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APEM INC MBD5A Snap Action Switch - SPST-NO, 10A 250V
The MBD5A is a high-quality snap action switch manufactured by APEM INC, designed for reliable performance in various electronic applications. This switch features a single pole, normally open (SPST-NO) configuration with a rated current of 10A at 250V AC, making it suitable for resistive loads. It is RoHS compliant and comes in a tray package for easy handling and installation.
Key Features
Rated at 10 Amps, 250 VAC (resistive load)
Single pole, change-over (CO), normally open (NO), normally closed (NC) configurations available
Long mechanical life: minimum 10 million cycles
Close tolerance switching action for precision operation
Actuator options include pin plunger, hinge lever, or roller lever
Materials: Nickel silver contacts, beryllium copper shorting contact, POM actuator, PBT case & cover, silver plated copper/zinc terminals
Operating temperature range: -40°C to +85°C
Contact gap: less than 3mm
Tracking resistance: >PTI 175
RoHS compliant (RoHs: Yes)
Package Type: Tray
Electrical and Mechanical Specifications
Parameter
Specifications
Operating force
10 oz. (274 grams) approx.
Pretravel
0.039" (1mm)
Overtravel
0.024" (0.6mm)
Movement differential
0.005" (0.13mm)
Free position
0.366" (9.3mm)
Operating position
0.331" ± 0.012" (8.4mm ± 0.3mm)
Contact gap
< 0.118" (3mm)
Operating temperature
-40°C to +85°C
Physical Dimensions and Actuator Options
Actuator Type
Length (inches)
Length (mm)
Fixed Position
Pin plunger
0.189" (4.8mm)
4.8
Rear (EH)
Hinge lever
0.276" (7.0mm)
7.0
Front (EV)
Roller lever
0.098" (2.5mm)
2.5
Rear (EH)
Simulated roller lever
0.185" (4.7mm)
4.7
Front (EV)
Additional Details
For detailed specifications, diagrams, and ordering information, please refer to the datasheet .
Note: Datasheet was not processed, please search the internet for the part number MBD5A for more details.
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This switch features a single pole, normally open (SPST-NO) configuration with a rated current of 10A at 250V AC, making it suitable for resistive loads. It is RoHS compliant and comes in a tray package for easy handling and installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eRated at 10 Amps, 250 VAC (resistive load)\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eSingle pole, change-over (CO), normally open (NO), normally closed (NC) configurations available\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eLong mechanical life: minimum 10 million cycles\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eClose tolerance switching action for precision operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eActuator options include pin plunger, hinge lever, or roller lever\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eMaterials: Nickel silver contacts, beryllium copper shorting contact, POM actuator, PBT case \u0026amp; cover, silver plated copper\/zinc terminals\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eOperating temperature range: -40°C to +85°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eContact gap: less than 3mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eTracking resistance: \u0026gt;PTI 175\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eRoHS compliant (RoHs: Yes)\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003ePackage Type: Tray\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eElectrical and Mechanical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003cth\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n \u003cth\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/th\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eOperating force\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003e10 oz. (274 grams) approx.\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003ePretravel\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003e0.039\" (1mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eOvertravel\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003e0.024\" (0.6mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eMovement differential\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003e0.005\" (0.13mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eFree position\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003e0.366\" (9.3mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eOperating position\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003e0.331\" ± 0.012\" (8.4mm ± 0.3mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eContact gap\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003e\u0026lt; 0.118\" (3mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eOperating temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003e-40°C to +85°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePhysical Dimensions and Actuator Options\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003cth\u003eActuator Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n \u003cth\u003eLength (inches)\u003c\/th\u003e\n \u003cth\u003eLength (mm)\u003c\/th\u003e\n \u003cth\u003eFixed Position\u003c\/th\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003ePin plunger\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003e0.189\" (4.8mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003e4.8\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eRear (EH)\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eHinge lever\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003e0.276\" (7.0mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003e7.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eFront (EV)\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eRoller lever\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003e0.098\" (2.5mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003e2.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eRear (EH)\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eSimulated roller lever\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003e0.185\" (4.7mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003e4.7\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eFront (EV)\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAdditional Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor detailed specifications, diagrams, and ordering information, please refer to the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.waldomapac.com\/upload\/parts\/datasheets\/mf-as\/as-mbd5a.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003edatasheet\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e Datasheet was not processed, please search the internet for the part number MBD5A for more details.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e"}
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