TM Series
Miniature Snap-acting Switches
Features/Benefits
•
Broad range of operating forces available
•
Wide variety of actuator and terminal styles
•
Cost-effective solution
Typical Applications
•
Pumps and motors
•
White goods
•
Consumer appliances
Specifications
CONTACT RATING: From low level* to 15 AMPS @ 250 V AC.
ELECTRICAL LIFE: 150,000 cycles at 15 AMPS @ 250 V AC, models
with 150 grams operating force. 350,000 cycles at 10 AMPS @
250 V AC, models with 75 grams operating force.
INSULATION RESISTANCE: 1,000 M ohms min.
DIELECTRIC STRENGTH: 1,000 Vrms min. @ sea level.
OPERATING TEMPERATURE: –67ºF to 302ºF (–55ºC to 150ºC).
OPERATING FORCE: 50, 75 and 150 grams at actuator available;
refer to chart for lever style forces.
MOUNTING: Torque screws 2-5 in/lbs.
Materials
SWITCH HOUSING: Thermoplastic or general purpose phenolic
(UL 94V-0).
ACTUATOR BUTTON: Thermoplastic (UL 94V-0).
SPRING: Copper alloy.
PIVOT: Brass alloy.
MOVABLE CONTACTS: Gold alloy for ratings 1 AMP @ 125 V AC
or less. Fine silver for ratings greater than 1 AMP @ 125 V AC.
STATIONARY CONTACTS: Gold alloy for ratings 1 AMP or less.
Fine silver for ratings greater than 1 AMP.
TERMINALS: Brass alloy for ratings up to 10 AMPS @ 250 V AC.
Copper alloy for 15 AMPS @ 250 V AC ratings.
NOTE:
Specifications and materials listed above are for switches with standard options.
For information on specific and custom switches, consult Customer Service Center.
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* Low Level=conditions where no arcing occurs during switching, i.e., 0.4 VA max. @
20 V AC or DC max.
Build-A-Switch
To order, simply select desired option from each category and place in the appropriate box. Available options are shown and
described on pages J-26 through J-31. For additional options not shown in catalog, consult Customer Service Center.
Available extended electrical life per UL 1054, rated for 100,000 operations, consult factory.
T M
Series
TM
SP, Mom.
Operating Force
CG
2.65 oz./75 grams
CJ
5.29 oz.,/150 grams
CF
1.76 oz./50 grams
Electrical Rating
D6
1O A @ 125 & 250 V AC; 1/3 HP @ 125 & 25O V
AC;1/2 A @ 125 V DC; 1/4 A @ 250 V DC
G6
15 A @ 125 & 250 V AC; 1/4 A @ 250 V DC;
1/2 A @ 125 V DC; 1/2 HP @ 125 & 250 V AC;
3 A @ 125 V AC “L”
F5
1 A @ 125 V AC; 1 A @ 30 V DC
H3
5 A @ 250 V AC; 1/6 HP @ 125 & 25O V AC
Mounting Style
S
Standard
V
Metric
Actuator
P00
Pin plunger
A10
.81" lever roller, high force
A15
1.34" lever roller, high force
A20
1.02" lever roller, low force
A25
1.56" lever roller, low force
T10
.84" lever, high force
T13
1.34" simulated roller, high force
T14
1.29" simulated roller, high force
T15
1.40" lever, high force
T16
2.34" lever, high force
T17
2.00" lever, high force
T18
2.75" lever, high force
T20
1.06" lever, low force
T23
1.56" simulated roller, low force
T24
1.50" simulated roller, low force
T25
1.62" lever, low force
T26
2.56" lever, low force
T27
2.22" lever, low force
T28
2.97" lever, low force
Terminations
40
.187" quick connect
10
Solder
4A
.250" quick connect
60
Screw
Circuitry
C
SPDT
W
SPST N.C.
Y
SPST N.O.
* All models
Dimensions are shown: Inch (mm)
Specifications and dimensions subject to change
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TM Series
Miniature Snap-acting Switches
SERIES
TM
MINIATURE SNAP-ACTING SWITCHES – SP MOMENTARY
OPERATING FORCE
BASIC SWITCH
OPERATING FORCE
(OZ./GRAMS)
2.65
75
5.29
150
1.76
50
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OPTION CODE
CG
CJ
CF
Operating Force option ‘CF’ not available with ‘T18, T27 and T28’
actuator options. Operating force varies with actuator option,
see ACTUATOR option section.
ELECTRICAL RATING
CONTACT MATERIAL
OPTION CODE
RoHS
COMPLIANT *
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
RoHS
COMPATIBLE *
Yes
Yes
Yes
MOVABLE
CONTACT
Fine Silver
Gold alloy
STATIONARY
CONTACT
Fine Silver
Gold alloy
ELECTRICAL RATING
10 AMPS @ 125 & 250 V AC; 1/3 HP @ 125 & 250 V AC; 1/2 AMP @
125 V DC; 1/4 AMP @ 250 V DC.
From low level* to 1 AMP @ 125 V AC, 1 AMP @ 30 V DC.
