KH Series Rocker Switch

Designed for harsh environments, KH series rocker switches are protected against accidental actuation with a protection guard. Featuring IP69K front panel sealing as the standard, the KH series is the most robust product of the K range. Due to its panel seal, this series is perfectly adapted to the harshest environments (high pressure cleaners, dust, salt spray etc.).

MAIN FEATURES

  • Protected against accidental actuation
  • Wide choice of colours
  • Laser etched or pad printed symbols
  • Illuminated or non-illuminated
  • Sealed to IP69K

 

Description

APEM KH series rocker switch is protected against accidental actuation with a protection guard. Designed for harsh environments. Featuring IP69K front panel sealing as the standard, the KH series is the most robust product of the K range. Due to its panel seal, this series is perfectly adapted to the harshest environments (high pressure cleaners, dust, salt spray etc.).

MAIN FEATURES of the KH Series Rocker Switch:

  • Protected against accidental actuation
  • Wide choice of colours
  • Laser etched or pad printed symbols
  • Illuminated or non-illuminated
  • Sealed to IP69K

Control Devices is the official APEM distributor for Australia and New Zealand. APEM offers a broad selection of quality products with proven effectiveness in harsh environments. From Push buttons, Rockers, Toggles, LED indicators, Emergency Stops to Joysticks and keypads.

APEM develops and manufactures professional switch products for diversified markets including instrumentation, medical, communications, industrial automation, defence and transport. With a vertically integrated production, and controls all stages of product development and production: from tooling, moulding, screw machining to assembly and final inspection.

APEM’s dedication and experienced teams can respond to the most complex requirements. This technical expertise ensures the continuous growth of our product ranges, allowing strong partnerships with our customers and providing the necessary flexibility to create an infinite number of products.

APEM offers a range of more than 50,000 customisable part numbers: colour, marking, finish, shape and dimensions… unlimited combinations are possible. This variety of components allows them to create the unique combination to match your design. Custom colours, specific materials, special backlighting or varied shapes are available upon request. Particular attention is paid to the cosmetic appearances of our products to best match your requirements, from specific markings to brightness illumination for outdoor applications.

By controlling all phases of manufacturing and quality control, APEM products offer the ability to withstand the adverse elements associated with harsh environments, without affecting their life expectancy.

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• Currrent/voltage rating with resistive load :
- Silver plated contacts (A) : 5 A 24 VDC, 100,000 cycles
10 A 24 VDC, 10,000 cycles (terminals 6.35 x 0.8 only)
- Gold plated contacts (D) : 20 mA 12 V, 150,000 cycles
• Current/voltage rating with lamp load - silver contacts (A) :
- function 6 : 100 W 24 VDC, 10,000 cycles
- other functions : 60 W 24 VDC, 10,000 cycles
• Initial contact resistance : 10 mΩ max.
• Insulation resistance : 1.000 MΩ min. at 500 VDC
• Dielectric strength : 2,000 Vrms 50 Hz min. between terminals

• Mechanical life :150,000 cycles min.
• Panel thickness : 0.8 mm to 4.6 mm
• Recommended panel thickness : between 2 mm and 3.5 mm

ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS
• Front panel sealing : IP69K according to DIN 40050-9
• Salt spray resistance : 96 hours according to IEC 512-6, test 11f
• Vibration resistance : 10-500 Hz / 10 g per IEC 60068-2-6
• Operating temperature : -40 °C to +85 °C (-40 °F to +185 °F)

MATERIALS
• Case : PA 6-6
• Actuator : ABS
• Bezel : PA 6-6
• Contacts & terminals : brass, solid silver grain, silver plated (A) or brass, solid silver grain, gold plated (D)
• Contact roller : brass, nickel plated