Our range of Panel Mount Plastic Push Button switches are available in a wide variety of shapes, sizes and colours. You can choose switches with a range of panel cut out sizes, from 8mm to 66mm and with or without LED illumination.
What is a Push Button Switch?
A push button switch is a device with an actuator that is pushed to make or break an electrical circuit, and can have either a momentary or latching function. Momentary means that when you push the button, the actuator returns to its original state as soon as you release it, whereas latching means that when pressed, the actuator stays down until it is pressed again.
What is a Panel Mount Switch?
Panel mount switches are designed to be fitted into a cut-out on a panel. These components are used in various industries and can be commonly found in applications such as industrial controls, arcade machines, automotive & marine controls, and set design.
LED Illumination Options
RJS supplies both non-illuminated and LED illuminated plastic push switches, so choosing which type you want will depend on the function and design of your product. We offer many types of LED illumination, including single, bi-colour or RGB LED, in styles such as full-face, split-face, ring or spot display illumination. We also offer custom legends and symbols that can be added to our switches.
‘Push to Make’ or ‘Push to Break’ Switch?
If a switch is ‘push to make’ or ‘Normally Open’ (NO), this means that the electrical flow is activated in the circuit when the button is pressed. This is the most common switch type. Whereas, a ‘push to break’ or ‘Normally Closed’ (NC) switch works in the opposite way, so once pressed it stops the electrical flow through the circuit.
Poles and Throws
SPST (Single-pole, single-throw) switch has only got one output and one input.
SPDT (Single-pole, double-throw) switches have three terminals, one common pin and two pins which contend for connection to the common. Most suited to devices selecting between two power sources.
DPDT (Double-pole, double-throw) switches are essentially two SPDT switches that control two separate circuits and are switched together by one single actuator.
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