15 AMPS @ 125 & 250 V AC; 0.25 AMP @ 250 V DC; 0.5 AMP @
125 V DC; 1/2 HP @ 125 & 250 V AC; 3 AMPS @ 125 V AC “L”.
5 AMPS @ 250 V AC; 1/6 HP @ 125 & 250 V AC.
D6
F5
G6
H3
Fine Silver
Yes
Fine Silver
* Note: See Technical Data section of this catalog for RoHS compliant and compatible definitions and specifications.
* All models
Contact Customer Service Center for availability and delivery of nonstandard ratings.
* Low Level=conditions where no arcing occurs during switching, i.e.,
0.4 VA max. @ 20 V AC or DC max.
Dimensions are shown: Inches (mm)
Specifications and dimensions subject to change
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Miniature Snap-acting Switches
ELECTRICAL RATING
AVAILABLE COMBINATIONS
MAXIMUM OPERATING
FORCE (OZ./GRAMS)
ELECTRICAL
RATING
D6
F5
G6
H3
1.76/50
CF
2.65/75
CG
5.29/150
CJ
•
•
x
•
•
•
x
•
•
•
•
•
•
AVAILABLE
x
NOT AVAILABLE
* All models
Contact Customer Service Center for availability and delivery of nonstandard ratings.
* Low Level=conditions where no arcing occurs during switching, i.e.,
0.4 VA max. @ 20 V AC or DC max.
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Standard
MOUNTING STYLE
V
Metric
Recommended maximum screw size: 4-40.
Recommended maximum screw size: 3 mm.
NOTE:
Torque mounting screws 2-5 in/lbs.
Dimensions are shown: Inch (mm)
Specifications and dimensions subject to change
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TM Series
Miniature Snap-acting Switches
ACTUATOR
A
OPTION CODE
FIG.
2
1
1
1
1
3
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
3
3
3
3
DIM. A
.80
(20,3)
.81
(20,6)
1.34
(34,0)
1.03
(26,2)
1.56
(39,6)
.84
(21,3)
1.34
(34,0)
1.28
(32,5)
1.40
(35,6)
2.34
(59,4)
2.00
(50,8)
2.75
(69,9)
1.06
(26,9)
1.56
(39,6)
1.50
(38,1)
1.62
(41,1)
2.56
(65,0)
2.22
(56,4)
2.97
(75,4)
DIM. B
—
.36
(9,1)
.36
(9,1)
.58
(14,7)
.58
(14,7)
.36
(9,1)
.36
(9,1)
.36
(9,1)
.36
(9,1)
.36
(9,1)
.36
(9,1)
.36
(9,1)
.58
(14,7)
.58
(14,7)
.58
(14,7)
.58
(14,7)
.56
(14,7)
.58
(14,7)
.58
(14,7)
DIM. C
.578 ± .015
(14,68 ± 0,38)
.810 ± .020
(20,57 ± 0,51)
.810 ± .040
(20,57 ± 1,02)
.810 ± .050
(20,57 ± 1,27)
.810 ± .080
(20,57 ± 2,03)
.600 ± .020
(15,24 ± 0,51)
.810 ± .040
(20,57 ± 1,02)
.743 ± .050
(18,9 ± 1,3)
.600 ± .040
(15,24 ± 1,02)
.600 ± .062
(15,24 ± 1,57)
.600 ± .052
(15,24 ± 1,57)
.600 ± .093
(15,24 ± 2,36)
.600 ± .045
(15,24 ± 1,14)
.810 ± .065
(20,57 ± 1,65)
.743 ± .090
(18,80 ± 2,29)
.600 ± .080
(15,24 ± 2,03)
.600±.125
(15,24±3.18)
.600±.125
(15,24±3.18)
.600±.187
(15,24±4.75)
DIM. D
—
.19 dia.
(4,8Ø)
.19 dia.
(4,8Ø)
.19 dia.
(4,8Ø)
.19 dia.
(4,8Ø)
—
.19 dia.
(4,8Ø)
.236 dia.
(6,0Ø)
—
—
—
—
—
.19 dia.
(4,8Ø)
.236 dia.
(6,0Ø)
—
D
A
B
P00
A10
A15
A20
A25
T10
T13
T14
T15
T16
T17
T18
T20
T23
T24
T25
T26
T27
T28
C
C
FIG. 1
Lever Roller
A
B
FIG. 2
Pin Roller
C
FIG. 3
Lever
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D
B
C
—
—
—
FIG. 4
Simulated Roller
HIGH FORCE, LOW MOTION PIVOT POSITION
LOW FORCE, HIGH MOTION PIVOT POSITION
Available with actuators A10, A15, T10, T13, T14, T15, T16, T17 and T18.
