switches, rocker, pushbutton switches, Hawco

Rocker and pushbutton switches from Hawco

News Release from: Hawco
20/03/2008

Exclusively available in the UK from specialist controls components distributor, Hawco Controls, is a very comprehensive range of rocker and pushbutton switches plus indicators manufactured by Taiwan-based Light Country. Light Country was formed in 1985. Its Chinese factory is certified to ISO 9001:2000 and most products are approved to UL, VDE and ENEC standards.

Rocker switches can be supplied as single or double pole, single or double throw (change over), momentary or centre-off types. Standard housings are manufactured in black PA6.6 material with a choice of black, red, amber, green or blue rockers, and optional illumination. ‘I’ & ‘O’ markings are standard, but Hawco can also supply blank or other symbols on request. Current ratings vary from 6A 250V AC/ 10A 125V AC up to 15A 250V AC/ 20A 125V AC depending on model type, and both rectangular and round profiles are available. Terminals can be quick-connect 6.3 x 0.8mm, 4.8 x 0.8mm, PCB or solder eyelets, usually silver-plated brass. Soft PVC splash proof covers IP54 can be supplied for most types, and all models are snap-in assembly. 12V and 24V illuminated versions and gold-plated contact devices are available for low voltage DC applications with small currents.

Pushbutton switches are also available in rectangular and round profiles. Single and double pole versions can be supplied illuminated or non-illuminated, with momentary or latching actions and in various colours with ratings up to 15A/250V AC, complete with Faston terminals, solder eyelets or flying leads. Various lower current PCB-mount types are also available from Hawco.

Signal Lights are offered in snap in rectangular profiles with red, amber, green or blue colours in black housings with the same dimensions to match the rocker switches, so they can be used on the same panels ensuring a consistent, symmetrical appearance.

Simon Dugdale, Applications Engineer at Hawco, commented: “These switches are finding applications in many areas, including boiler manufactures, panel builders, domestic appliances, personal care products, floor care products, lighting products and medical instrumentation. We can also supply tilt switches, toggle switches, slide switches and micro switches from the Light Country range.”