Cherry snap-action switches cost 20 per cent less

Featuring an ultra-small travel differential and a wide variety of actuators, GP series snap switches are also optionally available with low operating force. Screw or solder terminations can be specified.

Internally, the switches have a high build quality with insert moulded terminal pins, gold-over-silver plated contacts and a high-strength titanium copper alloy spring. The housing comprises a rugged phenolic case and cover. E series devices feature a similarly high build quality and are optionally available for operating temperatures of up to 200degC.

Applications include pressure switches, commercial hand dryers, garage door sensors, fork lift truck motor stops, lift control, x-ray equipment and a wide range of other industrial machinery. Mark Mills, Switches and Controls Sales Manager at Cherry Electrical Products UK, comments: "GP and E series general-purpose devices will give Cherry the opportunity to grow our share of both the commercial and industrial markets, where a more heavy-duty microswitch is required. We will not only save customers money but also, as an established player in the switch market, we will bring our service culture to these new opportunities."