TF Series Miniature Snap-acting Switches Features/Benefits • Broad range of operating forces • Ratings up to 21 AMPS • Wide variety of actuator styles • Quick connect terminations Typical Applications • Motor controls • Thermostatics • Portable tools Specifications Materials CONTACT RATING: From low level* to 21 AMPS @ 277 V AC. ELECTRICAL LIFE: 300,000 cycles at 10 AMPS @ 250 V AC, consult Customer Service Center for typical life of higher rated switches. INSULATION RESISTANCE: 1,000 M ohm min. DIELECTRIC STRENGTH: 1,500 Vrms min. @ sea level. OPERATING TEMPERATURE: –40ºF to 185ºF (–40ºC to 85ºC). OPERATING FORCE: From 15 to 400 grams at actuator button available. MOUNTING: Torque screws 2-5 in/lbs. SWITCH HOUSING: Thermoplastic (UL 94V-0). ACTUATOR BUTTON: Thermoplastic (UL 94V-0). SPRING: Copper alloy. PIVOT: Brass alloy. MOVABLE CONTACTS: Gold alloy for ratings 1 AMP or less. Fine silver for ratings greater than 1 AMP up to 15 AMPS. Precious metal alloy for ratings greater than 15 AMPS. STATIONARY CONTACTS: Gold alloy for ratings 1 AMP or less. Fine silver for ratings greater than 1 AMP. TERMINALS: Brass alloy for ratings up to 10 AMPS. Copper alloy for ratings greater than 10 AMPS. * Low Level=conditions where no arcing occurs during switching, i.e., 0.4 VA max. @ 20 V AC or DC max. Standard electrical life per UL 1054, rated for 6,000 operations. NOTE: Specifications and materials listed above are switches with standard options. For information on specific and custom switches, consult Customer Service Center. To order, simply select desired option from each category and place in the appropriate box. Available options are shown and described on pages J-6 through J-10. For additional options not shown in catalog, consult Customer Service Center. T F Series TF SP, Mom. Operating Force CJ 5.29 oz./150 grams CC .53 oz./15 grams Electrical Rating CD .88 oz./25 grams J6 15 A, 277 V AC; 1/2 HP, 125, 250 V AC; CF 1.76 oz./50 grams 5 A, 125 V AC “L”, 0.5 A, 125 V DC; CG 2.65 oz./75 grams 0.25 A, 250 V DC EC 7.94 oz./225 grams F5 1 A,125 V AC; 1 A, 3O V DC EE 14.11 oz./400 grams H8 5 A, 277 V AC; 1/10 HP, 125, 250 V AC J3 21 A, 277 V AC; 1 HP, 125 V AC; 2 HP, 250 V AC; 5 A, 125 V AC “L” K6 11 A, 277 V AC; 1/3 HP, 125, 250 V AC; 0.5 A, 125 V DC; 0.25 A, 250 V DC L3 20 A, 250 V AC; 1 HP, 125 V AC; 2 HP 250 V AC V1 1 A,125 V AC; 1 A, 3O V DC (UL/CSA) V2 5 A, 277 V AC; 1/10 HP, 125, 250 V AC (UL/CSA); 5(2) A, 250 V AC (VDE) V3 11 A, 277 V AC; 1/3 HP, 125, 250 V AC; 0.5 A, 125 V DC; 0.25 A, 250 V DC (UL/CSA); 10(3) A, 25O V AC (VDE) V4 21 A, 277 V AC; 1 HP, 125 V AC; 2 HP, 25O V AC; 5 A, 125 V AC “L”; 16(3) A, 25O V AC (VDE) Mounting Style S Standard V Metric Circuitry C SPDT W SPST N.C. Y SPST N.O. Actuator P00 Pin plunger A10 .81" lever roller, high force A15 1.34" lever roller, high force A20 1.05” lever roller, low force A25 1.56" lever roller, low force T10 .84" lever, high force T13 1.34" simulated roller, high force T14 1.29" simulated roller, high force T15 1.40" lever, high force T16 2.34" lever, high force T18 2.75" lever, high force T20 1.10" lever, low force T23 1.56" simulated