IA Series Push Button

The IA series actuator consists of a polyurethane membrane which depresses when the switch is actuated. The membrane is press fitted onto the bushing, providing an IP67 front of panel seal and ensuring high resistance to frost and external contaminants. The actuator material provides a soft feel and allows easy operation even with gloved hands. The low profile design allows easy actuation when the switches are matrix mounted.

MAIN FEATURES

  • Resistant to frost, sand and hydrocarbons
  • Tactile feedback
  • Front panel sealed up to IP65 and IP67

 

Description

APEM IA series push button actuator consists of a polyurethane membrane which depresses when the switch is actuated. The membrane is press fitted onto the bushing, providing an IP67 front of panel seal and ensuring high resistance to frost and external contaminants. The actuator material provides a soft feel and allows easy operation even with gloved hands. The low profile design allows easy actuation when the switches are matrix mounted.

MAIN FEATURES of the IA Series Push Button:

  • Resistant to frost, sand and hydrocarbons
  • Tactile feedback
  • Front panel sealed up IP65 to IP67

Control Devices is the official APEM distributor for Australia and New Zealand. APEM offers a broad selection of quality products with proven effectiveness in harsh environments. From Push buttons, Rockers, Toggles, LED indicators, Emergency Stops to Joysticks and keypads.

APEM develops and manufactures professional switch products for diversified markets including instrumentation, medical, communications, industrial automation, defence and transport. With a vertically integrated production, and controls all stages of product development and production: from tooling, moulding, screw machining to assembly and final inspection.

APEM’s dedication and experienced teams can respond to the most complex requirements. This technical expertise ensures the continuous growth of our product ranges, allowing strong partnerships with our customers and providing the necessary flexibility to create an infinite number of products.

APEM offers a range of more than 50,000 customisable part numbers: colour, marking, finish, shape and dimensions… unlimited combinations are possible. This variety of components allows them to create the unique combination to match your design. Custom colours, specific materials, special backlighting or varied shapes are available upon request. Particular attention is paid to the cosmetic appearances of our products to best match your requirements, from specific markings to brightness illumination for outdoor applications.

By controlling all phases of manufacturing and quality control, APEM products offer the ability to withstand the adverse elements associated with harsh environments, without affecting their life expectancy.

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• Panel thickness: 7 mm (.276) max.
• Total travel: 1.5 mm (.059) +/- 0.3 mm
• Typical operating force: 7 N +/- 2 N
• Low level or mechanical life: 1,000,000 cycles
• Torque: 0.5 to 1 Nm max. applied to nut

ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS
• Front panel sealing (see drawing opposite): IP65 and IP67 acc. to IEC 60529
• Salt spray: IEC 512-6, test 11f
• Operating temperature: -20 °C to +65 °C

MATERIALS
• Case/bushing: thermoplastic
• Actuator: polyurethane
• Contacts: silver, gold plated
• Multi-wire lead AWG20, section 0.6 mm2.
• Terminal seal: epoxy

• Max. current/voltage rating with resistive load: 2 A 24 VDC
• Initial contact resistance: 100 mΩ max.
• Insulation resistance: 100 MΩ min. at 500 VDC
• Dielectric strength: 500 Vrms
• Electrical life at full load: 1,000,000 cycles