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Ribbon Switches with Special Physical Properties
Types 161-FS & 161-FSA (Serpentine)
 

These ribbon switches can be curved laterally to a 30" radius when used in a sensing edge housing. They can also be inserted in a heavy-duty rubber sheath (Type 161-FSA), or used unsheathed (Type 161-FS).

Ribbon switch sensitivity:
8 oz (2 N) unsheathed.
80 oz (22 N) in rubber sheath.

Mounting is by means of double-faced tape or by mastic when the ribbon switch is in the rubber sheath.
Length is cut to customer requirements.

Type 161-FS

Type 161-FSA

 

Mounting Options
Ribbon Switch Type
DA-32 Double-Faced Tape
Floor Tile Mastic
161-FS (unsheathed)
yes
no
161-FSA (sheathed)
no
yes
 
Specifications for Type 161 Ribbon Switch
Actuation Force* 8 oz (2 N) unsheathed
80 oz (22 N) in RBMA sheath
Bending Radius

Do Not Bend
Exterior Covering PVC for switch, EPDM for RBMA sheath
Color Beige (switch)
Black (RBMA sheath)
Lead Wire #18 AWG, 6 ft (1.8 m) long
Dimensions for 161-FS 9/16" wide, 5/32" high
(14.3 mm x 4.0 mm )
  for 161-FSA 1-3/4" wide, 1/2" high
(44.5 mm x 12.7 mm)
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)
 
Options

Custom switch lengths
Custom lead lengths
Fail-safe leads

 Air leak test
Adhesive backing
Interconnected switches (sausage style)
 
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