J
Snap-acting
J–5
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Specifications and dimensions subject to change
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TF Series
Miniature Snap-acting Switches
Features/Benefits
Broad range of operating forces
Ratings up to 21 AMPS
Wide variety of actuator styles
Quick connect terminations
Typical Applications
Motor controls
Thermostatics
Portable tools
Specifications
CONTACT RATING: From low level* to 21 AMPS @ 277 V AC.
ELECTRICAL LIFE: 300,000 cycles at 10 AMPS @ 250 V AC,
consult Customer Service Center for typical life of higher
rated switches.
INSULATION RESISTANCE: 1,000 M ohm min.
DIELECTRIC STRENGTH: 1,500 Vrms min. @ sea level.
OPERATING TEMPERATURE: –40ºF to 185ºF (–40ºC to 85ºC).
OPERATING FORCE: From 15 to 400 grams at actuator
button available.
MOUNTING: Torque screws 2-5 in/lbs.
* Low Level=conditions where no arcing occurs during switching, i.e., 0.4 VA max. @
20 V AC or DC max. Standard electrical life per UL 1054, rated for 6,000 operations.
Materials
SWITCH HOUSING: Thermoplastic (UL 94V-0).
ACTUATOR BUTTON: Thermoplastic (UL 94V-0).
SPRING: Copper alloy.
PIVOT: Brass alloy.
MOVABLE CONTACTS: Gold alloy for ratings 1 AMP or less.
Fine silver for ratings greater than 1 AMP up to 15 AMPS.
Precious metal alloy for ratings greater than 15 AMPS.
STATIONARY CONTACTS: Gold alloy for ratings 1 AMP or less.
Fine silver for ratings greater than 1 AMP.
TERMINALS: Brass alloy for ratings up to 10 AMPS.
Copper alloy for ratings greater than 10 AMPS.
NOTE: Specifications and materials listed above are switches with standard options.
For information on specific and custom switches, consult Customer Service Center.
Build-A-Switch
To order, simply select desired option from each category and place in the appropriate box. Available options are shown and
described on pages J-6 through J-10. For additional options not shown in catalog, consult Customer Service Center.
T F
Series
TF SP,Mom.
Operating Force
CJ 5.29 oz./150 grams
CC .53 oz./15 grams
CD .88 oz./25 grams
CF 1.76 oz./50 grams
CG 2.65 oz./75 grams
EC 7.94 oz./225 grams
EE 14.11 oz./400 grams
Electrical Rating
J6 15 A, 277 V AC; 1/2 HP,125, 250 V AC;
5 A, 125 V AC “L”, 0.5 A, 125 V DC;
0.25 A, 250 V DC
F5 1 A,125 V AC; 1 A, 3O V DC
H8 5 A, 277 V AC; 1/10 HP, 125, 250 V AC
J3 21 A, 277 V AC; 1 HP, 125 V AC; 2 HP,
250 V AC; 5 A, 125 V AC “L
K6 11 A, 277 V AC; 1/3 HP, 125, 250 V AC;
0.5 A, 125 V DC; 0.25 A, 250 V DC
L3 20 A, 250 V AC; 1 HP, 125 V AC;
2 HP 250 V AC
V1 1 A,125 V AC; 1 A, 3O V DC (UL/CSA)
V2 5 A, 277 V AC; 1/10 HP, 125, 250 V AC (UL/CSA);
5(2) A, 250 V AC (VDE)
V3 11 A, 277 V AC; 1/3 HP, 125, 250 V AC;
0.5 A, 125 V DC; 0.25 A, 250 V DC (UL/CSA);
10(3) A, 25O V AC (VDE)
V4 21 A, 277 V AC; 1 HP, 125 V AC; 2 HP, 25O V AC;
5 A, 125 V AC “L”; 16(3) A, 25O V AC (VDE)
Actuator
P00 Pin plunger
A10 .81" lever roller, high force
A15 1.34" lever roller,high force
A20 1.05” lever roller, low force
A25 1.56" lever roller, low force
T10 .84" lever,high force
T13 1.34" simulated roller, high force
T14 1.29" simulated roller,high force
T15 1.40" lever, high force
T16 2.34" lever, high force
T18 2.75" lever,high force
T20 1.10" lever, low force
T23 1.56" simulated roller, low force
T24 1.50” simulated roller,low force
T25 1.62" lever, low force
T26 2.57" lever, low force
T28 2.97” lever, low force
WP0 Wide pin plunger
Terminations
40 .187" quick connect
4A .250" quick connect
5A .250" offset quick connect
5B .187" offset quick connect
Circuitry
CSPDT
WSPST N.C.
