Two new snap-action switch series offers operating force up to 350gF

01-05-2020 | New Yorker Electronics | Connectors, Switches & EMECH

New Yorker Electronics now offers two new Snap-Action Switch series manufactured by CIT Relay and Switch. The new CIT VM3 Miniature and SM3 Snap-Action Switch series are intended for usage in lighting, automation, security, industrial controls and gaming applications.

Highly customisable, the series provides a range of actuator lever options including pin plunger, roller levers, hinge levers and simulated rollers. These electromechanical switches are actuated by very slight physical force through a tipping point mechanism and both feature 0.187" or 0.25" termination options in SPST NO, SPST NC or SPDT functions.

The VM3 Snap-Action switch is UL and TÜV approved and has an actuation force from 80gF up to 180gF. The switch has momentary and latching options, its base and cover are made of UL94-V0 polybutylene terephthalate with a PBT pin plunger, UL94-V0 contacts silver alloy contacts and copper alloy, silver plated terminals.

The CIT SM3 Micro Series is UL/cUL approved and provides numerous lever, terminal and actuation force options but runs from 80gF up to 350gF standard. Actuator styles of this microswitch comprise pin plunger, simulated roller, short roller lever, long hinge lever and the standard hinge lever. The series provides terminal options of 0.1" quick-connect, solder lug, PC pin, right angle PC pin or left angle PC pin. Single pole switching options incorporate SPST normally open, SPST normally closed, or SPDT.

By Natasha Shek