Rocker Switches
Bulgin’s range of
high quality rocker switches
includes a
huge choice of
single
and
double pole
options available
in various sizes, colours, terminations, actuator types
and
ratings up to 16A, 250Vac,
allowing for virtually any
design configuration.
Available types: Ultra-thin, Miniature, Twin unit,
Miniature round and Standard
Rating from 10A, 250V ac up to 20A, 277V ac
Single & double pole variants available
Push-on, solder & PCB terminals
Illuminated and non-illuminated options
High in-rush (ON-OFF types)
Matching Indicators
Splash resistant options
Choice of bezel styles and sizes, panel cut-outs
and actuators
Choice of switching circuits including 3 position
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8800 Thinline Rocker Switches
10A 250Vac
Key Features
Ultra thin rocker switch
Ratings up to 15A,
250Vac
Single and twin gang
Panel cut out:
Single 19.3 x 6.8
Twin 19.3 x 13.4
Approvals and specifications
10(6)A 250Vac T100 1E4 (10,000 Operations)
6(2)A 250Vac T100 5E4 (50,000 Operations)
Inrush rating 10/50A 1E4 (10,000 Operations)
UL CSA 15A 250Vac (Twin unit is 10A 250Vac)
UL CSA 125Vac 1/2hp
UL 100°C, file E45221, CSA file LR10990
3mm contact gap.
Terminal
Function
1a
1
Rocker
A. Single pole
Panel Cut
Body
Body Colour
Rocker Colour
H
9.7
Switches are ON when
pressed over terminal 1
Bezel
Black
B
Black
B
6.2
6.3
X
*
17.4
17.5
21.0
Red
8800
T
2.6
1.5
8.8
4
2
3
1
6.8
6.9
*
R
Red
R
9.5
ON - OFF
Single pole
*Optional profile for orientation
B. Single pole - Twin
Panel Cut
Bezel
White
W
White
W
9.9
10.0
Switches are ON when
pressed over terminal 1 or 3
*
17.4
17.5
21.0
X
13.4/
13.5
*
15.5
X
4.0
7.5
8800
ON - OFF
Twin pole
*Optional profile for orientation
Panel thickness
0.75-1.2
1.25-1.99
2.00-3.00
Dim X
19.1/19.2
19.3/19.4
19.7/19.8
Cut-outs must be punched in the
direction of insertion
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Dimensions
8800VA (H terminals shown)
8800V/8800VA (H terminals shown)
Legend
Legend Colour
Options
Finish
Matt finish only.
Colour
Call sales for custom colours.
A full range is available for large orders.
Legend printing
Select from the examples or call sales for
custom legends.
Blank
_
Blank
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Black
B
White
W
Examples
X8800VA
X8800VA
T8800VA - - -
X8800VA
T8800VA - - -
H8800V/H8800VA
T8800V/T8800VA
H8800V/H8800VA
T8800V/T8800VA
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8500 Rocker Switches - Miniature
10A 250Vac Single & Double Pole
Key Features
Miniature rocker switch
Ratings up to 15A,
250Vac
Single & double pole in
same body size
Illuminated & non-illuminated
Matching indicators
Industry standard panel
cut-out
Rotary and push button
actuator options
Panel cut out: 19.3 x 12.9
Approvals and specifications
10(6)A 250Vac T125 IE4 (non lit types)
6(4)A 250Vac T125 5E4 (50,000 Operations)
10(6)A 250Vac T100 (lit types)
UL CSA 15A Non Ind 250Vac, 14A Ind
250Vac, 10A 277Vac
UL CSA 250Vac 1/2hp, 125Vac 1/4hp
UL 105°C, (non lit) file E45221, CSA file
LR10990
3mm contact gap.
Terminal
Function
Rocker
Body
Body Colour
Rocker Colour
Un-Lit
H
ON OFF Switches are ON
when pressed over terminal 1
H
Slotted for custom caps
B
Standard body with terminal barrier
Panel cut out
Bezel
Black
B
Black
B
4.8 x 0.8
R
R
Semi-rotary (not lit)
K
8500
Single pole
(Uses terminals 1a & 2a)
Red
R
Red
White
Lit
W
ON - OFF
D
2.8 x 0.8
Paddle lever (not lit)
8503
ON (lit) - OFF
Single pole
BC
Body without terminal barrier
Bezel
Panel cut out
White
W
Amber
A
Green
G
L
2.8 x 0.8
Right angle version of
K terminal available on
8500 only
V
Curved (not lit)
Clear
Dimensions for snap-in fixing
Panel thickness
0.75-1.25
1.25-2.00
2.00-3.00
Curved (lit)
Dim X
19.1/19.2
19.3/19.4
19.7/19.8
C
R
8550
ON - OFF
Double pole
Red
V
Cut-outs must be punched in the
direction of insertion
R
8553
ON (lit) - OFF
Double pole
X
Two colour (not lit)
4.8 x 0.8
A
Softline lens
T
8.5 +/- 0.4
Available with H
terminals only
8580
Indicator
UL/CSA E63363
Solder
P
Push button operation
(8500 only)
See drawing opposite
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Dimensions
“B” body with barrier for H, T and K
terminals
22.5 +/- 0.4
“BC” body w/o barrier primarily for
L or R terminals (can be used for all
terminals)
‘PO’ Actuator and body - push button
function (8500 only)
Insert Colour
Lamp Voltage
Legend
Legend Colour
Options
Rocker Only
X
Blank
_
Blank
_
Blank
_
Finish
Matt finish only.
Colour
Call sales for custom colours.
A full range is available for
large orders.
Red
R
125V Neon
2
076
Black
B
Legend printing
Select from the examples or
call sales for
custom legends.
Lamp voltage
Call sales for details of availa-
ble voltages.
White
W
250V Neon
3
White
W
Protective cover L167
Snaps on to bodies with V
or X style
rockers and A lens. This
reduces panel
thickness by 0.8mm.
Leave blank for other
Rocker types
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12V Filament
7
24V Filament
8
Examples
H8500VB - - -
T8500VB - - -
H8550VB - - -
T8550VB - - -
H8550HB - - -
T8550HB - - -
H8550XB - - -
T8550XB - - -
H8550RB Semi-rotary
A splash proofing
option
H8500PO - - -
Pushbutton
option
H8553VB - - -
T8553VB - - -
H8580AB - - -
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