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News Release from: Apem Components | Subject: KR Series
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 20 October 2006
Rocker switches seal out the environment
The KR rocker switch, with its large actuator surface, was designed for applications requiring switches to have an attractive style, superior feel and high reliability.
New from Apem Components is the KR Series of sealed rocker switches The KR rocker switch, with its large actuator surface, was designed for applications requiring switches to have an attractive style, superior feel and high reliability
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 1 Dec 2006 at 8.00am (UK)
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Rocker switch has large actuator surface
The KR rocker switch, with its large actuator surface, was designed for applications requiring switches to have an attractive style, superior feel and high reliability.
Sealed rockers are attractive on the panel
Sealed rocker switches are designed for applications requiring an attractive style, superior feel and high reliability.
The KR is ideally suited for applications in the marine, off-road, transportation and agriculture markets.
Single and double pole models are available in an extensive range of electrical configurations, including on/off, on/on, on/on/on and on/on/mom.
This switch is rated up to 15A at 12V DC for 10,000 cycles.
Additional electrical specifications include maximum initial contact resistance of 10mohm, insulation resistance of 1000Mohm at 500V DC and dielectric strength of 2000V RMS between terminals.
The KR Series is available with solder-lug/quick-connect and screw terminals and with or without a plastic barrier between terminals.
Up to 10 terminals are offered to allow for multiple electrical and illumination possibilities.
Materials include silver contacts and UL94V0 rated engineering plastics.
The switch is designed to be mounted into a 37 x 21mm panel cutout.
The KR rocker switch can be customised to fit specific applications.
It features custom marking and illumination with laser engraved legends.
Lighting options include 6, 12 and 24V DC LEDs available in red, green and yellow.
Actuators are available in nine standard colours and custom colours can be produced for unique applications.
A mating connector and wire terminations are also available to simplify installations.
All Apem products are produced to meet the RoHS Directive.
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