OTTO Controls Datasheets for Snap Action Switches

Snap action switches are mechanical switches that produce a very rapid transfer of contacts from one position to another. They are useful in situations that require a fast opening or closing of a circuit, such as a mouse button or appliance setting.
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MIL-PRF-8805/76 (0.200 inches wide): OTTO’s B3-2XXXX series is a subminiature switch that is qualified to MIL-PRF-8805/76. Designed to switch up to 1 million mechanical cycles, the B3 surpasses the requirements...
Available in two widths, the B2 series can be specified to fit your application exactly. In addition to being available with integral actuation levers as in the B2-5 series, the...
B1-5 series basic switches feature integral actuating levers. The lever is built-in so that the switch and actuator are one assembly. Making the lever actuator an integral part of the...
B2-5 series basic switches feature integral actuating levers. The lever is built-in so that the switch and actuator are one assembly. Making the lever actuator an integral part of the...
B5 basic switches in commercial and military grades feature up to 10 amps switching capability of up to 100,000 cycles. The molded housing is rugged and structurally stable. The terminals...
B5-7 series basic switches are miniature in size but feature up to 10 amps switching capability of up to 100,000 cycles. The molded housing is rugged and structurally stable. The...
OTTO’S sealed, double break B3S basic switch is designed for demanding applications that require a reliable seal. Sealed to IP68S, the B3S basic switch has a high cycle life -...
Sealed to IP68S, this two-step trigger switch was designed for use in a grip - specifically for sealed grip applications. This switch has an actuating force of 3.0 lbs. to...
The B1 series basic switches are ultra-subminiature in size, designed to reliably switch logic level signals as well as up to 2 amps switching capacity for a minimum of 25,000...
The B2D is a single break, snap action, subminiature basic switch with reduced dead break. It is designed for pressure transducers, level sensors and other applications where the difference between...
The B3S-5 sealed, subminiature basic switch is made with an integral actuating lever, combining the switch and actuator into one assembly. Sealed to IP68S, the snap-action switch is tested up...
This precision low level trigger switch has an actuating force of 2.25 lbs. to make the first pole; 6.5 lbs. passing through a detent to actuate the second pole. With...
This precision low level trigger switch offers two levels of operation with positive detent between levels. The switch has an actuating force of 2.50 lbs. to make the first pole,...
This precision trigger switch has an actuating force of 2.25 lbs. to make the first pole; 6.5 lbs. is required to pass through the detent, and 6.0 lbs. to continue...
This precision trigger switch has an actuating force of 2.25 lbs. to make the first pole; 6.5 lbs. passing through a detent to actuate the second pole. Housing is black...
This precision trigger switch offers two levels of operation with positive detent between levels. The switch has an actuating force of 3.0 lbs. to make the first pole, and an...
This precision two-step trigger switch has an actuating force of 2.25 lbs. to make the first pole; 6.5 lbs. passing through a detent to actuate the second pole. Housing and...
This single-step trigger switch is an excellent choice when a two-step trigger is not required. Actuating force is 3 lbs. to pass through the detent and will continue travel after...