Keylock/Rotary Switches offer 10,000 cycle electrical life.

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Series PLK keylock switches are offered in single or double pole models with 2 or 3 positions and double entry keys. Contact rating is ½ A at 30 Vdc. Series PLR miniature rotary switches are available in 1, 2, 3, and 4 pole models with 3-12 positions. Contact rating is 150 mA at 250 V ac or dc. Offered in single or double pole models with 2-8 positions, Series PLRT subminiature rotary switches feature contact ratings of 0.5 A at 24 Vac, 0.2 A at 48 Vac, or 0.3 A at 30 Vdc.



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New Lines of Professional Quality Keylock & Rotary Switches by APEM



APEM has just introduced 3 new switch series to complement their already extensive offerings.

The PLK keylock switches are offered in single or double pole models with 2 or 3 positions and double entry keys. 6 models make up this miniature series that feature a chrome plated .866"
diameter tapered front panel bezel that easily assembles with supplied hardware through the front of a panel and projects less than 30 mm behind. Contact rating for the PLK's is 1/2 amp at
30VDC, and minimum electrical life is 10,000 cycles.

The PLR rotary switches are offered in 1, 2, 3 and 4 pole models with 3 to 12 positions and a .232" diameter by 1.653" long actuator. 24 models make up this miniature series that feature 30°, 60° or 90° indexing, continuous rotation and an adjustable stop to restrict the number of positions. They are bushing mounted to panel in a .401" diameter hole with standard hardware supplied. Contact rating for the PLR's is 150 mA at 250V (AC or DC) and electrical life is 10,000 cycles minimum. Decorative plastic or anodized aluminum knobs for the PLR models are also offered.

The PLRT rotary switches are offered in single or double pole models with 2 to 8 positions and a .140" diameter by .304" long actuator with screwdriver slot. 5 models make up this subminiature series that feature 45° indexing and continuous rotation. These tiny (TO-5) body size models direct mount onto a pc board in a .198" diameter pin pattern. Contact ratings for the PLRT's is 0.5A at 24VAC, 0.2A at 48VAC or 0.3A at 30VDC, with an electrical life of 10,000 cycles minimum.

Representative model pricing at 1000 pcs.; PLKB3220- $5.67 each, PLR3249- $1.59 each, and PLRT842- $2.97 each.

Contact APEM for more information on these and many other switch solutions. Ask for their 484 page catalog, (hard copy or on CD Rom). Also visit APEM's extensive website - www.apem.com

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