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ITW Switches from In2connect

Product News Monday, May 21, 2012: In2Connect UK Ltd

SWITCH SOLUTIONS

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How do you choose a switch solution for your application? ITW Switches makes it simple. ITW have developed a wide range of products for a broad spectrum of industrial applications. Their comprehensive standard product portfolio includes push button, micro, slide and rocker switches, as well as switch panels and assemblies. And... if they don't have the ideal product for you, they'll work with you to design one to suit your specific application.

For over 50 years ITW Switches has had a reputation for the highest quality standards, innovative ideas and a rapid response to customer requirements. Looking for a switch solution? It has to be ITW.

Fully Sealed Pushbutton Range Series 49-59

The Series 49-59 is available with a choice of round, round with status illumination (flying leads only), or square bezels and with 6 button colour variants. The body and button are made from PBT, a hard wearing thermoplastic polyester that is suitable for surface or sublimation printing or engraving.
 

• LED status illumination versions
• Screw or snap-in panel mount
• Wide choice of button styles and colours
• Square and round bezels
• Logic level and 10A versions available
• Fully sealed IP67 versions with 500mm insulated leads
• Panel sealed IP67 version with microswitch termination
• Wide temperature range up to 105 Deg. C
• Industrial standard 16mm dia. cut out.
• Flame retardant UL rated material
• Gold contacts on microswitch versions

Fully Sealed Pushbutton Range Series 58M-EM

ITW Switches 58M-EM series is a range of fully sealed metal push button switches with integral wire leads.
Built on the proven series 48 platform these rugged switches are available with either stainless steel or aluminium housings.
The switches are electro-mechanical with either momentary or maintained action, in both illuminated and non-illuminated versions. The variety of options in this compact package size make the 58M-EM ideal for many applications including:

- Transportation
- Outdoor controls
- Security products
- Food processing
- Medical products

• Momentary or maintained action
• Stainless steel or aluminium housing
• Non illuminated or ring illuminated
• Choice of LED colours
• Electro-mechanical
• Fully sealed to IP67
• ROHS compliant
• Gold plated contacts

Microswitch Series 16, Series 26, Series 18, Series 19N

These miniature microswitches offer high quality products suited to large volume applications. The well proven sprint and blade switch mechanisms come in a choice of operating forces with a choice of actuators from standard to leaf and roller options.
 

• Fully sealed to IP67.
• Wide temperature range
• Variation of terminal styles.
• Choice of standard actuators plus leaf or roller options.
• UL94VO rated materials.
• Gold or silver contacts.
• BEAB approved.
• PC terminal versions available (19N)
• Solder, QC and flying lead versions available (19N)

Panel Sealed Pushbutton Range Series 47

Low Cost Sealed Pushbutton Switch
The series 47 is an uniquely designed sealed miniature pushbutton switch. The silicone button and body can be panel mounted and terminated with a standard connector or mounted in a P.C. board.
The switches come in two levels of sealing: a panel sealed only version and a fully sealed version with epoxy sealed base. Both meet respective IP67 requirements. The buttons are available in seven different colours. All this at a very affordable price.

• Sealed to IP67
• Small size
• 7 button colours
• P.C. terminals (connector available)
• Long life
• Low cost

Panel Sealed Pushbutton Range Series 48EM

Flex-Tech Miniature Sealed Pushbutton Switches
This multi-option sealed pushbutton series offers the utmost in choices of mounting style, button colours, terminations, bezels, lighting and momentary or maintained switching. The Series 48 offers all these options in one compact package size.
Designer kits are now available for the Series 48EM. Building on a basic Electro-mechanical switch body, more than 1500+ combinations of mounting styles, terminations, bezels, LED colours (or non-illuminated), momentary or alternate action switching types can be configured and tested.
 

• Momentary or maintained action
• Gold Contacts
• Large choice of button colours
• Choice of LED colours (or non-illuminated versions)
• Long life
• Solder or PC terminals
• Panel sealed to IP67
• Square and round bezel versions available
• NEW! Designer kits available for this range

Panel Sealed Pushbutton Range Series 48M

Flex-Tech Panel Sealed Metal Pushbutton Switches
Built on the proven series 48 platform, these rugged switches come in stainless steel housings, electro-mechanical with either momentary or maintained action and illuminated or non-illuminated versions.
The variety of options in this compact package size make the 48M ideal for many applications: outdoor controls, security packages, food processing and medical products.

