Heavy-Duty Pushbutton Switch integrates safety protection.

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Constructed with industrial design and PVC cap for dust and water protection equivalent to IP54, KJD17 series suits safety-conscious industrial applications. UL-Listed pushbutton switch has 10,000 cycle life expectancy and internal electromagnet that provides automatic safety protection against power outages and restarts. Contact ratings include 16 A @ 12 Vac, 16 A @ 220/240 Vac, ½ hp 120 Vac, and 2 hp 220/240 Vac. Dielectric strength is 1,500 Vac for 1 min.



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The KDJ17 Series Pushbutton Switch Offers a Heavy Duty Industrial Design and Safety Protection



MINNEAPOLIS, MN --- E-Switch announces the KJD17 series pushbutton switch. This heavy duty switch offers an industrial design and a PVC cap for dust and water protection, equivalent to an IP54 rating. The KJD17 series pushbutton switch has an electromagnet inside the switch that provides automatic safety protection against power outages and restarts. It is rated at 2HP and 16A, and is UL listed.

Specifications include:

  • Life Expectancy: 10,000 cycles
  • Contact Rating:
    16A @ 12VAC
    16A @ 220/240VAC
    1/2HP 120 VAC
    2HP 220/240VAC
  • Contact Resistance (Initial Max): 50mW
  • Insulation Resistance: 100 MW min at 500VDC
  • Dielectric Strength: 1,500 VAC for 1 minute
  • Operating Temperature: -20°C to +70°C

    The KJD17 series pushbutton switch is a great product for the industrial market, especially where safety is a concern.

    Detailed specifications on the KJD17
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    About E-Switch. In 2009, E-Switch, Inc. acquired Lamb Industries and now offers one of the broadest switch lines available today. Both companies have been delivering innovative and quality switches to the electronics, telecom, high tech, instrumentation, industrial, appliance and consumer markets since 1979. Located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Portland, Oregon, their global reach extends to Europe, Asia and Latin America. Products include Rocker, Toggle, Slide, Tact, Pushbutton, Dip, Rotary, Keylock, Snap Action, Power, illuminated switches, and more. E-Switch has local reps, distributors, engineers and account managers on hand to provide specifying assistance and quick response to requests, along with a top notch sampling and cross-referencing program. E-Switch's online catalogs include complete specifications, drawings and schematics.

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