RS PRO SP-CO Plunger Microswitch

Microswitches are commonly used as safety devices, opening up circuits when needed to prevent a machine being turned on, for example. This plunger-operated microswitch is from our RS PRO range. It has a single-pole changeover configuration so you can use it to switch between two electrical circuits. These kinds of devices are common in the home and industrial settings.

Description

RS PRO SP-CO Plunger Microswitch, 15 A @ 250 V AC

The snap-acting switch is housed in a robust metal casing. Its M3 screw terminals are located in 3.96 mm-wide wiring channels and protected by a removable, insulated cover plate. Fine silver contacts offer excellent conductivity, while the beryllium copper trident spring operating mechanism resists corrosion.The switch conforms to IEC 1058-1 as a safe and reliable switch. It’s IP54-rated for protection against dust and accidental splashes. This kind of microswitch is commonly used as a safety switch on automatic doors or in industrial control circuits.

Features and Benefits

• Microswitch

• Plunger type actuator
• Single-pole, changeover configuration
• Snap-action means the speed of travel of the contacts does not rely on the speed of actuation
• Robust metal casing is IP54-rated for resistance against dust and splashes
• Fine silver contacts offer excellent conductivity
• Screw terminal
• Contact current rating of 15 A at 250 V AC
• Operating force of 723 gms
• Release force of 170 gf
• Maximum overtravel of 4.6 mm
• Maximum pretravel of 1.5 mm
• Maximum movement differential of 0.08 mm
• Mechanical life of 1,000,000 operations
• Conforms to IEC 1058-1 standard as a safe and effective switch
• Conforms to ANSI/ESD S20.20:2014 and BS EN 61340-5-1:2007 Electrostatic Control Standards
• RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) compliant