In industrial control panels, heavy machinery, and power equipment, the push button is more than an interface—it’s a critical component for system operation and safety. It needs to withstand high electrical loads, harsh environments, and thousands of cycles without failure.

Meet our 16mm Black Anodized Aluminum Push Button Switch, engineered to meet these challenges head-on. Combining a 10A high-current rating with the durability of metal and versatile maintained or momentary operation, this switch is designed to be the reliable cornerstone of your most demanding applications.

Product Overview: Power and Versatility in a Compact Design

This 16mm switch is a powerhouse of performance packed into a standard-sized interface. Its core strength lies in its ability to handle up to 10A at 250VAC, allowing it to directly control motors, solenoids, and power supplies. The sleek black anodized aluminum housing offers a premium look and exceptional corrosion resistance, while the dual operation modes provide unparalleled design flexibility for any control logic.

Key Features & Engineering Advantages

• 10A High-Current Capacity:

  • Benefit: Capable of switching significant loads directly, this switch can control powerful devices without the need for an intermediary relay, simplifying your design and reducing overall system cost.

• Dual Operation Modes (Maintained & Momentary):

  • Benefit: A single component solves multiple design needs.

    • Maintained (Latching): Ideal for ON/OFF power switches and mode selection.

    • Momentary: Perfect for start, reset, or jog functions.

• Robust Metal Construction:

  • Benefit: The anodized aluminum shell and stainless steel press key provide superior resistance to impact, corrosion, and wear, ensuring a long service life in tough industrial environments.

• Exceptional Mechanical Life:

  • Benefit: Rated for 200,000 cycles (maintained) and 800,000 cycles (momentary), this switch is built for applications requiring frequent use over many years, minimizing maintenance and replacement costs.

• High Reliability Electrical Contacts:

  • Benefit: Featuring slow-action contacts and silver-plated H65 solder pins, the switch ensures a stable, reliable connection with low contact resistance (≤50mΩ), minimizing voltage drop and power loss.

• Enhanced Safety & Durability:

  • Benefit: With high dielectric strength (2000VAC min) and a flame-retardant PA66 base, this switch protects both the user and the equipment from electrical faults. The IK10 impact resistance (for metal shell) makes it virtually vandal-proof.

Technical Specifications at a Glance

• Mounting Hole: 16mm

• Rated Load: 10A, 250VAC (with defined electrical life at various amperages)

• Contact Configuration: 1NO (Normally Open)

• Operation: Maintained or Momentary

• Contact Resistance: ≤ 50 mΩ

• Insulation Resistance: ≥ 1000 MΩ

• Dielectric Strength: 2000V AC min

• Protection Rating: IP65 (Dustproof and protected against water jets)

• Operating Temperature: -25°C to +55°C (Working), -30°C to +85°C (Ambient)

• Housing Material: Black Anodized Aluminum Alloy / Stainless Steel Press Key

• Termination: Solder Pin

Ideal Applications & Use Cases

This switch is built for systems where performance and durability are non-negotiable:

• Industrial Automation: Control panels for machinery, CNC equipment, motor start/stop stations.

• Power Supply Units: ON/OFF switches for high-wattage lab and server PSUs.

• Transportation & Automotive: Engine start, accessory power control in 12V/24V systems.

• Public Infrastructure & Kiosks: Vandal-resistant controls for ticketing machines and information displays.

Solving Key Engineering Challenges

• Eliminates the Need for External Relays: The 10A rating allows for direct control of higher-power loads, simplifying circuit design and reducing component count and cost.

• Ensures Uptime in Harsh Conditions: The metal construction, IP65 rating, and wide operating temperature range prevent failure due to physical impact, moisture, dust, and thermal cycling.

• Guarantees a Long Service Life: The high mechanical life rating and quality materials (silver contacts, imported spring) ensure reliability over hundreds of thousands of operations.

Conclusion: The High-Performance Switch for Your Critical Applications

Our 16mm Black Metal Push Button Switch is more than just a component; it’s a reliability solution. It delivers the electrical robustness, mechanical endurance, and configuration flexibility required by today’s most demanding industrial applications.

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