General Purpose Ribbon Switches |
Types 101-B, 101-BMT, 131-A, & 131-AMT |
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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:
24 oz (7 N) for Type 101, in colors yellow or black.
60 oz (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. |
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| Mounting Options |
Ribbon Switch Type |
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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 |
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| Specifications for Types 101 & 131 Ribbon Switch |
| Actuation Force* |
24 oz (7 N) for Type 101
60 oz (17 N) for Type 131 |
| Bending Radius |
2 inch (51 mm) minimum for Type 101
1 inch (25 mm) minimum for Type 131 |
| Exterior Covering |
PVC |
| Color |
Type 101, Yellow or Black
Type 131, Light Grey |
| Lead Wire |
#18 AWG, 18 in (460 mm) long |
| Dimensions |
3/4" wide, 3/16" high
(19.1 mm x 4.8 mm ) |
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| Recommended Voltage & Current |
24 Vac or Vdc at 1.0 amps max. |
| Dielectric Resistance |
1000 Vac for 2 minutes |
| Operating Temperature |
0 to 122 °F (-18 to 50 °C) |
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| Options |
Custom switch lengths
Custom lead lengths
Fail-safe leads |
Air leak test
Adhesive backing
Interconnected switches (sausage style) |
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| Custom colors are available on request. Please contact the factory |
