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170/172-Series Pushbutton Switches
1 BASE PART NUMBER: SERIES/POLES/CIRCUITRY/RATING/
TERMINATION
Single Pole
10A 250VAC; 15A 125VAC solder lugs wire leads screw terminals
ON-(OFF)2170-B 170-A 170
OFF-(ON)2172-B 172-A 172
2 CAP STYLE/COLOR1
CBL black plastic
CGN green plastic
CRD red plastic
CWH white plastic
NOTES
1When selection 2 is left blank, a standard nickel plated plunger is supplied.
( ) Indicates momentary function.
170/172-Series Pushbutton Switches
The 170/172-Series pushbutton switches are single pole,
high amperage switches suitable for shallow back panel
applications. These switches are momentary action and
require an actuation force of 2.5 lbs. The 170/172-Series
switches are equipped with a slow-make, slow-break con-
tact mechanism and are rated at 15 amps at 125VAC.
172170 NICKEL PLATED
WIRE LEAD
SCREW
(ASSEMBLED)
TERMINAL TYPE
#6-32NC-2
THREAD
.500[12.70] DIA
.122[3.10] DIA
.190[4.83]
.270[6.86] DIA 6.000[152.40]
.500[12.70]
.240[6.10] .320[8.13]
MOUNTING HOLE
PLASTIC
DIA
WITH KEYWAY
172170
.460[11.68]
.370[9.40]
.038[.965]
.062[1.57]
.500[12.70]
KEYWAY
.072[1.82]
X
.038[.965] DP
BINDING HEAD
SCREWS
15/32-32UNS-2A
.345[8.76] DIA
.140[3.56]
.562[14.27]
.604[15.34]
THREAD
.285[7.24]
9/16 HEX NUT
(1) REQ'D
SOLDER LUG
1.382[35.10] .576[14.63]
172
2
Cap Style/Color
1
Base Part Number
CBL
-
Dielectric Strength
UL/CSA: 1000V - live to dead
metal parts
Electrical Life
25,000 cycles- momentary
Mechanical Life
100,000 cycles
Operating Temperature
32°F to 185°F (0°C to +85°C)
