Best switches pushbutton anti-vandal 2024

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 switches are extremely similar in their function (they’re also classified as pushbutton switches), but they’re designed with vandal-proof and tamper-resistant security features for installation in devices where harsh use, theft, extreme temperatures and exposure to dust and moisture is prevalent.

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Anti-vandal pushbutton switches come in various shapes and sizes, but they typically consist of a housing or enclosure and a button or actuator that’s designed to be pressed. The actuator can be made of various materials, such as plastic or metal, and it’s connected to the switch mechanism inside the housing.

Together, anti-vandals and pushbuttons cater to a wide range of markets and applications, including:

  • Telecommunications, networking, computers, servers, external hard drives and modems
  • Consumer electronics, performance audio, commercial appliances
  • Instrumentation, industrial controls, access control panels
  • Medical equipment and devices
  • Vending and parking kiosks, security control boxes
  • Public transit and other vehicles (such as motor boats, EVs and airplanes)
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In this article, we’ve combined 15 best-selling switches from both our Pushbutton and Anti-Vandal categories for you to browse.

Best Switches Anti-Vandal Pushbutton 2024

Select any product to look at the detail specifications; continue below for more information on each and to purchase online.

ELECTRICAL RATINGS: 1A @ 250VAC; 3A @ 120VAC or 28VDC ELECTRICAL LIFE: 50,000 Cycles Typical CONTACT RESISTANCE: 10mΩ Max. Typical at 2-4VDC; 100mA For Both Silver and Gold Plated Contacts INSULATION RESISTANCE: 1,000MΩ Min. DIELECTRIC STRENGTH: 1,000V RMS at Sea Level OPERATING FORCE: 200gf ± 50gf OPERATING/STORAGE TEMPERATURE: -30°C to 85°C / MATERIALS / CASE: Diallyl Phthalate (DAP) PLUNGER: Glass Filled Nylon or Glass Filled Polyester BUSHING: Nickel Plated Brass HOUSING: Stainless Steel CONTACTS: Silver or Gold Plated Copper Alloy

ELECTRICAL RATING: 3A @ 250VAC ELECTRICAL LIFE: 50,000 Cycles CONTACT RESISTANCE: 50mΩ Max. @1A 12VDC (Initial) INSULATION RESISTANCE: 1,000 MΩ Min. @ 500VDC DIELECTRIC STRENGTH: 2,000VAC OPERATING/STORAGE TEMPERATURE: -20°C to 55°C TRAVEL: 3.20mm CONTACTS: Silver or Gold Plating CONTACT ARRANGEMENT: SPDT, DPDT ACTUATION FORCE: SPDT: 2.5±1N; DPDT: 3.5±1N PANEL THICKNESS: 6.0mm MAX. DUST/MOISTURE PROTECTION: IP65 MOUNTING NUT TORQUE: 0.3 – 0.5Nm

ELECTRICAL RATING: 3A @ 30 VDC ELECTRICAL LIFE: 6,000 Cycles CONTACT RESISTANCE: 30mΩ Max. Initial INSULATION RESISTANCE: 500MΩ Min. @ 500VDC DIELECTRIC STRENGTH: 500VAC for 1 minute OPERATING/STORAGE TEMPERATURE: -5°C to 60°C TERMINAL: Copper, Silver Plated TRAVEL: Switch to make: 1.8mm; Latch: 2.2mm; Full Actuation: 3.2mm CONTACT ARRANGEMENT: DPST ACTUATION FORCE: 3N~7N

CONTACT ARRANGEMENT: DPDT Off-On Latching ELECTRICAL RATING: 16(16)A @ 127VAC, UL CONTACT RESISTANCE: 50mΩ Max. INSULATION RESISTANCE: 2MΩ Min. @ 500VDC DIELECTRIC STRENGTH: 1,300VAC min. for 1 minute ELECTRICAL LIFE: 50,000 Cycles OPERATING TEMPERATURE: 0°C to 55°C STORAGE TEMPERATURE: -25°C to 85°C ACTUATION FORCE: 13 N PANEL THICKNESS: 0.7mm to 2.50mm MAX. MOISTURE PROTECTION: IP66