roller, low force T24 1.50” simulated roller, low force T25 1.62" lever, low force T26 2.57" lever, low force T28 2.97” lever, low force WP0 Wide pin plunger Terminations 40 .187" quick connect 4A .250" quick connect 5A .250" offset quick connect 5B .187" offset quick connect Dimensions are shown: Inches (mm) Specifications and dimensions subject to change J–5 www.ck-components.com Snap-acting Build-A-Switch J TF Series Miniature Snap-acting Switches SERIES TF MINIATURE SNAP-ACTING SWITCHES – SP MOMENTARY OPERATING FORCE BASIC SWITCH OPERATING FORCE (OZ./GRAMS) CC .53 15 J CD .88 25 Snap-acting OPTION CODE CF 1.76 50 CG 2.65 75 CJ 5.29 150 EC 7.94 225 EE* 14.11 400 *Minimums may apply, consult Customer Service Center. Operating Force option ‘CC’ not available with ‘T18 & T26’ Actuator options. Operating force varies with actuator option, see ACTUATOR option section. ELECTRICAL RATING CONTACT MATERIAL OPTION CODE RoHS COMPLIANT * RoHS COMPATIBLE * MOVABLE CONTACT STATIONARY CONTACT F5 Yes Yes Gold alloy Gold alloy H8 Yes Yes J3 Yes Yes ELECTRICAL RATING From low level* to 1 AMP @ 125 V AC, 1 AMP @ 30 V DC. 5 AMPS @ 277 V AC; 1/10 HP @ 125 & 250 V AC. Fine Silver 21 AMPS @ 277 V AC; 1 HP @ 125 V AC; 2 HP @ 250 V AC; 5 AMPS @ 125 V AC “L”. Fine Silver J6 Yes Yes 15 AMPS @ 277 V AC; 1/2 HP @ 125 & 250 V AC; 5 AMPS @ 125 V AC “L”. 0.5 AMP @ 125 V DC; 0.25 AMP @ 250 V DC. K6 Yes Yes 11 AMPS @ 277 V AC; 1/3 HP @ 125 & 250 V AC; 0.5 AMP @ 125 V DC; 0.25 AMP @ 250 V DC. Silver alloy L3 Yes 20 AMPS @ 250 V AC; 1 HP @ 125 V AC; 2 HP @ 250 V AC Yes * Note: See Technical Data section of this catalog for RoHS compliant and compatible definitions and specifications. All models with all options, * Low Level=conditions where no arcing occurs during switching, i.e., 0.4 VA max. @ 20 V AC or DC max. . Consult Customer Service center for availability and delivery of nonstandard ratings. Dimensions are shown: Inch (mm) Specifications and dimensions subject to change J–6 www.ck-components.com TF Series Miniature Snap-acting Switches ELECTRICAL RATING CONTACT MATERIAL OPTION CODE RoHS COMPLIANT RoHS COMPATIBLE V1 Yes Yes V2 Yes Yes MOVABLE CONTACT Gold alloy STATIONARY CONTACT INTERNATIONAL ELECTRICAL RATING From low level* to 1 AMP @ 125 V AC; 1 AMP @ 30 V DC (UL/CSA). 0.1 (0.05) AMP @ 250 V~µ T85 50E3 (VDE). Gold alloy 5 AMPS @ 277 V AC; 1/10 HP @ 125 & 250 V AC (UL/CSA). 5 (2) AMPS @ 250 V~µ T85 50E3 (VDE). Fine Silver V3 Yes Yes V4 Yes Yes 11 AMPS @ 277 V AC; 1/3 HP @ 125 & 250 V AC; 0.5 AMP @ 125 V DC; 0.25 AMP @ 250 V DC (UL/CSA). 10 (3) AMPS @ 250 V~µ 50E3 T85 (VDE). Fine Silver Precious metal alloy 21 AMPS @ 277 V AC; 1 HP @ 125 V AC; 2 HP @ 250 V AC; 16 (3) AMPS @ 250 V~µ T85 10E3 (VDE). * Note: See Technical Data section of this catalog for RoHS compliant and compatible definitions and specifications. NOTE: V1-V4 ratings available with ‘5A or 5B’terminal styles only. OPERATING FORCE INTERNATIONAL RATING SYMBOLS µ Microgap construction (less than 3 mm). ~ Alternating current. T_ _ ELECTRICAL RATING AMPS (REF.) CC (15) CD (25) CF (50) CG (75) CJ (150) EC (225) F5 1 • • • • • • H8 5 • • • • • • • J3 21 X X X X • • • J6 15 X X X X • • • K6 11 X • • • • • • L3 20 X X X X • • • V1 1 • • • • • X X V2 5 X X • • • • • V3 11 X X X • • • • V4 16 X X X X • • • EE (400) Maximum rated use temperature. Cycles over 50,000 at rated current. 