C&K Sealed Switches

C&K Components offers more than 55,000 unique part numbers that are built, priced and delivered as standard catalog items.

Key features and benefits to C&K's sealed switches:

  • Ratings from IP54 to IP68
  • Variety of boot accessories
  • Ingress protection or "IP" sealed switches. The first characteristic numeral indicates degree of protection against solid foreign objects. The second characteristic numeral indicates the degree of protection against water.

View our training modules on sealed switches to learn more: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3 and Part 4.

View Ingress Protection Chart (IP ratings explained).

CK Components Switches
  • IP54
  • IP57
  • IP65
  • IP67
  • IP68

KMT2 Series - Microminiature SMT Tact Switch

Features

  • Smallest footprint
  • High number of cycles within the smallest packaging
  • Smallest thickness with integrated actuator
  • Ground pin option

Typical Applications

  • Mobile Phones
  • Hearing Aids
  • MP3 accessories
  • Bluetooth Headset

KT Series - Right Angle Tact Switch for SMT

Features

  • High shear force with extended bracket
  • Easy to pick & place with top plate tab
  • Rubber or hard plastic actuator
  • Press fit or snap fit caps

Typical Applications

  • Telecommunications
  • Computer products
  • Instrumentation
  • Power supply

E Series - Sealed Miniature Toggle Switches

Features

  • Sealed against solder and cleaning process contaminants
  • UL 94V-0 Nylon case and bushing
  • Multi-positions

Typical Applications

  • Telecommunications
  • Instrumentation
  • Medical equipment

ET Series - Sealed Subminiature Toggle Switches

Features

  • Sealed against solder and cleaning process contaminants
  • ESD protection available
  • Thru-hole and surface mount models

Typical Applications

  • Hand-held telecommunications
  • Instrumentation
  • Medical equipment

EP Series - Sealed Tiny Pushbutton Switches

Features

  • Sealed against solder & cleaning processes
  • Thru-hole and surface mount models

Typical Applications

  • Telecommunications and networking equipment
  • Computers and peripherals

GT Series - Ultraminiature Toggle Switches

Features

  • Sealed against solder and cleaning process contaminants
  • Ultraminiature size, smallest footprint available
  • Thru-hole and surface mount models
  • High temperature materials (UL 94V-0)

Typical Applications

  • Hand-held telecommunications
  • Small instrumentation

D Series - Miniature Snap-in Power Rocker with boot option

Features

  • Momentary and maintained models
  • PC and quick connect terminals
  • Recessed bracket available — prevents accidental actuation

Typical Applications

  • Small appliances
  • Computers and peripherals
  • Medical instrumentation

DA Series - Miniature Single Pole Rocker

Features

  • Guards to prevent accidental actuation
  • Momentary and maintained functions
  • IP65 splash proof rubber boot option

Typical Applications

  • Small appliances
  • Computers and peripherals
  • Medical instrumentation

DM Series - Miniature Power Rocker

Features

  • 3 AMPS to 10 AMPS
  • Positive detent

Typical Applications

  • Instrumentation
  • Industrial

CR Series - Round Single Pole Rocker

Features

  • Round actuator and body
  • IP65 splash proof rubber boot option

Typical Applications

  • Appliances, small and large
  • Office equipment
  • Computers and peripherals
  • Audio/Video equipment

ZMS Series - Subminiature Snap-acting Switches

Features

  • Reliable snap-acting mechanism
  • Long electrical and mechanical life
  • Compact size—Ideal when space is limited
  • Various PCB terminals and actuators

Typical Applications

  • PCB detection switch
  • Communication devices
  • Testing equipment
  • Security/Alarm systems
  • Consumer electronics

ZMSM Series - Subminiature Snap-acting Switches

Features

  • Reliable snap-acting mechanism
  • Long electrical and mechanical life
  • Various PCB terminals and actuators

Typical Applications

  • Communication devices
  • Testing equipment
  • Security/Alarm systems

LCS Series - Subminiature Snap-acting Switches

Features

  • Compact design
  • Long life and high electrical capacity
  • Quick connect, solder terminals,PC terminals, wire leads
  • Wide variety of actuator styles

