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APEM's TR SMT Series rocker switches have an operating force off approximately 0.56 lbs., and will resist printed circuit board 'tear-off' loads up to approx. 38 lbs., thereby assuring maximum integrity to your application. Optional positioning pins are also offered for additional mechanical integrity, as well as to ensure proper orientation during assembly. TR SMTs are totally sealed to withstand infrared, vapor phase and infrared convection reflow soldering, and are washable with...

APEM's extensive lines of security guards are ruggedly built to prevent accidental toggle switch operation. Models are available for 2 and 3 position switches with 15/32" (11.9mm) threaded bushings with slotted or flatted keyways. Various configurations are available to lock the switch actuator in either extreme position, or the center position. These positions correspond to ON or OFF switch states...

APEM's A01 series rotary lever and keylock switches are ideal for medical and business instrumentation, control and banking equipment, public kiosks and hotel panels, and numerous other applications. These 1 through 4 pole models feature totally modular construction, consisting of an operator and an interchangeable switch block that snap fits securely together. There are 2 rotary lever styles, a short and a long, and 1 keylock style. These can be supplied in a choice of front panel ...

APEM supplies an extensive family of sealing boots for toggle, pushbutton, rocker and other switch types to prevent dust, sand, water and other contamination from getting into the switch mechanism. Contam-inants often cause faulty switch operation, electrical intermittencies or total switch failure, either immed-iately, or in many cases, at a later yet premature time, without warning. The result can be costly equip-ment damage, down time and field repairs. ...

APEM'S 18000 series miniature pushbutton switches are available in single pole double throw and double pole double throw models with ON-Momentary On electrical action. With ratings from 100 mA at 30 VDC to 1 A at 120 VAC or 30 VDC, they are suitable for a wide variety of logic and low power applications. All feature desireable 'no-tease' snap-action contact mechanism for reliable tactile switching performance...

APEM'S S series miniature toggle switches are not only wave solderable and washable (process campatible), but they also boast impressive electricals. Rated from 0.4VA at 20V up to 5A 125VAC or 4A 30VDC, they feature low initial contact resistance of 10 milliohms max., 1000 volts dielectric strength and life at full load up to 100,000 cycles. The S series consists of single pole double throw and double pole double throw models in various ON, OFF and Momentary electrical...

APEM'S 9000 series miniature momentary pushbutton switches cpmplement miniature toggle style switches by interchangeably mounting in the same 1/4" panel hole using the two hex nuts and lockwasher supplied. The basic models have a 3/8" diameter body with 1/4-40 threaded bushing and .157" diameter black glass filled poyamideactuator. An optional cosmetic configuration has a bright metal finished .402" diameter actuator with .708" diameter panel bezel and...

APEM'S 9000 series subminiature momentary pushbutton switches are ultra-compact with their .255" diameter by .240" to .314" long body size and their .096" diameter actuator (body length is dependent upon model selected). They are ideal for those applications where space on a front panel or a printed circuit board is so tight that a standard miniature switch cannot be accommodated. Applications include hand-held controls and digital assistants,various radio and ...

APEM has recently introduced new lines of piezo switches. With piezo technology, a naturally occurring crystal, when subjected to a mechanical 'push' force or stress, produces an electrical output which is transduced through electronic circuitry for switching (MosFet)....

APEM's FM Series switches provide more resistance to moisture then mo st others due to their unique double shell case design. Moisture from condensation or spilled liquids that enter the switch around the rocker actuator are trapped in a recess formed between the double case walls and conducted outside by vent holes at the ends of the case. The additional internal case walls prevent moisture from entering the area of the case where the contact mechanism and other...

APEM's QWERTEC group specializes in the manufacture of high quality keypads and complete keypad assemblies for intensive use applications using the latest technologies. With their in-house vertical integration, QWERTEC exercises total manufacturing control over the many operations required in production. These include screen printing, thermoforming, drilling, stamping, molding and over-molding, embossing, component assembly, in-process automated testing ....

APEM's KG series rocker switches are designed for safety of operation and dependability under ex-treme environmental conditions of temperature and air cleanliness, like those experienced by off-highway construction vehicles, industrial processing equipment, construction cranes and conveyances, motorcycles, dune buggies and similar applications...

APEM's 2600 Series rocker switches satisfy most higher power ratings: up to 15 amps at 125 VAC or 10 amps at 250 VAC, as well as peak currents up to 150 amps at 250 VAC for selective models. Electrical life is 10,000 cycles minimum at full load. Various models also carry and are labeled with UL, CSA and VDE recognition markings...

APEM's A01 Series modular pushbutton switches feature total modular construction for easy assembly, environmental protection to IP65, 50,000 cycles min. electrical life and, they are recognized by UL, CSA, VDE and CE agencies...

APEM's 21000 Series single and double pole printed circuit mounting toggle switches feature a low profile common height of only .307" above the p.c. board surface, have flush detented epoxy sealed terminals, and are wave solderable for ease of assembly...