10E3 Cycles over 10,000 at rated current. 10(3) Current Rating: First number represents resistive rating; second number represents inductive (motor) rating. All models with all options, . Consult Customer Service center for availability and delivery of nonstandard ratings. * Low Level=conditions where no arcing occurs during switching, i.e., 0.4 VA max. @ 20 V AC or DC max. • AVAILABLE x NOT AVAILABLE ** Available with 4A & 5A terminations only, see page J-10. MOUNTING STYLE S V STANDARD For 4-40 screw size Metric For 3 mm screw size Dimensions are shown: Inches (mm) Specifications and dimensions subject to change J–7 www.ck-components.com J Snap-acting 50E3 TF Series Miniature Snap-acting Switches ACTUATOR OPTION CODE FIG. DIM. A DIM. B DIM. C 1 .80 (20,3) — .578 ± .015 (14,68 ± 0,38) — A10 2 .81 (20,6) .32 (8,1) .810 ± .020 (20,57 ± 0,51) .19 dia. (4,8Ø) A15 2 1.34 (34,0) .32 (8,1) .810 ± .030 (20,57 ± 0,76) .19 dia. (4,8Ø) A20 2 1.05 (26,7) .54 (13,7) .810 ± .050 (20,57) ± 1,27 .19 dia. (4,8Ø) A25 2 1.56 (39,6) .54 (13,7) .810 ± .075 (20,57 ± 1,91) .19 dia. (4,8Ø) T10 3 .84 (21,3) .32 (8,1) .600 ± .020 (15,24 ± 0,51) — T15 3 1.40 (35,6) .32 (8,1) .600 ± .040 (15,24 ± 1,02) — T16 3 2.34 (59,4) .32 (8,1) .600 ± .065 (15,24 ± 1,65) — T18 3 2.75 (69,9) .32 (8,1) .600 ± .080 (15,24 ± 2,03) — T20 3 1.10 (27,9) .54 (13,7) .600 ± .050 (15,24 ± 1,27) — T25 3 1.62 (41,1) .54 (13,7) .600 ± .070 (15,24 ± 1,78) — T26 3 2.57 (65,3) .54 (13,7) .600 ± .150 (15,24 ± 3,81) — .600 ± .187 (15,24 ) ± 4,75 — P00 Snap-acting J DIM. D T28 3 2.97 (75,4) .54 (13,7) T13 4 1.34 (34,0) .32 (8,1) .810 ± .030 (20,57 ± 0,76) .19 dia. (4,8Ø) T14 4 1.29 (32,8) .32 (8,1) .730 ± .030 (18,54 ± 0,76) .19 dia. (6,4Ø) T23 4 .19 dia. (4,8Ø) 4 .54 (13,7) .54 (13,9) .810 ± .065 (20,57 ± 1,65) T24 5 .730 ± .060 (18,54) ± 1,52 .635 ± .015 (16,13 ± 0,38) .25 dia. (6,4Ø) WP0 1.56 (39,6) 1.50 (38,1) .80 (20,3) — — NOTE: Switch characteristics chart on following page. Dimensions are shown: Inch (mm) Specifications and dimensions subject to change J–8 www.ck-components.com TF Series Miniature Snap-acting Switches ACTUATOR SWITCH CHARACTERISTICS MAXIMUM OPERATING FORCE (OZ./GRAMS) OPTION CODE MINIMUM RELEASE FORCE (OZ./GRAMS) MAXIMUM DIFFERENTIAL TRAVEL MAXIMUM PRETRAVEL MINIMUM OVERTRAVEL CD (25) CF (50) CG (75) CJ EC EE (150) (225) (400) CC (15) CD (25) CF (50) CG (75) ALL FORCES ALL FORCES ALL FORCES A10 .63 18 1.06 30 2.29 65 3.17 90 6.35 180 7.94 14.11 225 400 .21 6 .35 10 .35 10 .53 15 .71 20 1.98 56 3.88 110 .015 (0,38) .060 (1,52) .030 (0,76) A15 .28 8 .42 12 1.06 30 1.59 45 3 85 4.59 130 7.94 225 .07 2 .14 4 .14 4 .18 5 .35 10 .71 20 2.82 80 .030 (0,76) .100 (2,54) .065 (1,65) A20 0.53 15 0.71 1.41 20 40 2.12 60 4.23 120 6 170 9.7 275 0.07 2 0.11 0.11 3 3 0.18 5 0.42 12 0.71 20 1.41 40 0.025 (0,64) 0.12 (3,05) 0.055 (1,40) A25 .18 5 .28 8 56 16 85 24 1.69 48 2.65 75 4.41 125 .04 