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High-Starting-Current Rocker Switches
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Also known as high-inrush current switches, these switches can handle starting currents up to 10 times greater than their current rating, such as when a motor starts. They're often used with amplifiers, power supplies, and other high-starting-current devices.
Switches with an on-on position designation alternate power between sets of terminals.
Switches with a guard prevent accidental activation.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Wire Leads | |||||||||||||
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No. of Circuits Controlled | Switch Starting Position | Switch Action | No. of Terminals | Industry Designation | Position Designation | Message (Location) | Switching Current @ Voltage | Max. Voltage | No. of | Lg. | Choose a Color | Each | |
2 Position with Solder Lugs | |||||||||||||
For 1 3/16"×13/16" Wd. Panel Cutout | |||||||||||||
1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) | Stays Switched (Maintained) | 2 | SPST-NO | On-Off | Blank (Top), Blank (Bottom) | 16 A @ 125 V AC, 5 A @ 30 V DC | 72V DC 250V AC | __ | __ | 0000000 | 000000 | |
1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) | Stays Switched (Maintained) | 2 | SPST-NO | On-Off | Horizontal Line (Top), Circle (Bottom) | 16 A @ 125 V AC, 5 A @ 30 V DC | 72V DC 250V AC | __ | __ | 0000000 | 00000 | |
1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) | Stays Switched (Maintained) | 2 | SPST-NO | On-Off | Vertical Line (Top), Circle (Bottom) | 16 A @ 125 V AC, 5 A @ 30 V DC | 72V DC 250V AC | __ | __ | 0000000 | 00000 | |
1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) or 1 On (Normally Closed) | Stays Switched (Maintained) | 3 | SPDT | On-On | Blank (Top), Blank (Bottom) | 16 A @ 125 V AC, 5 A @ 30 V DC | 72V DC 250V AC | __ | __ | 0000000 | 00000 | |
2 | 2 Off (Normally Open) | Stays Switched (Maintained) | 4 | DPST-NO | On-Off | Blank (Top), Blank (Bottom) | 16 A @ 125 V AC, 5 A @ 30 V DC | 72V DC 250V AC | __ | __ | 0000000 | 00000 | |
2 | 2 Off (Normally Open) | Stays Switched (Maintained) | 4 | DPST-NO | On-Off | Horizontal Line (Top), Circle (Bottom) | 16 A @ 125 V AC, 5 A @ 30 V DC | 72V DC 250V AC | __ | __ | 0000000 | 00000 | |
2 | 2 Off (Normally Open) | Stays Switched (Maintained) | 4 | DPST-NO | On-Off | Vertical Line (Top), Circle (Bottom) | 16 A @ 125 V AC, 5 A @ 30 V DC | 72V DC 250V AC | __ | __ | 0000000 | 00000 | |
2 | 2 Off (Normally Open) or 2 On (Normally Closed) | Stays Switched (Maintained) | 6 | DPDT | On-On | Blank (Top), Blank (Bottom) | 16 A @ 125 V AC, 5 A @ 30 V DC | 72V DC 250V AC | __ | __ | 0000000 | 00000 | |
2 Position with Wire Leads | |||||||||||||
For 15/16"×19/32" Wd. Panel Cutout | |||||||||||||
1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) | Stays Switched (Maintained) | 2 | SPST-NO | On-Off | Horizontal Line (Top), Circle (Bottom) | 10 A @ 120 V AC, 5 A @ 24 V DC | 72V DC 250V AC | 2 | 12" | Black | 0000000 | 00000 |
1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) | Stays Switched (Maintained) | 2 | SPST-NO | On-Off | Vertical Line (Top), Circle (Bottom) | 10 A @ 120 V AC, 5 A @ 24 V DC | 72V DC 250V AC | 2 | 12" | Black | 0000000 | 00000 |
2 | 2 Off (Normally Open) | Stays Switched (Maintained) | 4 | DPST-NO | On-Off | Blank (Top), Blank (Bottom) | 10 A @ 120 V AC, 5 A @ 24 V DC | 72V DC 250V AC | 4 | 12" | Black | 0000000 | 00000 |
