Flexswitch II is an upgrade replacement for lever-actuated, snap-action switches (wand, limit, or paddle types). It provides excellent sensitivity, and, due to the simplicity of its ribbon switch technology, is extremely reliable. Life expectancy is in the millions of actuations.

Features & Benefits

• Simpler and more reliable than conventional switches
• Cannot break if over-pushed, unlike paddle or lever switches
• Simple, flexible mounting, adjusts easily to optimize operation
• Tolerant of off-angle hits
• Switch life in excess of 3 million operations

Possible applications include:

• Limit switch for controlling conveyors
• Paddle switch for counting products
• Wand switch for machine process control
• Limit switch for machine tools
• Wand switch for positioning loads
• Paddle switch for use by handicapped
• Paddle switch for laser surgery power
• Wand switch for a cut-to-length line

Specs

• Active switch length: 2-1/4 in (57.2 mm)
• Actuation force: 4 oz (1.1 N) at 1/4 in (6.4 mm) from tip
• Actuation angle: 10° ±5° (contacts open beyond 15° bend)
• Recommended voltage/current: 24 Vac or Vdc at 1.0 amps max.
• Operating temperature: 0 to 122 °F (-18 to 50 °C)