Typical Applications

  • Motorized equipment
  • Sump pump
  • Thermostatic controls

TFS Series - Subminiature Snap-acting Switches

Features

  • Broad range of operating forces
  • Ratings up to 10 AMPS
  • Wide variety of actuator styles
  • Quick connect terminations

Typical Applications

  • Motor controls
  • Thermostatics
  • Portable tools

M Series - Half-inch Rotary Switches

Features

  • Multi-pole and multi-positions
  • Panel and PCB mounting
  • Stainless steel actuator
  • Non-shorting contacts

Typical Applications

  • Test equipment
  • Industrial equipment
  • Medical equipment

ED Series - Dome Series

Features

  • Short travel
  • Good tactile feedback
  • Self cleaning
  • 2.4N

Typical Applications

  • Aircraft
  • Instrument
  • Panels
  • Radio equipment

KSA & KSL MKII Series

Features

  • Highest tact switch sealing performance
  • Improved sealing through a modification of the crimping technique and to a double overmolding of the terminal

Typical Applications

  • Automotive
  • Industrial
  • Telecommunication networks
  • Household appliances
  • Heating control systems

KSC Series - SMT Tact Switch

Features

  • Positive tactile feeling
  • J or G terminations

Typical Applications

  • Automotive
  • Mobile phones
  • Industrial electronics
  • Network infrastructure and IT

KSC4D Series - Sealed Detect Switch for SMT

Features

  • Soft actuator
  • J or G terminations

Typical Applications

  • Automotive
  • Mobile phones
  • Industrial electronics
  • Computer infrastructure and IT

KSC9 Series - SMD Tact Switch for Adjustable Height

Features

  • SMD switch
  • Adjustable height with buttons
  • Overload resistance

Typical Applications

  • Industrial electronics
  • Network equipment
  • Telecommunications

KSE Series - Low Profile Tact Switch

Features

  • Low profile
  • Cost efficient

Typical Applications

  • Smart meters
  • Home appliances
  • Consumer electronics
  • Industrial electronics
  • Telecommunications

KSC-ST Series - Sound Tunable Tact Switch

Features

  • Positive tactile feeling
  • Range of 2 sound intensity

Typical Applications

  • Automotive
  • Industrial electronics
  • Keyboards
  • Medical equipment

AP Series - Industrial Pushbutton Switch

Features

  • 1,000,000 life cycle
  • Illumination / non-illumination
  • Threaded or snap-in mounting
  • SPST, normally open

Typical Applications

  • Off-road
  • Industrial
  • Medical
  • Transportation
  • Gaming

7000 Series - Miniature Toggle Switch with Splash Proof Bushing

Features

  • Multi-pole and multi-position
  • Wide variety of actuator and termination options
  • Epoxy terminal-seal compatible with bottom wash cleaning

Typical Applications

  • Telecommunications
  • Instrumentation
  • Medical equipment

9000 Series - Power Toggle Switch with Splash Proof Bushing

Features

  • Power ratings up to 10 AMPS
  • Double pole models
  • Locking lever options available
  • Wide variety of actuator styles

Typical Applications

  • Shut-off switch
  • Small equipment

T Series - Subminiature Toggle Switches with Splash Proof Bushing

Features

  • Compact size—small footprint
  • Single and double pole models
  • PC and panel mount options available

Typical Applications

  • Hand-held telecommunications
  • Instrumentation
  • Medical equipment

KMT0 Series - Nano-Miniature Top Actuated Tact Switch

Features

  • Smallest footprint
  • Smallest thickness with integrated actuator
  • High number of cycles within the smallest packaging

Typical Applications

  • Hearing Aids
  • MP3 accessories
  • Bluetooth headset

NP Series - Sealed Industrial Pushbutton Switch

Features

  • 1,000,000 life cycle
  • Multiple housing styles
  • Capable of up to 5A resistive load

Typical Applications

  • Harsh environments
  • Off-Road
  • Industrial
  • Transportation