Safran Electrical & Power 8503K23 Safran Power 8503K23

The 8503K23 is a one-pole, maintained-action, environmentally sealed lever lock switch from the 8503 series, designed for military applications per MIL-DTL-3950. It features a locking actuator, thermoset molding materials with flame-retardant properties, and a bushing with 15/32-32 UN-2A thread. The switch is rated for 5 A resistive and 20 A lamp loads at 115 VAC, and 3 A resistive and 15 A lamp loads at 28 VDC, with a minimum rating of "intermediate current" as defined by the standard. It operates within a temperature range of -85°F to +160°F (-65°C to +71°C) and has a mechanical life of 40,000 operations. The switch uses flush screw terminals and is mounted with a panel cutout of 0.480 inch diameter. The circuit provides momentary contact with the lever locked in the ON position against the keyway side and OFF in the center position.