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News Release from: Apem Components | Subject: 2600 Series
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 30 March 2007
Power-rated rockers are durable and
reliable
Rocker switches are designed for power applications with capacitive and inductive circuits as well as common resistive circuits.
Known for its durability, reliability and broad option range, Apem's 2600 Series of rocker switches is designed for power applications with capacitive and inductive circuits as well as common resistive circuits These switches are particularly well suited for a variety of industries, including commercial and business equipment, medical, security, industrial controls, transportation and automotive, and appliances
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 20 Jun 2005 at 8.00am (UK)
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Apem's 2600 Series of rocker switches satisfies power ratings up to 15A at 250V AC and features a minimum electrical life of 10,000 cycles at full load.
Other electrical specifications include maximum initial contact resistance of 10mohm, minimum dielectric strength of 2500V RMS between terminals and 3000V 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 two or three positions.
Numerous cosmetic colour options are offered with a selection of three different rocker shapes, and the frame is available in five colour selections or chrome plate.
The 2600 Series includes both illuminated and nonilluminated 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 25mm width by 32mm length, project through a front panel 22.6mm, and securely snap fit into a panel cutout 22 x 30mm.
Materials include a high temperature plastic case, polyamide actuator and frame and silver or silver plated copper contacts.
Terminal choices include 0.25in solder lug/quick connects or screw and clamp types.
Various models also carry and are labelled with UL, CSA and VDE recognition markings.
Pricing for a double pole on-off unit, model No 2641LH/2A212000L0 is US $1.61 each at 1000 pieces.
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