170/172
170/172-Series
PUSHBUTTON SWITCHES
The 170/172-Series pushbutton switches are single pole, high amperage switches suitable for shallow back panel
applications. These switches are momentary action and require an actuation force of 2.5 lbs. The 170/172-Series
switches are equipped with a slow-make, slow-break contact mechanism and are rated at 15 amps at 125VAC.
Product Highlights:
Rated to 15A 125VAC
Sturdy metal clad construction
Metal plunger available with optional colored
plastic cap
Momentary On or Momentary Off circuitry
Typical Applications:
Test & Measurement
Meters
Horns
Carling Technologies, Inc.
60 Johnson Avenue, Plainville, CT
06062
Email:
sales
@
carlingtech.com
Application Support:
team2
@
carlingtech.com
Phone:
860.793.9281
Fax:
860.793.9231
www.carlingtech.com
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170/172-Series Pushbutton Switches - General Specifications, Ordering Scheme, Dimensional Specifications
Dielectric Strength
Electrical Life
UL/CSA: 1000V - live to dead
metal parts
25,000 cycles - Momentary
Mechanical Life
100,000 cycles
Operating Temperature
32°F to 185°F (0°C to 85°C)
1
Base Part Number
172
2
Cap Style/Color
CBL
1 BASE PART NUMBER: SERIES / POLES / CIRCUITRY /
RATING / TERMINATION
10A 250VAC; 15A 125VAC
Single Pole
Solder Lug Wire Leads Screw Terms.
On-(Off)
170-B
170-A
170
Off-(On)
172-B
172-A
172
Notes:
1
When selection 2 is left blank, a standard nickel plated plunger is supplied.
( ) Indicates momentary function.
2 CAP STYLE / COLOR
1
CBL
Black Plastic
CGN
Green Plastic
CRD
Red Plastic
CWH
White Plastic
.285[7.24]
15/32-32UNS-2A
THREAD
.140[3.56]
.345[8.76] DIA
KEYWAY
.072[1.82]
X
.038[.965] DP
.562[14.27]
.122[3.10] DIA
#6-32NC-2
THREAD
.270[6.86] DIA
6.000[152.40]
.190[4.83]
SOLDER LUG
SCREW
(ASSEMBLED)
.500[12.70]
WIRE LEAD
TERMINAL TYPE
9/16 HEX NUT
(1) REQ'D
.240[6.10]
.320[8.13]
.500[12.70] DIA
.604[15.34]
170
NICKEL PLATED
172
MOUNTING HOLE
.062[1.57]
1.382[35.10]
.576[14.63]
BINDING HEAD
SCREWS
170
.370[9.40]
.460[11.68]
.500[12.70]
DIA
.038[.965]
WITH KEYWAY
PLASTIC
172
*Manufacturer reserves the right to change product specification without prior notice.
Email: sales
@
carlingtech.com Application Support: team2@carlingtech.com
Phone: (860) 793–9281 Fax: (860) 793–9231
www.carlingtech.com
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About Carling
Founded in 1920, Carling Technologies is a leading manufacturer of electrical and electronic switches
and assemblies, circuit breakers, electronic controls, power distribution units, and multiplexed power
distribution systems. With four ISO registered manufacturing facilities and technical sales offices worldwide,
Carling Technologies Sales, Service and Engineering teams do much more than manufacture electrical
components, they engineer powerful solutions! To learn more about Carling please visit
www.carlingtech.com/company-profile.
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Worldwide Headquarters
Carling Technologies, Inc.
60 Johnson Avenue, Plainville, CT
06062
Phone:
860.793.9281
Fax:
860.793.9231
Email:
sales
@
carlingtech.com
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Suite 1607, 16/F Tower 2, The Gateway,
Harbour City, 25 Canton Road,
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Europe | Middle East | Africa Headquarters
Carling Technologies LTD
4 Airport Business Park, Exeter Airport,
Clyst Honiton, Exeter, Devon, EX5 2UL, UK
Phone:
Int +
44 1392.364422
Fax:
Int +
44 1392.364477
Email:
ltd.sales
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carlingtech.com
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