YSPST N.O.
Mounting Style
SStandard
VMetric
J
Snap-acting
J–6
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OPTION CODE
RoHS
COMPLIANT * RoHS
COMPATIBLE *
MOVABLE
CONTACT
STATIONARY
CONTACT
ELECTRICAL RATING
F5
Yes Yes
Gold alloy
Gold alloy
From low level* to 1 AMP @ 125 V AC, 1 AMP @ 30 V DC.
H8
Yes Yes
5 AMPS @ 277 V AC; 1/10 HP @ 125 & 250 V AC.
J3
Yes Yes
21 AMPS @ 277 V AC; 1 HP @ 125 V AC; 2 HP @ 250 V AC;
5 AMPS @ 125 V AC “L”.
J6
Yes Yes
15 AMPS @ 277 V AC; 1/2 HP @ 125 & 250 V AC; 5 AMPS @ 125 V AC “L”. 0.5
AMP @ 125 V DC; 0.25 AMP @ 250 V DC.
K6
Yes Yes
11 AMPS @ 277 V AC; 1/3 HP @ 125 & 250 V AC; 0.5 AMP @ 125 V DC;
0.25 AMP @ 250 V DC.
L3
Yes Yes
20 AMPS @ 250 V AC; 1 HP @ 125 V AC; 2 HP @ 250 V AC
TF Series
Miniature Snap-acting Switches
SERIES
OPERATING FORCE
ELECTRICAL RATING
TF
MINIATURE SNAP-ACTING SWITCHES – SP MOMENTARY
*Minimums may apply, consult Customer Service Center.
Operating Force option ‘CC’ not available with ‘T18 & T26’ Actuator options.
Operating force varies with actuator option, see ACTUATOR option section.
BASIC SWITCH OPERATING
OPTION CODE FORCE (OZ./GRAMS)
CC
.53
15
CD
.88
25
CF
1.76
50
CG
2.65
75
CJ
5.29
150
EC
7.94
225
EE
* 14.11
400
All models with all options, .
Consult Customer Service center for availability and delivery of nonstandard ratings.
* Low Level=conditions where no arcing
occurs during switching, i.e.,
0.4 VA max. @ 20 V AC or DC max.
CONTACT MATERIAL
Silver
alloy
Fine Silver
Fine Silver
* Note: See Technical Data section of this catalog for RoHS compliant and compatible definitions and specifications.
J
Snap-acting
J–7
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TF Series
Miniature Snap-acting Switches
ELECTRICAL RATING
MOUNTING STYLE
S
STANDARD
For 4-40 screw size
Current Rating: First number
represents resistive rating; second
number represents inductive
(motor) rating.
10(3)
Cycles over 10,000 at rated current.
10E3
Cycles over 50,000 at rated current.
50E3
Maximum rated use temperature.
T__
Alternating current.
~
Microgap construction
(less than 3 mm).
µ
INTERNATIONAL RATING SYMBOLS
AVAILABLE
x
NOT AVAILABLE
** Available with 4A & 5A terminations only, see page J-10.
All models with all options, .
Consult Customer Service center for availability and delivery of
nonstandard ratings.
* Low Level=conditions where no arcing occurs during switching, i.e.,
0.4 VA max. @ 20 V AC or DC max.
OPERATING FORCE
ELECTRICAL AMPS CC CD CF CG CJ EC EE
RATING (REF.) (15) (25) (50) (75) (150) (225) (400)
F5 1 ••••
H8 5 ••••
J3 21 X X X X
J6 15 X X X X
K6 11 X
L320XXXX
V1 1 X X
V2 5 X X ••
V3 11 X X X
V4 16 X X X X
V
Metric
For 3 mm screw size
OPTION CODE
RoHS
COMPLIANT RoHS
COMPATIBLE
MOVABLE
CONTACT
STATIONARY
CONTACT
INTERNATIONAL ELECTRICAL RATING
V1
Yes Yes
Gold alloy
Gold alloy
From low level* to 1 AMP @ 125 V AC; 1 AMP @ 30 V DC (UL/CSA).
0.1 (0.05) AMP @ 250 V~µ T85 50E3 (VDE).
V2
Yes Yes
5 AMPS @ 277 V AC; 1/10 HP @ 125 & 250 V AC (UL/CSA).
5 (2) AMPS @ 250 V~µ T85 50E3 (VDE).
V3
Yes Yes
11 AMPS @ 277 V AC; 1/3 HP @ 125 & 250 V AC; 0.5 AMP @ 125 V DC;
0.25 AMP @ 250 V DC (UL/CSA). 10 (3) AMPS @ 250 V~µ 50E3 T85 (VDE).
V4
Yes Yes
Precious
metal alloy
21 AMPS @ 277 V AC; 1 HP @ 125 V AC; 2 HP @ 250 V AC;
16 (3) AMPS @ 250 V~µ T85 10E3 (VDE).
