E-mech
Dual-action feature on DT-Series tactile domes
Snaptron has announced a new feature to its DT-Series, also known as dual-touch tactile domes. The DT dome is similar to a standard four-legged metal dome, except one foot is shorter. The new feature, called ‘Continuous Dual-Touch’, maintains two separate electrical contacts through two actuations in a single dome switch.
Micro rotary DIP switches for space-constrained designs
CUI Devices’ Switches Group has announced the addition of micro rotary actuator types to its DIP switches product line. Housed in compact 7.2x7.2x2.9mm packages, the RDS-7229 series features four, ten, or 16 positions, a 5.08mm pitch, and surface mount or through hole mounting styles.
Snap-action switches protect against dust and water
The new CIT Relay & Switch miniature VM3S Series IP67 process sealed snap-action switches are in stock at distributor New Yorker Electronics.
Miniature tactile switch with high actuation forces
C&K has launched a five million cycle version with higher actuation forces at 2.8N and 4N – giving these miniature tactile switches a high lifecycle, available in a 6x6mm form factor. Now with three choices of actuation forces (1.6N, 2.8N, and 4N), the KSC TE has extended C&K's high lifecycle miniature tactile switch product portfolio, it gives design engineers the power to choose the perfect switch.
Elma MR50 multi rotary switch available from Foremost
Foremost Electronics has announced the availability of the new Elma MR50 multi rotary switch. Rugged rotary switches have a wide number of industrial applications and are indispensable in the agricultural vehicle sector where they are subjected to very harsh conditions.
Electromechanical relay switches with latching actuators
Pasternack has just released a new line of micro-sized, surface mount, single-pole, double-throw electromechanical relay switches that offer broadband performance and are ideal for a variety of applications that may involve high power, switch matrices, and test and measurement systems.
LIN Bus switching devices target bus, truck applications
Human Machine Interface (HMI) specialist EAO has leveraged its Controller Area Network (CAN) Bus products knowledge to add a range of Local Interconnect Network (LIN) Bus devices to its Series 09 range of products.
VM3S series sealed snap-action switches available
CIT Relay & Switch has launched the miniature VM3S and subSeries process sealed snap-action switches. Available in either SPST normally open or normally closed, or SPDT, these UL/cUL recognised switches offer numerous actuator styles including pin plunger, standard, short and long hinge levers, roller and simulated roller.
IDEC upgrades switches with push-in wiring technology
IDEC Corporation has enhanced their HW series of 22mm switches and pilot lights, as well as the SJ/SU series of relay sockets, with new options for push-in wiring technology, continuing the company’s goal of delivering safe, simple, and smart solutions.
Which switch? 3D tool enables swift decisions
To help control panel designers and builders to quickly select the optimum devices for their application Emergency Stop (E-Stop) switch specialist EAO has developed an interactive virtual 3D tool.