Sealing Boots for Pushbutton-Actuated Switches
HEXSEAL
®
and E-SEEL
®
pushbutton boots are molded from a high tear-strength silicone rubber bonded to a built-in
mounting nut (other materials available for specific environments). Each encloses the base of the protruding switch
bushing and forms a watertight and dust-tight seal against the front panel surface.
SPECIFICATIONS
Material
........................HEXSEALS: Silicone rubber conforms to A-A-59588,
Class 3B, Grade 50 unless otherwise specified.
E-SEELS: Silicone rubber polymer type ASTM D1418
Mounting Nut
..............HEXSEALS: Brass, nickel-plated
E-SEELS: Brass, black-oxide
Temperature Range....HEXSEALS:
-94°F to +400°F (-70°C to +204°C)
E-SEELS: -80°F to +400°F (-62°C to +204°C)
Enclosure Protection..NEMA/UL/ULC
Types 1, 2, 3, 3S, 3R, 4, 4X, 6P, 12, 13;
IEC IP66/IP68
Pressure Range
..........Exceeds 15 psi internal and 1500 psi external
Operational Life
..........100,000 actuations (minimum)
Shelf Life
.....................Excess of 25 years
Resistant to.................Salt
spray, sunlight, ozone, weather, fungus, and most
acids and lubricating oils
Military Specs*............Most
HEXSEALS meet MIL-DTL-5423. (See listing on page 6)
Agency Recognition...UL
& ULC Recognized Component to UL Std. 50
Installation...................Please
see installation instructions on page 19
*APM’s policy is to manufacture our HEXSEAL
®
sealing boots as defined by the requirements of MIL-Spec MIL-
DTL-5423 which we regard as the standard for the switch, circuit breaker and potentiometer industry. These
requirements were formulated based on our original patent.
Single
Piece
Design
HEXSEAL
®
&
E-SEEL
®
Silicone
Rubber Boot
Molded-in
Mounting Nut
Panel
Sealing Rib
(eliminates
need for
O-ring)
Panel
Switch Housing
HOW TO ORDER
Specify APM boot part number and, if necessary, the appropriate bushing
adaptor part number (please see page 19).
FIGURE 8
For metric sizes, see page 20.
Full Pushbutton Boots – IP66/68 Rated
Thread
Size
8-40 NS-2B
8-40 NS-2B
1
⁄
4
-32NS-2B
1
⁄
4
-32NS-2B
1
⁄
4
-40NS-2B
1
⁄
4
-40NS-2B
1
⁄
4
-40NS-2B
5
⁄
16
-32UNEF-2B
3
⁄
8
-27NS-2B
3
⁄
8
-32NEF-2B
7
⁄
16
-28UNEF-2B
7
⁄
16
-32UN-2B
15
⁄
32
-32NS-2B
15
⁄
32
-32NS-2B
15
⁄
32
-32NS-2B
15
⁄
32
-32NS-2B
1
⁄
2
-32NS-2B
1
⁄
2
-32NS-2B
1
⁄
2
-32NS-2B
5
⁄
8
-24NEF-2B
15
⁄
32
-32NS-2B
15
⁄
32
-32NS-2B
Max. Plunger
Height
inch
mm
.118
3.00
.188
4.76
.203
5.16
.453 11.51
.141
3.57
.203
5.16
.344 11.51
.212
5.41
.545 13.80
.545 13.80
.438 11.11
.438 11.11
.281
7.14
.281
7.14
.438 11.11
.438 11.11
.281
7.14
.188
4.76
.469 11.91
.281
7.14
.281
7.14
.438 11.11
A
inch
.226
.297
.313
.531
.313
.313
.531
.359
.653
.653
.719
.719
.547
.547
.719
.719
.547
.547
.734
.609
.547
.719
mm
5.70
7.54
7.94
13.49
7.94
7.94
13.49
9.13
16.60
16.60
18.26
18.26
13.89
13.89
18.26
18.26
13.89
13.89
18.65
15.48
13.89
18.26
B
Flat
inch mm
.250
6.35
.250
6.35
.375
9.53
.375
9.53
.375
9.53
.375
9.53
.375
9.53
.437 11.11
.500 12.70
.500 12.70
.625 15.88
.625 15.88
.625 15.88
.625 15.88
.625 15.88
.625 15.88
.625 15.88
.625 15.88
.625 15.88
.750 19.05
.625 15.88
.625 15.88
C
I.D.
