IX Series Pushbutton Switches For Harsh Environments

APEM’s popular I series range of pushbuttons is now evolving with the new IX series, designed to meet demanding markets. The IX series combines the high qualities of the IP and IA series with a backlit switch, a 12 mm diameter compact bushing and a flexible elastomer membrane actuator. IX series is recommended for harsh environments and all key markets of APEM: material handling, agriculture machinery, defense, …

Main features

• Pushbutton for harsh environment
• Illuminated or non-illuminated
• Compact (12 mm bushing)
• Tactile effect
• Sealing : IP67, IP69K
• Marking on request

Key Features:

• Panel thickness : 1.5 to 6 mm
• Total travel : 2 mm (.078) ± 0.3 mm
• Typical operating force :- function 3 (NO) 7 N ± 2 N- function 5 (NC/NO) 8.5 N ± 2 N
• Low level/mech. life : 1,000,000 cycles
• Torque : 0.5 Nm (0.6 Nm max.) applied to nut
• Soldering : 320 °C (608 °F) max. for 3 sec.

Part Numbers