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Rotary switch is sealed and fire retardant

A new IP65 sealed version of Lorlin Electronics’ CK series of switches is also now available manufactured from UL VO compliant fire retardant material and offers a design solution for switching in harsh and outdoor environments.

The new Lorlin CKS rotary switch family is a single wafer switch for a wide range of applications.

The moulded body has a 27.5mm diameter with standard 30º spindle indexing and may be specified with either solder or printed circuit board terminals. Up to 4 poles are available per switch with a maximum 12 positions and shorting (make before break - 30º indexing only) or non shorting (break before make) contact options.

An adjustable stop is provided to restrict the number of positions in use. Other special order options available include 60º or 90º indexing, continuous spindle rotation and reinforcement ring and a fixed stop.

The switch body material is UL V0 rated with gold flashed or gold plated switching contacts. Spindles may be specified with special flats, slots or knurls. No bush and rear drive versions are also available as is sealed PCB termination. The CKS rotary switch family is rated at 150mA @ 250V ac/dc with an expected life >10,000 cycles. Operating temperature is -30ºC to 85 ºC and its proof voltage is 1,500Vac (Initial).

Typical applications for Lorlin’s new IP65, fire retardant rotary switches include, portable equipment used outside such as marine, test and measurement, remote controls for vehicles etc. Anywhere where there is a requirement for IP sealing and where the end user requires the plastics used in the switch to be fire retardant. Specific applications to date include, rugged torches, shipboard automatic course steering.

For more information, visit www.lorlin.co.uk

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