Cherry Electrical Products has announced a new range of sealed, waterproof rocker and pushbutton switches with a wide choice of pole, throw and switch options, making them suitable for a wide range of applications (from vehicles and outdoor machinery to medical devices). There are eight different designs in the new product family - seven rocker switches and one pushbutton switch, all certified to IP56 and IP65 requirements for water and dust resistance. These competitively-priced switches are available in numerous ac/dc ratings and are RoHS compliant.
The round rocker switches, designated the KD and KC series, are IP56 rated and designed to fit panel cut-outs of 0.795in (20.20mm) diameter. The KC series has SPST function and is available with red or black actuators, while the KD series is available in two versions: DPST and DPDT. Both are available lit, if required, and can handle dc and ac loadings, with quick connect 0.187in (4.76mm) terminals. Electrical ratings include 16A 125Vac, 10A 250Vac (UL), 20A 14Vdc and 10A 28Vdc for both series, with an additional specification of 10(4)A 250V (VDE) in the KC single pole, single throw series.
- Following the acquisition last year of Cherry Corp by the ZF Group, the UK arm of the switches, sensors and CID (computer input devices) company, Cherry Electrical Products Ltd will now trade as ZF Electronics UK Limited. Founded over 90 years ago, ZF is a leading automobile supplier throughout the world for drive line and chassis technology.