TF Series
Miniature Snap-acting Switches
Features/Benefits Typical Applications
Broad range of operating forces Motor controls
Ratings up to 21 AMPS Thermostatics
Wide variety of actuator styles Portable tools
Quick connect terminations
Specifications Materials
CONTACT RATING: From low level* to 21 AMPS @ 277 V AC.
SWITCH HOUSING: Thermoplastic (UL 94V-0).
ELECTRICAL LIFE: 300,000 cycles at 10 AMPS @ 250 V AC, ACTUATOR BUTTON: Thermoplastic (UL 94V-0).
consult Customer Service Center for typical life of higher
SPRING: Copper alloy.
rated switches.
PIVOT: Brass alloy.
INSULATION RESISTANCE: 1,000 M ohm min.
MOVABLE CONTACTS: Gold alloy for ratings 1 AMP or less.
DIELECTRIC STRENGTH: 1,500 Vrms min. @ sea level.
Fine silver for ratings greater than 1 AMP up to 15 AMPS.
OPERATING TEMPERATURE: 40F to 185F (40C to 85C). Precious metal alloy for ratings greater than 15 AMPS.
OPERATING FORCE: From 15 to 400 grams at actuator STATIONARY CONTACTS: Gold alloy for ratings 1 AMP or less.
button available.
Fine silver for ratings greater than 1 AMP.
MOUNTING: Torque screws 2-5 in/lbs. TERMINALS: Brass alloy for ratings up to 10 AMPS.
Copper alloy for ratings greater than 10 AMPS.
* Low Level=conditions where no arcing occurs during switching, i.e., 0.4 VA max. @
20 V AC or DC max. Standard electrical life per UL 1054, rated for 6,000 operations.
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NOTE: Specifications and materials listed above are switches with standard options.
For information on specific and custom switches, consult Customer Service Center.
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-6 through J-11. For additional options not shown in catalog, consult Customer Service Center.
T F
Series
TF SP, Mom.
Operating Force
CJ 5.29 oz./150 grams
CC .53 oz./15 grams
Electrical Rating
CD .88 oz./25 grams
J6 15 A, 277 V AC; 1/2 HP, 125, 250 V AC;
CF 1.76 oz./50 grams
5 A, 125 V AC L, 0.5 A, 125 V DC;
CG 2.65 oz./75 grams Mounting Style Circuitry
0.25 A, 250 V DC
EC 7.94 oz./225 grams
S Standard C SPDT
F5 1 A,125 V AC; 1 A, 3O V DC
EE 14.11 oz./400 grams
V Metric W SPST N.C.
H8 5 A, 277 V AC; 1/10 HP, 125, 250 V AC
Y SPST N.O.
J3 21 A, 277 V AC; 1 HP, 125 V AC; 2 HP,
250 V AC; 5 A, 125 V AC L
Actuator
K6 11 A, 277 V AC; 1/3 HP, 125, 250 V AC;
P00 Pin plunger
0.5 A, 125 V DC; 0.25 A, 250 V DC
A10 .81 lever roller, high force
L3 20 A, 250 V AC; 1 HP, 125 V AC;
A15 1.34 lever roller, high force
2 HP 250 V AC
A20 1.05 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 Terminations
T15 1.40 lever, high force 40 .187 quick connect
T16 2.34 lever, high force
4A .250 quick connect
T18 2.75 lever, high force 5A .250 offset quick connect
T20 1.10 lever, low force 5B .187 offset quick connect
T23 1.56 simulated roller, low force
T24 1.50 simulated roller, low force
T25 1.62 lever, low force
T26 2.57 lever, low force
T28 2.97 lever, low force
WP0 Wide pin plunger
Dimensions are shown: Inch (mm)
Specifications and dimensions subject to change
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Snap-actingSnap-acting
TF Series
Miniature Snap-acting Switches
SERIES
1.13
TFMINIATURE SNAP-ACTING SWITCHES SP MOMENTARY
(28,8)
0.74
(18,7)
OPERATING FORCE
BASIC SWITCH OPERATING
OPTION CODE FORCE (OZ./GRAMS)
CC .53
15
CD .88
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25
CF 1.76
50
CG 2.65
75
CJ 5.29
150
EC 7.94
225
EE* 14.11
400
*Minimums may apply, consult Customer Service Center.
Operating Force option CC not available with T18 & T26 Actuator options.
Operating force varies with actuator option, see ACTUATOR option section.
ELECTRICAL RATING
CONTACT MATERIAL
RoHS RoHS MOVABLE STATIONARY
OPTION CODE ELECTRICAL RATING
COMPLIANT * COMPATIBLE * CONTACT CONTACT
Yes Yes Gold alloy Gold alloy
From low level* to 1 AMP @ 125 V AC, 1 AMP @ 30 V DC.
F5
Yes Yes 5 AMPS @ 277 V AC; 1/10 HP @ 125 & 250 V AC.
H8
21 AMPS @ 277 V AC; 1 HP @ 125 V AC; 2 HP @ 250 V AC;
Yes Yes
J3
5 AMPS @ 125 V AC L.
Fine Silver
Fine Silver
15 AMPS @ 277 V AC; 1/2 HP @ 125 & 250 V AC; 5 AMPS @ 125 V AC L. 0.5
Yes Yes
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AMP @ 125 V DC; 0.25 AMP @ 250 V DC.
11 AMPS @ 277 V AC; 1/3 HP @ 125 & 250 V AC; 0.5 AMP @ 125 V DC;
Yes Yes
K6
0.25 AMP @ 250 V DC.
Silver
alloy
20 AMPS @ 250 V AC; 1 HP @ 125 V AC; 2 HP @ 250 V AC
Yes Yes
L3
* Note: See Technical Data section of this catalog for RoHS compliant and compatible definitions and specifications.
* Low Level=conditions where no arcing
All models
occurs during switching, i.e.,
Consult Customer Service center for availability and delivery of nonstandard ratings.
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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