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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a. Electrical Life - the electrical life data contained in this catalog is based on laboratory controlled tests. In practice, frequency and speed of operation, type of load, suppression, actuator travel used, ambient humidity and temperature and other environmental conditions can have a major effect on switch life. Individual assessments for specific applications are possible and can be undertaken by Saia on request. Please ask Saia if you would like an assessment for your specific application.
b. Mechanical Life - the figures quoted relate to the number of switching cycles made without an electrical load.