IB Series Push Button

APEM IB Series sealed push button switches with snap-in mount. Compact and light in weight with 50% reduction in weight compare to metallic models.

Featuring behind panel depth of 13mm (.512). Has tactile feedback and is sealed to IP54. Illuminated or non-illuminated (for round plunger only). Additional sealing by silicone boot for protection against frost and abrasion by sand.

 

 

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APEM IB Series Sealed push button switches with snap-in mount. Compact and light in weight with 50% reduction in weight compare to metallic models.

MAIN FEATURES of the IB Series Push Button:

  • Behind panel depth of 13mm (.512)
  • Tactile feedback
  • Sealed to IP54
  • Illuminated or non-illuminated (for round plunger only)
  • Additional sealing by silicone boot for protection against frost and abrasion by sand.

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: 400 mA 32 VAC - 100 mA 48 VDC
• Initial contact resistance: 50 mΩ max.
• Insulation resistance: 1 GΩ min. at 500VDC
• Dielectric strength: 1,000 Vrms
• Electrical life at full load: 500,000 cycles

• Panel thickness: 0.8 mm (.031) min. - 1.8 mm ( .071) max.
• Total travel: 1.7 mm (.066) +/- 0.3 mm
• Typical operating force: 4 N +/- 3 N
• Low level or mechanical life: 1,000,000 cycles
• Torque (applied to nut) : 1 Nm max. with metal nut U166 1,5 Nm max. with plastic nut U4248
• Soldering : 300 °C max. for 3 seconds

ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS
• Front panel sealing according to IEC 60529: IP54
• Shock resistance: 100 g according to IEC 512-4, test 6c
• Vibration resistance: 10-500 Hz - 10 g according to IEC 512-4, test 6d
• Salt spray: IEC 512-6, test 11f
• Operating temperature: -40 °C to +85 °C (-40 °F to 185 °F)

MATERIALS
• Case: thermoplastic UL94-V0
• Actuator: polyamide 6/6
• Bushing/bezel: polyamide 6/6
• Contacts: silver, gold plated
• Terminal seal: epoxy

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