MEC Switches
MEC switches are high-performing tactile switches with dozens of options to design your unique control panel. This range of MEC PCB switches has three main product groups – Unimec, Multimec and Ultramec.
Unimec group
Unimec is the experienced one of the group – the oldie but goodie. Unimec is a pushbutton switch with 8 contact function possibilities. The accessory range is limited, but the select possibilities provide a fair share of customization options, like color, illumination, and marking.
Multimec group
The Multimec range is the modular, “one-stop-shopping” for your demanding application. On one footprint, you get a switch that is waterproof with IP67 sealing, long lifetime with over 10M activations, a pick between 3 standard activation forces, robustness up to 100N, NO or NC/NO functionality, and an option for integrated LEDs. Available with thousands of accessory options including various shapes, heights, sealing levels, surface feels, colors, markings, types, and colors of illumination. There are even various navigational solutions.
This level of flexibility in design options gives you endless possibilities when creating your next HMI and allows for late-stage customization. And if this wide range of design options still leaves you wanting more, there is always an option for a custom cap.
Ultramec group
Ultramec is the new kid on the block with a bright future, with two versions already launched – a single pole version (Ultramec) and a 2-pole version (Dualmec).
Dualmec is the smallest SMD-mounted 2-pole switch on the market. It is the ideal choice for a safety-critical function in your industrial remote control or other limited-space device. And even though Ultramec is the newest member in this PCB switch family, the keycap selection is quite comprehensive. You have the basic square, triangle, and round cap options that match in height and measurements so you can create the exact control panel you need. There is also a panel-sealed navigational solution for your compact applications.
Explore the products and see for yourself that the MEC range is more than just switches.
A round cap with a full front lens and a chamfer. There are many standard reverse printed legend options available.
1F cap series is mounted on Multimec™ 3F or Illumec™ 4F series.
A round cap with a full front lens and a soft edge. There are many standard reverse printed legend options available.
1FS cap series is mounted on Multimec™ 5G series.
A flat round cap designed for under overlay use. The rounded edges prolong the lifetime of the overlay.
1GA cap series is mounted on Multimec™ 3F series.
A flat round cap designed for under overlay use. The rounded edges prolong the lifetime of the overlay. The cap can be ordered in transparent or frosted white for full illumination.
1GAS cap series is mounted on Multimec™ 5G series.
A flat round cap designed for under overlay use. The rounded edges prolong the lifetime of the overlay.
1GC cap series is mounted on Multimec™ 3F series.
A flat round cap designed for under overlay use. The rounded edges prolong the lifetime of the overlay. The cap can be ordered in transparent or frosted white for full illumination.
1GCS cap series is mounted on Multimec™ 5G series.
An illuminated rectangular rocker-action cap that can be combined into a custom keyboard with 1A/1ZA/1M.
1H cap series is mounted on Multimec™ 5G series.
A fully illuminated round cap with a slightly rounded top in 7 total building height options.
1IS cap series is mounted on Multimec™ 5G series.
A round cap with rounded edges designed for under overlay use. The cap has a low total building height and full illumination option.
1JS cap series is mounted on Multimec™ 5G series.
A flat square cap with an optional bezel 2K. In case of the illuminated version there is an option of inserting a custom legend in between the diffuser and the lid.
1K cap series is mounted on Multimec™ 3F or Illumec™ 4F series.
A convex square cap with an optional bezel 2K. there is also an option of inserting a custom legend in between the diffuser and the lid.
1KB cap series is mounted on Multimec™ 3F or Illumec 4F™ series.
A convex square cap with an optional bezel 2K. there is also an option of inserting a custom legend in between the diffuser and the lid.
1KBS cap series is mounted on Multimec™ 5G series.
A concave square cap with an optional bezel 2K. there is also an option of inserting a custom legend in between the diffuser and the lid.
1KC cap series is mounted on Multimec™ 3F or Illumec™ 4F series.
A concave square cap with an optional bezel 2K. there is also an option of inserting a custom legend in between the diffuser and the lid.
1KCS cap series is mounted on Multimec™ 5G series.
A flat square cap with an optional bezel 2K. In case of the illuminated version there is an option of inserting a custom legend in between the diffuser and the lid.
1KS cap series is mounted on Multimec™ 5G series.
A round cap with a slightly rounded top and a round lens. The cap is available in 7 total building height options.
1LS cap series is mounted on Multimec™ 5G series.
Designmec is a groundbreaking round keycap with a personalized deco insert for aesthetic panel designs to enrich the user experience with an exclusive look and feel.
This cap solution gives an opportunity to build your own cap without tooling costs. The caps three parts are all customizable, escpecially the deco insert where you can choose your own material and therefore match the keycap to the front panel material, so the operator gets the feel of the material when pressing the button.
A wide rocker-action cap that can be combined into a custom keyboard with 1A/1H/1ZA.
1M cap series is mounted on Multimec™ 5G series.