Portage Electric Products, Inc. Datasheets for Thermal Switches and Thermal Protectors

Thermostats and thermal switches are electro-mechanical on/off switches that are activated by temperature changes. They are typically used to control heating and cooling systems.
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A creep-action thermostat/thermal protector with a higher resistive-bimetallic element for increased current sensitivity. Available with gold diffused contacts for use in low voltage/low current applications. Features Creep action device; slow...
A creep-action thermostat/thermal protector with highest contact rating of all Model A Series thermostats. Available with gold diffused contacts for use in low voltage/low current applications, or with fine silver...
A creep-action thermostat/thermal protector. Shunted type bimetal design allows for higher contact ratings. Equipped with gold diffused contacts for use in low voltage/low current applications. Features Shunted bimetal construction; the...
A low-cost creep-action thermostat offering the same mounting flexibility as the Model E. Designed for 120 VAC small-appliance and other heated applications, with a higher current rating and higher calibration...
A low-cost creep-action thermostat with crimp connections for fast, easy termination. Available in same end (Model A1) or opposite end (Model AA1) configurations. Designed and approved for use in heating...
A snap action thermostat that functions like a non-resettable type control. This single operation thermostat performs like a thermal fuse with the reliability of a 100% tested bimetallic thermal control.
A snap-action thermostat specially designed for 120 and 240 VAC appliance and other heated applications. Available with either a wide or narrow differential between opening and closing temperatures for tighter...
A snap-action thermostat/thermal protector with the highest contact ratings of any of our controls. Suitable for use on 120/240 VAC loads. Available with variety of bi-metallic elements to enhance performance...
A snap-action, self-hold thermostat for motor and appliance applications. In a fault condition, the Model JS opens the circuit, and an internal heat source holds it open until power is...
An economical creep-action thermostat for low-current 120 VAC applications. Its opposite-end terminals and low profile allow for various installation options. Approvals include both appliance and heating pad ratings. Features Conductive...
These Snap Action Thermostats operate as a high limit, single operation (non-resettable) type control. The ceramic case isolates them from the electrical circuit and allows them to operate at temperatures...
Versatile, multipurpose creep action thermostats/ thermal protectors for temperature sensing applications, heaters, motors and more. Available with gold-diffused contacts for exceptionally low contact resistance in critical low-voltage/ low current circuits.
A creep action thermal protector in an exceptionally small package. Low internal resistance and gold diffused contacts makes this device suitable for use in low voltage/low current applications. Features Conductive...
A creep action thermal protector with greater current sensitivity than the Model N. Equipped with gold diffused contacts for use in low voltage/low current applications. Features Conductive bimetal construction; the...
A creep-action thermal protector with a shunted bimetal design which lowers current sensitivity and slows the cycle rate of the device. A good choice for motors and transformers when space...
A creep-action thermal protector with a shunted type bimetal design. This lowers the current sensitivity and slows the cycle rate of the device. Features Shunted bimetal construction; the bimetallic element...
A creep-action thermostat/thermal protector with a higher resistive-bimetallic element for increased current sensitivity. Available with gold diffused contacts for use in low voltage/low current applications. Features Creep action device; slow...
A family of snap-action thermal protectors in an electrically isolated plastic case. Offers both overcharge and short-circuit protection in rechargeable battery packs. Low internal resistance for maximum protection and minimal...
A Low-cost creep-action thermostat with crimp connections for fast, easy termination. Available in same end (Model A) or opposite (Model AA) configurations. Designed for use on low-current, 120 VAC loads.
A small, versatile snap-action thermal protector used mainly in motor, transformer, and lighting applications with 120, 240, or 277 VAC loads. Available with various bimetallic elements to match the circuit-breaker...
A Snap Action Thermal Protector specifically designed for DC voltage applications. This miniature device operates as a high limit single operation (non-resettable) type control. Has the functionality of a thermal...
A snap action thermostat that functions like a non-resettable type control. This single operation thermostat performs like a thermal fuse with the reliability of a 100% tested bimetallic thermal control.
A snap-action thermal control which is part of Portage Electric’s Valstat Series™ designed as a cost effective solution for protection in motor, transformer, and lighting applications. Available with various bimetallic...
A snap-action thermal control which is part of Portage Electric’s Valstat Series™ designed for a cost effective solution for protection in motor, transformer, and lighting applications. Available with various bimetallic...
A snap-action thermal control which is part of Portage Electric’s Valstat Series™ designed for a cost effective solution for protection in motor, transformer, and lighting applications. Plastic case requires no...
Creep-action thermal protector equipped with gold diffused contacts. Can be used in 120 VAC or low voltage/low current applications. Features Conductive bimetal construction; the bimetallic element carries the circuit current.
EAW-1/2" Disc Type devices offer a number of versatile options to meet specific application requirements. Included are optional contact and mounting configurations as well as special engineering features to enhance...
Economical snap action thermal protector designed for a cost effective solution for protection in motor, transformer, and lighting applications. Available with various bimetallic elements to match the current sensitivity of...
PEPI®-1/2" Disc Type devices offer a number of versatile options to meet specific application requirements. Included are optional contact and mounting configurations as well as special engineering features to enhance...
Portage Electric is offering a new addition to the Valstat Series™ of thermal controls. The new series is a line of self-hold thermal protectors designed as a cost effective solution...
The Model VS Series snap action thermal protectors feature a shunted design so the bimetallic element does not carry the circuit current, enabling them to carry larger currents than the...
These cost-effective, thermal fuses function when the operating or ambient temperature rises above a pre-set level. At that point the organic pellet melts causing an internal barrel spring to expand...
These one-shot mounted thermal fuses operate when the operating or ambient temperature rises above a pre-set level. At that point the organic pellet melts causing the barrel spring to expand...
These snap action single operation thermal protectors operate as a high limit, single operation (non-resettable) type control. Ultra fast thermal repsonse due to the unique position of the bimetal element.
These snap action thermal protectors offer exceptional performance in an extremely small package. Designed as an economical solution, especially for motor, transformer, and lighting applications up to 5 amps, 250...
These Snap Action thermal protectors operate as a high limit, single operation (non-resettable) type control. The ceramic case isolates allows them to operate at temperatures up to 280°C. As single...
This shunted snap action thermal control is a new addition to the Valstat™ Series of economical solutions for protection in motor, transformer, lighting and other applications. Since the bimetallic element...