switch. Brochure available
News from Schurter Input Systems (17 January 2008)
Vandal-resistant keyboards suits office aesthetic
A brushed, stainless steel front plate provides resistance to shock and vandalism up to IK09 (10J) and resistance to liquid and dust penetration to IP67. Brochure available
News from EAO (14 January 2008)
Space saving design for slide switches
Suitable for a wide range of applications from handheld instrumentation to a variety of portable devices in test and measurement and consumer products. Brochure available
News from Live Electronics ( 8 January 2008)
Keypad company expands its office space
Fascia Graphics is expanding its office space as well as embarking on a recruitment drive. Brochure available
News from Fascia Graphics ( 7 January 2008)
Deal strengthens European coverage
Distribution deal with Rutronik also underlines Schurter's significant market position in electromechanical components. Brochure available
News from Schurter Input Systems (17 December 2007)
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