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Features
- 8 current ratings AC
- 3 current ratings DC
- Choice of actuator styles
- Choice of terminals
- 3 contact arrangements
- Long-life coil spring mechanism
- Agency approved extended life versions
- High-temperature versions available
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Electrical Ratings |
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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. |
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Specifications |
| Electrical |
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| Temperature Rating: |
-40° to +85°C
(130°C and 150°C optional, except E36) |
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| Flammability Rating: |
UL94HB |
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| Materials |
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| Case: |
General Purpose Phenolic |
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| Actuating Button: |
Thermoplastic Acetal |
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| Common Terminals: |
Silver-Plated Brass (E21,
E22, E23, E31, E33, E34, E35)
Silver-Plated Copper (E36) |
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| NO & NC Terminals: |
Brass (E21, E22, E23,
E31, E33, E34, E35)
Copper (E36) |
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| Moving Blade: |
Brass (E21, E22, E23)
Silver-Plated Beryllium Copper (E31, E33, E34, E35,
E36) |
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| Spring: |
Stainless Steel |
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| Auxiliary Actuator: |
Cold-Rolled Steel (Nickel-Plated)
(except E21 and E22 — Aluminum]) |
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| Roller: |
Sintered Stainless Steel |
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| Contacts: |
Silver Alloy (except
E21 and E31 — Gold Crosspoint) |
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Approvals |
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Dimensions — Standard Force |
Inches (mm)
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Part Numbers with -50N (top) and
-90N (bottom) Suffixes

Inches (mm)
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Dimensions — Light Force |
Inches (mm)
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Part Numbers with -50NX (top) and
-90NX (bottom) Suffixes

Inches (mm)
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Terminals |
| Terminal
Type |
Dimensions
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Part
Number Suffix |
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Operating
Force |
SPDT |
SPST NO |
SPST
NC |
| QC
(Quick Connect)
0.187" (4.75mm) |
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Standard |
–00A |
–01A |
–02A |
Light |
–00AX |
–01AX |
–02AX |
Screw |
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Standard |
–10A |
–11A |
–12A |
Light |
–10AX |
–11AX |
–12AX |
Solder |
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Standard |
–20A |
–21A |
–22A |
Light |
–20AX |
–21AX |
–22AX |
Short Solder |
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Standard |
–30A |
–31A |
–32A |
Light |
–30AX |
–31AX |
–32AX |
QC (Quick
Connect)
0.250" (6.35mm) |
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Standard |
–40A |
–41A |
–42A |
Light |
–40AX |
–41AX |
–42AX |
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" Q.C. 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 with 0.250" (6.35mm) QC
terminals. |
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Actuators |
Many special forms and lengths of actuators
are available. Standard type integral hinged lever and
roller actuators are available in choice of 2 mounting
positions. Actuation lengths are dimensioned from centerline
of switch mounting hole as shown.

