High-Capacity Rocker Switches suit heavy-duty applications.
Press Release Summary:
High electrical capacity SW3800 Series switches are rated at 30 A at 125 Vac, 30 A at 250 Vac, and 30 A at 30 Vdc for resistive loads; and up to 30 A at 125 Vac and 15 A at 250 Vac for inductive loads. Designed for panel mount applications, they feature steel mounting frame and screw terminals made of brass with nickel plating. Units operate in temperatures from -10 to +70°C and have mechanical life of 50,000 operations minimum. They are available DPST, DPDT, 3PST, and 3PDT configurations.
Original Press Release:
NKK Switches Announces 30 A @ 250 Vac High-Capacity Power Rockers
SW3800 Series ideal for heavy duty applications
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - NKK Switches, the world's leading designer and manufacturer of innovative electromechanical switches, today announced the availability of the SW3800 Series of high-capacity rocker switches. The series' robust design and high electrical capacity make it the perfect choice for nearly any heavy duty application.
SW3800 Series devices are standard size rocker switches constructed of sturdy, high performance materials that include a steel mounting frame. Additionally, these rockers feature screw terminals made of brass with nickel plating. The actuators are white.
Electrical capacity for these rockers, which is particularly high among devices this size, rates at 30A @ 125V AC, 30A @ 250V AC and 30A @ 30V DC for resistive loads; and up to 30A @125V AC and 15A @ 250V AC for inductive loads.
The SW3800 Series switches are designed for panel mount applications and are UL Recognized and CSA Certified. They are available in DPST, DPDT, 3PST and 3PDT configurations with all circuits maintained.
Mechanical life is rated at 50,000 operations minimum and electrical life is rated at 25,000 operations minimum. The operating temperature range spans -10 degrees to +70 degrees Celsius.
Markets for these devices include industrial/commercial, medical, instrumentation, telecommunications and transportation. They are particularly well-suited to heavy duty applications such as generators, welding equipment, pumps, deep fryers and lifts, to name just a few.
A leading designer and producer of electromechanical switches, NKK Switches offers one of the industry's most extensive selections of illuminated, process sealed, miniature, specialty, surface mount and programmable switches. NKK manufactures more than 3.5 million toggle, rocker, pushbutton, slide, rotary, DIP rotary, keypad and keylock switches, each of which can be used as the foundation of a customized design. All switches are designed and manufactured to provide the quality and dependability that has made NKK the benchmark for reliability for over half a century.
NKK continues to lead the industry in responding to the needs of the marketplace with innovation, high reliability, customization and a commitment to excellence. The company provides a full suite of customization solutions that include: design, programming, printing and support. Downloadable 3D CAD models of the company's switches are available, allowing design engineers to quickly integrate complex models into their designs at no charge. NKK maintains a complete network of qualified representatives and distributors through the United States, Canada, Central and South America, Europe and Asia.
Engineers who design the human-machine interface for their products rely on the broad product line, specialized design expertise and customer support of NKK Switches. For more information, contact NKK Switches, 7850 E. Gelding Dr., Scottsdale, AZ 85260. Phone: (480) 991-0942. Fax: (480) 998-1435. Visit the NKK Web site at www.nkkswitches.com.
