A-94 APEM www.apem.com
4600 and 4400 series
Toggle switches
Distinctive features and specifications
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❑ High current/voltage rating in a small case
❑ Butt action contacts
❑ Insulated or metal lever
❑ UL, CSA and VDE (EN 61058-1) approved
MATERIALS
• Case : melamine phenolic
• Actuator :
- insulated : polyamide ,6-6
- non-insulated : brass, nickel
plated
• Bushing :
- insulated : polyamide 6-6
- non-insulated : brass, nickel
plated
• Contacts :
A: silver
C: copper, silver plated
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
• Max. current/voltage rating with resistive load :
- silver contacts (A) : 4A 250VAC - 6A 125VAC
- silver plated copper contacts (C) : 2A 250VAC - 3A 125VAC
• Approved electrical ratings : see table below
• Initial contact resistance : 10 mΩmax.
• Insulation resistance : 1.000 MΩmin. at 500VDC
• Dielectric strength :
2.000 Vrms 50 Hz min. between terminals
2.500 Vrms 50 Hz min. between poles and between terminals and frame
• Electrical life : 10.000 cycles at full load
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
• Torque : 0,95 Nm (.70 Ft.lb) max. applied to nut
• Panel thickness : 5 mm (.196) between 2 nuts
• Operating temperature : -20°C to +55°C
• Hand soldering : 270°C max. for 10 seconds max. - iron Ø3 (.118)
APPROVALS
UL/CSA
VDE
(EN 61058-1)
4600A 1-2 1-6-9
MODELS POLES FUNCTIONS APPROVED RATINGS
3A 250VAC - 6A 125VAC
4400A 1-2 1-6 4(2)A 250VAC
4600A 1-2-3 1-6 4(2)A 250VAC
AGENCY APPROVALS
Availability : see above chart.
Marking : VDE approved models are standard marked.
To order switches marked UL-CSA, complete appropriate box of ordering
format.
Model for peak currents
Model 4600S with silver cadmium oxide contacts is
discontinued. It will be replaced by a switch with
silver tin oxide contacts.
EN 61058-1
APEM www.apem.com A-95
4600 and 4400 series
Toggle switches
Overview
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SERIES
Terminals
4Straight PC
6Solder lug and quick-
connect
6../8 Quick-connect 4,7 x
0,8 mm
Number of poles
3Single pole
4Double pole
5Three pole
Electrical functions
1ON - OFF
6ON - ON
9ON OFF ON
Dimensions : first dimensions are in mm while inches are shown as bracketted numbers.
NOTICE : please note that not all combinations of above numbers are available.
Refer to the following pages for further information.
Actuators
1 and 2 pole models
-2 Insulated flat lever
Standard
3 pole models
Blank Round metal lever
-32 Round insulated
lever
Contact materials
ASilver
CCopper, silver plated
Approvals
UL
CSA
VDE (EN 61058-1)
Sealing boots are available on 3 pole models to protect the switches against dust and water. They are presented in section H.
Mounting accessories : standard hardware supplied with all models : 1hex nut U166 and 1 knurled nut U520 in the same
colour as the lever (insulated models) or U411 nickel plated (metal lever models).
Standard and special hardware available are presented in section I.
Packaging unit : 20 pieces.
ABOUT THIS SERIES
A-96 APEM www.apem.com
4600 and 4400 series
Toggle switches
Insulated flat lever
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Straight PC terminals - single pole
Solder lug/quick-connect terminals - double pole
Solder lug/quick-connect terminals - single pole
MODEL
STRUCTURE
III II I
4631 -2 ON - OFF
4636 -2 ON - ON
4639 -2 ON OFF ON
III II I
4431 -2 ON - OFF
4436 -2 ON - ON
4439 -2 ON OFF ON
III II I
4641 -2 ON - OFF
4646 -2 ON - ON
4649 -2 ON OFF ON
• Solder lug/quick-connect terminals 2,8 x 0,5 (.110 x .019)
• Straight PC terminals or quick-connect terminals 4,7 x 0,8 (.185 x .031)
• 2 and 3 maintained positions
• 1 and 2 pole configurations