2 | 2 Off (Normally Open) | Stays Switched (Maintained) | 4 | DPST-NO | On-Off | Horizontal Line (Top), Circle (Bottom) | 10 A @ 120 V AC, 5 A @ 24 V DC | 72V DC 250V AC | 4 | 12" | Black | 000000 | 00000 |
2 | 2 Off (Normally Open) | Stays Switched (Maintained) | 4 | DPST-NO | On-Off | Vertical Line (Top), Circle (Bottom) | 10 A @ 120 V AC, 5 A @ 24 V DC | 72V DC 250V AC | 4 | 12" | Black | 0000000 | 00000 |
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1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) | Stays Switched (Maintained) | 2 | SPST-NO | On-Off | Blank (Top), Blank (Bottom) | 16 A @ 120 V AC, 5 A @ 24 V DC | 72V DC 250V AC | 2 | 12" | 0000000 | 00000 | |
1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) | Stays Switched (Maintained) | 2 | SPST-NO | On-Off | Horizontal Line (Top), Circle (Bottom) | 16 A @ 120 V AC, 5 A @ 24 V DC | 72V DC 250V AC | 2 | 12" | Black | 0000000 | 00000 |
1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) | Stays Switched (Maintained) | 2 | SPST-NO | On-Off | Vertical Line (Top), Circle (Bottom) | 16 A @ 120 V AC, 5 A @ 24 V DC | 72V DC 250V AC | 2 | 12" | 0000000 | 00000 | |
2 | 2 Off (Normally Open) | Stays Switched (Maintained) | 4 | DPST-NO | On-Off | Blank (Top), Blank (Bottom) | 16 A @ 120 V AC, 5 A @ 24 V DC | 72V DC 250V AC | 4 | 12" | Black | 0000000 | 00000 |
2 | 2 Off (Normally Open) | Stays Switched (Maintained) | 4 | DPST-NO | On-Off | Horizontal Line (Top), Circle (Bottom) | 16 A @ 120 V AC, 5 A @ 24 V DC | 72V DC 250V AC | 4 | 12" | 0000000 | 00000 | |
2 | 2 Off (Normally Open) | Stays Switched (Maintained) | 4 | DPST-NO | On-Off | Vertical Line (Top), Circle (Bottom) | 16 A @ 120 V AC, 5 A @ 24 V DC | 72V DC 250V AC | 4 | 12" | Black | 0000000 | 00000 |
2 | 2 Off (Normally Open) or 2 On (Normally Closed) | Stays Switched (Maintained) | 6 | DPDT | On-On | Blank (Top), Blank (Bottom) | 16 A @ 120 V AC, 5 A @ 24 V DC | 72V DC 250V AC | 6 | 12" | Black | 0000000 | 00000 |
2 Position with Wire Leads and Guard | |||||||||||||
For 15/16"×19/32" Wd. Panel Cutout | |||||||||||||
2 | 2 Off (Normally Open) | Stays Switched (Maintained) | 4 | DPST-NO | On-Off | Vertical Line (Top), Circle (Bottom) | 10 A @ 120 V AC, 5 A @ 24 V DC | 72V DC 250V AC | 4 | 12" | Black | 0000000 | 00000 |
Submersible High-Starting-Current Rocker Switches
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Rated IP67 for protection from dust and temporary submersion. Also known as high-inrush current switches, these switches can handle starting currents up to 10 times greater than their current rating, such as when a motor starts. They're often used with amplifiers, power supplies, and other high-starting-current devices.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Wire Leads | |||||||||||||
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No. of Circuits Controlled | Switch Starting Position | Switch Action | No. of Terminals | Industry Designation | Position Designation | Color | Message (Location) | Switching Current @ Voltage | Max. Voltage | No. of | Lg. | Each | |
2 Position with Wire Leads | |||||||||||||
For 1" Ht.×19/32" Wd. Panel Cutout | |||||||||||||
1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) | Stays Switched (Maintained) | 2 | SPST-NO | On-Off | Black | Vertical Line (Top), Circle (Bottom) | 10 A @ 120 V AC, 10 A @ 24 V DC | 30V DC 250V AC | 2 | 12" | 0000000 | 000000 |
2 | 2 Off (Normally Open) | Stays Switched (Maintained) | 4 | DPST-NO | On-Off | Black | Vertical Line (Top), Circle (Bottom) | 10 A @ 120 V AC, 10 A @ 24 V DC | 30V DC 250V AC | 4 | 12" | 0000000 | 00000 |