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News Release from: Tyco Electronics UK | Subject: Alcoswitch
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 07 May 2002
Modular control switches and indicating
units
Tyco Electronics is offering a wide range of modular control switches and indicating units, under the Alcoswitch brand.
Tyco Electronics is offering a wide range of modular control switches and indicating units, under the Alcoswitch brand Designed for use in low voltage electrical circuits, both for AC and DC applications, the switches are protected to IP65 (IEC/EN60529) against penetration of solids, dust and liquids
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 8 Apr 2002 at 8.00am (UK)
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The switch body is constructed from thermoplastic.
Metal body actuators are also available in round and square versions.
The switches are suitable for 22mm diameter fixings.
The control switch range encompasses maintained and momentary push button devices, illuminated and nonilluminated versions, key and long handle selector switches, pilot lights as well as mushroom and emergency stop pushbutton switches.
The range carries all relevant safety approvals, including CSA, CE and UL.
Further, a wide range of accessories is available.
Thermoplastic bodies are centrally fixed by a new ergonomically designed lock nut, which can be easily and safely fitted by hand or by using the installation tool.
Operating temperature is -25 to +80C, and mechanical life spans vary from 200,000 up to 6 million operations depending on the type of switch.
In addition, the nonilluminated pushbutton switches and pilot lights are available in colours according to IEC/EN60204-1.
The switch range is complemented by a wide range of contact blocks and power supplies that have a 'quick connect' locking system and can be wired independently from the switch body for a high degree of flexibility and easy installation and maintenance.
The modular contact blocks come with screw or fast-on terminals, 24 to 600V rated voltage, 10 to 1.6A rated current, short circuit protection to 1kA and meet the requirements for C Group (VDEO1106) and Class II (CEI 23-11). Request a free brochure from Tyco Electronics UK ...
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