ELECTRICAL RATING: 100mA @ 30VDC MECHANICAL LIFE: 30,000 Cycles Min. ELECTRICAL LIFE: 10,000 Cycles Min. CONTACT RESISTANCE: 100mΩ Max. INSULATION RESISTANCE: 100MΩ Min. DIELECTRIC STRENGTH: 250VAC for 60 Seconds OPERATING FORCE: 2 Pole: 230gf ± 50gf; 4 Pole: 280gf ± 50gf; 6 Pole: 380gf ± 50gf OPERATING/STORAGE TEMPERATURE: -20°C to 70°C / MATERIALS / HOUSING: PBT (UL94-HB) Standard or (UL94-V0) ACTUATOR: POM Standard or PA66 (UL94-V0) TERMINAL BASE: PA66 (UL94-HB) Standard or (UL94-V0) MOVING CONTACTS: Silver (std) or Gold Copper Alloy TERMINALS: Silver Over Brass

ELECTRICAL RATING: 2A @ 36VDC OPERATING/STORAGE TEMPERATURE: -20°C to 55°C MECHANICAL LIFE: 1,000,000 Cycles ELECTRICAL LIFE: 200,000 Cycles CONTACT RESISTANCE: 50mΩ Max. at 1A 12VDC INSULATION RESISTANCE: 1,000MΩ Min. DIELECTRIC STRENGTH: 2,000VAC for 1 Minute DUST/MOISTURE PROTECTION: IP65 PANEL CUTOUT: 19mm Diameter

ELECTRICAL RATING: 2A @ 48VDC OPERATING/STORAGE TEMPERATURE: -20°C to 55°C MECHANICAL LIFE: 1,000,000 Cycles ELECTRICAL LIFE: 200,000 Cycles CONTACT RESISTANCE: 50mΩ Max. at 1A 12VDC INSULATION RESISTANCE: 1,000MΩ Min. DIELECTRIC STRENGTH: 2,000VAC for 1 Minute DUST/MOISTURE PROTECTION: IP65 PANEL CUTOUT: 16mm Diameter

ELECTRICAL RATING: 2A @ 36VDC OPERATING/STORAGE TEMPERATURE: -25°C to 55°C ELECTRICAL LIFE: 200,000 Cycles MECHANICAL LIFE: 1,000,000 Cycles CONTACT RESISTANCE: 50mΩ Max. at 1A 12VDC INSULATION RESISTANCE 1,000MΩ Min. 500VDC DIELECTRIC STRENGTH: 2,000VAC for 1 Minute DUST/MOISTURE PROTECTION: IP65

ELECTRICAL RATING: 2A @ 48VDC ILLUMINATION BASE RATING: Red, Yellow and Orange: 20mA @ 1.8V; Blue, Green and White: 20mA @ 2.8V OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -20°C to 55°C MECHANICAL LIFE: 1,000,000 Cycles ELECTRICAL LIFE: 50,000 Cycles CONTACT RESISTANCE: 50mΩ Max. INSULATION RESISTANCE: 1,000MΩ Min. DIELECTRIC STRENGTH: 2,000VAC DUST/MOISTURE PROTECTION: IP65 PANEL CUTOUT: 16mm Diameter

ELECTRICAL RATING: 2A @ 36VDC MECHANICAL LIFE: 1,000,000 Cycles (PVA6L: 100,000 Cycles) ELECTRICAL LIFE: 200,000 Cycles (PVA6L: 100,000 Cycles) CONTACT RESISTANCE: 50mΩ Max. Initial INSULATION RESISTANCE: 1,000 MΩ @ 500VDC DIELECTRIC STRENGTH: 2,000V OPERATING/STORAGE TEMPERATURE: -20°C to 70°C TRAVEL: 2.0mm (PVA6L: 2.3mm) DUST/MOISTURE PROTECTION: IP67 CONTACT ARRANGEMENT: SPST Off-(On) ACTUATION FORCE: 460 gf PANEL THICKNESS: 1-8mm  (PVA6L: 1 – 6mm) MAX HEX NUT TORQUE: 11.5 kgf/cm

ELECTRICAL RATING: 3A @ 125VAC; 1.5A @ 250VAC MECHANICAL LIFE: ≥20,000 Cycles ELECTRICAL LIFE: ≥6,000 Cycles INSULATION RESISTANCE: >1,000MΩ DIELECTRIC STRENGTH: >1,500V for 1 Minute OPERATING TEMPERATURE: 0°C to 65°C STORAGE TEMPERATURE: -25°C to 85°C / MATERIALS / SWITCH HOUSING: UL94-HB TERMINALS: Solder Lug, Silver-Plated

ELECTRICAL RATING: 125mA @ 125VAC; 100mA @ 50VDC LIFE EXPECTANCY: 500,000 Cycles at full load CONTACT RESISTANCE: 50mΩ Max. (initial) INSULATION RESISTANCE: 1,000MΩ Min. @ 500VDC DIALECTRIC STRENGTH: 1,000VAC rms OPERATING/STORAGE TEMPERATURE: -30°C to 85°C TRAVEL: 1.5mm CONTACT ARRANGEMENT: SPST, Off-(On), Momentary ACTUATION FORCE: 350 gf CONTACT BOUNCE: 10ms MAX DUST/MOISTURE PROTECTION: IP67