inch
mm
.125
3.18
.120
3.18
.188
4.76
.125
3.18
.188
4.76
.188
4.76
.125
3.18
.156
3.97
.300
7.60
.300
7.60
.422 10.72
.422 10.72
.422 10.72
.422 10.72
.422 10.72
.422 10.72
.422 10.72
.422 10.72
.422 10.72
.515 13.10
.422 10.72
.422 10.72
Military
Part
Number
—
SCL6303A-03
M5423/10-01
—
M5423/10-03
M5423/10-02
—
—
—
—
—
—
M5423/07-01
M5423/07-11
M5423/07-02
M5423/07-12
M5423/07-03
M5423/07-05
—
M5423/07-04
—
—
APM Boot
Part Number
1231/17
N5045
N5040G
1231/32
N5040
N5040R
1231/31
1231/27
1231/8
1231/35
NC3030
7
⁄
16
-28
NC3030
7
⁄
16
-32
N3030
N3030-2513
NC3030
NC3030-2513
NH3030
NH3030S
NC3030H
N3040
C1231/41
C1231/42
Figure 8
HEXSEAL
Color*
Gray
Gray
Gray
Gray
Gray
Gray
Gray
Gray
Gray
Clear
Clear
Gray
Gray
Clear
Gray
Clear
Gray
Gray
Gray
Gray
Black
Black
FIGURE 9
C
A
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Thread
Size
FIGURE 10
3
⁄
8
-27NS-2B
15
⁄
32
-32NS-2B
3
⁄
8
-24NF-2B
3
⁄
8
-27NS-2B
3
⁄
8
-27NS-2B
3
⁄
8
-32NEF-2B
Max. Plunger
Height
inch
mm
.330
8.38
.400 10.14
.330
8.38
.330
8.38
.330
8.38
.330
8.38
inch
.609
.719
.609
.609
.609
.609
mm
15.48
18.26
15.48
15.48
15.48
15.48
APM Boot
Part Number
1221/12
1221/15
C1221/22
C1221/21
C1221/21 4
C1221/23
Color*
Gray
Gray
Clear
Black
Clear
Clear
•
•
•
•
•
•
Mounting nut material: Aluminum
Max. Plunger
Height
inch
mm
.313
7.94
.313
7.94
.313
7.94
A
inch
.797
.797
.797
mm
20.24
20.24
20.24
B
Flat
inch mm
.625 15.88
.625 15.88
.625 15.88
C
I.D.
inch
mm
.344
8.73
.344
8.73
.344
8.73
Military
Part
Number
—
—
—
IP66/68 Rated
APM Boot
Part Number
NC3030FL
7
⁄
16
-28
NC3030FL
7
⁄
16
-32
NC3030FL
Figure 10
HEXSEAL
Thread
Size
7
⁄
16
-28UNEF-2B
7
⁄
16
-32UN-2B
15
⁄
32
-32NS-2B
Color*
Gray
Gray
Gray
•
•
•
*Other colors available. Please consult factory.
DIMENSIONS FOR REFERENCE ONLY. Current dimensional drawings can be viewed on our website and CAD drawings can also be downloaded.
RoHS
Compliant
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E-SEEL
E-SEEL
A
B
O.D.
inch mm
.641 16.27
.766 19.45
.641 16.27
.641 16.27
.641 16.27
.641 16.27
C
I.D.
inch
mm
.320
8.11
.375
9.53
.320
8.11
.320
8.11
.320
8.11
.320
8.11
Military
Part
Number
—
—
—
—
—
—
HEXSEAL
Aluminum insert
B
IP66/68 Rated
Figure 9
E-SEEL
FIGURE 11
Panel-Mounted Full Pushbutton Boots – IP66/68 Rated
Outside
Thread
5
⁄
8
-27NS-2A
5
⁄
8
-24NEF-2A
5
⁄
8
-27NS-2A
5
⁄
8
-24NEF-2A
Figure 11
HEXSEAL
Plunger-
Bushing
Height
mm
inch
.438 11.12
.438 11.12
.688 17.47
.688 17.47
A
inch
.844
.844
.844
.844
mm
21.44
21.44
21.44
21.44
B
O.D.
inch
mm
.875 22.23
.875 22.23
.875 22.23
.875 22.23
C
Inside Thread
1
⁄
2
-32NS-2B
1
⁄
2
-32NS-2B
1
⁄
2
-32NS-2B
1
⁄
2
-32NS-2B
Military
Part
Number
M5423/06-01†
M5423/06-03
M5423/06-02†
M5423/06-04
APM Boot
Part Number
3070
3073
3075
3077
Color*
Gray
Gray
Gray
Gray
•
•
•
•
*Other colors available. Please consult factory. †Inactive for new designs.