Available with actuators A20, A25, T20, T23, T24, T25, T26, T27 and T28.
NOTE:
Lever actuator options are available in either of two pivot positions.
Levers located in the forward pivot position have lower forces and higher motions.
Levers located in the rear pivot position have higher forces and lower motions.
Dimensions are shown: Inches (mm)
Specifications and dimensions subject to change
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Miniature Snap-acting Switches
ACTUATOR
SWITCH CHARACTERISTICS
MAXIMUM OPERATING FORCE
(OZ./GRAMS)
OPTION
CODE
T10
T13
T13
T15
T16
T17
T18
T20
T23
CF
(50)
2.12
60
1.06
30
1.06
30
1.06
30
.53
15
.71
20
N/A
1.06
30
.53
15
.53
15
.71
20
N/A
N/A
N/A
2.12
60
1.06
30
1.06
30
.53
15
1.76
50
CG
(75)
3.17
90
1.59
45
1.76
50
1.59
45
.71
20
.88
25
.71
20
1.59
45
1.06
30
1.23
35
1.06
30
.35
10
.60
17
.42
12
3.17
90
1.59
45
1.76
50
1.06
30
2.65
75
CJ
(150)
6.35
180
2.82
80
3.17
90
2.28
80
1.41
40
1.76
50
1.23
35
3.17
90
1.59
45
1.76
50
1.41
40
.71
20
.88
25
.63
18
6.35
180
2.82
80
3.17
90
1.59
45
5.29
150
MINIMUM RELEASE
FORCE (OZ./GRAMS)
CF
(50)
.49
14
.21
6
.25
7
.21
6
.11
3
.14
4
N/A
.21
6
.11
3
.11
3
.07
2
N/A
N/A
N/A
.49
14
.21
6
.25
7
.11
3
.71
20
CG
(75)
.99
28
.35
10
.35
10
.32
9
.18
5
.21
6
.14
4
.32
9
.18
5
.18
5
.14
4
.07
2
.11
3
.07
2
.99
28
.35
10
.35
10
.18
5
.99
28
CJ
(150)
1.69
48
.71
20
.71
20
.71
20
.35
10
.42
12
.28
8
.71
20
.35
10
.35
10
.32
9
.18
5
.21
6
.14
4
1.69
48
.71
20
.71
20
.35
10
2.12
60
MINIMUM RETURN FORCE
(OZ./GRAMS)
CF
(50)
.25
7
.11
3
.11
3
.11
3
.05
1.5
.07
2
N/A
.11
3
.04
1
.05
1.5
.04
1
N/A
CG
(75)
.53
15
.14
4
.14
4
.14
4
.07
2
.07
2
.04
1
.18
5
.07
2
.07
2
.07
2
.04
1
.04
1
.04
1
.53
15
.14
4
.18
5
.07
2
.53
15
CJ
(150)
1.06
30
.35
10
.35
10
.35
10
.18
5
.21
6
.14
4
.35
10
.18
5
.18
5
.16
4.5
.07
2
.11
3
.07
2
1.06
30
.35
10
.35
10
.18
5
1.06
30
MAXIMUM
DIFFERENTIAL
TRAVEL
ALL FORCES
.013
(0,33)
.030
(0,76)
.050
(1,27)
.032
(0,81)
.090
(2,29)
.062
(1,57)
.078
(1,98)
.030
(0,76)
.070
(1,78)
.080
(2,03)
.070
(1,78)
.110
(2,79)
.125
(3,18)
.187
(4,75)
.013
(0,33)
.030
(0,76)
.025
(0,64)
.070
(1,78)
.013
(0,33)
MAXIMUM
PRETRAVEL
ALL FORCES
.080
(2,03)
.160
(4,06)
.140
(3,56)
.160
(4,06)
.312
(7,92)
.220
(5,59)
.375
(9,52)
.160
(4,06)
.312
(7,92)
.312
(7,92)
.330
(8,38)
.500
(12,7)
.500
(12,70)
.750
(19,05)
.070
(1,78)
.160
(4,06)
.140
(3,56)
.312
(7,92)
.056
(1,42)
MINIMUM
OVERTRAVEL
ALL FORCES
.035
(0,89)
.065
(1,65)
.062
(1,57)
.075
(1,90)
.140
(3,56)
.110
(2,79)
.160
(4,06)
.065
(1,65)
.125
(3,18)
.110
(2,79)
.100
(2,54)
.250
(6,35)
.200
(5,08)
.280
(7,11)
.035
(0,89)
.065
(1,65)
.060
(1,52)
.125
(3,18)
.035
(0,89)
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T24
T25
T26
T27
T28
N/A
N/A
.25
7
.11
3
.11
3
.04
1
.35
10
A10
A15
A20
A25
P00
NOTE:
For basic switch operating forces, see page J-26.
Dimensions are shown: Inch (mm)
Specifications and dimensions subject to change
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