CONTACT MATERIAL
Fine Silver
Fine Silver
NOTE: V1-V4 ratings available with ‘5A or 5B’terminal styles only.
* Note: See Technical Data section of this catalog for RoHS compliant and compatible definitions and specifications.
J
Snap-acting
J–8
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ACTUATOR
TF Series
Miniature Snap-acting Switches
NOTE: Switch characteristics chart on following page.
.19 dia.
(4,8Ø)
.810 ±.075
(20,57 ± 1,91)
.54
(13,7)
1.56
(39,6)
2
A25
.19 dia.
(4,8Ø)
.810 ± .030
(20,57 ±0,76)
.32
(8,1)
1.34
(34,0)
2
A15
.19 dia.
(4,8Ø)
.810 ± .020
(20,57 ±0,51)
.32
(8,1)
.81
(20,6)
2
A10
.578 ± .015
(14,68 ±0,38)
.80
(20,3)
1
P00
DIM. DDIM. CDIM. BDIM. AFIG.OPTION CODE
2
A20 1.05
(26,7)
.54
(13,7)
.810 ± .050
(20,57) ± 1,27
.19 dia.
(4,8Ø)
.600 ±.020
(15,24 ±0,51)
.32
(8,1)
.84
(21,3)
3
T10
.600 ±.040
(15,24 ±1,02)
.32
(8,1)
1.40
(35,6)
3
T15
.600 ±.065
(15,24 ±1,65)
.32
(8,1)
2.34
(59,4)
3
T16
.600 ± .080
(15,24 ± 2,03)
.32
(8,1)
2.75
(69,9)
3
T18
.600 ± .050
(15,24 ± 1,27)
.54
(13,7)
1.10
(27,9)
3
T20
.600 ± .070
(15,24 ± 1,78)
.54
(13,7)
1.62
(41,1)
3
T25
.600 ± .150
(15,24 ± 3,81)
.54
(13,7)
2.57
(65,3)
3
T26
T28 2.97
(75,4)
3.54
(13,7)
.600 ± .187
(15,24 ) ± 4,75
.635 ± .015
(16,13 ± 0,38)
.80
(20,3)
5
WP0
± .030
±0,76)
.19 dia.
(4,8Ø)
.810
(20,57
.32
(8,1)
1.34
(34,0)
4
T13
.19 dia.
(6,4Ø)
.730 ± .030
(18,54 ± 0,76)
.32
(8,1)
1.29
(32,8)
4
T14
.19 dia.
(4,8Ø)
.810 ± .065
(20,57 ± 1,65)
.54
(13,7)
1.56
(39,6)
4
T23
T24 1.50
(38,1)
4.54
(13,9)
.730 ± .060
(18,54) ± 1,52
.25 dia.
(6,4Ø)
J
Snap-acting
J–9
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HIGH FORCE, LOW MOTION PIVOT POSITION LOW FORCE, HIGH MOTION PIVOT POSITION
NOTE: Lever actuator options are available in either of two pivot positions.
Levers located in the forward pivot position have lower forces and higher motions.
Levers located in the rear pivot position have higher forces and lower motions.
Available with actuators A10, A15, T10, T13, T14, T15, T16 and T18. Available with actuators A20, A25, T20, T23, T24, T25, T26, and T28.
TF Series
Miniature Snap-acting Switches
ACTUATOR
.030
(0,51)
.047
(1,19)
.010
(0.25)
.21 .35 .35 .53 1.23 1.97 3.88
6 10 10 15 35 56 110
.53 .88 1.76 2.655.29 7.94 14.11
15 25 50 75 150 225 400
WP0
.235
(5,97)
.500
(12,70)
.100
(2,54)
N/A .04 .04 .05 .12 .21 .39
1 1 1.5 3.5 6 11
N/A .14 .28 .42 .85 1.27 2.26
4 8 12 24 36 64
T26
.125
(3,18)
.250
(6,35)
.055
(1,40)
.04 .07 .07 .07 .21 .35 .99
122261028
.18 .28 .53 .88 1.59 2.474.23
5 8 15 25 45 70 120
T25
.120
(3,05)
.250
(6,35)
.050
(1,27)
.04 .07 .07 .07 .21 .35 .71
122261020
.18 .28 .56 .85 1.69 2.654.41
5 8 16 24 48 75 125
T23
.060
(1,52)
.140
(3,56)
.030
(0,76)
.21 .35 .35 .53 .71 1.98 3.88
610 10 15 20 56 110
.53 .71 1.41 2.124.23 6 9.70
15 20 40 60 120 170 275
T20
NOTE: For basic switch operating forces,see page J-6.