➞Keyway
➞Keyway
➞Keyway
➞Keyway
3 12
(.551)
14.00
(.019)
0.50 2.80
(.11)
Ø12.00x0.75 SI
(.472DIAx0.75 IS)
(.748)
19.00
(.452)
11.50
III
II
I
7.20
(.283)
(.531)
13.50
12.00
5.80
8.40
3
2
1
(.472)
(.228)
(.33)
30˚
0.50
(.019)
(.826)
21.00
(.452) (.590)
11.50 15.00
(.472DIAx0.75 IS)
Ø12.00x0.75 SI
I
II
III
16.50
8.00
8.40 5.80
13.50
(.531)
B6
B5
B4
A3
A2
A1
(.33) (.228)
(.649)
(.315)
30˚
(.283)
7.20
(.11)
2.80
(.57)
14.50
(.019)
0.50 1.20
(.047)
(.472DIAx0.75 IS)
Ø12.00x0.75 SI
19.00
(.748)
12.50
(.492)
(.905)
23.00
I
II
III
13.50
(.531)
12.00
5.808.40
3
2
1
(.472)
(.228)(.33)
30˚
(.196)
5.00
(.047x.019)
1.20x0.5
(.196)
5.00
(.244)
6.20
(.11x.019)
(.283)
7.20
2.80x0.50
(.047)
(.094)
2.40
1.20
APEM www.apem.com A-97
4600 and 4400 series
Toggle switches
Insulated flat lever
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Quick-connect terminals 4,7 x 0,8 (.185 x .031) - single pole
Straight PC terminals - double pole
III II I
4441 -2 ON - OFF
4446 -2 ON - ON
4449 -2 ON OFF ON
III
4631/8 -2 ON - OFF
4636/8 -2 ON - ON
PANEL CUT-OUT
➞Keyway
➞Keyway
(.492)
12.50
0.50
(.019)
Ø12.00x0.75 SI
(.472DIAx0.75 IS)
(.826)
21.00
13.50
(.531)
(.905)
23.00
15.50
(.610) (.196)
5.00
I
II
III
(.047)
30˚
(.315)
(.649)
(.228)
(.33)
A1
A2 A3
B4
B5
B6
5.80
8.40
8.00
16.50
1.20
(.20)
(.066)
(.48DIA)
1.70
Ø12.20
5.10
(.377)
Ø12.50
(.492DIA)
(.137DIA)
Ø3.50
9.60
Ø12.20
(.48DIA)
4.700.80 (.185)
(.0319)
8.20
(.322)
30˚
(.303) (.303)
(.472)
1
2
3
7.70 7.70
12.00 13.50
(.531)
I
II
11.50
(.452)
19.00
(.748)
(.472DIAx0.75 IS)
Ø12.00x0.75 SI
14.00
(.551)
A-98 APEM www.apem.com
4600 and 4400 series
Toggle switches
Round lever - three pole
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Solder lug terminals - insulated lever - silver contacts
Straight PC terminals - metal lever
Solder lug terminals - metal lever
III II I
4651 ON - OFF
4656 ON - ON
4659 ON OFF ON
• Solder lug or straight PC terminals
• 2 and 3 maintained positions
MODEL
STRUCTURE
III II I
4451 ON - OFF
4456 ON - ON
4459 ON OFF ON
➞Keyway
➞Keyway
➞Keyway
III
4651A-32 ON - OFF
4656A-32 ON - ON
➞Keyway
3 12
(.019)
0.50 2.80
(.11)
(.748)
19.00
(.590)
15.00 7.20
(.283)
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
24.40
(.960)
8.00
(.315) 8.00
8.40 5.80
(.330) (.228)
(.315)
(.472DIAx0.75 IS)
Ø12.00x0.75 SI
30
I
II
III
(.590)
15.00
(.413)
10.50
0.50
(.019)
1.20
(.047)
19.00
(.748)
10.50
(.413) (.610)
15.50
15.00
(.590)
III
II
I
30
(.315)
(.228)
(.330) 5.80
8.40
8.00
Ø12.00x0.75 SI
(.472DIAx0.75 IS)
(.315)
8.00
(.960)
24.40
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
5.00
(.196)
19.00
(.748)
15.00
(.59)
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
24.40
(.96)
8.00
(.315) 8.00
8.40 5.80
(.33) (.228)
(.315)
30˚
II
I
(.019)
0.50 2.80
(.11)
11.50
(.452) (.59)
15.00 7.20
(.283)
(.472DIAx0.75 IS)
Ø12.00x0.75 SI
(.047x.019)
1.20x0.5
(.196)
5.00
(.244)
6.20
(.11x.019)
(.283)
7.20
2.80x0.50
(.047)
(.094)
2.40
1.20
APEM www.apem.com A-99
4600 and 4400 series
Toggle switches
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APPROVALS
UU (UL-CSA) Single and double pole only
Availability : see specifications for details of approved models.
Marking : to order switches marked UL-CSA, complete above box with 'UU".
Other approvals available as standard, see specifications.
CONTACT MATERIALS
ASilver
CCopper, silver plated
Blank Round, metal lever for 3 pole only
-2 Insulated flat lever for single and double pole only
-3 Insulated round lever for 3 pole VDE approved only
ACTUATORS
ACTUATOR COLOURS
1Blue
2Black (standard)
3Green
4Grey
5Yellow
6Red
7/1 White
9Orange
Black : standard colour - reduced delivery time
Minimum order of 500 pieces for non-standard colours.
