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Robust and long-lived selector switches from Schlegel
Rotary switches are frequently used in industrial systems and in machines for the manual opening and closing of electrical connections. We sell industrial switches, step switches and emergency stop switches and key switches with rotary release from Schlegel.
What is a selector switch / rotary switch?
Compared to a foot switch or push-button switch, they are activated by a manual rotation of the control element. Depending on the purpose, for which selector switches are used, they must be able to move to, if applicable, multiple switch positions. Among other things, the following types are used in addition to the classic rotary switch 2 positions: Rotary switch 3 positions, as well as rotary switch 4 positions / Rotary switch 4 positions.
How does a selector switch / rotary switch work?
The internal switch contacts are opened or closed by a shaft. Upon activation, the contact on the shaft is moved between the contact elements. To keep a switch position, the switch locks in place. As is usual with other types of switch, there are also other spring rotary switches that return to the original position after activation.
What are selector switches / rotary switches needed for?
Rotary switches are used in the most varied of areas of application. In a simple version as an on/off switch, they open or close an electric circuit. Complex status sequences of electronic devices or tools can be controlled with multiple pin rotary switches. In these cases they act, for example, simultaneously as an on-off switch, regular speeds or activate other functions.
How is a selector switch / rotary switch connected?
Blade connectors in the size 2.8mm x 0.8mm are widespread for connection by cable lug. Other models come with M12 connectors. Depending on the area of application, it is recommended that rotary switches with solder terminals or solder eyes are used.
What types selector switch / rotary switch drive are there?
- Illuminated selector switch: We offer models with button, latching and button + latching functions in round, square and square-rounded shapes. Depending on the model, our selector switches are available with the following switching angles: 45°left/45°right, 90°centre, 60°left/60°right .
- Selector switch momentary: available in round, square and square-rounded shape, with and without illuminated function. The following contact types are available: 1 NC contact + 1 NO contact, 1 NO contact, 2 NO contacts
- Selector switch latching: Step switch in round, square or square-rounded design. Optionally for connection via latching connector (2.8mm x 0.8mm) or via M12 connector
- Sizes / installation openings round 16.2 mm: with button, latching and button + latching function in round, square and square-rounded shape. Optionally also available as left latching/right button version.
- Sizes / installation openings round 22.3 mm: available in round, square and square-rounded shapes and, depending on the model, with different switching angles 45°left/45°right, 90°centre, 60°left/60°right or 90°left/40°right .
- Sizes / installation openings around 30.5 mm: robust selector switch for large installation openings in a round design. Available with button, latching and button + latching function, depending on the model .
- Sizes / installation openings square 23x23 mm: ideal for safe and torsion-proof installation. Available in square design.
- Sizes / installation openings square 24x24 mm: in square design, optionally with button, latching and button + latching function
- Sizes / installation openings square 26x26 mm: stable selector switch in square design, optionally with or without spring return