Stainless steel switches best for harsh environments

21 March 2007 Switches, Relays & Keypads

A range of extremely durable stainless steel switches for use in harsh environments is available from EAO.

According to the company, these stainless steel switches offer the ultimate in protection against water, dirt, chemicals, heat, shock, and impact, which makes them the best products for operating equipment in polluted factories, where spills and damage are more common; where equipment must be chemically washed; in unattended locations where vandalism may occur.

EAO offers stainless steel pushbuttons switches and indicators in the popular 22,5 mm and 30,5 mm size. If space is an issue, EAO also offers a stainless steel switch with a low behind-panel depth.

The company can supply stainless steel switches with LED illumination for use in poor lighting conditions. They can also be laser-engraved with specific symbols and legends that will not wear off or corrode.

Other options include self-cleaning, snap-action switching elements with gold-plated silver contacts, or for particularly aggressive environments, certain switches may be specified with silver/palladium contacts.

Stainless steel switches require less maintenance, so they offer more long-term, lifecycle-to-cost benefits.

Further reading:

Stainless steel panel switch
Brabek Switches, Relays & Keypads
The new cap has a stainless-steel front offering an aesthetic look and provides excellent halo illumination.

Read more...

---

Tuning knobs in modern designs
Phoenix Contact Switches, Relays & Keypads
Teaser: OKW’s latest tuning knobs, include optional LED illumination, flush-fitting installation, and a main body which is slightly inclined towards the internal axis.

Read more...

---

High-voltage isolation reed relay
Switches, Relays & Keypads
Pickering recently announced its new and improved Series 104 high-voltage isolation reed relays which are designed to stand-off up to 5000 V

Read more...

---

Compact switching joystick
Brabek Switches, Relays & Keypads
The MHS Series from Ruffy Controls is a momentary four-way or eight-way switching joystick with an optional pushbutton validation feature.

Read more...

---

Schlegel switches available from TME
Switches, Relays & Keypads
The range of Schlegel products available at TME comprises contact blocks, compatible switches, and accessories.

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...

---

New robust mid-sized joystick
Brabek Switches, Relays & Keypads
These ergonomic mid-sized palm joysticks from Apem are available with multifunction configurable handles, and are IP67 rated.

Read more...

---

SMD tactile switches for miniaturised applications
Vepac Electronics Switches, Relays & Keypads
Panasonic Industry has introduced a new series of durable thin-type SMD tactile switches for miniaturised applications requiring a switch with a short travel distance for extremely quick output.

Read more...

---

Miniature rotary switch series
Electrocomp Switches, Relays & Keypads
The high-quality miniature rotary switch series (MRSS) by TE Connectivity has a compact design which offers 50% lower profile than standard DIP switches.

Read more...

---

‘Excellently average’ PhotoMOS relays
Avnet Abacus Switches, Relays & Keypads
With the new AQY215S 100 V load voltage type, Panasonic Industry complements its GU series of MOSFET relays in the middle of the feature scale.

Read more...

---