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Technical Information - Switches and Fuseholders
Most major technical information is shown on each specific product page, other details are grouped here
for easy reference. Details shown here apply to most switches and fuseholders. Snap-action switches
(pages 56-60), indicators (pages 70-84) and connectors (pages 85-87) have product specific information
within the section.
MATERIALS MOST PRODUCTS EXCEPTIONS
Body and actuator (opaque) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Nylon 6.6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8300V, 1900V, 0916V & 0911V bezels & actuators
are stainless steel
0600 and 3900 actuators are plated brass
Actuator (transparent) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Polycarbonate
Current carrying parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Copper Alloy
Contact points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Silver Alloy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .N/A for 0055/56, 0600/2, 0916-0920, 0017,
2000 & 3005/3006. Gold plated for 1100.
PROPERTIES
Electrical
Class II compliant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Confirmed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .IEC Sockets
Electrical life (Operations) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .>10k, many >50k . . . . . . . . .See relevant page for details
Mechanical life (Operation) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .See relevant page for details
Contact resistance (switches) new condition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .<100mΩ (at 12Vdc,1A) . . . . .For 1100 & 2000 call sales
Contact resistance (fuseholders) new condition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5mΩ (average)
Insulation resistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .>20MΩ
Dielectric strength:
across open contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .>1.5kV
between poles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .>1.5kV
between live parts and accessible metal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .>3kV
Comparative Tracking Index (CTI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .>250
Temperature rise (terminals) at end of rated life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .max 30˚K (UL 1054), max 55˚K (EN 61058-1)
PROPERTIES
Physical
Humidity resistance at 91-95% relative humidity
(to subsequently comply with requirements of the
Dielectric strength test) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48hrs
Impact resistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .>0.5Nm
Storage temp. (1 year period) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .<125˚C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Some discolouration of terminals may occur
Flame retardancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .UL94V2
Solderability to BS 2011 pt.2.1T - (with an iron) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 secs at 350°C
Angular movement ±4° overall (where applicable) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38° . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1250, 6000, 8500, 8550, 8600, 8650, 8800 - 26°
Force to operate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.0N - 20.0N . . . . . . . . . . . . .Call sales for specific values
INGRESS PROTECTION
IP40 unless otherwise stated.
Higher ratings where available will be shown on the relevant catalogue page.
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