ELECTRICAL RATING: 100mA @ 24VDC LIFE EXPECTANCY: 200,000 Cycles at Full Load CONTACT RESISTANCE: 100mΩ Max. (Initial) INSULATION RESISTANCE: 1,000MΩ Min. at 500VDC DIELECTRIC STRENGTH: 1,000VAC for 1 Minute OPERATING FORCE: 350gf OPERATING/STORAGE TEMPERATURE: -30°C to 85°C TRAVEL: 2.5mm DUST/MOISTURE PROTECTION: IP67 PANEL THICKNESS RANGE: 1.5mm – 4.0mm CONTACT ARRANGEMENT: SPST, Off-On, Latching

ELECTRICAL RATING: 100mA @ 30VDC LIFE EXPECTANCY: 10,000 Cycles CONTACT RESISTANCE: 100mΩ Max. INSULATION RESISTANCE: >100MΩ Min. DIELECTRIC STRENGTH: 500VAC OPERATING FORCE:  See Individual Model TRAVEL:  See Individual Model MATERIALS/HOUSING: PBT ACTUATOR: Acetal COVER: Acetal CONTACTS: Silver plated phosphor bronze TERMINALS: Silver plated copper alloy SPRING: Stainless steel Latching PIN: Stainless steel

ELECTRICAL RATING: 3A @ 125/250VAC MECHANICAL LIFE: 1,000,000 cycles (momentary); 500,000 cycles (latching) ELECTRICAL LIFE: 50,000 Cycles CONTACT RESISTANCE: 50mΩ INSULATION RESISTANCE: 1000 MΩ @ 500VDC DIELECTRIC STRENGTH: 2,000VAC OPERATING/STORAGE TEMPERATURE: -20°C to 55°C TRAVEL: 3.2mm DUST/MOISTURE PROTECTION: IP67 CONTACT ARRANGEMENT: SPDT or DPDT ACTUATION FORCE: Single Pole: 2.5N; Double Pole: 3.5N PANEL THICKNESS: 1-10mm HEX NUT TORQUE: 5-14Nm MECHANICAL IMPACT PROTECTION: IK08 AGENCY APPROVALS: cURus

Detailed Look at Best Switches Anti-Vandal Pushbutton 2024

#1. 800 Series

Best switches pushbutton anti-vandal: 800 Series

The 800 Series subminiature pushbutton switches have a snap-in panel mount option and a butt contact design. These tiny pushbutton switches offer a variety of termination options: right angle PCB pin, solder lug, right angle PCB pin with bracket, vertical PCB pin and vertical PCB pin with bracket. The travel of the actuator on the 800 Series pushbutton switch is 0.9mm, and the operating force is 200gf. These pushbutton switches operate at temperatures ranging from -30 to 85°C and have a typical life expectancy of 50,000 cycles. Applications for this subminiature pushbutton switch include:

  • Telecommunications
  • Networking
  • Computers
  • Performance audio
  • Instrumentation
  • Low power on/off design applications

#2. LB22 Series

Best switch pushbutton anti-vandal 2024: LB22

The LB22 Series illuminated pushbutton switch has a plethora of options and is ideal for outdoor use. These pushbuttons feature dust and moisture protection at an IP65 rating and operate in temperatures ranging from -20 to 55°C. The LB22 Series is available with either Single Pole, Double Throw (SPDT) or Double Pole, Double Throw (DPDT) circuits and silver or gold contacts. Latching or momentary options are also available, as are multiple cap colors and style options, including a laser etched power symbol. These pushbutton switches are available with or without illumination, and illumination voltages range from 3 volts to 220 volts, so regardless of how dark it is around your application, you’ll be able to see when your switch is engaged. This makes the LB22 Series perfect for:

  • Kiosks
  • Vending machines
  • Instrumentation
  • Medical equipment
  • Audio/visual
  • Consumer electronics

#3. PB400 Series

Best switches pushbutton anti-vandal 2024: PB400

The PB400 Series right angle pushbutton switch is an affordable switch for applications running low electric loads. It’s rated for 3A of 30VDC electric current and operates in temperatures ranging from -5 to 60°C. The PB400 is available as a latching or momentary pushbutton switch with a double pole, single throw (DPST) circuit. The actuator travels a total of 3.2mm and latches at 2.2mm. An optional black cap for the PB400 is also available. Applications for the PB400 Series right angle pushbutton switch include:

  • Computer peripherals
  • Telecommunications
  • Security devices
  • Consumer electronics
  • Instrumentation
  • Testing equipment

#4. PB66 Series

Best switches pushbutton anti-vandal 2024

The PB66 Series illuminated pushbutton switch is easy to operate and is totally protected against dust and strong jets of water at an IP66 rating. Illuminated and non-illuminated options are available for this switch, and it comes with a laser etched power symbol on the round actuator. The PB66 Series pushbutton operates in temperatures ranging from 0°C to 55°C and can be stored at -25°C to 85°C. The double-pole, single-throw (DPST) circuits on these switches perform Off-On latching functions and come with a UL electrical rating of 16(16)A @ 127VAC. The electrical life expectancy on these pushbutton switches is 50,000 cycles, and they fit a 25mm cutout. Applications for these illuminated pushbuttons include:

  • Commercial appliances
  • Security devices
  • Industrial controls
  • Kiosks
  • Electrical housewares
  • Medical equipment

#5. PBH Series

Best switches pushbutton anti-vandal 2024: Pbh Series

The PBH Series right angle pushbutton switch has an ultra light feel and is PCB mountable. These switches feature the option of DPDT, 4PDT, or 6PDT circuits and can perform either momentary or maintained functions. The operating force required to actuate the switch depends on the number of poles, but the spring-loaded actuator travels 5.5mm regardless. PBH Series right angle pushbutton switches operate at temperatures between -20 and 70°C. They’re rated to handle 100mA of 30VDC electrical current. Applications for this right angle pushbutton switch include:

  • Telecommunications
  • Test equipment
  • Professional audio
  • Instrumentation

#6. PV1 Series

Best switches pushbutton anti-vandal 2024: Pv1

The PV1 Series water resistant, sealed anti-vandal switches feature long life and custom laser engraved marking options. These anti-vandal switches are sealed to IP65 ratings for protection against dust and moisture. The PV1 Series anti-vandal switch features a clean, aesthetic look and is meant for mounting in a panel cutout size of 19mm. It also comes in multiple finishes, including black anodized, gold, nickel, polished stainless and brushed stainless steel. Popular applications for these anti-vandal switches include:

  • Kiosks and ticket dispensers
  • Audio/visual
  • Medical equipment
  • Security devices
  • Electrical housewares
  • Industrial controls

#7. PV2 Series

Best switch pushbutton antivandal 2024: Pv2 Series

The PV2 Series sealed anti-vandal switch is dust and water resistant to an IP65 rating. This anti-vandal switch has a long life expectancy and is meant for mounting in a panel cutout size of 16mm in diameter. The PV2 Series water resistant switch offers a single-pole, Off-(On) circuit configuration and your choice of domed, flat or high actuator options. This anti-vandal switch is also available with a black anodized finish, along with four other attractive finishes. Applications for this sealed, anti-vandal switch include:

  • Kiosks
  • Ticket dispensers
  • Industrial-type applications

#8. PV5 Series

Best switches pushbutton anti-vandal 2024: Pv5 Series

The PV5 Series long life anti-vandal switch features an IP65 rating for protection against dust and moisture. It offers a domed actuator with multiple color options, including black, white, yellow, blue, green, red, nickel and stainless steel. Multiple actuator finish options are available, including a black anodized finish. PV5 Series anti-vandal switches have an electrical rating of 2A, 36VDC and an electrical life expectancy of 200,000 cycles. These long life switches come with single-pole circuits and screw or solder lug termination options. They are meant for mounting in a panel cutout sized 12mm in diameter. This anti-vandal switch is popular for use in:

  • Kiosks and ticket dispensers
  • Industrial controls
  • Medical equipment
  • Electrical housewares
  • Audio/visual
  • Security devices

#9. PV6 Series

Best switches pushbutton anti-vandal 2024: Pv6 Series

PV6 Series sealed, long life anti-vandal switches are illuminated with multiple color options available. The RGB multicolor LED indicator light feature combines red, green and blue to produce over 16 million hues of light, making the color options nearly unlimited. They’re available with either dot or ring illumination. The PV6 Series illuminated anti-vandal switch features a long life expectancy of up to 50,000 electric cycles and dust and water resistance at an IP65 rating.  It’s meant for mounting in a round, 16mm panel cutout. Additional options include solder lug or wire lead termination, high actuator, a pilot indicator and a black anodized finish. Common applications for the PV6 Series include:

  • Vending machines
  • Ticket dispensers and kiosks
  • Industrial controls, and other equipment and machines that require a tamperproof design
  • Medical devices
  • Audio/visual
  • Security devices
  • Electrical housewares

