With over 60 years’ experience in snap-action technology, Crouzet Switches offers a complete range of Microswitches for the highly demanding markets. The extensive choice consists of standard or customized Sub-subminiature, Subminiature, Miniature and Special microswitches, all conform to the most rigorous quality standards.
Our microswitches are characterized by a large range of switching ratings from 1 mA to 25 A, magnetic blowout versions for High DC ratings, sealed models, positive break versions, a wide range of operating temperatures, models for explosive atmospheres, long service life and wide variety of actuators, contact materials and fixing means.
High precision flexible leaf snap-action mechanism
Operation without balance-point, even at extremely slow actuating speed
Broad range of operating forces from 0.15 N to 5 N
Contact gap less or greater than 3 mm (micro-disconnection (µ) or full disconnection)
Operating temperature from -60 °C up to +150 °C - High resistance to shock and vibration
Mechanical life up to 50 million cycles
ENEC and cURus approved
Wide choice of actuators on 4 possible fixing positions (pre-assembled or retrofittable)
Moving blade: silver-plated beryllium copper
Contacts: silver alloy, micro-profile (831612: silver cadmium oxide)
Terminals: brass (except W2: copper nickel)
Levers: stainless steel or polyamide, polyamide roller
Nuts for 161L: nickel-plated brass
Degree of protection: IP40 (mechanism)
Proof tracking index: PTI 250
Protection against electric shock: button and actuators have reinforced insulation for Ui 250V/Uimp 2,5kV / pollution 2
Recommended min actuating speed: 0.001 mm/s
Special levers: special shapes and lengths, flexible levers, adjustable, pinned
Special connections: angled, with 7mm spacing (RAST 7-W3R7), for PCB
Special contacts (for gold plated contacts: see “V3 Dual-current - 83161”)
Reduced or increased switching hysteresis: max 0.1 mm to max 0.8 mm differential travel
Specific operating force easily achievable
Telescopic plunger and adjustable fixing by threaded barrel: plastic version (161L accessory) or metal version (SP9603)
Housing material complying with IEC 60335-1 for unattended appliances: GWFI 850° C / GWIT 775° C (SP9680)