Switches from C&K
C&K products - including momentary, rocker and toggle switches - are used in automotive, industrial, medical and consumer products, among others, and are assembled into more than 55,000 standard products and 8.5 million switch combinations for companies that design, manufacture and distribute electronic products.
PUSHBOTTON SWITCHES
C&K's extensive line of miniature, subminiature and subminiature switches for PCB, surface mount and panel mount applications, including momentary and latching versions, offer the widest selection of actuator styles, shapes and colors. C&K pushbuttons are available in SPST, SPDT, DPST and DPDT capacities and are available in lighted, sealed and low-profile configurations with SMD, threaded or push-in mounting options. Decades of button design reinvention.
Applications:
- Front panels of the instrumentation
- Communication
- Consumer
- Transport
- Heavy industrial machinery
- Aerospace and avionics panels
- Medical, marine and military equipment
- Telecommunications and enterprise network equipment
KEYSWITCH
C&K key switches are designed to support environmentally hazardous, high performance applications.
They are available in several combinations:
- SMT or THT soldering process compatible
- IP40 or IP67 protection class
- LED illumination option
- Electrical functions SPST, SPDT, DPST or DPDT
- Normally open or normally closed contacts
- Two-stage actuation
- Momentary or latching "push-on/push-off" versions
- Tactile or non-tactile feedback
Applications:
- Motorcycles
- Off-road, truck and bus controls
- Medical
- Industrial electronics (control panels, instrumentation)
- Audio/lighting consoles
- Aerospace (instruments and panels)
SNAP SWITCHES
C&K's extensive line of microswitches includes mini, small, medium and large heavy-duty and metal enclosure models. These limit switches are available in multiple actuator configurations, electrical ratings from low to 30 amps, and various actuating forces. Connection methods include PCB through-hole, quick connect, wire end, screw, solder, formed PC through-hole, flat and stepped mounts. Offers closed-loop models as well as SPST, SPDT, DPST and DPDT capabilities. Mounting options include vertical or right angle, PCB and snap-in mounts.
Applications:
- Thermostatic controls
- Portable tools and machine tools
- Test equipment
- Vending machines, cash machines and arcade games
- Garage door openers
- Pumps and motors
- Automotive
- White goods
- Pressure sensor
- Medical devices (including hospital beds)
- Industrial and computer housings
- Alarm devices and security systems
SLIDE SWITCHES
With subminiature, micro, miniature, standard, industrial and power versions, C&K offers slide switches compatible with PCB, surface mount and panel mount applications. C&K offers SPST, SPDT, SP3T, DPST, DPDT, 3PDT, 4PDT and 4P3T functions and slide switches with positive latching, closed and shorting or non-shorting contact options.
Applications:
- Computers, peripherals and network equipment
- Telecommunications equipment
- Consumer electronics
- Test and measurement equipment
- Household appliances
- Small appliances
- Automotive and medical applications
- Thermostat selector switch
- Lighting equipment
DIP SWITCHES
C&K Series surface mount half-table DIP switches, low-profile and standard DIP switches, rotary and coded DIP switches, coded rotary DIP switches, SIP switches and bypass switches offer a variety of extended and recessed actuators. C&K DIP switches are available in surface mount, through-hole, right angle and vertical mounting.
Applications:
- Electronic pocket devices and portable computers
- Instrumentation and control
- Address switching for industrial controls
- Computers and peripherals
- Automation components
- Function monitoring in numerous applications
- Safety functions
DETECT SWITCHES AND SENSORS
With 19 different series of standard detection switches, C&K offers the widest selection of SMT, through-hole, panel, plug-in/chassis and screw-in versions. C&K detection switches are available in a variety of sizes and shapes, with a variety of actuator orientations, including vertical or horizontal, top or side, right-angle or left-handed, and soft actuation. These detection switches are available in low-profile, compact, miniature and subminiature designs with some hermetically sealed versions.
Choices of traditional inductive, momentary, tactile, reed or latching styles for the best detection switch solution. In general, C&K detection switches operate at low current, take up little space, and have a long life (100,000~1M).
Applications:
- Automotive
- Consumer Electronics
- Consumer Devices
- Computer
- Industry
- Security controls
- Medical devices
- Telecommunication equipment
- Mobile communication devices
- Door locks acting as detectors
- Payment terminals
TOGGLE SWITCHES
A toggle switch is an electrical switch that turns a circuit on and off by moving the handle back and forth. C&K's extensive line of toggle switches includes low-voltage miniature, subminiature, and subminiature models up to high-power 10 amp versions. C&K toggle switches are available in PCB, SMT and base options with vertical, right angle and vertical right angle mounting brackets.
Applications:
- Telecommunication and network equipment
- Instrumentation
- Industrial controls
- Test and measurement equipment
- Elevator control
- Food processing equipment
- Control panels for boats and ships
- Military applications
- Medical devices
- Off-highway and construction equipment
- Security systems and metal detectors
ROCKER SWITCHES
C&K's toggle switch range includes subminiature, miniature and circuit breakers and offers a wide choice for through-hole, surface mount and panel mount PCB applications. Models are available in illuminated (LED and incandescent) and sealed/waterproof versions with SPST, SPDT, DPST, DPDT, 3PDT and 4DPT. PCB mounting options include vertical, right angle and surface mount, while panel mount options include front mount, rear mount and plug-in versions.
Applications:
- Instrument front panels
- Electrical appliances
- Household appliances
- Computers and peripherals
- Telecommunications
- Audiovisual equipment
- Industrial equipment
- Small appliances
- Lighting fixtures, emergency lighting and generators
- All-terrain vehicles
- Medical equipment
SWITCHLOCKS
C&K rocker switches are available in plastic or metal housings with 4 to 6 pins to meet a variety of safety requirements. Miniature, anti-static and momentary versions in combination with a base or plug-in bracket offer a wide range of products.
Applications:
- Point-of-sale terminals and cash registers
- Computers and computer servers
- Cable TV connections
- Communication equipment
- Car accessories
- Instrumentation and machine control
- Ship equipment
- Elevators
- Medical equipment
- Office furniture and copiers
- Security alarm systems
ROTARY SWITCHES
C&K rotary switches are available in a variety of rated applications from 10 mA to 12 amps. C&K rotary switches are available in multi-pole, multi-pole, half-inch, rotary slide, motorized rotary slide and subminiature switch designs with shorting and non-shorting contacts for maximum design flexibility.
Applications:
- Automotive
- Large and small equipment
- Industrial equipment
- Building automation
- Telecommunications equipment
- Consumer electronics Audio and visual equipment
- Test and medical equipment
- Portable tools
- Ceiling fans and HVAC air conditioners
