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Ribbon Switches with Special Physical Properties
Types 180 & 180-S (Flex Action)

Ribbon switches with a patented snap-action design that operates when flexed at any point.

These ribbon switch types differ in sensitivity and color:
8 oz for Type 180, color red,
16 oz for Type 180-S, color orange.

Length is cut to customer requirements.

Type 180

Type 180-S

Mounting Options
Ribbon Switch Type
Aluminum Channel
DA-32 Double-Faced Tape
180
no
yes
180-S
no
yes
Specifications for Types 180 & 180-S Ribbon Switch
Actuation Force* 8 oz (2 N) for Type 180
16 oz (4 N) for Type 180-S
Bending Radius

10° to 15° bend actuates

Exterior Covering PVC
Color Type 180, Red only
Type 180-S, Orange only
Lead Wire #22 AWG, 18 in (460 mm) long
Dimensions 9/16" wide, 5/32" high
(14.3 mm x 4.0 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
Custom colors are available on request. Please contact the factory.
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