Datasheet

Technical Information
Most major technical information is shown on the page covering the specific product, other
details are grouped here for easy reference.
The details shown apply to all Switches and Fuseholders. For electrical products, Indicators or IEC
sockets see the individual product page.
Materials Most Products Expections
Body and actuator (opaque) Nylon 6.6 900 & 380 Vandal options are stainless steel
Actuator (transparent) Polycarbonate
Current carrying parts Copper Alloy
Silver Plated
Contact points Silver Alloy n/a for 55/56 & 2000, Gold plated for 1100
Properties - Electrical
Electrical Life (operations) >10k, many >50k See relevant page for details
Contact Resistance (switches) new condition
(m ohms)
<100 (at 12Vdc,
1A)
1100, 2000 contact factory
Contact Resistance (fuseholders) new condition
(m ohms)
5 (average)
Insulation Resistance (M ohms) >20
Dielectric Strength: (kV)
across open contacts >1
between poles >3
between live parts and accessible metal >4
Comparative Tracking Index (CTI) >250
Properties - Physical
Humidity Resistance at 91-95% relative humidity
(to subsequently comply with requirements of dielectric
strength test)(hrs)
48
Impact Resistance (Nm) >0.5
Storage term 5 year period (°C) <125 Some discoloration of terminals may occur
Flame Retardancy:
Standard UL94V2 Polycarbonate actuators - UL94V2 only
On Request UL94V0 Not all colors or variants
Solderability to BS 2011 pt.2.1T - 6 secs at 350°C
Angular movement ± 4° overall (where applicable) 38° 1250, 6000, 8500, 8550, 8600, 8650, 8800 -
26°
Force to operate (Kg). For details contact Sales office 0.2 - 2.0
Fixing nut torque (where applicable) 1.0Nm (8.91 lb/in)