12000 Series Toggle Switch

APEM 12000 Series toggle switches specially manufactured for defence, telecommunications and other industrial applications. 1, 2, 3 and 4 pole configurations, silver, gold-plated silver or solid gold rivet contacts. CECC approved.

Featuring approvals: CECC 96201-005, CECC 96201-008, meeting the requirements of MIL standard (MIL 3950). They are robust switches for high specification environments. Toggle action on 2-position models giving smooth mechanical operation. Plastic material with high insulation resistance. Several front panel sealing options. Several locking lever options. Bright chrome, satin chrome or matte black finish. Upon request, each individual switch can be submitted to a low-level run-in test of 50 or 250 cycles to ensure suitability for special applications requiring a very high level of reliability (military, space, etc.).

 

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APEM 12000 Series Toggle switch specially manufactured for defence, telecommunications and other industrial applications. 1, 2, 3 and 4 pole configurations, silver, gold-plated silver or solid gold rivet contacts. CECC approved.

MAIN FEATURES of the 12000 series toggle switch:

  • Approvals: CECC 96201-005, CECC 96201-008, meeting the requirements of MIL standard (MIL 3950)
  • Robust switches for high specification environments
  • Toggle action on 2-position models giving smooth mechanical operation
  • Plastic material with high insulation resistance
  • Several front panel sealing options
  • Several locking lever options
  • Bright chrome, satin chrome or matte black finish

Upon request, each individual switch can be submitted to a low-level run-in test of 50 or 250 cycles to ensure suitability for special applications requiring a very high level of reliability (military, space, etc.).

Control Devices is the official APEM distributor for Australia and New Zealand. APEM offers a broad selection of quality products with proven effectiveness in harsh environments. From Push buttons, Rockers, Toggles, LED indicators, Emergency Stops to Joysticks and keypads.

APEM develops and manufactures professional switch products for diversified markets including instrumentation, medical, communications, industrial automation, defence and transport. With a vertically integrated production, and controls all stages of product development and production: from tooling, moulding, screw machining to assembly and final inspection.

APEM’s dedication and experienced teams can respond to the most complex requirements. This technical expertise ensures the continuous growth of our product ranges, allowing strong partnerships with our customers and providing the necessary flexibility to create an infinite number of products.

APEM offers a range of more than 50,000 customisable part numbers: colour, marking, finish, shape and dimensions… unlimited combinations are possible. This variety of components allows them to create the unique combination to match your design. Custom colours, specific materials, special backlighting or varied shapes are available upon request. Particular attention is paid to the cosmetic appearances of our products to best match your requirements, from specific markings to brightness illumination for outdoor applications.

By controlling all phases of manufacturing and quality control, APEM products offer the ability to withstand the adverse elements associated with harsh environments, without affecting their life expectancy.

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• Max. current/voltage rating with resistive load:
- silver contacts (A-AD2-X780): 4 A 30 VDC
- gold contacts (D): 100 mA 30 VDC
• Minimum load: AD2-X780-D contacts: 10 mA 50 mV, 10 μA 5 V min.
• Initial contact resistance: 10 mΩ max.
• Insulation resistance: 1.000 MΩ min. at 500 VDC
• Dielectric strength:
1,000 Vrms 50 Hz min. between terminals
2,000 Vrms 50 Hz min. between poles and between terminals and frame
• Contact bounce: 2 ms max.

• Torque:1.50 Nm (1.10 Ft.lb) max. applied between the 2 nuts
• Standard panel thickness: 4.5 mm (.177) max.

ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS
• Operating temperature : -40 °C to +85 °C (-40 °F to 185 °F)

MATERIALS
• Case: diallylphthalate (DAP)
• Actuator: brass, chrome plated
• Bushing: brass, nickel plated
• Housing: brass, nickel plated
• Contacts
A: silver
AD2: gold plated silver (2 microns gold)
X780: solid rivet - gold plated silver/nickel alloy
D: solid gold rivet
X910: silver/nickel alloy
• Terminal seal: epoxy
• AD2 and X780 contacts can be used for high-level applications. In this case, the gold layer is considered only as a protection against oxidation during storage.

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