Product category: Keyboards, Switches and other Human/Machine Interfaces
News Release from: Lorlin Electronics | Subject: MT sub-miniature rotary switch
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial Team on 12 December 2006
Subminiature rotary switch now in stock
Lorlin Electronics, the UK's longest established switch manufacturer, is pleased to announce the introduction of its new MT sub-miniature rotary switch, coded the MT series
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Suitable for though panel or on-PCB switching applications the MT series offers up to 8 switching positions in a 9.5mm diameter x 6.4mm high TO5 style moulded package. The MT sub-miniature rotary switch series offers a very wide range of switching options from 1 pole up to 8 break-before-make contacts plus an 'off' position.
Switching action may be continuous through 360 degrees or stopped in the last position where the range of rotation equates to the number of contacts, ie 45 degrees for two positions through to 315 degrees for the full 8 positions.
All switching operations have a positive tactile action.
Two actuating options are available, spindle or screwdriver slot.
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For operation through panels two spindle sizes are available, 7.75mm long x 3.58mm diameter or 1.27mm long x 4.69mm diameter, both have a full length 'flat' for secure mounting of operating knob.
For internal or secure switching on system PCB's a flush, screwdriver slot operating version is also available.
Switch contacts are high reliability silver plated phosphor bronze rated at 500mA @ 24V AC or DC with an operating life greater than 5,00 cycles.
Operating temperature range is -30 to +65C and the switch proof voltage is 500VAC.
Dan Walker, Sales Manager for Lorlin comments, 'Our new MT sub-miniature rotary switch opens up a large number of new markets for us in both panel and PCB applications'.
'We are very pleased that it will included in the RS Components catalogue which, along with our other top selling products will be available will be available from the RS website from December 1st 2007'.
The Lorlin MT switch is available direct from the factory as well as RS Components, for more information visit the Lorlin website on www.lorlin.co.uk Typical applications include, menu selection, programming and control functions for any electrical or electronic system
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