PCB switches

Toggle switches use a mechanical lever or handle mechanism to activate the switch. They can have two to three positions. In case of the latching version the operator has an easy visual indication of the status of the switch which provides extra security.Toggle switches are often used to flip functions on and off and are commonly used in agricultural machinery.

Tactile switches are actuated by pressing an actuator on a metallic dome that makes contact to the terminals over-molded in the plastic body. They are simple and efficient in their functionality, but very versatile in their application areas.Tactile switches are the smallest switches in APEM’s range, they have a short travel and handle low current.Since switches and accessories are designed separately from each other, there are endless possibilities to design the control panel for your application.

Slide switches are miniature switches that are actuated by moving an actuator from side to side. The switches can have 2-6 positions and the actuator stays in position making it easy to confirm the status of the function.The slide switches are mainly used for on-off function and were originally designed for telecommunication applications as they are easy to activate blindly.

Rocker switches are a mix of toggle and pushbutton switching function.These PCB switches have two to three positions built in the switch and give the operator an easy visual confirmation of the status of the switch. They can be illuminated and printed with a legend Rocker switches are often used for on-off activation of a function and commonly used in agricultural and other heavy-duty machinery.

Pushbutton switches on PCB allow for more functionality, like 2-pole, long travel and latching.The switches can carry higher loads of current and have fixed accessories with a selection of customization possibilities, e.g. color, illumination and marking.

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.

DIP and coded Rotary switches are used to generate coded outputs to your electronics.DIP (Dual In-Line Package) switches allow to define the parameters within 2-12 positions whereas with coded Rotary switches are actuated through the rotation of a central shaft that causes movement of attached contacts.