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General Purpose Ribbon Switches Types 101 & 131
Type 101 Type 131
Description

General purpose ribbon switches designed for activation by hand, foot, or mechanical device. Available with sleeve ends or with block ends that have mounting holes (MT types). Block ends can have wire exiting from the end or back.

These ribbon switch types differ in sensitivity and color:
24oz. (7 N) for Type 101, in colors yellow or black.
60oz. (17 N) for Type 131, in color light grey.
Type 131 ribbon switches are more resistant to physical abuse.

Length is cut to customer requirements.

Mounting Options
Ribbon Switch Type Style 106 Aluminum Channel DA-12 Double-Faced Tape Screws in Block Ends
101-B yes yes no
101-BMT yes yes yes
131-A yes yes no
131-AMT yes yes yes
Specifications
Actuation Force* 24oz. (7 N) for Type 101
60oz. (17 N) for Type 131
Bending Radius 2in. (51mm) minimum for Type 101
1in. (25mm) minimum for Type 131
Exterior Covering PVC
Color

Type 101, Yellow or Black
Type 131, Light Grey

Lead Wire #18 AWG, 18in. (460mm) long
Dimensions 3/4in. wide, 3/16in. high(19.1mm x 4.8mm )
Recommended Voltage & Current 24VAC or VDC at 1.0amps max.
Dielectric Resistance 1000VAC for 2 minutes
   
Options
  • Custom switch lengths
  • Custom lead lengths
  • Fail-Safe leads
  • Air leak test
  • Adhesive backing
  • Interconnected switches (sausage style)
  • Custom colors are available on request. Please contact the factory.