Pushbutton Switches

The IG series is the latest momentary pushbutton to our "I" series product range, featuring late customization possibility. Specifically designed for grip applications, such as joystick controllers, armrests, and handheld devices, the IG series brings greater flexibility, easy integration, and reliability. With its compact design, this pushbutton facilitates easy integration into all joystick applications while maintaining enhanced ergonomics. It opens up possibilities for mounting additional functions on the faceplate of your joystick or grip applications. Featuring a separate snappable actuator thanks to post-assembly customization, it enables the IG to be scalable and set up even after mounting, seamlessly integrating into your grip application.

The IV series is a momentary pushbutton switch for embedded applications. Compact, the IV series features excellent tactile feedback and a wide actuation surface to deliver an enhanced user experience. With its extended usability and increased accuracy, the IV series prevents unintentional actuation and an extensive range of design options to make the switch even more intuitive. Thanks to its watertight and sealed design, the IV offers an impressive longevity, with a durability of 2,000,000 cycles, guaranteeing a reliable performance even in challenging environments. For added safety, the electrical circuit architecture of the IV series is based on NAMUR sensor and includes a NAMUR contact to detect potential failures. The IV series is the best option for integration into joystick controllers, armrests, belly boxes on construction and heavy-duty vehicles. The IV series can also assist in transition from hydraulic to electric control systems.

APEM offers a high-performance switch for interface solutions that must be easily identifiable: The WP Series pushbutton increases visibility of your critical functions with its extra-large activation surface.This interface allows a quick and clear identification of the function with a large format personalized laser marking and an anodized 25 mm diameter bearing area which can be tinted in blue, black, green or red. The WP series has been developed for military or outdoor applications in extreme climatic conditions and meets the waterproof and reliability needs of these particularly demanding sectors: IP67 and IP69K, 50,000 cycles, double pole, ...Main featuresLarge diameter pusher (25 mm)IP67 and IP69KDouble poleMomentary electrical functionPCB, wire, solderlug outputsCompact under panel

These switches are part of the PBA series including models with dia. 16, 19 or 22 mm bushing. Sealed to IP68 or IP69K, easy to clean metal surface, long life (50 million cycles), ring illumination, custom configurations.Main featuresSealed to IP68 or IP69K (switches mounted on panel)Easy to clean metal surfaceLong life (50 million cycles) Ring illumination AdvantagesAPEM Piezo switches are based on a solid-state output allowing for a very long life expectancy (more than 50 millions cycles), ideal for demanding applications where reliability is most important. The flat actuation surface is completely closed, preventing the intrusion of liquids or other contaminants, perfect for surface cleaning required in the medical and food-processing industries. High performance sealing (IP68 and IP69K) is achieved due to the one-piece construction of the switch. No external power supply is required. The screw-machined metal housing construction and APEM’s vertical integration allow for the manufacture of a variety of shapes.

These switches are part of the PBA series including models with dia. 16, 19 or 22 mm bushing. Sealed to IP68 or IP69K, easy to clean metal surface, long life (50 million cycles), ring or dot illumination, custom configurations.Main featuresSealed to IP68 or IP69K (switches mounted on panel)Easy to clean metal surfaceLong life (50 million cycles) Ring illumination AdvantagesAPEM Piezo switches are based on a solid-state output allowing for a very long life expectancy (more than 50 millions cycles), ideal for demanding applications where reliability is most important. The flat actuation surface is completely closed, preventing the intrusion of liquids or other contaminants, perfect for surface cleaning required in the medical and food-processing industries. High performance sealing (IP68 and IP69K) is achieved due to the one-piece construction of the switch. No external power supply is required. The screw-machined metal housing construction and APEM’s vertical integration allow for the manufacture of a variety of shapes.

