18000 Series Snap-action Momentary Push Button

APEM 18000 series Snap-action momentary push button switches snap-action momentary push button switches with many terminal, mounting, and special option selections.

The push button switches are available in single pole and double pole models. They have excellent tactile feedback. Ratings up to 1 amp with either gold over silver plated or gold plated brass contacts. Snap-in panel mounting version available. Panel or PC mount models.

 

Description

APEM 18000 series Snap-action momentary push button switches with many terminal, mounting, and special option selections.

MAIN FEATURES of the 18000 series snap-action momentary push button:

  • Single pole and double pole models.
  • Excellent tactile feedback.
  • Ratings up to 1 amp with either gold over silver plated or gold plated brass contacts.
  • Snap-in panel mounting version available.
  • Panel or PC mount models.

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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• Max. current/voltage rating with resistive load :
- gold plated brass contacts : 100 mA - 30 VDC
- gold plated silver contacts : 1 A 30 VDC
• Initial contact resistance : 50 mΩ max.
• Insulation resistance : 1,000 MΩ min.
• Dielectric strength : 1,000 Vrms 50 Hz min.
• Electrical life : 60,000 cycles at full load

• Total travel : 0.5 mm (.019)
• Torque : 1.25 Nm (.922 Ft.lb) max. applied to nut
• Soldering : 300 °C, 3 sec. max.

ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS
• Operating temperature : -30 °C to +65 °C

MATERIALS
• Case : PBT
• Actuator : polyamide, glass filled
• Bushing : brass, nickel plated
• Housing : stainless steel
• Bracket : tin plated steel
• Contacts
AD : silver, gold plated
CD : brass, gold plated
• Terminal seal : epoxy