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Not recommended for new designs. Please review our D4 series
E Series
Miniature Snap-Action Switches
Features
  •  8 current ratings AC
  •  3 current ratings DC
  •  Long-life coil spring mechanism
  •  Agency approved extended life versions
  •  High-temperature versions available
E Series
E Series - Miniature

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  Electrical Ratings
Switch
Series
EN61058
Rating
UL1054
Rating
Electrical Life at Rated Load
According to UL
(Min. Operations)
E21
N/A
 0.1A, 125VAC (0.25A, 30VDC optional)
6,000**
E22
N/A
 3A, 125/250VAC
   1/10HP, 250VAC (0.1A, 125VDC optional)
6,000
E23
N/A
 5A, 1/4HP, 125/250VAC
6,000
E31
N/A
 1A, 125VAC
6,000
E33
N/A
 10A, 1/2HP, 125/250VAC (6A, 30VDC optional)
6,000**
E34
N/A
 15A, 1/2HP, 125/250VAC
6,000*
E35
N/A
 20.1A, 1/2HP, 125/250VAC
6,000
E36
N/A
 25A, 125/250VAC; 1HP, 125VAC; 2HP, 250VAC
6,000
* Indicates 100K life available for AC versions only.
** Indicates 100K life available for AC and DC versions.
  Specifications
Electrical
Temperature Rating: -40° to +85°C (130°C and 150°C optional, except E36)
Flammability Rating: UL94HB
Materials
Case: General Purpose Phenolic
Actuating Button: Thermoplastic Acetal
Common Terminals: Silver-Plated Brass (E21, E22, E23, E31, E33, E34, E35)
Silver-Plated Copper (E36)
NO & NC Terminals: Brass (E21, E22, E23, E31, E33, E34, E35)
Copper (E36)
Moving Blade: Brass (E21, E22, E23)
Silver-Plated Beryllium Copper (E31, E33, E34, E35, E36)
Spring: Stainless Steel
Auxiliary Actuator: Cold-Rolled Steel (Nickel-Plated)
(except E21 and E22 — Aluminum])
Roller: Sintered Stainless Steel
Contacts: Silver Alloy (except E21 and E31 — Gold Crosspoint) E22 Fine Silver
  Approvals
UL CSA UL RoHS compliant
 
E34 only
UL approval
only E35
 UL File No: E23301
 
  Dimensions
Dimensions

Note:0.187" Quick Connect terminals are standard. Normally, to order screw terminals add 10 to suffix number. To order solder terminals add 20 to suffix number and to order 0.250" QC terminals add 40 to suffix number.

Exception: When ordering -55HX, -75HX, -75KX or -85HX switches with screw, solder or 0.250" QC terminals, consult factory.
Note: E35 and E36 only available as light force with 0.250"(6.35mm) QC terminals.

  Terminals and Circuitry
Terminals
  Actuators
Auxiliary Actuators
  Actuator Specifications
Specifications
* Measured above reference line. Refer to dimensional drawings above.
**Actuator tolerance ± 0.031 inches (0.79mm)
†Only available with 85°C temperature rating.
Note: E35 and E36 available in light force only.
  Circuitry   Mounting

Contact arrangement available in choice of single pole double throw (SPDT) or single pole single throw (SPST), either normally open (NO) or normally closed (NC). In general normally open may be specified by changing suffix number from 00 to 01 and normally closed by changing suffix number to 02.

Recommended mounting screw size: #4-40 round head.
Recommended torque on screw: 3 inch lbs. max.
  PART NUMBERS COMMONLY STOCKED IN DISTRIBUTION
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E2100AX
E2100K
E2150H
E2200AX
E2200K
E2250HX
E2250K
E2250KL
E2255HX
E2285HX 		E2300A
E2300K
E2350H
E2350K
E2355HX
E2385HX
E3300A
E3300AX
E3300K
E3350H 		E3350HL
E3350K
E3385HX
E3400A
E3400K
E3450HX
E3450K
E3455HX
E3485HX
These part numbers offer advantages in lower minimum order quantity and typically shorter lead times.
  Ordering Information

Select the current rating you need. Combine the corresponding Series/Prefix number with the appropriate suffix number for the switch type, circuitry and terminals you require.

Part Number Example:

E23-41AX = E23 Series 5 amp, without actuator, SPST NO,
with .250 inch QC Terminals, Light Operating Force.

Specifications subject to change without notice.