170/172 170/172-Series PUSHBUTTON SWITCHES The 170/172-Series pushbutton switches are single pole, high amperage switches suitable for shallow back panel applications. These switches are momentary action and require an actuation force of 2.5 lbs. The 170/172-Series switches are equipped with a slow-make, slow-break contact mechanism and are rated at 15 amps at 125VAC. Product Highlights: Rated to 15A 125VAC Sturdy metal clad construction Metal plunger available with optional colored plastic cap Momentary On or Momentary Off circuitry Typical Applications: Test & Measurement Meters Horns Carling Technologies, Inc. 60 Johnson Avenue, Plainville, CT 06062 Email: [email protected] Application Support: [email protected] Phone: 860.793.9281 Fax: 860.793.9231 www.carlingtech.com 2 | 170/172-Series Pushbutton Switches - General Specifications, Ordering Scheme, Dimensional Specifications Dielectric Strength Mechanical Life UL/CSA: 1000V - live to dead metal parts 100,000 cycles Operating Temperature Electrical Life 32°F to 185°F (0°C to 85°C) 25,000 cycles - Momentary 172 CBL 1 Base Part Number 2 Cap Style/Color 2 CAP STYLE / COLOR 1 CBL Black Plastic CGN Green Plastic CRD Red Plastic CWH White Plastic 1 BASE PART NUMBER: SERIES / POLES / CIRCUITRY / RATING / TERMINATION 10A 250VAC; 15A 125VAC Single Pole Solder Lug Wire Leads Screw Terms. On-(Off) 170-B 170-A 170 Off-(On) 172-B 172-A 172 Notes: 1 When selection 2 is left blank, a standard nickel plated plunger is supplied. ( ) Indicates momentary function. .285[7.24] #6-32NC-2 THREAD .122[3.10] DIA .270[6.86] DIA 6.000[152.40] 15/32-32UNS-2A THREAD .140[3.56] .500[12.70] .190[4.83] .345[8.76] DIA SCREW (ASSEMBLED) SOLDER LUG KEYWAY .072[1.82] X .038[.965] DP TERMINAL TYPE .604[15.34] .320[8.13] .240[6.10] 9/16 HEX NUT (1) REQ'D .562[14.27] 1.382[35.10] WIRE LEAD 170 NICKEL PLATED .500[12.70] DIA 172 MOUNTING HOLE .062[1.57] .576[14.63] .460[11.68] .370[9.40] BINDING HEAD SCREWS .500[12.70] DIA 170 PLASTIC 172 *Manufacturer reserves the right to change product specification without prior notice. Email: [email protected] Application Support: [email protected] Phone: (860) 793–9281 Fax: (860) 793–9231 www.carlingtech.com .038[.965] WITH KEYWAY Reps & Contact | 3 Authorized Sales Representatives Click on the group name on the map below to find your local representative or visit www.carlingtech.com/findarep. « « Matera W. Canada Matera E. Canada MIDWEST DM Michigan TEMCO Northwest Alaska, Hawaii « NORTHERN Hanna Lind Ltd. Melody Emery Sierra Bridge Marketing Omega Limited Dy-tronix Inc. LD. Allen Norris DM Assoc East Pacent DM Assoc TSI North TSI WEST Signal Enterprises Luscombe Engineering Pinnacle Marketing Sunbelt Components « South America DM Mexico Mexico SOUTHEAST ProRep Solutions « Matrix LATIN AMERICA Americas Europe Middle East Africa Asia-Pacific Oceania About Carling Founded in 1920, Carling Technologies is a leading manufacturer of electrical and electronic switches and assemblies, circuit breakers, electronic controls, power distribution units, and multiplexed power distribution systems. With four ISO registered manufacturing facilities and technical sales offices worldwide, Carling Technologies Sales, Service and Engineering teams do much more than manufacture electrical components, they engineer powerful solutions! To learn more about Carling please visit www.carlingtech.com/company-profile. To view all of Carling’s environmental, quality, health & safety certifications please visit www.carlingtech.com/environmental-certifications Email: [email protected] Application Support: [email protected] Phone: (860) 793–9281 Fax: (860) 793–9231 www.carlingtech.com Worldwide Headquarters Carling Technologies, Inc. 60 Johnson Avenue, Plainville, CT 06062 Phone: 860.793.9281 Fax: 860.793.9231 Email: [email protected] Northern Region Sales Office: [email protected] Southeast Region Sales Office: [email protected] Midwest Region Sales Office: [email protected] West Region Sales Office: [email protected] Latin America Sales Office: [email protected] Asia-Pacific Headquarters Carling Technologies, Asia-Pacific Ltd., Kowloon, Hong Kong Phone: Int + 852-2737-2277 Fax: Int + 852-2736-9332 Email: [email protected] Shenzhen, China: [email protected] Shanghai, China: [email protected] Pune, India: [email protected] Kaohsiung, Taiwan: [email protected] Yokohama, Japan: [email protected] Europe | Middle East | Africa Headquarters Carling Technologies LTD 4 Airport Business Park, Exeter Airport, Clyst Honiton, Exeter, Devon, EX5 2UL, UK Phone: Int + 44 1392.364422 Fax: Int + 44 1392.364477 Email: [email protected] Germany: [email protected] France: [email protected] www.carlingtech.com REV_12_2015