FIGURE 12
Half-Pushbutton Boots (Pushbutton Actuator Protrudes) – IP66/68 Rated
Thread
Size
7
⁄
16
-28NS-2B
7
⁄
16
-32UN-2B
15
⁄
32
-32NS-2B
1
⁄
2
-32NS-2B
Figure 12
HEXSEAL
A
Height
inch
mm
.547
13.89
.547
13.89
.547
13.89
.547
13.89
inch
.625
.625
.625
.625
mm
15.88
15.88
15.88
15.88
APM Boot
Part Number
N3030B
7
⁄
16
-28
N3030B
7
⁄
16
-32
N3030B
NH3030B
Color*
Clear
Clear
Clear
Clear
•
•
•
•
*Other colors available. Please consult factory
FIGURE 13
Armored Pushbutton Boots – IP66/68 Rated
Thread
Size
15
⁄
32
-32NS-2B
15
⁄
32
-32NS-2B
Figure 13
Military
Part
Number
—
—
HEXSEAL
Plunger
Height
mm
inch
.438 11.11
.438 11.11
inch
.984
.984
mm
25.00
25.00
APM Boot
Part Number
1238/1 SS
1238/5* SS
Color
††
††
•
•
*P/N 1238/5 features a 1
1
/
4
" diameter actuator button.
††Stainless steel housing with silicone boot.
FIGURE 14
EMI/RFI Shielded Full Pushbutton Boots – IP66/68 Rated
Thread
Size
15
⁄
32
-32NS-2B
15
⁄
32
-32NS-2B
1
⁄
2
-32NS-2B
1
⁄
2
-32NS-2B
5
⁄
8
-24NEF-2B
1
⁄
2
-32NS-2B
Figure 14
HEXSEAL
Plunger
Height
inch
mm
.281
7.14
.438 11.11
.281
7.14
.188
4.76
.281
7.14
.469 11.91
inch
.547
.719
.547
.547
.609
.734
mm
13.89
18.26
13.89
13.89
15.48
18.65
APM Boot
Part Number
N3030RFI
NC3030RFI
NH3030RFI
NH3030SRFI
N3040RFI
NC3030HRFI
Color*
Gray
Gray
Gray
Gray
Gray
Gray
•
•
•
•
•
•
*Other colors available. Please consult factory.
All standard EMI/RFI boots feature a molded knitted Monel shield. EMI/RFI shielded pushbutton boots have an operational life of 15,000
actuations (minimum)
Back-of-Panel Mounted Pushbutton Boots
FIGURE 15
Full Pushbutton Boots
D
Hole
Locations
inch
mm
inch
mm
inch
mm
inch
mm
.906 23.02 .531
13.49 .453
11.51 1.813 46.04
.399 10.13 .438
11.11 .359
9.13 1.813 46.04
Part numbers in this group conform to A-A-59588 Gr. 50.
A
Height
B
O.D.
C
Width
inch
.750
.750
mm
19.05
19.05
Military
Part
Number
—
—
APM Boot
Part Number
3050
3051
Figure 15
HEXSEAL
Color
Clear
Clear
•
•
FIGURE 16
Half Pushbutton Boots (Pushbutton Actuator Protrudes)
D
Hole
Locations
inch
mm
inch
mm
inch
mm
inch
mm
.578 14.68 .531
13.49 .156
3.97 1.813 46.04
Part numbers in this group conform to A-A-59588 Gr. 50.
A
Height
B
O.D.
C
Throat
Width
inch
.750
mm
19.05
Military
Part
Number
—
APM Boot
Part Number
3050B
Figure 16
HEXSEAL
E-SEEL
Color
Clear
•
DIMENSIONS FOR REFERENCE ONLY.
Current dimensional drawings can be viewed on our website and CAD drawings can also be downloaded.
RoHS
Compliant
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E-SEEL
E-SEEL
A
B
Flat
inch mm
.625 15.88
.625 15.88
.625 15.88
.625 15.88
.750 19.05
.625 15.88
C
I.D.
inch
mm
.422 10.72
.422 10.72
.422 10.72
.422 10.72
.516 13.10
.422 10.72
Military
Part
Number
M5423/07-06
M5423/07-07
M5423/07-08
M5423/07-10
M5423/07-09
—
E-SEEL
A
B
Flat
inch mm
.750 19.05
.750 19.05
C
I.D.
inch
mm
.422 10.72
.422 10.72
E-SEEL
B
Flat
C
Throat
inch
mm
.250
6.35
.250
6.35
.250
6.35
.250
6.35
Military
Part
Number
—
—
—
—
E-SEEL
METRIC Sizes for Toggle, Pushbutton and Rotary
Switches and Circuit Breakers
Operator
Chamber
SPECIFICATIONS
Material
........................Silicone rubber polymer type ASTM D 1418
Mounting Nut
..............Brass, black-oxide. *Brass, nickel-plated.
