Switches suit medical applications

Knitter-Switch offers a wide range of switch types with additional patient and equipment safety features for use in medical applications.

Knitter-Switch offers a wide range of switch types with additional patient and equipment safety features for use in medical applications.

Static-safe microminiature, subminiature and miniature toggle switches and pushbutton switches from the FT and EST and FP, ESP and EPS families offer sensitive electronic equipment and patient's protection against electrostatic discharge (ESD) discharge from operators and high voltage spikes.

Offering up to 14kV resistance to ESD, these switches can prevent damage to sensitive circuitry from the environment and resist static build-up in operators.

Waterproofed to IP67, up to 30min with a 1m water column, the MTE range of miniature toggle switches, MTW "Mustang" ruggedised toggle switches and MPE miniature pushbutton switches protect equipment deployed in damp conditions or which must be washed down for safety or hygiene.

Versions of both toggle switches and pushbuttons are available for PCB or panel mounting and with solder tag or SMT connecting options.

All switch types offer single and double throw, latching and nonlatching operation and single and double pole contacts.

Silver or gold contacts may be specified and mechanical life expectancy is greater than 100,000 operations Typical applications include control panels, instrumentation, and hand held controllers for medical equipment and appliances.

"Medical equipment makes different demands on component manufacturers", comments Terry Moss, General Sales Manager for Knitter-Switch UK.

"In addition to the essential switching functions and quality, additional measures are required to protect both equipment and users from hazards".

Knitter-Switch mini toggle switches are available from stock and from a number or franchised distributors throughout the UK and Europe.

Samples are usually available for next day delivery.

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