Lorlin Sub-Miniature Rotary Switch

The MT sub-miniature rotary switch series offers a very wide range of switching options from 1 pole up to 8 break-before-make contacts plus an “off” position. Switching action may be continuous through 360° or stopped in the last position where the range of rotation equates to the number of contacts, i.e. 45° for two positions through to 315° for the full 8 positions. All switching operations have a positive tactile action.

Two actuating options are available, spindle or screwdriver slot. For operation through panels two spindle sizes are available, 7.75mm long x 3.58mm diameter or 1.27mm long x 4.69mm diameter, both have a full length “flat” for secure mounting of operating knob. For internal or secure switching on system PCB’s a flush, screwdriver slot operating version is also available.

Switch contacts are high reliability silver plated phosphor bronze rated at 500mA @ 24V AC or DC with an operating life greater than 5,000 cycles. Operating temperature range is –30 ºC to +65º C and the switch proof voltage is 500VAC.

Dan Walker, Sales Manager for Lorlin comments, “Our new MT sub-miniature rotary switch opens up a large number of new markets for us in both panel and PCB applications. We are very pleased that it will included in the RS Components catalogue which, along with our other top selling products will be available will be available from the RS website from December 1st 2006.”