Switches, Relays & Keypads


Variable height switches now with colourful actuators

7 March 2007 Switches, Relays & Keypads

Mec's 3E fully-sealed (IP-67) pushbutton switches are available in various actuator heights. There are six standard overall heights from 8 to 15 mm while customised heights can be provided to accommodate additional requirements.

The actuators of the 3E are now available in the colours blue, yellow, red, white, black and are made of polycarbonate (temp. range up to


85°C). The 3E actuators are also available in the black material PPS (temp. range up to 160°C). The 3E switches can be delivered assembled with the actuator or delivered loose to be fitted after soldering.

The switch is available in through-hole or surface mount and features a full 1 mm key travel, operating force of 3 N and ratings from logic level to 50 mA/24 V d.c. Mechanical life exceeds 10 million cycles.



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