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Ribbon Switches with Special Physical Properties
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Types 180 & 180-S (Flex Action)
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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.
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Ribbon Switch Type
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Aluminum Channel
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DA-32 Double-Faced Tape
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180
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no
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yes
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180-S
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no
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yes
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| 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) |
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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 |
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Custom switch lengths
Custom lead lengths
Fail-safe leads
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Air leak test
Adhesive backing
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| Custom colors are available on request. Please contact the factory. |