Snap-Action Switch suits heavy-duty applications.
Press Release Summary:
With actuator travel differentials as low as 0.002 in., GP Series offers mechanical endurance of more than 1 million cycles. Switch, with titanium-copper alloy spring and gold-over-silver contacts, offers max switching current of 15 A @ 125/250 Vac. Housed in phenolic case that measures 1.9 x 0.9 x 0.7 in., series includes 13 actuator styles. Temperature rating is -20 to +85°C. Initial contact resistance is 0.015 ohm max and insulation resistance is 100 Mohm min at 500Vdc.Original Press Release:
Precision Snap-Action Switches for Heavy-Duty Applications
PLEASANT PRAIRIE, WI - Cherry's new GP Series snap-action switches provide actuator travel differentials as low as 0.002" and mechanical endurance of more than 1 million cycles. These precision switches are ideally suited for heavy-duty commercial and industrial applications such as factory automation, industrial vehicles, elevators and valves.
The Cherry GP Series employs a titanium copper alloy spring and gold-over-silver contacts to provide long-life switching at a wide variety of loads. The maximum switching current is 15 Amps at 125VAC or 250VAC.
The GP Series is housed in a phenolic case measuring approximately 1.9"L x 0.9"H x 0.7"W. Cherry' offers 13 different standard actuator styles, including nickel-plated steel levers, rollers and buttons. Brass screw terminals and copper alloy solder terminals are standard.
Temperature rating is -20°C to +85°C. Initial contact resistance is 0.015 ohms max; insulation resistance is 100-mega ohms min at 500VDC.
Cherry's new GP Series switches are available from stock.
For detailed information regarding the GP Series, contact Cherry's switch applications team at Cherry Electrical Products, 11200 88th Avenue, Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158-0913. Telephone: 800-927-6298. E-mail: cep_sales@cherrycorp.com. Web site: www.cherrycorp.com.
About Cherry Corporation
The Cherry Corporation manufactures standard and custom electrical switches, sensors, electronic keyboards and controls for the worldwide automotive, computer, and consumer/commercial markets. The company is headquartered in Waukegan, IL and has seven wholly owned subsidiaries in Germany, England, France, Australia, Czech Republic, Mexico and Hong Kong. Cherry also has 50-50 joint ventures in Japan (Hirose Cherry Precision Company Limited) and in India (TVS Cherry Limited). U.S. operations take place in Waukegan, IL and Pleasant Prairie, WI.