Inches (mm)
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Actuator Specifications |
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Actuator Type |
Switch Type |
Maximum Operating Force (grams) |
Max. Pre-Travel
inches (mm) |
Operating Point*
inches (mm) |
Min. Over-Travel
inches (mm) |
Max. Movement Differential
inches (mm) |
Actuation
Length**
inches (mm) |
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E21, E22 |
E23, E31 |
E33 |
E34 |
E35 |
E36 |
| Standard Force |
| –00A |
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75 |
170 |
285 |
400 |
N/A |
N/A |
0.047
(1.19) |
0.578±0.020
(14.68±0.51) |
0.050
(1.27) |
0.010
(0.25) |
N/A |
| –00H |
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75 |
170 |
285 |
400 |
N/A |
N/A |
0.062
(1.57) |
0.600±0.020
(15.24±0.51) |
0.050
(1.27) |
0.016
(0.41) |
0.865
(21.97) |
| –50H |
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35 |
86 |
144 |
200 |
N/A |
N/A |
0.125
(3.18) |
0.600±0.045
(15.24±1.14) |
0.085
(2.16) |
0.030
(0.76) |
1.400
(35.56) |
| –50HL |
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20 |
51 |
86 |
120 |
N/A |
N/A |
0.220
(5.59) |
0.600±0.075
(15.24±1.91) |
0.130
(3.30) |
0.040
(1.02) |
1.580
(40.13) |
| –00K |
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75 |
170 |
285 |
400 |
N/A |
N/A |
0.047
(1.19) |
0.806±0.030
(20.47±0.76) |
0.040
(1.02) |
0.010
(0.25) |
0.810
(20.57) |
| –50K |
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35 |
86 |
144 |
200 |
N/A |
N/A |
0.125
(3.18) |
0.806±0.045
(20.47±1.14) |
0.085
(2.16) |
0.030
(0.76) |
1.340
(34.04) |
| –50KL |
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25 |
51 |
86 |
120 |
N/A |
N/A |
0.200
(5.08) |
0.806±0.075
(20.47±1.91) |
0.120
(3.05) |
0.040
(1.02) |
1.516
(38.51) |
| –50P |
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35 |
86 |
144 |
200 |
N/A |
N/A |
0.125
(3.18) |
1.045±0.045
(26.54±1.14) |
0.085
(2.16) |
0.030
(0.76) |
1.340
(34.04) |
| –50N† |
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35 |
86 |
144 |
200 |
N/A |
N/A |
0.175
(4.45) |
0.600±0.045
(15.24±1.14) |
0.065
(1.65) |
0.030
(0.76) |
1.382
(35.10) |
| –90N† |
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35 |
86 |
144 |
200 |
N/A |
N/A |
0.125
(3.18) |
0.793±0.058
(20.14±1.47) |
0.085
(2.16) |
0.030
(0.76) |
1.289
(32.74) |
| Light Force |
| –00AX |
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15 |
45 |
75 |
100 |
N/A |
N/A |
0.047
(1.19) |
0.578±0.020
(14.68±0.51) |
0.050
(1.27) |
0.010
(0.25) |
N/A |
| –00HX |
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15 |
45 |
75 |
100 |
N/A |
N/A |
0.062
(1.57) |
0.600±0.020
(15.24±0.51) |
0.050
(1.27) |
0.016
(0.41) |
0.865
(21.97) |
| –50HX |
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8 |
22 |
37 |
50 |
N/A |
N/A |
0.125
(3.18) |
0.600±0.045
(15.24±1.14) |
0.085
(2.16) |
0.030
(0.76) |
1.400
(35.56) |
| –75HX |
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5 |
14 |
22 |
30 |
N/A |
N/A |
0.220
(5.59) |
0.600±0.075
(15.24±1.91) |
0.130
(3.30) |
0.040
(1.02) |
1.580
(40.13) |
| –50KX |
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8 |
22 |
37 |
50 |
N/A |
N/A |
0.125
(3.18) |
0.806±0.045
(20.47±1.14) |
0.085
(2.16) |
0.030
(0.76) |
1.340
(34.04) |
| –75KX |
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5 |
14 |
22 |
30 |
N/A |
N/A |
0.200
(5.08) |
0.806±0.075
(20.47±1.91) |
0.120
(3.05) |
0.040
(1.02) |
1.516
(38.51) |
| –55HX |
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4 |
10 |
17 |
22 |
N/A |
N/A |
0.300
(7.62) |
0.600±0.100
(15.24±2.54) |
0.187
(4.75) |
0.065
(1.65) |
2.757
(70.03) |
| –85HX |
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2 |
6 |
10 |
13 |
N/A |
N/A |
0.500
(12.70) |
0.600±0.175
(15.24±4.45) |
0.312
(7.92) |
0.100
(2.54) |
2.932
(74.47) |
| –50NX† |
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8 |
22 |
37 |
50 |
65 |
112 |
0.175
(4.45) |
0.600±0.045
(15.24±1.14) |
0.065
(1.65) |
0.030
(0.76)
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1.382
(35.10) |
| –90NX† |
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8 |
22 |
37 |
50 |
65 |
112 |
0.125
(3.18) |
0.793±0.058
(20.14±1.47) |
0.085
(2.16) |
0.030
(0.76) |
1.289
(32.74) |
| –40AX |
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N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
120 |
220 |
0.070
(1.78) |
0.557±0.020
(14.15±0.51) |
0.035
(0.89) |
0.010
(0.25) |
N/A |
*Measured
above reference line. Refer to dimensional drawings
above.
**Actuator tolerance ± 0.031 inches (0.79mm)
†Only available with 85°C temperature
rating. |
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E35 and E36 available in light force only. |
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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.
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Recommended mounting screw size: #4-40 round head.
Recommended torque on screw: 3 inch lbs. max.
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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.
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Part Number Example:
E23-41AX = E23 Series 5 amp, without actuator,
SPST NO,
with .250 inch QC Terminals, Light Operating Force
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Specifications subject to change without notice. |
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