Celebrate Earth Day with Sustainable Switches
Celebrate Earth Day by purchasing sustainable products with switches to help you enjoy the outdoors and preserve our environment.
What are Piezo Switches and What are They Used for?
Have you ever wondered about those intuitive buttons that seem to magically respond to your touch without any physical movement? Enter the world of Piezo switches — the unsung heroes behind many of today’s cutting-edge technological innovations.
The 15 Best Anti-Vandal Pushbutton Switches for 2024 Markets
Pushbuttons are a type of electromechanical switch used to control a circuit by physically pressing a button. They’re typically used for momentary, on-demand operations — where the switch is pressed to make or break the electrical connection before returning to its original position when released — although latching pushbutton switches are common as well. Anti-vandal […]
An In Focus Look at the New Dodge Charger Daytona
Dodge’s new electric muscle car is here, so let’s look at the buttons, switches, triggers and toggles of the 2024 Charger Daytona.
Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day Switches
This St. Patrick’s Day, don’t forget to offer a “sláinte!” to the electromechancial switches that play a vital role in the brewing of Guinness and green beer.
The 12 Best Tactile Switches for 2024
Tact switches are a fundamental component in many electronic devices — providing a reliable and user-friendly way to interact — but what are the best tactile switches on the market right now?
What Are Detector Switches and What Are Their Uses?
These switches are commonly employed in various applications such as industrial automation, security systems and electronic devices where the detection of a specific state or object is necessary.
What is a Keylock Switch and How do They Work?
A keylock switch is a type of electrical switch that’s operated by turning a key. It’s commonly used to control access to electrical devices or systems, such as machinery, electronic equipment or security systems.
Celebrating the Switches that Make Thanksgiving Dinner
To celebrate Thanksgiving, we thought we’d celebrate those switches that make Thanksgiving dinner the best meal of the year.
What Are Anti-Vandal Switches and What Are Their Uses?
An anti-vandal switch is an electro-mechanical switch designed to be installed in devices and equipment where it is susceptible to harsh use, vandalism and theft, as well as to withstand extreme temperatures and be resistant to dust and moisture.
IP Rating Chart and Meaning: Waterproof and Dust-Resistant Switches
The IP Rating Chart (Ingress Protection), also known as the IP Code, is a standardized system used to classify and rate the degree of protection provided by an electrical enclosure or electronic device against the intrusion of solids and liquids.
Switches for Boating Equipment and Accessories
With the IBEX Boat Show coming to Tampa, Florida, we’ve been reviewing switches commonly used in boats and other watercraft, but we can’t forget about boating equipment and accessories. Here are some of our switch solutions for common boating equipment and accessories.