#10. PVA6 Series

best switches pushbutton anti-vandal 2024: PVA6

The PVA6 Series illuminated anti-vandal switch offers a long life expectancy, dust and water resistance to an IP67 rating and ring or power symbol illumination. This tamperproof pushbutton switch has a 16mm panel cutout size. Additional options include a high, high flat or rounded bezel option and your choice of solder lug or wire lead termination. The wire leads are 500mm long. The PVA6 Series has electrical ratings of 2A of 36 VDC, mechanical life expectancies up to a million cycles and they operate in temperatures ranging from -20°C to 70°C. Common applications for the PVA6 Series illuminated anti-vandal switch include:

  • Audio/visual equipment
  • Security devices
  • Industrial control panels
  • Ticket kiosks
  • Electrical houseware appliances
  • Medical equipment

#11. RP3508 Series

Best switches pushbutton anti-vandal 2024: Rp3508 Series

The RP3508 Series illuminated pushbutton switch is a round, panel mount switch meant for a cutout sized 16mm in diameter. Full illumination options include green, red or yellow LEDs. The RP3508 Series has solder lug terminals and operates in temperatures ranging from -30 to 85°C. The applications for this round, illuminated pushbutton switch include:

  • Telecommunications
  • Networking
  • Computers and servers
  • Performance audio instrumentation
  • Low power on/off designs
  • External hard drives/modems

#12. RP8100 Series

Best switches pushbutton anti-vandal 2024: Rp8100 Series

The RP8100 Series pushbutton switch offers a dome cap in multiple colors and is available as a non-illuminated or discrete dot LED pattern in multiple LED illumination colors. Rated IP67 for moisture and dust protection, the RP8100 Series offers threaded or snap-in/press-fit panel mounting and provides solder lug or wire lead termination. With electrical ratings of 125mA of 125VAC current or 100mA of 50VDC, the RP8100 provides a life expectancy of 500,000 cycles. The actuator travels 1.5mm and operates as a momentary pushbutton requiring 350 grams of actuation force. The applications for this pushbutton switch include:

  • Audio/Visual
  • Electrical Housewares
  • Floor care appliances
  • White goods
  • Instrumentation
  • Medical equipment

#13. RP8200 Series

Best pushbutton anti-vandal switches 2024: Rp8200 Series

The RP8200 Series is an affordable, maintained, sealed pushbutton switch that is panel mounted with options to illuminate. This slick pushbutton offers threaded panel mounting with multiple actuator color options. The discrete LED options on the RP8200 Series offer design freedom to control when you want to illuminate. Aesthetic versatility, an IP67 rating and life expectancy of 200,000 cycles allows the RP8200 to be used across a wide variety of applications and operating conditions, such as:

  • Audio/Visual
  • Electrical Housewares
  • Floor care appliances
  • White goods
  • Instrumentation
  • Medical equipment

#14. TL2201 Series

Best pushbutton anti-vandal switches 2024: Tl2201 Series

TL2201 Series subminiature pushbutton switches are available as latching or momentary pushbuttons with long travel of 2.5mm. Circuit options include double pole, double throw (DPDT) and four pole, double throw (4PDT). The DPDT switch requires 220 grams of operating force to actuate, and the operating force for the 4PDT switch is 300gf. The TL2201 Series is rated for 100mA of 30VDC current. The operating temperature range for these switches is from -20 to 70°C, and their life expectancy is 10,000 cycles. Applications for these subminiature switches include:

  • Telecommunications
  • Networking
  • Computers/servers
  • Performance audio
  • Instrumentation

#15. ULV4 Series

Best pushbutton anti-vandal switches 2024: Ulv4

ULV4 Series anti-vandal switches are rated to handle 3A of 250VAC and are UL certified for safety standards. The ULV Series is IP67 rated for moisture and dust protection, offers SPDT or DPDT functionality, an operating life of up to a million life cycles momentary and 500,000 cycles latching, and requires a 19mm panel cutout size. Switches are available as non-illuminated or illuminated dot, ring, or power symbol in multiple LED color and voltage options. A special feature of the ULV4 Series is the availability of etched icons on the actuator with added illumination. A total of 43 commonly used icons are standard, such as Bluetooth, WiFi, STOP, START and more. The ULV4 Series comes with several termination options: solder lug, prewired (300mm long), molded boot with wire leads (500mm long) and a detachable socket with wire leads (500mm long). Applications for the ULV4 include:

  • Commercial appliances
  • Security devices
  • Industrial controls
  • Kiosks and ticketing machines
  • Electrical housewares
  • Medical equipment

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