Toggle Switches

Switches open or close an electrical connection between a voltage source and an electrical consumer and ensure a permanent switching state until the next switching process. The design of these switches ensures that the live switching contacts are disconnected from the external control elements without accidental contact. The switching process is triggered by human hands.

Toggle Switches

The rocker switch actuator is a lever in various geometric shapes that is pushed out of the switch housing for easy and quick operation. The lever is installed in such a way that it is disconnected from the live switching contacts in the switch housing for the switching person. When the lever is moved, the electrical contacts in the switch are reliably connected and disconnected. Spring force keeps the shift lever in a defined position or returns it to the starting position. Toggle switches can therefore be differentiated according to latching and momentary variants. They are available with several switch positions, with locks and partially lockable safety elements to prevent accidental switching. The switching positions are available as selection criteria in the menu of our online shop.
 

Rocker Switches

The operating element of the rocker switch is a rocker, usually concave or convex, which actuates the electrical contacts, often by force transmission using other mechanical components such as levers, pins or springs.

After reaching the switching position, the rocker is fixed there with spring force or returned to the initial switching position. As a result, a distinction is made in the category of rocker switches according to latching and momentary models. A special feature is switches with fixed center positions, which can switch from this central position in both directions as latching or momentary operations. The different switching positions can be found as selection criteria in the shop menu.

The following versions are available for the electrical connection at Conrad:
 

• Spade connector for cable lugs in standard widths 2.8, over 4.8 to 6.3 millimeters
• Solder connections, also as solder lugs, for permanent connection to cable ends
• Solder pins, also angled, for soldering to conductor or mounting plates
• PCB connections for soldering onto PCBs in standard grids
• Quick connections (snap-in) into suitable counterparts or device openings, so that the switch can be mounted or changed without tools
• Screw connections for connection with cable lugs or clamps or tinned cable ends or single-core cables in screw loops
• Open cable ends, which are led out of the switch housing and can be soldered or screwed together

The Conrad range offers you an extensive selection of high-quality rocker and rocker switches, with which you can solve all switching tasks in the professional and domestic sector.

With the corresponding accessories rocker and toggle switches can be extended by safety features and additional functions: Colored button caps, special labeling, protective caps for keyholes, blind pieces, installation frames, covers and much more. As a professional user, you will be able to meet even the most complex requirements for switching processes and the operating security as well as design requirements of your customers.

Flip and rocker switches as well as the matching accessories are partly available in low-cost industrial packaging.

When making rocker and rocker switches, limit values for substances hazardous to health and hazardous to the environment must be observed. The standard term RoHS is offered as a selection option in the Conrad professional shop menu.
 

What safety instructions must be observed?

• Tilt and rocker switches connected to the 230 V mains may only be installed by qualified personnel.
• Unauthorized opening and improper repairs to equipment equipped with rocker switches can cause significant hazards to the user. In addition, an existing warranty may be void if unauthorized persons make repairs. Use the manufacturer's support.
• The fastening and loosening of the switch housings should only be carried out with suitable tools, in order not to damage the fastening elements and housing.
• Data sheets from the manufacturers are available for download for the switches. Use this for a technically sound information before you use or replace a switch when planning an electrical system.
• In the event of malfunctions or defects, the switch must be immediately disconnected from the power supply and must not be used any further.
• Defective switches belong to public collection points of the municipalities. It is prohibited to dispose of them as household waste.