Switches, Relays & Keypads


Board and panel mounted switches

18 April 2018 Switches, Relays & Keypads

RS Components has announced a major expansion of switching products from leading manufacturer C&K, including devices for mounting on both panels and printed circuit boards.

Offering excellent value and reliability, the extension of the portfolio includes a full selection of popular PCB- and panel-mounted pushbuttons, DIP switches, key switches and tactile switches. Supplied with a range of latches and in a wide choice of styles, shapes and colours, the devices especially target use by machine and panel builders who are designing human machine interfaces for control systems across the full spectrum of industrial applications, including the transport and medical sectors. Highlights of the expanded portfolio include the recently launched PNP series of industrial pushbutton switches, as well as the addition of customisable graphics on the backlit cap of the APB series pushbuttons.

Targeting designers of transportation, industrial control, test equipment and automation applications, the PNP series of sealed pushbuttons are IP68 sealed to endure harsh environments and power wash-down. The units are available in multiple housing styles and feature an extended operating life of one million cycles.

Available in a new thermoplastic housing design, the PNP series also combines the rugged switch performance and 5 A power capabilities of the manufacturer’s NP series switches with the affordability of its AP series. Additional features include: longer solder leads and holes, accommodating up to two 22-gauge wires, enabling easier installation; resistive load handling up to 5 A; and SPST and SPDT electrical functionality.

Also available is the APB series of backlit industrial pushbutton switches, which integrate LEDs in blue or white to provide a highly visible indication that the switch has been activated or turned on. Nine different cap symbols are offered as standard parts, and C&K now also offers a fully customisable painted and laser-etched cap capability. The switches are SPST momentary-action devices and are available in a threaded version that features an IP67 panel seal and an IP65 snap-in version without a panel seal.

The APB series is ideal for joystick modules and control panels used in off-road transportation and construction equipment controls, as well as various other harsh industrial applications. Rated for use in temperatures from –40°C to +85°C, the switches also feature an extended operating life of up to one million cycles. Contacts are available in a range of ratings (200 mA/ 24 V d.c.; 100 mA/50 V d.c.; 400 mA/22 V a.c.; 125 mA/125 V a.c.) with a resistance of 50 mΩ.



Credit(s)



Share this article:
Share via emailShare via LinkedInPrint this page

Further reading:

Isolated power module with high efficiency
RS South Africa Power Electronics / Power Management
The new MagI3C-FISM power module, with an integrated switching power stage, is 100% pin-to-pin compatible with the previous versions.

Read more...
RS expands its professional lineup
RS South Africa News
RS PRO offers a wide range of high-quality electronics components, to meet a range of needs, from industrial connectors and passives to the latest test and measurement equipment.

Read more...
AIROC Bluetooth LE MCU
RS South Africa Telecoms, Datacoms, Wireless, IoT
Infineon has launched its new AIROC CYW20829 Bluetooth LE MCU, a full-featured Bluetooth LE v5.4 device with best-in-class RF performance, security, and energy efficiency.

Read more...
Miniature SIP reed relay with 5 kV stand-off capability
Switches, Relays & Keypads
Pickering Electronics has added a 5 kV stand-off, up to 1,5 kV switching version to its single-in-line Series 104 reed relay family.

Read more...
Anglia announces Bulgin as supplier of the year
RS South Africa News
Bulgin specialises in the design and manufacture of environmentally-sealed waterproof connectors and electronic components.

Read more...
Single-phase EMC filters
RS South Africa Circuit & System Protection
TDK Corporation has expanded its portfolio of single-phase EMC filters for AC and DC applications up to 250 V and rated currents from 6 to 30 A.

Read more...
Inductor supports temperatures up to 150°C
RS South Africa Passive Components
TDK has launched a highly durable inductor for automotive A2B applications that supports a wide temperature range of -55 up to 150°C.

Read more...
High-precision coreless current sensor
RS South Africa Power Electronics / Power Management
The Infineon XENSIV TLE4971 is a new automotive-qualified pre-programmed 120 A sensor without the saturation or hysteresis effects.

Read more...
Low-profile power inductors
RS South Africa Passive Components
TDK Corporation has announced the introduction of its new PLEA85 series of high-efficiency power inductors developed for battery-powered wearables and other devices.

Read more...
RS unveils Better World product range
RS South Africa News
RS South Africa recently announced the launch of its Better World product range, which includes products that are supported by trusted certifications and eco-labels.

Read more...