Detailed introduction and applications of toggle switches
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2025-10-29 18:08
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A rocker switch, also known as a boat switch, is a common type of mechanical switch. The operation of a rocker switch resembles that of a seesaw: when you press one end of the switch, the other end pops up, enabling or breaking the electrical circuit.
A rocker switch, also known as a boat-shaped switch, is a common type of mechanical switch. The operation of a rocker switch resembles that of a seesaw: when you press one end of the switch, the other end pops up, enabling or breaking the electrical circuit. Here’s a popular rocker switch model—the SS21 series.
SPECIFICATION
Rated Rating:
10A 125/250VAC with UL and CUL certifications
21A 125/250VAC with UL and CUL certifications
16(6)A 250V～T125/55 with ENEC17 certification
16(6)250V～T125/55 with KC Certification
12(4)A 250V～T85/55 with ENEC, NEMKO, and CQC certifications
Electrical Performance
Contact Resistance: Initial Contact Resistance ≤ 50 mΩ
Operation Force: 800 ± 200 gf / 400 ± 200 gf
Insulation Resistance ≥ 100 MΩ, Min. 500 V DC
Withstand Voltage: 1500VAC FOR 1 MINUTE
Electrical life: 10,000 CYCLES
Material
Terminal block and button handle: PA66 (UL94V-0), made from nylon material, providing high-temperature flame-retardant performance.
Spring: Made of stainless steel SUS, providing rust-resistant protection.
Contact piece: Pure copper with silver plating, Enhance its corrosion resistance and electrical conductivity.
Terminals and silver contacts: Brass with silver plating, preceded by a thick nickel coating to enhance conductivity and resistance to oxidation.
Here are the main application scenarios for toggle switches:
1. Home and Architecture Field
(1) Lighting: Garage lights, floor lamps, table lamps, ceiling lights, and wall lamps for all areas, including rooms, dining rooms, hallways, garages, and more.
(2) Home appliances: The main power or function switch for washing machines, dryers, dishwashers, electric water heaters, air conditioners, range hoods, microwave ovens, and electric ovens.
2. Industrial Equipment and Control Field:
(1) Mechanical equipment: Machine tools, pumps, fans, conveyor belts, and emergency stop or start switches for alarms.
(2) Control Cabinet and Operator Panel: Power switches located on the control cabinet, distribution panel, or operator console.
(3) Safety and Indicator Module: The illuminated indicator lights ensure that power is on, the motor is running, and fault alarms are activated.
3. Transportation Sector:
(1) Cars/Trucks: Switches for features such as window regulators, seat heaters, fog lights, hazard warning lights, alarms, and the radio.
(2) Marine and Maritime Equipment: Used to control switches for navigation lights, cabin lighting, bilge pumps, and more.
(3) Rail Transit and Aviation: Train, subway, urban rail, and in-flight cabin switches.
4. Communications and Medical Equipment:
(1) Server and network hardware: routers, switches, servers, network main switches, and more.
(2) Medical equipment: Located on the main power switches of diagnostic devices, monitors, therapeutic instruments, and more.
5. Consumer Electronics and Audio Equipment:
(1) Audio Equipment: Main power switches for mixing consoles, effects units, and other audio devices.
(2) Instruments: Power switches on guitar and bass amplifiers.
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Detailed introduction and applications of toggle switches
A rocker switch, also known as a boat switch, is a common type of mechanical switch. The operation of a rocker switch resembles that of a seesaw: when you press one end of the switch, the other end pops up, enabling or breaking the electrical circuit.
2025/10/29
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