When selecting a pushbutton switch for your device’s design, you’ll need to consider factors like termination style, contact configuration and voltage ratings, but a simple place to start with choosing the right pushbutton is finding the appropriate panel cutout size for mounting. Although a number of sizes are common, the 16mm pushbutton switch is frequently used in compact, consumer-facing applications because of its space-efficiency, versatility, durability and style. This size also helps to ensure compatibility across manufacturers and to simplify the installation process.
The 16mm cutout size strikes a balance between compactness and usability. It’s an ideal size for panels with limited space that require sleek design options with full functionality, including momentary, latching, illuminated, anti-vandal and pilot light styles. This size switch can also deliver IP67 ratings for dust and water resistance while offering long life cycles.
Because of these reasons, 16mm pushbutton switches are commonly used in small consumer electronics, handheld devices, control panels, industrial controls, vehicle dashboards, audio/visual control rooms and DIY/maker projects.
16MM Pushbutton Switch Options
D16 Series Illuminated Pushbutton: VIEW DATA SHEET | CONFIGURATOR
- Electrical Ratings: Up to 8A, 125VAC (UL listed)
- SPDT, DPDT, 3PDT or 4PDT; Latching or momentary
- Mushroom, round, square or rectangular head
- Illumination options (LED, neon or incandescent)
- Solder lug or quick connect socket (P16 Series)
RP3508 Series Illuminated Pushbutton: VIEW DATA SHEET | CONFIGURATOR
- SPST; Momentary or latching
- Electrical Rating: 3A @ 125VAC, 1.5A @ 250VAC
- Full LED illumination options
- Termination: Solder lug, silver-plated
- Storage Temperature: -25°C to +85°C
RP8600 Series Square Pushbutton: VIEW DATA SHEET | CONFIGURATOR
- Moisture Protection: IP67 rated
- Bushing: Threaded mount
- SPST; Momentary
- Contact Rating: 0.4VA Max. @ 20V Max. (AC or DC)
- Operating/Storage Temperature: -30°C to +85°C
16MM Pushbutton Switch: Anti-Vandal Options
PV2 Series Long Life Anti-Vandal: VIEW DATA SHEET | CONFIGURATOR
- Actuator: Flat, high or domed
- Termination: Solder, screw or wire leads (300mm long)
- Moisture Protection: IP65 rating
- Body/Actuator Finish: Gold, nickel, polished stainless, brushed stainless or black anodized
- Electrical Rating: 2A, 48VDC
PV3 Series Illuminated Anti-Vandal: VIEW DATA SHEET | CONFIGURATOR
- Actuator: Flat, high or guarded concave
- Termination: Solder or wire leads (300mm long)
- Moisture Protection: IP40 (PV3, PV3S) or IP67 (PV3W, PV3SW)
- Contact Arrangement: SPDT or DPDT
- Illumination: Dot and ring options with various color and voltage options
PV6 Series Illuminated Anti-Vandal: VIEW DATA SHEET | CONFIGURATOR
- Moisture Protection: IP65 rating
- Termination: Solder or wire leads (300mm long)
- Dot, ring and laser etched power symbol illumination; single, bi-color and RGB LED options
- Momentary function; SPST
- Pilot indicator option
PMV6 Series Anti-Vandal: VIEW DATA SHEET | CONFIGURATOR
- Termination: UL3385 20AWG pre-stripped and tinned wire leads (500mm long)
- Moisture Protection: IP67 rating
- SPST or SPDT; Momentary function
- Six different actuator color options
- Electrical Rating: 2A, 24VDC
PVA6 Series Illuminated, Long Life Anti-Vandal: VIEW DATA SHEET | CONFIGURATOR
- SPST; Momentary (PVA6) or latching (PVA6L)
- Moisture Protection: IP67 rated
- Termination: Solder lug, wire leads (500mm long) or molded back w/ wire leads
- Ring or ring/power symbol illumination with multiple LED color choices
- Mechanical Life: 1,000,000 cycles (PVA6) or 100,000 cycles (PVA6L)
PVB3 Series Illuminated Anti-Vandal: VIEW DATA SHEET | CONFIGURATOR
- Moisture Protection: IP67 rated
- SPDT; Momentary or latching
- Electrical Rating: 5A/250VAC Resistive, 1.5A/250VAC Inductive (UL listed)
- Ring and ring/power symbol illumination options with many LED color choices
- Operating Temperature: -40°C to +85°C
16MM Pushbutton Switch: Piezo Option
PZ3 Series Illuminated, Anti-Vandal Piezo: VIEW DATA SHEET | CONFIGURATOR
- Moisture Protection: IP68 rated
- Momentary pulse function; Piezo switch
- Wire leads (300mm long) with connector
- Clear anodized (double flat) housing
- Electrical Life: 50,000,000 cycles
16MM Pushbutton Switch: Pilot Light Options
PVL Series Illuminated Pilot Indicator: VIEW DATA SHEET | CONFIGURATOR
- IP67 rated
- Multiple panel cutout sizes: 6mm to 19mm diameter
- Multiple LED color options and illumination voltages
- Stainless steel or black body finish
- Solder lug or wire leads (150mm long)
L16 Series Illuminated Pilot Indicator: VIEW DATA SHEET | CONFIGURATOR
- Circular, rectangular or square head; high bezel option
- Illuminated options (LED, neon, incandescent)
- Variety of lamp and lens color options
- Modular interface/contact block design
- Solder termination
16MM Pushbutton Switch: Emergency Stop Options
E100 Series Emergency Stop, Pushbutton Switch: VIEW DATA SHEET | CONFIGURATOR
- IP65 rated
- Easy operation, high actuation force, pushlock turn to reset design
- Agency Approvals: UL-cUL, ANSI/UL508; TUV-SUD, EN 60947-5-1 : EN 60947-5-5
- Contact Arrangement options: 1NC, 1NC+1NO, 1NC/1NC
- Contact Rating: 3A 125VAC, 1.5A 250VAC; 0.22A 125VDC, 0.11A 250VDC
E200 Series Emergency Stop, Pushbutton Switch: VIEW DATA SHEET | CONFIGURATOR
- IP65 rated
- Easy operation, high actuation force, pushlock turn to reset design
- Agency Approvals: UL-cUL, ANSI/UL508; VDE, EN 61058-1 : IEC 61058-1
- Contact Arrangement options: 1NO/1NC+1NO/1NC, 1NO/1NC, 2NO, 1NO
- Contact Rating: 8A 125VAC, 6A 24VDC, 200mA 250VDC; 5A 250VAC [VDE]
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