DIL Switches
DIL Switches are essential components for setting configurations on printed circuit boards. These switches are part of a comprehensive range from top brands like APEM, Diptronics, EAO, Marquardt, R-TECH, SCI, TruComponents, and ZF, ensuring quality for various electronic applications.
Float Switches
Float Switches are designed for liquid level detection. These switches are part of Rapid Electronics’ extensive inventory, providing solutions for various fluid control applications.
Foot Switches
Rapid Electronics provides a comprehensive range of Foot Switches, offering hands-free control for machinery and equipment. These industrial components are available from popular brands such as Cherry, Marquardt, SCI, RAFI, and NKK.
Key Operated Switches
Key Operated Switches are industrial control components, providing secure electrical circuit activation. These switches are part of a comprehensive range from popular brands like Cherry, Marquardt, SCI, RAFI, and NKK.
Keyboard Switches
Rapid Electronics offers Keyboard Switches for digital applications, designed for mounting onto keyboard circuits to facilitate on/off and other functions. Available types include low profile SPDT push buttons and PCB open miniature round/square switches. They come in various actuator button colors (black, yellow, green, red, blue, grey, white) and feature soft or tactile momentary actions.
Keypads
Rapid Electronics supplies durable Keypads, ideal input devices for data entry in demanding indoor and outdoor environments like access control systems and cashpoint machines. Many models are waterproof, meet high usability standards, and feature vandalism-resistant metal bezel keys and casings, ensuring robust performance and easy mounting into equipment.
Latching PCB Switches
Latching PCB Switches from Rapid Electronics are versatile components for diverse applications and circuits, often mounted directly onto printed circuit boards. They are available as push-button switches in 2-pole, 4-pole, and 6-pole configurations, including illuminated and PCB mounting options. Featuring robust polycarbonate housings and silver-plated switching contacts, these switches are designed for long operational life.
Limit Switches
Rapid Electronics offers a comprehensive range of industrial Limit Switches, used to detect object presence or monitor machinery travel limits. These essential safety and control devices are available from popular brands such as Cherry, Marquardt, SCI, RAFI, and NKK.
Microswitches
Rapid Electronics provides a wide selection of Microswitches in various sizes, including microminiature and super miniature options. They feature diverse actuators like paddle levers, rollers, and buttons. Designed to meet the latest safety standards with fail-safe positive break contacts, they are suitable for PDAs, digital cameras, and mobile phones, from brands like Cherry, CamdenBoss, and Marquardt.
Modular Switches
Modular Switches offer flexibility by integrating functions like signaling, protection, data transmission, and automation into modular systems. These include pushbutton and emergency stop switches from leading brands such as Schneider Electric, RAFI, Eaton, and BACO, providing versatile solutions for industrial control.
Proximity Switches
Proximity Switches are a type of industrial switch categorized under 'Electromechanical' components. These non-contact sensors detect nearby objects without physical contact, commonly used for reliable detection in industrial automation.
Pull Cord Switches
Pull Cord Switches also known as pull-cord switches or pull chains, are simple devices actuated by pulling a cord or string. Their primary purpose is to activate or deactivate connected electrical appliances, often in situations where a traditional wall switch is inconvenient or unsafe to reach, such as high areas or environments with moisture.They are also safety devices that are typically used for emergency stop functions or conveyor belt monitoring in industrial settings.
Push-Button Switches
Push-Button Switches are a common actuation method for industrial and domestic applications. Their purpose is to provide a simple, direct way to activate or deactivate functions, making them suitable for both industrial and domestic applications. Available types include micro, anti-vandal, and momentary, in various shapes, colors, and sizes (micro-miniature to regular). They are sourced from high-quality brands like R-TECH, Bulgin, EAO, SCI, and Marquardt.
Rocker Switches
Rocker switches are electrical components characterized by a rocking motion to control circuits. Rapid Electronics provides a wide selection of Rocker Switches from leading manufacturers like Marquardt, SCI, Arcolectric, and Zip Switch. Available in various mounting configurations, functionalities, colors, and sizes, these include illuminated, snap-in, panel mounting, DPDT, and SPDT types, offering intuitive on/off control for diverse applications.
Rotary Switches
Rotary Switches from Rapid Electronics feature a rotating mechanism with a spindle actuator and circular terminals, designed to control more than two circuit positions. Available in 3-way, 4-way, 6-way, and 12-way configurations, these glass-filled nylon switches with 40mm spindles come in "make before break" or "break before make" versions for precise control.
Slide Switches
Rapid Electronics offers Slide Switches that enable selection between two or more electrical contact positions. Commonly used for controlling devices like audio/video equipment volume and dimmer controls, they are available in miniature, microminiature, and standard sizes, with vertical or right-angle orientations, and in SPDT and DPDT configurations.
Tactile Switches
Tactile switches are highly responsive to pressure, providing a distinct haptic feedback when pressed. Rapid Electronics provides highly pressure-responsive tactile switches, primarily from Diptronics and RAFI. Their range includes sealed miniature, rectangular miniature, IP67-rated, LED illuminated, and surface-mounted types. Complementary caps, buttons, and bezels are also available, offering versatile solutions for precise feedback in electronic devices.
Toggle Switches
Toggle Switches are common electrical components characterized by a lever actuator on a pivot. Widely used in both domestic and industrial applications, their selection includes sealed miniature, miniature, and high current models. Some versions can be illuminated with LEDs, making them suitable for various modern industrial equipment.
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