J
Snap-acting
J–81
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Specifications and dimensions subject to change
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A Series
General Purpose Snap-acting Switches
Features/Benefits
•
Low cost—high performance
•
Long electrical life
•
Single and double pole
•
Sealed actuator option available
Typical Applications
•
Enclosure equipment
•
Garage door openers
•
Vending machines
Specifications
CONTACT RATING: From low level* to 25 AMPS @ 277 V AC.
ELECTRICAL LIFE: 75,000 cycles at 25 AMPS @ 250 V AC,
200,000 cycles at 15 AMPS @ 250 V AC.
INSULATION RESISTANCE: 1,000 M ohm min.
DIELECTRIC STRENGTH: 1,000 Vrms min. @ sea level.
OPERATING TEMPERATURE: –67ºF to 185ºF (–55ºC to 85ºC).
OPERATING FORCE: 20 oz. (567 grams) max. SP models.
40 oz. (1134 grams) max. DP models at actuator button.
MOUNTING: Torque screws 3 in/lbs max.
MOUNTING NUT: 20 in/lbs max. torque
* Low Level=conditions where no arcing occurs during switching, i.e., 0.4 VA max. @
20 V AC or DC max.
NOTE: Specifications and materials listed above are for switches with standard options.
C&K does provide specific and custom switches at 30 AMPS @ 277 VAC. Please consult
Customer Service Center.
Materials
SWITCH HOUSING: Heat resistant phenolic (UL 94V-0).
ACTUATOR BUTTON: Heat resistant phenolic (UL 94V-0).
SPRING: Copper alloy.
PIVOT: Brass alloy for models up to 15 AMPS.
Copper for 25 AMP models.
MOVABLE CONTACTS: Gold alloy for ratings 1 AMP or less.
Fine silver for ratings up to 15 AMPS. Silver alloy
for ratings of 25 AMPS.
STATIONARY CONTACTS: Gold alloy on brass base alloy
for ratings 1 AMP or less. Fine silver welded on brass base
alloy for ratings greater than 1 AMP up to 15 AMPS.
Fine silver welded on copper alloy for ratings 25 AMPS.
TERMINALS: Brass alloy for 1 AMP up to 15 AMPS.
Copper alloy for 25 AMPS.
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-78 through J-81. For additional options not shown in catalog, consult Customer Service Center.
Series
A General Purpose Snap-acting Switches
Operating Force
KH* 20 oz./567 grams
PD** 30 oz./850 grams
GG* 5 oz./142 grams
PF**40 oz./1134 grams Electrical Rating
C2 15 A, 125, 25O V AC;
3/4 HP, 125 V AC; 1 1/2 HP, 250 V AC
F3 25 A, 125, 250 V AC; 1 HP, 125 V Ac;
2 HP, 250 V AC; 2 A, 24 V DC
F5 1 A, 125 V AC, 3O V DC
Actuator
P0 Pin plunger
T0 Lever
A0 Lever roller
A2 Lever roller, high force
BB Large red button
B1 Large black button
J0 High overtravel plunger
L0 Leaf
Q0 High operating position plunger
W0 Leaf roller Terminations
4A .250” quick connect
Circuitry
C DT
W ST N.C.
Y ST N.O.
No. Poles
S SP
D DP
4 AA
* Single Pole
** Double Pole
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NOTE: To select switching function, see CIRCUITRY section, page J-81.
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A Series
General Purpose Snap-acting Switches
SERIES
NO. POLES
SSINGLE POLE SWITCH
DDOUBLE POLE SWITCH
AGENERAL PURPOSE SNAP-ACTING SWITCHES
Mounting holes will accept pins or screws
of .139 dia. (3,53) max., on 1.000 (25,40) centers.
Mounting holes will accept pins or screws
of .139 dia. (3,53) max., on 1.000 (25,40) centers.
J
Snap-acting
J–82
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Specifications and dimensions subject to change
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J
Snap-acting
J–83
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A Series
General Purpose Snap-acting Switches
OPERATING FORCE
ELECTRICAL RATING
NOTE: Operating force varies with actuator, see ACTUATOR option section.
•
AVAILABLE
x
NOTAVAILABLE
•
F5
x•••
F3
••••
C2
OPERATING FORCE
(OZ./GRAMS)
ELECTRICAL
RATING
AVAILABLE COMBINATIONS
GG KH PD PF
5 20 30 40
142 567 850 1134
•••
From low level* to 1 AMP @ 125 V AC, 30 V DC.
Gold alloy on brass base
alloy.
Gold alloy.
F5
25 AMPS @ 125 & 250 V AC; 1 HP @ 125 V AC;
2 HP @ 250 V AC; 2 AMPS @ 24 V DC.
Silver welded on copper
base alloy.
Silver alloy.
F3
15 AMPS @ 125 & 250 V AC; 3/4 HP @ 125 V AC;
1-1/2 HP @ 250 V AC.
Fine silver welded on brass
base alloy.
Fine silver.
C2
ELECTRICALRATING
CONTACT MATERIAL
MOVABLE CONTACT STATIONARY CONTACT
OPTION CODE
All models with all options. Contact 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.
* Note: See Technical Data section of this catalog for RoHS compliant and compatible definition and specifications.
