Design Tool
- 1: Switch Basics.
- 1.1: General.
- 1.2: Positions - forces - movements.
- 1.3: Actuator - movement - diagram.
- 1.4: Actuating / Contact force - movement - diagram.
- 1.5: Switch Technology.
- 1.6: Electrical Ratings.
- 1.7: Approvals.
- 1.8: Switch Life.
- 1.9: Application Technology.
- 1.10: Contact.
- 1.11: Switch Actuation.
- 1.12: Environmental Protection.
- 1.13: Recommendations.
- 2: Typical Applications.
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Direct Operation
Actuating plungers should be operated in the direction of their axis. Where this is not possible the use of actuating levers is recommended. For direct actuation the attack angle should not exceed 30°.
Actuation by sliding cams.
Actuating Levers
Various lever types are available for use with Saiaswitches. They are generally stainless steel. If roller or cam-follower levers are approached in the reverse direction, care must be taken to ensure that the angle of approach is small enough not to jam the lever.
Actuation by Cams
Cam-follower levers are particularly well suited for use with plastic actuating cams.
Abrupt actuation or release of switch actuators shortens the life of the switches.
For the reason cam should preferably provide a continuous movement. Ideally the should be of cyclodal form.
Long roller lever with continuous actuation