Metal pushbuttons resist vandalism

Anti-vandal pushbutton switches form the centrepiece of an extensive range of new metal pushbutton controls from Eledis.

The EAV series of antivandal switches are available in 12, 16 and 19mm industry standard mounting diameters with contact ratings of 2A at 48V DC and 5A at 250V AC.

Actuators can be domed, flat or raised.

The EAV16-C and EAV-16G switches provide the additional option of concave buttons, raised or flat, with red, green, yellow, orange, blue or white coloured aluminium actuators available for the 16G.

The EMP series of metal pushbutton switches are designed for 250V AC applications, ranging from a 3A for the 16mm fixing version up to 19mm switches for 5A operation, with a range of contact configurations both momentary and latching.

These switches have silver alloy contacts and are supplied in three finishes: stainless steel with spiral finish, or satin finished brass with either nickel or gold plating.

Custom engraving can also be added to the actuator on request.

As well as basic metal switches, there is a choice of dot or ring illumination from red, green, yellow, orange, blue or white LEDs.

Integral resistors allow illumination from 6V DC to 250V AC supplies.

Pilot lamps are also available in antivandal format for 8 or 12mm diameter fixing.

Reliability specifications are for 1 million mechanical cycles and 50,000, 100,000 or 200,000 electrical cycles, depending on the model.

The switches are rated for extended temperature range of -20 to +70C.

Standard models provide IP67 protection against dust and water ingress, and antivandal models carry IP65 ratings.

All the new switches are RoHS-compliant.

Despite the wide range of options, Eledis metal pushbuttons are available on fast turnaround, even with small quantities.

Samples are usually delivered in a week, and volume deliveries can be scheduled within four to six weeks of the order.

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