.155
(3,94)
.300
(7,62)
.062
(1,57)
N/A .04 .04 .07 .18 .28 .56
1125816
N/A .21 .42 .71 1.412.12 3.53
6 12 20 40 60 100
T18
.125
(3,18)
.250
(6,35)
.045
(1,14)
.04 .07 .07 .07 .28 .35 .71
122281020
.18 .28 .53 .78 1.59 2.47 4.23
5 8 15 22 45 70 120
T16
.065
(1,65)
.110
(2,59)
.030
(0,76)
.07 .14 .14 .18 .28 .63 2.82
244581880
.25 .42 1.06 1.412.82 4.41 7.94
7 12 30 40 80 125 225
T15
.060
(1,52)
.100
(2,54)
.030
(0,76)
.07 .14 .14 .18 .35 .71 2.82
2445 10 20 80
.28 .42 1.23 1.763.17 4.76 7.94
812 35 50 90 135 225
T14
.065
(1,65)
.100
(2,54)
.030
(0,76)
.07 .14 .14 .18 .35 .71 2.82
2445102080
.28 .42 1.06 1.59 3 4.597.94
8 12 30 45 85 130 225
T13
.030
(0,76)
.060
(1,52)
.015
(0,38)
.21 .35 .35 .53 .71 1.98 3.88
6 10 10 15 20 56 110
.63 1.06 2.29 3.176.35 7.94 14.11
18 30 65 90 180 225 400
T10
.050
(1,27)
.047
(1,19)
.010
(0,25)
.21 .35 .35 .53 1.23 1.98 3.88
6 10 10 15 35 56 110
.53 .88 1.76 2.655.29 7.94 14.11
15 25 50 75 150 225 400
P00
.120
(3,05)
.250
(6,35)
.050
(1,27)
.04 .07 .07 .07 .21 .35 .71
122261020
.18 .28 56 85 1.692.65 4.41
5 8 16 24 48 75 125
A25
.065
(1,65)
.100
(2,54)
.030
(0,76)
.07 .14 .14 .18 .35 .71 2.82
2445 10 20 80
.28 .42 1.06 1.5934.59 7.94
812 30 45 85 130 225
A15
.030
(0,76)
.060
(1,52)
.015
(0,38)
.21 .35 .35 .53 .71 1.98 3.88
6 10 10 15 20 56 110
.63 1.06 2.29 3.176.35 7.94 14.11
18 30 65 90 180 225 400
A10
MINIMUM
OVERTRAVEL
ALL FORCES
MAXIMUM
PRETRAVEL
ALL FORCES
MAXIMUM
DIFFERENTIAL
TRAVEL
ALL FORCES
MINIMUM RELEASE FORCE
(OZ./GRAMS)
MAXIMUM OPERATING FORCE
(OZ./GRAMS)
CC CD CF CG CJ EC EE
(15) (25) (50) (75) (150) (225) (400)
OPTION
CODE
SWITCH CHARACTERISTICS
CC CD CF CG CJ EC EE
(15) (25) (50) (75) (150) (225) (400)
23 3 5 12 20 40
15 20 40 60 120 170 275
A20 0.055
(1,40)
0.12
(3,05)
0.025
(0,64)
0.53 0.71 1.41 2.12 4.23 6 9.7 0.07 0.11 0.11 0.18 0.42 0.71 1.41
0.11
(2.79)
0.23
(5,84)
.005
(1,27)
T24 1 2 2 3 6 10 20
0.04 0.07 0.07 0.11 0.21 0.35 0.71
5 8 16 25 50 75 135
0.18 0.28 0.56 0.88 1.76 2.65 4.76
0.285
(7,24)
.0.56
(14.22)
0.12
(3,05)
T28 13 59
N/A 0.04 0.11 0.18 0.32
N/A N/A
12 20 30 55
N/A 0.42 0.71 1.06 1.94
N/A N/A
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Snap-acting
J–10
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TF Series
Miniature Snap-acting Switches
TERMINATIONS
40
.187" QUICK CONNECT
5B
OFFSET .187" QUICK CONNECT
5A
OFFSET .250" QUICK CONNECT
4A
.250" QUICK CONNECT
CIRCUITRY
C
SPDT (Single Pole, Double Throw)
W
SPST N.C. (Single Pole, Single Throw, Normally Closed)
Y
SPST N.O. (Single Pole, Single Throw, Normally Open)