• Momentary or maintained action
• Stainless Steel housing
• Centre spot or ring illuminated
• Choice of LED colours
• Electro-mechanical
• Panel sealed to IP67
• ROHS Compliant
• Gold plated contacts and terminals

Panel Sealed Pushbutton Range Series 48SS

Miniature Hall-Effect Sealed Pushbutton Switches
This rugged sealed pushbutton switch uses a Hall-Effect sensor to achieve extremely long life, up to 1,000,000 cycles momentary. This switch is suited for harsh environments where long life and reliability are needed, and offers a wide choice of mounting style, colours, terminations, lighting and momentary or maintained switching.
Designer kits are now available for the Series 48SS. Building on a basic Solid-state switch body, more than 1500+ combinations of mounting styles, terminations, bezels, LED colours (or non-illuminated), momentary or alternate action switching types can be configured and tested.
 

• 1,000,000 cycles momentary
• Momentary and maintained action
• Hall-Effect technology
• Panel sealed to IP67
• Square and round bezel versions available
• Large choice of button colours
• Solder or PC terminals
• Choice of LED colours or non-illuminated versions
• NEW! Designer kits available for this range

Panel Sealed Pushbutton Range Series 57M

Flex-Tech Miniature Panel Sealed Metal Pushbutton Switches
The 57M is a miniature, rugged vandal resistant switch. The housing is zinc alloy with velour chrome plating. It is available as maintained or momentary action and illuminated and non-illuminated versions. Electro-mechanical operation with Gold plated contacts and solder terminals. It is ideal for a multitude of applications.
 

• Zinc alloy/velour chrome plated
• Centre spot LED and non lighted versions
• Momentary or maintained action
• Panel sealed to IP67
• ROHS compliant
• Electro-mechanical
• Gold plated contacts and terminals

Panel Sealed Pushbutton Range Series 59

ITW created the 13mm Series 59 miniature sealed pushbutton switches, and as market leader offers the broadest range. Special features include leaded and LED illuminated versions with extensive colour, button and mounting options.
 

• IP67 sealed
• Status illumination available
• Threaded or snap-in panel mount
• 13mm cut-out
• Temperatures up to 125 Deg C

Panel Sealed Pushbutton Range Series 76-91

ITW Switches 76-91 series is a robust switch design for demanding environmental applications.
The snap-action switch mechanism provides high quality switching behind an ice proof, flexible actuator.
The body of the Flexibutton is flame retardant to UL94-VO approval and the switch is panel sealed to IP67.
The range offers the choice of six button colours with solder/quick connect terminals as standard.
Single and double pole versions are available in momentary or alternate actions. A locknut and sealing washer are supplied with the switch.
 

• Waterproof panel sealed - IP67 approved to BS5420 (IEC 144).
• Flame retardant body - UL94-VO approved material.
• High dielectric strength.
• Wide temperature range up to 80 Deg C.
• Ice proof actuator.
• Positive tactile feel.
• Robust construction for harsh environments.
• Operates at up to 10A.
• Choice of options including colours.
• Optional 2 pole versions.
• Optional alternate action versions.
• Optional gold contacts.
• Optional fully sealed with flying lead versions.

Panel Sealed Pushbutton Range Series 76-94

The ITW Switches 76-94 Series has been designed to cover a wide range of harsh environment applications. The range is available in 3 styles, pushbutton, rotary and panel lamp.
The pushbutton come in four button styles with 3 colour options and has solder/faston terminals as standard. The rotary is a single pole, 2 position, snap action switch with green or red spot indicator on the black actuator. To complete the range an indicator version is available with red, green or amber lens.
The entire range is panel sealed to IP67 and due to the construction and materials used, are all capable of surviving the impact of a 5kg mass dropped from 40cm (20J). All the bezels and the actuators of the pushbuttons and rotaries are made from a non sparking zinc alloy whilst the panel lamp lens is manufactured from polycarbonate, which maintains the specification of the range.

The features of the series make it ideal for robust, potentially explosive environments, such as the mining industry.
 

