Cherry releases KD and KC round rocker switches

This makes them suitable for applications in vehicles, outdoor machinery and medical devices.

There are eight different designs in the new product range, seven rocker switches and one pushbutton switch, all certified to IP56 and IP65 requirements for water and dust resistance.

These switches are available in numerous AC/DC ratings and are RoHS compliant.

The KD and KC series round rocker switches are IP56 rated and fit panel cut-outs of 0.795in (20.20mm) diameter.

The KC series has an SPST function and is available with red or black actuators, while the KD series is available in two versions: DPST and DPDT.

Both are available lit if required and can handle DC and AC loadings, with quick connect 0.187in (4.76mm) terminals.

Electrical ratings include 16A 125V AC, 10A 250V AC (UL), 20A 14V DC and 10A 28V DC for both series, with an additional specification of 10(4)A 250V (VDE) in the KC single-pole single-throw series.

The KR series are miniature rocker switches for panel cut-outs of approximately 0.780in by 0.512in (19.80 x 13.00mm).

The KR series is available in single-pole single-throw and double-pole double-throw versions with 0.18in (4.75mm) quick-connect terminals.

It has an IP65 protection rating and is available in four different AC and DC electrical ratings: 16A 125V AC 1/3HP; 10A 250V AC 1/2 HP (UL); 20A 14V DC; and 10A 28V DC.

There are four different series of larger oblong rocker switches in different actuator styles, all with an IP56 protection rating and with 1.250in (6.35mm) quick-connect terminals.

The KS series, in black only, is designed for on-off or on-on functions in SPST, SPDT, DPST and DPDT versions.

The KG series is available in eight different switch functions and three different electrical ratings: 20A 125V AC; 10A 250V AC (UL); and 21A 14V DC.

All have quick-connect screw or solder terminal options.

Two different styles are available if an application requires an illuminated switch: the KM series has an oval actuator with either red or green lenses for panel cut-outs of approximately 1.449in x 0.83in (36.80mm x 21.2mm); and the KT series for slightly smaller panel cut-outs of 1.45in x 0.60in (36.8mm x 15.2mm).

For applications requiring a round pushbutton solution, the KF series is available in five different ratings, AC and DC and in SPST and DPST versions.

The quick-connect terminal option is 0.18in (4.75mm).

The KF series is available illuminated if required, to fit panel cut-outs of approximately 0.795in (20.20mm).