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General Purpose Ribbon Switches
Types 101-B, 101-BMT, 131-A, & 131-AMT

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.

Type 101

Type 131

Mounting Options
Ribbon Switch Type
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 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 )

Recommended Voltage & Current 24 Vac or Vdc at 1.0 amps max.
Dielectric Resistance 1000 Vac 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

 

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