Push to turn switches offer more protection

Edited by the Engineeringtalk editorial team Oct 17, 2001

Requiring a deliberate action to get into a specific operating position, the new 'push to turn' facility which Wasp has introduced to its rotary switches prevents accidental damage or injury

Requiring a deliberate action to get into a specific operating position, the new 'push to turn' facility which Wasp has introduced to its rotary switches is primarily designed for military communications equipment, but can also be applied to other equipment to prevent accidental damage or injury.

This failsafe variation can be added to one, or a number of positions on the switch which will then require a deliberate action to access that particular contact point.

This facility is already in use on Wasp's DR and DJ ranges which offer a panel area of 12mm.

The 'push' position on the switches can be designed for either end of the switch travel and the force required to operate the switch can be altered to suit the application or operator.