Waterproof button switch precautions and structure types

Posted by Daier on October 23rd, 2018

The specific application of these waterproof switches is subject to many factors, such as the installation method and the installation direction of the product, the air flow, the pressure difference acting on the product, the strength of the fluid rebound and the working voltage; Even the excellent sealing performance of Arcolectric waterproof push button switches leads the way in sealing technology, which means that the switch is completely sealed and also needs to prevent the ingress of corrosive gases or substances.
Structure type

There are many types of waterproof button switches, which can be divided into ordinary button type, mushroom head type, self-locking type, self-resetting type, rotary handle type, with indicator light type, lighted symbol type and key type, etc. Double button, three button and different combinations, generally adopting modular structure, consisting of button cap, return spring, bridge contact and outer casing, etc., usually made of composite type, with a pair of normally closed contacts and normally open contacts Some products can increase the number of contacts by connecting multiple components in series. There is also a self-contained button that automatically holds the closed position when pressed and can only be turned on after a power failure.