1 .07 2 .07 2 .07 2 .21 6 .35 10 .71 20 .050 (1,27) .250 (6,35) .120 (3,05) P00 .53 15 .88 25 1.76 50 2.65 75 5.29 150 7.94 14.11 225 400 .21 6 .35 10 .35 10 .53 15 1.23 35 1.98 56 3.88 110 .010 (0,25) .047 (1,19) .050 (1,27) T10 .63 18 1.06 30 2.29 65 3.17 90 6.35 180 7.94 14.11 225 400 .21 6 .35 10 .35 10 .53 15 .71 20 1.98 56 3.88 110 .015 (0,38) .060 (1,52) .030 (0,76) T13 .28 8 .42 12 1.06 30 1.59 45 3 85 4.59 130 7.94 225 .07 2 .14 4 .14 4 .18 5 .35 10 .71 20 2.82 80 .030 (0,76) .100 (2,54) .065 (1,65) T14 .28 8 .42 12 1.23 35 1.76 50 3.17 90 4.76 135 7.94 225 .07 2 .14 4 .14 4 .18 5 .35 10 .71 20 2.82 80 .030 (0,76) .100 (2,54) .060 (1,52) T15 .25 7 .42 12 1.06 30 1.41 40 2.82 80 4.41 125 7.94 225 .07 2 .14 4 .14 4 .18 5 .28 8 .63 18 2.82 80 .030 (0,76) .110 (2,59) .065 (1,65) T16 .18 5 .28 8 .53 15 .78 22 1.59 45 2.47 70 4.23 120 .04 1 .07 2 .07 2 .07 2 .28 8 .35 10 .71 20 .045 (1,14) .250 (6,35) .125 (3,18) T18 N/A .21 6 .42 12 .71 20 1.41 40 2.12 60 3.53 100 N/A .04 1 .04 1 .07 2 .18 5 .28 8 .56 16 .062 (1,57) .300 (7,62) .155 (3,94) T20 .53 15 .71 20 1.41 40 2.12 60 4.23 120 6 170 9.70 275 .21 6 .35 10 .35 10 .53 15 .71 20 1.98 56 3.88 110 .030 (0,76) .140 (3,56) .060 (1,52) T23 .18 5 .28 8 .56 16 .85 24 1.69 48 2.65 75 4.41 125 .04 1 .07 2 .07 2 .07 2 .21 6 .35 10 .71 20 .050 (1,27) .250 (6,35) .120 (3,05) T24 0.18 5 0.28 0.56 8 16 0.88 25 1.76 50 2.65 75 4.76 135 0.04 1 0.07 0.07 2 2 0.11 3 0.21 6 0.35 10 0.71 20 .005 (1,27) 0.23 (5,84) 0.11 (2.79) T25 .18 5 .28 8 .53 15 .88 25 1.59 45 2.47 70 4.23 120 .04 1 .07 2 .07 2 .07 2 .21 6 .35 10 .99 28 .055 (1,40) .250 (6,35) .125 (3,18) T26 N/A .14 4 .28 8 .04 1 N/A N/A N/A .12 3.5 0.11 3 .21 6 0.18 5 .39 11 0.32 9 .500 (12,70) N/A .05 1.5 0.04 1 .100 (2,54) N/A 2.26 64 1.94 55 .04 1 N/A .85 1.27 24 36 0.71 1.06 20 30 N/A T28 .42 12 0.42 12 0.12 (3,05) .0.56 (14.22) .235 (5,97) 0.285 (7,24) WP0 .53 15 .88 25 1.76 50 2.65 75 5.29 150 .21 6 .35 10 .35 10 .53 15 1.23 35 1.97 56 3.88 110 .010 (0.25) .047 (1,19) .030 (0,51) 7.94 14.11 225 400 CJ EC EE (150) (225) (400) NOTE: For basic switch operating forces, see page J-6. HIGH FORCE, LOW MOTION PIVOT POSITION LOW FORCE, HIGH MOTION PIVOT POSITION Available with actuators A10, A15, T10, T13, T14, T15, T16 and T18. Available with actuators A20, A25, T20, T23, T24, T25, T26, and T28. NOTE: Lever actuator options are available in either of two pivot positions. Levers located in the forward pivot position have lower forces and higher motions. Levers located in the rear pivot position have higher forces and lower motions. Dimensions are shown: Inches (mm) Specifications and dimensions subject to change J–9 www.ck-components.com J Snap-acting CC (15) TF Series Miniature Snap-acting Switches TERMINATIONS 40 .187" QUICK CONNECT 5A OFFSET .250" QUICK CONNECT 4A 5B .250" QUICK CONNECT OFFSET .187" QUICK CONNECT Snap-acting J CIRCUITRY C W Y SPDT (Single Pole, Double Throw) SPST N.C. (Single Pole, Single Throw, Normally Closed) SPST N.O. (Single Pole, Single Throw, Normally Open) Dimensions are shown: Inch (mm) Specifications and dimensions subject to change J–10 www.ck-components.com