Snap Action Switch
Single Pole General Purpose
E13, E14, G13
Features Typical Applications
Choice of 3 current ratings Household appliances
Long life coil spring, snap action mechanism Automated assembly lines
Agency approved extended life versions available Brake switch on utility vehicles
RoHS compliant Industrial and accessible door openers
High temperature versions available contact factory Vending machines
Example: E13-00E0 is a 15 A, SPDT pole switch with a standard ratio button actuator.
Part Number Breakdown
E13-00E0
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Series Type Type Circuitry Actuator
Single pole Standard ratio actuator
E13 0 0 Double Throw A Button for E14
15 A or button
Single pole
E14 5 High ratio actuator 1 Normally Open E Button for E13
25 A
Single pole
G13 2 Normally Closed H Lever
0.1 A
J Button with ferrule
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Actuator Type 5 only available with H and K actuators
K Roller
Button with extra
M over-travel and
ferrule
Electrical Specifications per UL1054
15 A, 125 / 250 VAC
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E13 6000 operations; 100,000 available contact factory HP, 125 VAC / 1 HP, 250 VAC
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2 A, 48 VDC
25 A, 125 / 250 VAC
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E14 6000 operations 1 HP, 125 VAC / 2 HP, 250 VAC
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2 A, 48 VDC
0.1 A, 125 VAC
G13 100,000 operations
0.1 A, 30 VDC
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DC ratings to 105 C (221 F) only
Commonly Stocked Distributor Parts
E13-00E0 E13-00M0 E14-00A0 E14-01M0
E13-00H0 E13-01E0 E14-00H0 E14-50H0
E13-00J0 E13-01H0 E14-00K0 G13-00M0
E13-00K0 E13-50H0 E14-00M0 G13-50H0
Notes:
Part numbers with a leading 0 are functionally no different than without a leading 0 (ex.: 0E13-00E0 is the same switch as E13-00E0).
Quick-connect terminals are standard; for custom screw terminals, contact the factory or your distributor.
For configurable part numbers not listed above or for custom part numbers, contact the factory or your distributor
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Actuator Specifications
E13/G13 Series
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Actuator Max Max Operating Point Min Over- Max Actuation
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Operating Pre-Travel Travel Movement Length
Force Differential
g (lb) mm (in) mm (in) mm (in) mm (in) mm (in)
E 425 (0.94) 1.27 (0.050) 7.24 0.51 (0.285 0.020) 2.54 (0.100) 0.38 (0.015) N/A
H 100 (0.22) 6.35 (0.250) 7.93 1.57 (0.312 0.062) 4.75 (0.187) 2.36 (0.093) 38.10 (1.500)
H High ratio 65 (0.14) 8.71 (0.343) 7.14 1.57 (0.281 0.062) 4.75 (0.187) 3.56 (0.14) 44.45 (1.750)
J 425 (0.94) 1.27 (0.050) 17.02 0.76 (0.670 0.030) 2.74 (0.108) 0.38 (0.015) N/A
K 100 (0.22) 6.35 (0.250) 18.24 1.57 (0.718 0.062) 4.75 (0.187) 2.36 (0.093) 35.33 (1.391)
K High ratio 63 (0.14) 10.24 (0.403) 17.45 1.57 (0.687 0.062) 4.75 (0.187) 2.36 (0.093) 41.28 (1.625)
M 425 (0.94) 1.27 (0.050) 20.63 0.76 (0.812 0.030) 5.54 (0.218) 0.38 (0.015) N/A
E14 Series
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Actuator Max Max Operating Point Min Over- Max Actuation
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Operating Pre-Travel Travel Movement Length
Force Differential
g (lb) mm (in) mm (in) mm (in) mm (in) mm (in)
A 850 (1.87) 2.54 (0.100) 6.30 0.66 (0.248 0.026) 1.27 (0.050) 0.38 (0.015) N/A
H 280 (0.62) 7.93 (0.312) 11.89 1.57 (0.468 0.062) 2.67 (0.105) 1.27 (0.050) 20.85 (0.821)
H High ratio 170 (0.37) 13.34 (0.525) 11.10 1.57 (0.437 0.062) 5.54 (0.218) 2.03 (0.080) 27.20 (1.071)
J 850 (1.87) 2.54 (0.100) 16.08 0.76 (0.633 0.030) 1.27 (0.050) 0.38 (0.015) N/A
K 285 (0.63) 8.84 (0.348) 21.84 1.57 (0.860 0.062) 3.30 (0.130) 1.14 (0.045) 17.48 (0.688)
K High ratio 211 (0.47) 12.27 (0.483) 21.03 1.57 (0.828 0.062) 5.54 (0.218) 1.85 (0.073) 23.95 (0.943)
M 850 (1.87) 2.54 (0.100) 19.69 0.76 (0.775 0.030) 4.27 (0.168) 0.38 (0.015) N/A
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Contact factory regarding combinations not shown
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Measured above reference line; refer to dimensional drawing below
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Actuator tolerances 0.791 mm (0.031); G13 has operating point tolerance of 7.62 (0.30); E14 H and K actuators are shorter and formed up
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Material Specifications
Case General Purpose Phenolic
Actuating Button Thermoplastic
Common Terminal Copper Alloy
Copper Alloy (E13, G13)
NO and NC Terminal
Copper (E14)
Copper Alloy (E13, G13)
Moving Blade
Copper (E14)
Spring Stainless Steel
Auxiliary Actuators Cold-Rolled Steel (Nickel-Plated)
Roller Sintered Stainless Steel
Gold Crosspoint (G13)
Contacts
Silver Alloy (E13, E14)
Environmental Specifications
105 C (221 F) standard
Temperature Rating 150 C (302 F) available
200 C (392 F) available for E13
Flammability Rating UL94HB
Dimensions see page 3