S Series Toggle Switch

These washable miniature toggle switches with plain bushing  are specially designed for flow soldering at 260°C during 5 seconds owing to high-temperature polymer parts.

MAIN FEATURES

  • Secure assembly of the two case parts
  • Internally sealed bushing
  • Epoxy sealed terminals
  • Process compatible: Wave solderable and washable
  • Optional ESD protection

A cap U3012 provide additional protection during PCB processing, supplied mounted on the switch or separately. Material: vinyl.

 

Description

APEM S Series is a washable miniature toggle switch with plain bushing and are specially designed for flow soldering at 260°C during 5 seconds owing to high-temperature polymer parts.

MAIN FEATURES of the S Series Toggle Switch:

  • Secure assembly of the two case parts
  • Internally sealed bushing
  • Epoxy sealed terminals
  • Process compatible: Wave solderable and washable
  • Optional ESD protection

A cap U3012 provide additional protection during PCB processing, supplied mounted on the switch or separately. Material: vinyl.

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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• Max. current/voltage rating with resistive load :
- silver contacts (A) : 4 A 30 VDC
- gold plated brass contacts (CD) : 0.4 VA 20 VAC or DC
- gold plated silver contacts (AD) : 4 A 30 VDC (300 mA 30 VDC for gold plating)
• Initial contact resistance : 10 mΩ max.
• Insulation resistance : 1,000 MΩ min.
• Dielectric strength : 1,000 Vrms 50 Hz min.

• Mechanical strength : Terminals are strengthened by a bracket or a ground plate ensuring the rigidity of the switch on the board. Actuator strength is 10 N max.
• Soldering - thermal shock : The switches are especially designed for flow soldering at 260 °C (500 °F) during 5 seconds owing to high temperature polymer parts.

• Operating temperature : -20 °C to +85 °C (-4 °F to +185 °F)
• Storage temperature : -40 °C to +85 °C (-40 °F to +185 °F)
• Moisture : The insulating materials employed and the complete seal permit the switches to withstand a 56 days moisture test (IEC 68-2-3).
• Solderability : The switches are tested at 235 °C ( 455 °F) according to IEC 68-2-20 after accelerated aging.

MATERIALS
• Case and cover : UL94-VO, polyamide, glass filled or PES
• Actuator : brass, nickel plated
• Contacts
CD : brass, gold plated
A : silver
AD : silver, gold plated
• Terminal seal : epoxy