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    Toggle Switches

    Toggle switches are electrical switches that have a lever or handle that can be flipped up or down to control the flow of electricity. They are commonly used to manually turn devices or circuits on or off. Toggle switches work by using a mechanical lever or handle to change the position of internal metal contacts, thereby controlling the flow of electricity. The lever or handle is connected to a mechanism inside the switch that physically moves the contacts. When the lever is flipped in one direction, it moves the contacts to one position, and when flipped in the other direction, it moves them to a different position. The specific positions of the contacts determine whether the switch is in the "on" or "off" state and which circuits are connected or disconnected. Inside the switch, the contacts are made of conductive materials such as metal. When the contacts are in the "on" position, they come into contact with each other, allowing electricity to flow through the switch and complete the circuit. In the "off" position, the contacts are separated, breaking the circuit and preventing the flow of electricity.

    What are the benefits of toggle switches?

    Simplicity and Reliability: Toggle switches have a straightforward design and operation, making them easy to use and understand.Manual Control: They provide manual control over electrical circuits, allowing users to easily turn devices on or off or switch between different functions.Versatility: Toggle switches are available in various configurations, sizes, and ratings, making them versatile for a wide range of applications. They can be used in low-voltage and high-voltage systems and are compatible with different types of circuits.Visual Feedback: Toggle switches often have a clear and visible position indicator, such as an up or down position, providing visual feedback to users about the state of the switch.Cost-Effectiveness: affordable and cost-effective compared to other types of switches.Durability: Typically built with sturdy materials and are resistant to environmental factors such as dust, moisture, and vibrations.

    Applications

    Electronics and Electrical DevicesAutomotive IndustryIndustrial Control SystemsAerospace and AviationTelecommunicationsRoboticsPower Distribution

    1322 Products showing for Toggle Switches

    TE Connectivity
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    SPDT
    On-On
    400 mA @ 20 V dc
    Panel Mount
    Through Hole
    -
    -
    -
    4.88mm
    5.61mm
    Nickel Plated Copper Alloy
    -
    -
    -
    Gold Plated Nickel
    0.02Ω
    4.88mm
    KNITTER-SWITCH
    -
    SPDT
    On-Off-(On)
    4 A @ 30 V dc
    Panel Mount
    Solder
    -
    -
    -
    -
    10.5mm
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Silver Plated Copper Alloy
    0.01Ω
    -
    TE Connectivity
    -
    SPDT
    On-On
    20 A @ 250 V ac
    Panel Mount
    Tab
    IP67
    -
    -
    -
    17.5mm
    Brass
    -
    -
    -
    Silver Plated
    10mΩ
    -
    Otto
    -
    DPST
    On-Off-(On)
    16 A
    Panel Mount
    Tab
    IP68S
    -
    -
    -
    0.66in
    Stainless Steel
    115 V ac, 28V dc
    -
    -
    Silver
    -
    -
    KNITTER-SWITCH
    -
    DPDT
    On-Off-On
    4 A @ 30 V dc
    Panel Mount
    Solder
    IP67
    -
    -
    -
    17mm
    Copper Alloy
    250V ac
    -
    -
    Silver Plated Brass
    20mΩ
    -
    KNITTER-SWITCH
    -
    SPDT
    On-On
    4 A@ 30 V dc
    PCB
    Through Hole
    -
    -
    -
    -
    6.8mm
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Silver Plated Copper Alloy
    <0.01Ω
    -
    Honeywell
    -
    DPDT
    -
    20 A
    Bushing
    Screw
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    125 V ac, 250 V ac, 277V ac
    -
    -
    Silver Alloy, Gold Plated
    -
    -
    TE Connectivity
    -
    DPDT
    On-(On)
    0.4VA
    PCB
    Through Hole
    -
    -
    -
    6.35mm
    10.41mm
    Phenolic
    20V
    -
    -
    Gold Over Nickel Plated Copper
    10mΩ
    6.35mm
    APEM
    -
    1P
    On-Off-On
    6A
    Panel Mount
    PC Terminal
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    125V ac
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    TE Connectivity
    -
    SPDT
    (On)-Off-(On)
    400 mA @ 20 V dc
    PCB
    Through Hole
    IP67
    -
    -
    -
    12.7mm
    Phenolic
    -
    -
    -
    Gold Over Nickel Plated Copper
    10mΩ
    -
    APEM
    -
    SPDT
    On-(On)
    10 (CSA) A, 10 (NF-VDE) A, 10 (UL) A
    Panel Mount
    Screw
    -
    -
    -
    12.2 (Dia.)mm
    17.5mm
    Brass
    250V ac
    -
    -
    Silver Nickel Alloy
    10mΩ
    12.2 (Dia.)mm
    NKK Switches
    -
    SPDT
    On-On
    0.4VA
    Through Hole
    PC Terminal
    -
    -
    -
    -
    10mm
    Nickel Plated Brass
    28V ac/dc
    -
    -
    Brass
    50mΩ
    -
    TE Connectivity
    -
    DPDT
    On-On
    6 A @ 250 V ac
    Panel Mount
    Solder
    -
    -
    -
    6.2mm
    10.5mm
    Chromium Plated Brass
    125 V, 250V
    -
    -
    Silver Plated Brass Alloy
    0.01Ω
    6.2mm
    TE Connectivity
    -
    DPDT
    (On)-Off-(On)
    18 A
    Through Hole
    Screw
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Marquardt
    -
    DPST
    On-Off
    10 A @ 250 V ac
    Panel Mount
    Tab
    IP40
    18.6mm
    18mm
    -
    14mm
    PA
    -
    -
    -
    Ag
    <100mΩ
    18 x 18.6mm
    TE Connectivity
    -
    SPDT
    On-(On)
    6 A @ 250 V ac
    Panel Mount
    Solder
    -
    -
    -
    6.2mm
    10.5mm
    Chromium Plated Brass
    125 V ac, 250V ac
    -
    -
    Silver Plated Brass Alloy
    0.01Ω
    6.2mm
    TE Connectivity
    -
    DPDT
    On-On
    20 A
    Through Hole
    Screw
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    NKK Switches
    -
    4PDT
    On-On
    20 A
    Panel Mount
    Solder Lug
    IP40
    -
    -
    12.5mm
    27mm
    Brass
    30 V dc, 125 V ac, 250V ac
    -
    -
    Copper
    -
    -
    Honeywell
    -
    SPDT
    On-On
    20 A
    Bushing
    Wire Lead
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    125 V ac, 250 V ac, 277V ac
    -
    -
    Silver Alloy, Gold Plated
    -
    -
    TE Connectivity
    -
    SPDT
    On-Off-(On)
    400 mA @ 20 V dc
    PCB
    Through Hole
    IP67
    -
    -
    -
    7.62mm
    Phenolic
    -
    -
    -
    Gold Over Nickel Plated Copper
    10mΩ
    -
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