SP Series Momentary Push Button

APEM SP Series single and double pole momentary push button switches with silver or gold plated contacts. Panel or PC mount, rated up to 1 amp, UL models available.

The switches are sealed : secure assembly of the two case parts, internally sealed bushing, epoxy sealed terminals. Process compatible (plain bushing models) : Wave solderable, washable.

 

Description

APEM SP Series Single and double pole momentary push button switches with silver or gold plated contacts. Panel or PC mount, rated up to 1 amp, UL models available.

MAIN FEATURES of the SP Series Momentary Push Button:

  • Sealed : Secure assembly of the two case parts, internally sealed bushing, epoxy sealed terminals
  • Process compatible (plain bushing models) : Wave solderable,  washable

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
- silver or 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

• Mechanical strength : Terminals are strengthened by a bracket or a ground plate ensuring the rigidity of the switch on the board. Actuator strength is 10 N max.

• Torque : 0.25 Nm (.18 Ft.lb) applied to nut (threaded bushing)
• Total travel : 0.50 mm (.019)
• Soldering - thermal shock (plain bushing models only) : switches are especially designed for flow soldering at 260 °C during 5 seconds owing to high temperature polymer parts.
• Iron soldering (threaded bushing models) : 300 °C max., 5 seconds max.
• Solderability : tested at 235 °C according to IEC 68-2-20 after accelerated aging.

ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS
• Operating temperature : -20 °C to +85 °C
• Storage temperature : -40 °C to +85 °C
• Moisture : insulating materials employed and complete seal permit the switches to withstand a 56 days moisture test (IEC 68-2-3).

MATERIALS
• Case and cover : UL94-V0, polyamide, glass filled or PES
• Actuator : polyamide, glass filled
• Contacts
0 : brass, gold plated
1 : silver
2 : silver, gold plated
• Terminal seal : epoxy