• Non spark, explosive-proof materials used
• Wide temperature range of -40 Deg C to +125 Deg C.
• Panel sealed to IP67 - Protection against immersion
• Approved microswitch product - UL and CSA
• Impact rating 20J
• 22.5mm cut out ; low behind panel depth
• Choice of actuator styles, pushbutton, rotary and panel lamp
• Positive tactile feel
• High current rating, 10A, 250V AC
• PCB terminals optional
• Gold contacts optional
• In filled engraving optional (Pushbutton only).

Panel Sealed Pushbutton Range Series 76-97

ITW Switches 76-97 Series is a range of robust, front mounting, plastic push button switches. The 76-97 series can be used in momentary or maintained mode.
In addition the buttons carry a brightly coloured switch indicator which gives an 'at a glance' recognition of the mode currently in use. Buttons and status rings can be supplied in a variety of colours or to customers own specifications.
The 76-97 utilises ITW's proven Series 16 snap action microswitch.
 

• Wide temperature range from -40Deg C to +125 Deg C
• Panel sealed product - protected against immersion
• Maintained mode
• PCB terminals option
• Gold contacts option
• 2 pole version available

Rotary & Snap Action Gas Ignition Range Series 91

These small, easy to fit switches are specifically designed for the gas ignition industry, to fit on taps or thermostats on gas hobs, ovens or combination, as well as gas fires.
With a range of standard cam arrangements to choose from and a number of shaft sizes, it is likely ITW can support your needs from standard products, but customisation is available at minimal extra cost.
 

• High temperature specification
• High reliability
• Silver contact material as a non standard option for low resistance applications
• Choice of rotary or snap action
• Custom designs available
• Full BEAB approval

Vandal Resistant Pushbutton Range Series 57

ITW Switches Series 57 is a range of miniature, momentary action, rugged panel sealed pushbutton switches with a round button and bezel.
The series is available with or without LED status illumination. A locknut is supplied with each switch.
The body and button are manufactured from a non-spark zinc alloy and are velour chrome plated.
It is panel sealed to IP67 and is designed to be impact resistant. The small size, robustness and panel sealing make this switch ideal in harsh environments.
The illuminated version is available with a choice of two high brightness LED colours.
 

• Vandal resistant
• Wide temperature range up to 125 Deg C
• Panel sealed to IP67
• High environmental specifications
• Gold contacts
• Status illumination
• Solder terminals
• Mounts virtually flush to panel

Vandal Resistant Pushbutton Range Series 76-59

ITW Switches 76-59 series of pushbutton switches are extremely rugged making them particularly suited to applications in which vandal resistance is necessary. The switch body and buttons are machined from hard wearing stainless steel and come in a front mounting style.
The 76-59 Series all provide momentary action and are based on our proven and established Series 59 pushbuttons. Connections are made via the solder terminal at the rear of the switch.
 

• Vandal resistant
• Panel sealed to IP67
• Non rotating button
• Machined from stainless steel
• Wide temperature range from -30 Deg C to +105 Deg C
• Gold contacts
• Solder terminals
• PCB terminals option
• Illumination options
• Engraving options
• Customised to your requirements

Vandal Resistant Pushbutton Range Series 76-95

ITW Switches 76-95 Series have been designed to withstand impacts of significant force, making them extremely rugged and ideally suited to applications in which vandal resistance is a necessity. The switch body and buttons are machined from hard wearing stainless steel and come in both front and rear mounting styles. The front mounting versions have a low profile bezel that protrudes a maximum of 2.5mm from the front panel, including sealing washer, while the rear mounting version is capable of providing a flush interface when viewed from the front.
Both switches make it very difficult for a vandal to get an object behind in order to lever the switch from its mounting. The 76-95 Series all provide momentary action and are based on our proven Series 16 snap action microswitch. Connections are made via the solder terminals at the rear of the switch."  

• Vandal resistant
• Panel sealed to IP67
• Form Z contacts to cover all switching requirements
• Attractively machined from stainless steel
• Wide temperature range from -30 Deg C to +105 Deg C
• Microswitch action
• Rear mounting version can be mounted to appear totally flush
• Solder terminals
• High contact rating - 10A, 250V AC (resistive load at 70 Deg C)
• Solder / faston terminal options
• PCB terminal options
• Gold contact options
• Two pole versions available
• Special operating force options