Tapeswitch Corporation - Types 121, 141, & 151 Ribbon Switches

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General Purpose Ribbon Switches
Types 121-BP, 141-BPH, 141-BPM, & 151-BBW

General purpose ribbon switches designed for activation by hand, foot, or mechanical device.
These switches have a PVC exterior.

Ribbon Switch types in this family vary in bead height and standard colors:
Sensitivity is 8 oz (2 N) for all ribbon switches except Type 141-BPH.
Sensitivity is 24 oz (7 N) for Type 141-BPH.
See specification table below for color choices.

Mounting is by aluminum channel or double-faced tape.
Length is cut to customer requirements.

Note: All ribbon switches can be supplied with a black TPE exterior for enhanced moisture and chemical resistance. Add "E" to the type designation, e.g., 141-BPHE, to specify.


Type 151-BBW (no bead)	Type 121-BP (low bead)	Type 141-BPM (medium bead)	Type 141-BPH (high bead)

Mounting Options

Ribbon Switch Type	Style 104 Aluminum Channel	DA-32 Double-Faced Tape
All	yes	yes

Specifications for Type 121, 141, & 151 Ribbon Switch

Actuation Force*		8 oz (2 N) except for Type 141-BPH 24 oz (7 N) for Type 141-BPH
Bending Radius		1/2 inch (12 mm) minimum for Types 121 & 141 1/8 inch (6.5 mm) minimum for Type 151
Exterior Covering		PVC (standard) or TPE (optional)
Color		Type 151-BBW, white Type 121-BP, light green or black Type 141-BPM, white Type 141-BPH, white, red, or black
Lead Wire		#22 AWG, 18 in (460 mm) long
Dimensions	for 151-BBW	9/16" wide, 3/32" high (14.3 mm x 2.4 mm)
	for 121-BP	9/16" wide, 5/32" high (14.3 mm x 4.0 mm)
	for 141-BPM	9/16" wide, 7/32" high (14.3 mm x 5.6 mm)
	for 141-BPH	9/16" wide, 9/32" high (14.3 mm x 7.1 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