831612C6.AB

Snap Action, Limit Switches

Snap action, limit switches are one of the most common types of switches employed in a wide array of industrial and consumer applications. They are specifically designed with an actuating element and contact mechanism which reacts in an almost immediate and forceful manner when actuated. This ‘snap’ action is enabled by a switching mechanism which combines a spring with a movable contact, making it advantageous for where immediate response and reliability are desired.

The 831612C6.AB is a 2 Pole, 1 NC contact, non-metallic snap action, limit switch. To provide reliable actuation and longer life for operations, the 031612C6.AB is equipped with a special spring device and has a contact travel of 2.5mm. It also features an adjusting screw on the lever arm for easy adjustability.

The working principle behind the snap action, limit switches is based on the use of a pair of electrical contacts, connected to the external parts of an electrical circuit, to open and close that circuit according to an external mechanical motion. When the motion imparts a force upon the contacts and the contacts come together, the circuit is closed, activating the electric flow. On the other hand, when the motion imparts a force upon the contacts and separates them, the circuit is opened, deactivating the flow of electricity.

831612C6.AB switches can be applied as sensing elements for manually operated and controlled devices such as industrial switches. Because of their snap action and positive break contacts, they are also suitable for use in many heavy-duty industrial applications like cranes, machinery, material handling systems and robotics. The 831612C6.AB snap action, limit switches are even suitable for the automation of critical components in consumer electronics, such as hard disk drives, portable and multimedia devices, safety equipment, and consumer appliances.

In essence, the 831612C6.AB snap action, limit switches are spring-loaded, positive-break electrical switches that are designed to activate or interrupt an electrical circuit when operated. 831612C6.AB switches provide reliability and accuracy when actuated, thanks to the combination of a spring and movable contact. These switches have numerous applications and have proven to be beneficial in consumer electronics, industrial automation and material handling systems.