40
1134
DP
PF
5
142
SP
GG
30
850
DP
PD
20
567
SP
KH
BASICSWITCH
OPERATING FORCE
(OZ./GRAMS)
NO.
POLESOPTION CODE
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A Series
General Purpose Snap-acting Switches
ACTUATOR
FIG. 1
High Overtravel Plunger
A
B
FIG. 2
Leaf
A
B
C
FIG. 3
Lever Roller
A
B
C
DE
A
B
C
DE
F
FIG. 4
Lever roller (High Force)
FIG. 5
High Overtravel Plunger
Torque 20 in/lbs max. (Nut)
A
B
C
D
.322
.003
(8,18 0,08)
.380±.003
?(9,65±0,08)
PANEL MOUNTING
PANEL MOUNTING
0.144 DIA. min
2 places
NOTE: The “H0” high overtravel plunger option
provides .100 (2,54) min. overtravel and longer
mechanical life (1,000,000 operations typical).
FIG. 7
Lever
A
B
C
D
FIG. 8
Leaf Roller
A
B
C
D
J
Snap-acting
J–84
——
.25 dia.
(6,4Ø)
.38
(9,6)
.670 ± .030
(17,02 ± 0,76)
.50
(12,7)
5
Q0
———
.50
(12,7)
.312 ± .062
(17,92 ± 1,57)
1.62
(41,1)
2
L0
——
.25 dia.
(6,4Ø)
.38
(9,7)
.810 ± .030
(20,6 ± 0,8)
.50
(12,7)
5
J0
———
.98 dia.
(24,9Ø)
.40 ± 0.1
(10,2 ± 2.54)
1.50
(38,1)
6
BB
———
.98 dia.
(24,9Ø)
.40 ± 0.1
(10,2 ± 2.54)
1.50
(38,1)
6
B1
——
.50
(12,7)
.375 dia.
(9,53Ø)
.718 ± .062
(18,24 ± 1,57)
1.25
(31,8)
4
A2
—
.50
(12,7)
.50
(12,7)
.375 dia.
(9,53Ø)
.718 ± .062
(18,24 ± 1,57)
1.38
(35,1)
3
A0
————
.285 ± .030
(7,24 ± 0,76)
.50
(12,7)
1
P0
DIM. FDIM. EDIM. DDIM. CDIM. BDIM. AFIG.
OPTION
CODE
T0
W0
7
8
1.50
(38,1)
1.50
(38,1)
.318 ± .062
(8,08 ± 1,57)
.801 ± .062
(20,34 ± 1,57)
.50
(12,7)
.375 dia.
(9,53ø)
.50
(12,7)
.50
(12,7) ——
——
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J
Snap-acting
J–85
A Series
General Purpose Snap-acting Switches
ACTUATOR
NOTE: For basic switch operating forces, see page J-77.
SWITCH CHARACTERISTICS
MAXIMUM OPERATING
FORCE (OZ./GRAMS)
GG KH PD PF
S.P. S.P. D.P D.P.
OPERATING
POSITION
GG KH PD PF
S.P. S.P. D.P D.P.
.718
(18,24)
.718
(18,24)
—
—
—
.312
(7,92)
—
—
312
(7,92)
.718
(18,24)
312 .187
(7,92) (4,75)
.14
(5,6)
050
(1,27)
.050
(1,27)
.187
(4,75)
. 062
(1,57)
.050
(1,27)
.050
(1,27)
.187
(4,75)
.062
(1,57)
.312
(7,92)
.25
(6,4)
.050
(1,27)
.050
(1,27)
.050
(1,27)
.281
(7,14)
.050
(1,27)
.050
(1,27)
.312
(7,92)
.281
(7,14)
0.3 0.5 1
8.5 14 28
0.4 0.5 1
11 14 28
1 3 6
28 85 170
1 3 6
28 85 170
1 3 6
28 85 170
0.5 1 2
14 28 56.7
1 3 6
28 85 170
1 3 6
28 85 170
0.3 0.5 1
8.5 14 28
0.5 1 2
14 28 56.7
1.5 4 6 10
42.5 113 170 283
1.5 4 6 10
42.5 113 170 283
8 20 30 40
227 567 850 1134
8 20 30 40
227 567 850 1134
5 20 30 40
142 567 850 1134
3 12 18 22
85 340 510 624
8 20 30 40
227 567 850 1134
5 20 30 40
142 567 850 1134
1.5 4 6 10
42.5 113 170 283
3 12 18 22
85 340 510 624
MINIMUM
OVERTRAVEL
GG KH PD PF
S.P. S.P. D.P D.P.
MAXIMUM
PRETRAVEL
GG KH PD PF
S.P. S.P. D.P D.P.
MINIMUM RELEASE
FORCE (OZ./GRAMS)
GG KH PD PF
S.P. S.P. D.P D.P.
OPTION
CODE
A0
A2
B1
BB
J0
L0
P0
Q0
T0
W0
TERMINATIONS
4A.250” QUICK CONNECT
NOTE: Terminals can be supplied at various angles. Other terminal styles can be supplied for
special applications. Consult Customer Service Center for special requirements.
CIRCUITRY
YST N.O. (Single Throw, Normally Open)
WST N.C. (Single Throw, Normally Closed)
CDT (Double Throw, Normally Open & Normally Closed)
NOTE: To select number of poles, see NO. POLES section, page J-56
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Specifications and dimensions subject to change
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