These switches are part of the PBA series including models with dia. 16, 19 or 22 mm bushing. Sealed to IP68 or IP69K, easy to clean metal surface, long life (50 million cycles), ring illumination, custom configurations.Main featuresSealed to IP68 or IP69K (switches mounted on panel)Easy to clean metal surfaceLong life (50 million cycles) Ring illumination AdvantagesAPEM Piezo switches are based on a solid-state output allowing for a very long life expectancy (more than 50 millions cycles), ideal for demanding applications where reliability is most important. The flat actuation surface is completely closed, preventing the intrusion of liquids or other contaminants, perfect for surface cleaning required in the medical and food-processing industries. High performance sealing (IP68 and IP69K) is achieved due to the one-piece construction of the switch. No external power supply is required. The screw-machined metal housing construction and APEM’s vertical integration allow for the manufacture of a variety of shapes.

APEM’s popular I series range of pushbuttons is now evolving with the new IX series, designed to meet demanding markets. The IX series combines the high qualities of the IP and IA series with a backlit switch, a 12 mm diameter compact bushing and a flexible elastomer membrane actuator. IX series is recommended for harsh environments and all key markets of APEM: material handling, agriculture machinery, defense … Key featuresPushbutton for harsh environmentIlluminated or non-illuminatedCompact (12 mm bushing)Tactile effectSealing : IP67, IP69KMarking on request

APEM expands its range of piezo switches with a new version featuring a dia. 30 mm bushing. With its large actuation surface, this new series is in line with the AV 30 mm and FP 30 mm series. Exclusively available on PBA 30 mm models, the prominent ring option increases the visibility of this piezo switch. It is available in single color, bi-color and tri-color versions.Main featuresBushing diameter 30 mmSealed to IP68 and IP69K (switches mounted on panel)Easy to clean metal surfaceVery long life (50 million cycles)Flush or prominent illuminated ringTranslucent ring available in single color, bi-color or tri-color versions

These switches are part of the PBA series including models with dia. 16, 19 or 22 mm bushing. Sealed to IP68 or IP69K, easy to clean metal surface, long life (50 million cycles), ring or dot illumination, custom configurations. This series is approved according to the ATEX 2014/34/EU directive. Main featuresApproved according to the ATEX 2014/34/EU directiveSealed toIP66 (mounted on panel)Easy to clean metal surfaceLong life (50 million cycles) Iluminated modelsAdvantagesAPEM Piezo switches are based on a solid-state output allowing for a very long life expectancy (more than 50 millions cycles), ideal for demanding applications where reliability is most important. The flat actuation surface is completely closed, preventing the intrusion of liquids or other contaminants, perfect for surface cleaning required in the medical and food-processing industries. High performance sealing (IP68 and IP69K) is achieved due to the one-piece construction of the switch. No external power supply is required. The screw-machined metal housing construction and APEM’s vertical integration allow for the manufacture of a variety of shapes.

FP 26 mm series illuminated pushbutton switches feature a dia. 26 mm bushing and snap-in mounting. They are available with fully-illuminated plunger or with laser-etched illuminated symbols. These highly visible pushbuttons are ideal for applications including tractors, buses, trucks, cranes and automotive. Main features Snap-in mounting for easy installationEasy to locate in poorly lit or dark environments Highly visible Large but lightweight Easy design and color customization Space saving: no need for separate indicator light Available in momentary or latching

FP 24 mm series illuminated pushbutton switches feature a dia. 24 mm bushing and are available with fully-illuminated plungers or with laser-etched illuminated symbols. These highly visible products are ideal for applications including tractors, buses, trucks, cranes and automotive. Main featuresEasy to locate in poorly lit or dark environmentsHighly visibleLarge but lightweightEasy design and color customizationSpace saving: no need for separate indicator lightAvailable in momentary or latching Mounting by threaded bushing

FD series, double icon illuminated pushbutton switches, the combination of attractive design & robustness.With two different legends on a single switch, the FD series is ideally suited for integrated designs where additional switches or indicators are no longer necessary.Designed like a traditional pushbutton, the FD series integrates a technology of superposed filters reacting to green and red light only. This technology allows the display of two different legends depending on the illumination color.Main featuresQuality of screen printed legendsUniform luminosity without hot spotLarge size, snap-in and threaded bushing versions Sealing up to IP69KResistance to shocks and vibrationsThree standard legends are available. Additional legends can be achieved on request