Snap Action Switches for Automation Applications

Snap action switches, also called micro switches, are devices that can open and/or close an electrical circuit at a rapid speed. This fast transfer of contacts from one position to another makes snap action switches useful in situations where a rapid opening or closing of a circuit is necessary, such as a mouse clicker or appliance button.

The demand for snap action switches is increasing due to the growth of the automation market, the popularity of IoT devices and the soaring need for reliable and durable switches in electronic products.

The use of snap action switches spans the appliance, transportation, medical, industrial, construction and telecommunication markets. However, industrial automation is predicted to be the highest growing market segment for snap action use due to the need for affordable solutions for cloud computing, mobile devices, IoT and the expansion of the IT sector. This switch type increasingly supports connected devices with remote monitoring and control.

Across these markets and their respective applications, snap action switches are favored for their space-efficient, high-density designs, electrical performance and the improvement of service life for harsh and high-frequency use. Accordingly, here are five popular snap action switch options from E-Switch, including our recently released LS25 Series.

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Automation Switches: Snap Action and Micro Switches

LS25 Series High Current Switch

• Electrical Rating: 25A, 125/250VAC; UL, cUL
• SPDT circuit; On-(Off) momentary function
• Chassis mount; solder lug or quick connect termination
• Pin plunger, lever, roller or simulated roller actuator
• 1,000,000-cycle mechanical life

SS Series Subminiature Switch

• Electrical Ratings:
  • Gold – 0.4VA, 20V max. (AC or DC)
  • Silver – 3A, 125VAC; 1.5A, 250VAC;  UL, cUL
  • Silver – 0.1A, 125VAC / 5VDC
• SPDT circuit; momentary function
• Chassis mount, through hole or through hole right angle mounting design
• Solder or PC pin termination: straight, retention or right/left angle
• Pin plunger, lever or simulated roller actuator options

MS Series Miniature Switch

• Electrical Ratings:
  • Gold – 0.4VA, 20V max. (AC or DC)
  • Silver – 5A, 125/250VAC; UL, cUL, VDE
• SPDT or SPST-NO circuit; momentary function
• Chassis mount, thru hole or thru hole right angle mounting design
• Solder, quick connect, PC pin or right/left angle termination
• Pin plunger, lever, roller, leaf or simulated roller actuator

LS Series Medium Current Switch

• Electrical Ratings:
  • Gold – 0.4VA, 20V max. (AC or DC)
  • Silver – 15A, 125/250VAC; UL, cUL, VDE
• SPDT, SPST-NC or SPST-NO circuit; momentary function
• Chassis mount or through hole right angle mounting design
• Solder lug, quick connect or right/left angled PCB pin termination
• Pin plunger, lever, roller or simulated roller actuator

TS Series Subminiature Switch

• Electrical Rating:
  • 0.3A, 6VDC
• SPDT circuit; momentary function
• Through hole or through hole right angle mounting design
• P.C. Pin: vertical, angled, long/short termination options
• Lever actuator