IDEC Corporation has introduced a new line of CW low-profile touchless switches suitable for many hygienic industrial and public automation applications, addressing cleanliness concerns for protecting against COVID-19 and other contamination. Touchless switches are durable and reduce the total cost of equipment operation. Previously untouchable savings World events have introduced a new sense of urgency…

CIT Relay & Switch is now offering the J116F1 Series providing 50A switching capabilities in the industry’s smallest package size, ideal for when spacing is tight. Available with standard or wide contact terminals for better heat transfer, the J116F1 can be used in a variety of applications such as buses, forklifts, and golf carts. This…

IDEC Corporation has introduced a new line of CW low-profile touchless switches suitable for many hygienic industrial and public automation applications, addressing cleanliness concerns for protecting against COVID-19 and other contamination. Touchless switches are durable and reduce the total cost of equipment operation. Previously untouchable savings World events have introduced a new sense of urgency…

In the automotive relay world, 12 VDC and 24 VDC systems have been the norm for over 50 years. With the world trending toward Electric Vehicles (EV) there is a need for higher voltage DC switching, so CIT Relay & Switch is now offering an automotive relay with a blow-out magnet. As DC voltages increase,…

AutomationDirect has added SSP safety enabling switches, also known as “hold-to-run” or “dead man’s” switches. When used in conjunction with a properly designed safety system, they provide the operator with a special control mode for tasks such as maintenance or debugging of hazardous equipment. These switches consist of a spring-return three-position (N.O.-N.C.-N.O.) grip button that…

Heilind Electronics, a leading global distributor of electronic components and authorized distributor for Omron, now offers the D2GW sealed ultra subminiature switch as part of its full line of switching product solutions. Omron’s D2GW sealed ultra subminiature basic switch offers the smallest class size in the industry and has a volume ratio that is 62%…

Norstat carries a cutting-edge line of foot switches in both open and covered versions that take on the flexibility and modularity issues other foot switches ignore. The PX & PA Series of single foot switches were designed to meet the demands of today’s ever-changing marketplace. These foot switches incorporate a multitude of features including conduit…

Despite the wide use of “soft” on/off switching, the traditional electromechanical switch is still often required or preferred and is available in countless versions. This article will examine some physical implementations of these hardwired EM switches and their unique functions and features. Their Role Switches are an integral, essential part of most electronic products. They…

Vancouver-based NZ Technologies — a designer and manufacturer of human machine interfaces (HMIs) primarily for the medical market — recently entered into a Manufacturing Collaboration Agreement with Dupar Controls to produce a modern take on elevator call buttons and panels. The latter is a maker of elevator and keypad components. Together, the companies are manufacturing…

The MSS Metal Line Switch is a flush-mount pushbutton with a very shallow mounting depth and stylish design. Sporting a multi-color side-ring illumination, the MSS provides the user with visual feedback from the side in addition to the front. The greater coverage allows for lateral status indication, which may be especially desired from a distance.…

Tactile switches boast industry-best lead times and are candidates for a variety of consumer electronics, office equipment, and industrial applications, CUI Devices’ tactile switches are housed in compact 6×6-mm packages with actuator heights from 2.5 mm up to 17 mm and lifecycle ratings up to 100,000 cycles. These tactile switches feature SPST circuits, surface mount…

The TL2233 series is a surface mount pushbutton switch with momentary function. The sub-miniature size switch measures 5.80-mm-sq x 7.90-mm H. It features long electrical life – 10,000 cycles, DPDT contact arrangement and robust PCB soldering pads for a secure connection and is wave solderable. The TL2233 series provides 100 A @30 Vdc rating, 1.90-mm…

The Capacitive Hidden Switch series (CHS) is intended for use behind non-conductive surfaces. The new series expands on the potential applications for Human Interface Devices (HID) by enabling interface designers more flexibility in custom panel design. Consumers have become accustomed to the touch of a surface to carry out software commands that increasingly become part…

AutomationDirect has added Molex pendant switches with quick connectors designed to provide reliable unmounted hand control of various systems using ON/OFF actuation. These switches are perfect for applications with demanding conditions where it’s essential to offer a flexible way to control equipment during production, material handling, changeovers, setup, inspection, cleaning, and troubleshooting. Molex manually operated…

The RT1105 series is a top actuated reverse through-hole mounted tact switch. It provides up to 100,000 cycle life expectancy in a 6.80×6.80-mm footprint. This switch series features a soft silicon actuator 4.40-mm high and provides multiple gram force options identified by different color actuators – 160 gf (red), 260 gf (dark gray) and 350…

Available in compact packages as small as 9×6 mm with profiles as low as 5 mm, the MPB series is a family of mini push button switches featuring SPST, SPDT, or DPDT circuit types, off-(on) or on-(on) switch functions, and pitches of 2.54 or 5.08 mm. Thanks to their compact footprints, these mini push button…

The new TTS Touchless Switch is a robust stainless-steel switch designed for indoor or outdoor public use to prevent the spread of pathogens. The TTS optical ToF (Time of Flight) technology allows for precise programming of each individual switch. The standard detection distance is set at 60-0.1 mm. This detection distance ensures that wiping or…

The Excela is a general-purpose electronic switch designed to meet the needs of plant operators. The solution removes the maintenance burden of traditional switches and provides operational insights helping organizations accelerate the transition to smart industry. As plants grapple with the complexity and cost of upgrading aging infrastructure, they can now easily upgrade legacy mechanical…

Available in compact package sizes as small as 10×2.5×5.9 mm, the MSS series is a family of mini slide switches featuring 2.54-mm pitches, SPDT circuits, and on-on switch functions. Thanks to their compact footprints, these mini slide switches are ideal for a variety of space-constrained consumer electronics, industrial control, and test equipment applications. These slide…

Foot switches are used to turn electrical equipment on and off by using your foot to trigger the switch, depending on the application. Some common applications of foot switches include guitar pedals, sewing machines, medical bed controls, tattoo guns, soldering machines, industrial machinery, and more. Foot switches can be either momentary or latching. Momentary foot…

The Pushbutton Switch series PB-Sx has a superior electrical, mechanical, and waterproof performance especially designed for vehicle access and other applications in harsh environments. Many of the vehicles currently manufactured in the world feature a KES (keyless entry system) where LF antennas, pushbutton switches, and LEDs are commonly use and assembled in the door handle.…

The TA36 thermal circuit breaker improves on the already successful TA35 series. The new series boasts a modern sculpted rocker switch and bezel, while sporting a host of contemporary colors to choose from. Equipment designers have become increasingly aware of the need to create products that are not only superior in functionality, but also present…

Emerson has released its TopWorx Magnetic Target Switch (MTS) to provide ready-to-install, universally certified position sensing for explosion proof and intrinsically safe applications. The hazardous locations-approved TopWorx MTS joins the TopWorx GOTM Switch in the Emerson portfolio of position-sensing products, providing a single source for both standard and heavy-duty position sensors. The TopWorx MTS is…

Norstat is now offering a full line of operator buttons for the industrial automation and machine building marketplace. The line includes emergency-stop buttons, buzzers, push buttons, knob selectors, key selectors, LED lights and potentiometers. Emergency-stop buttons are available as push/pull or twist to release and can be configured in three different contact configurations. The Buzzer…

IDEC Corporation has enhanced its HW series of 22 mm 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. The IDEC HW series of panel-mount pilot devices already feature innovations such as the…