Temperature Range....-80°F
to +400°F (-62°C to +204°C)
Enclosure Protection..NEMA/UL/ULC
Types 1, 2, 3, 3S, 3R, 4, 4X, 6P, 12, 13; IEC IP66/IP68
Pressure Range
..........Exceeds 15 psi internal and 1500 psi external
Operational Life
..........100,000 actuations (minimum)
RoHS
Shelf Life
.....................Excess of 25 years
Compliant
Resistant to.................Salt
spray, sunlight, ozone, weather, fungus,
®
and most acids and lubricating oils
C
US
Agency Recognition...UL
& ULC Recognized Component to UL Std. 50
UL Recognized Component
Installation...................Please
see installation instructions on page 19
Single Piece
Design
Molded-in
Mounting
Nut
E-SEEL
®
Silicone
Rubber Boot
Panel Sealing
Rib (eliminates
need for O-ring)
Panel
Switch Housing
Additional metric sizes available (consult factory)
TOGGLE SWITCH BOOTS
Fig. A
Full Toggle (with Constant I.D.) Switch Boots
(covers all external portions of switch & seals switch mounting hole)
Thread
Size
M6 X 0.75
M12 X 0.75
M12 X 0.75
M12 X 1
M12 X 1
M12 X 1
1
2
Figure A
Color
Black
Black
Black
Black
Black
Black
APM Cat. No.
1131/25*
C1131/41
1131/26-M12-.75
1131/31-M12
1131/40
1131/26-M12-.10
Throat Size
1
(“A”)
mm
2.9
5.3
5.5
6.5
5.9
5.5
in.
0.116
0.21
0.219
0.256
0.234
0.219
Max Toggle Height
2
mm
10.8
16.2
22.8
16.7
16.9
22.8
in.
0.43
0.64
0.90
0.66
0.66
0.90
Max Boot Height (“B”)
mm
14.3
21.6
27.7
21.4
21.8
27.7
in.
0.562
0.85
1.1
0.844
0.859
1.1
Flat (“C”)
mm
9.0
15.8
15.8
15.8
15.8
15.8
in.
0.352
0.625
0.625
0.625
0.625
0.625
IP66/IP68/NEMA 6P Enclosure Protection
Throat size is the maximum diameter of the switch toggle/handle (Dimension “A”).
Max toggle height is the maximum distance from the end of the switch mounting stem to the end of the switch toggle.
Fig. B
Half Toggle Switch Boots
(Seals switch mounting stem & hole; toggle actuator protrudes)
Thread
Size
M5 X 0.5
M12 X 1
Throat Size
(“A”)
mm
1.1
2.36
in.
0.42
0.093
Toggle Diameter
Accomodated
mm
1.57-4.57
2.92-6.09
in.
0.062-0.18
0.115-0.24
Max Boot Height
(“B”)
mm
5.7
11.1
in.
0.225/0.25
0.437
mm
7.9
15.9
Flat
(“C”)
in.
0.313
0.625
Black
Black
Color
Figure B
APM Cat. No.
1132/17-M5-5
1132/33-M12-1
IP66/IP68/NEMA 6P Enclosure Protection
PUSHBUTTON SWITCHES & CIRCUIT BREAKERS/PROTECTORS
Fig. C
Fig. D
Half Toggle Switch Boots
(Seals switch mounting stem & hole; toggle actuator protrudes)
Thread
Size
1
Max Boot Height
(“A”)
mm
15.47
15.47
18.64
in.
0.62
0.62
0.47
Max Plunger
Height
mm
8.4
11.9
11.9
in.
0.33
0.469
0.469
Dimension “B”
mm
16.3
18.3
15.9
in.
0.64
0.72
0.625
Max Plunger
Diameter (“C”)
mm
8.1
10.72
10.72
in.
0.32
0.422
0.422
Black
Clear
Black
Color
1
Figures C & D
APM Cat. No.
C1221/21
C1221/27
NC3030H-M12-1
Fig.
D
D
C
C
M10 X 1
M11 X 1
Aluminum
insert
A
1
M12 X 1
“Clear” allows viewing of breaker amp rating and trip state; please enquire for other available colors.
B
IP66/IP68/NEMA 6P Enclosure Protection
ROTARY SHAFT SEALS
Fig. E
Seal the shaft and mounting hole of standard rotary switches/potentiometers
that use a threaded stem and nut mounting.
Thread
Size
M7 X 0.75
M9 X 0.75
M10 X 1
1
2
Figure E
Shaft Size (“A”)
mm
5.0
6.35
6.0
in.
0.2
0.250
0.236
1
Height (“B”)
mm
5.5
5.56
5.9
in.
0.2
0.219
0.236
mm
12.7
12.7
12.7
Flat (“C”)
in.
0.500
0.500
0.500
Color
2
Gray
Gray
Gray
APM Cat. No.
1332/39-2*
C1332/41*
1332/45*
Switch/potentiometer shaft must have a smooth, round cross-section where it meets the sealing edge of the shaft seal device.
Please enquire for other available colors.
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