Pushbutton Switches withstand frost and icing conditions.
Press Release Summary:
Series IF momentary pushbutton switches feature 1.180 in. diameter black or red panel mounting bezel with rubber-like actuator that provides 500,000 cycles of life at full load in temperatures from -20 to 85°C. Electrical ratings for single pole NO models are 400 mA at 32 Vdc or 100 mA at 50 Vdc. Units are suitable for applications where equipment experiences unprotected environmental exposure and must meet ergonomic and cosmetic requirements.
Original Press Release:
Frost Resistant Pushbutton Switches Add Color & Style
APEM's newly released IF series momentary pushbutton switches are designed to withstand frost and icing conditions that are encountered in applications where equipment experiences unprotected environmental exposure, and must meet ergonomic and contemporary cosmetic requirements. Typical applications include mobil and stationary remote controls for fuel, chemicals and pneumatic delivery, equipment operation and control panels, ATM machines, vending machines, outside kiosks, and others.
IF models feature a 1.180" diameter black or red panel mounting bezel with a flexible rubber-like actuator that will provide 500,000 cycles of life at full load in temperatures from -20°C to 85°C. Electrical ratings for these single pole NO models are 400 mA at 32 VDC or 100 mA at 50 VDC. Mechanical life is 1,000,000 cycles minimum. They also feature a high insulation resistance of 1 gigohm at 500 VDC and dielectric strength of 1000 VAC rms between terminals and mounting panel.
Actuators are available in 7 cosmetic color choices that include blue, black, green, yellow, red, white and orange. Combination quick-connect/solder terminals are standard.
The IF models mount in a .630" diameter panel hole, and 2 options are offered; one uses a hex nut (supplied) on the threaded bushing of the switch body, while the other is hardwareless and snap fits securely into the panel hole. Both options are supplied with a panel sealing washer. Threaded models are sealed to meet IP67 requirements, while snap-in models meet IP54.
Pricing for a representative model, IFB3Z1AD200, is $3.87 each in 1000 piece quantities.
Contact APEM formore 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
