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Features
- Choice of current ratings up to 25 amps
- Choice of actuators
- Choice of terminals
- 3 contact arrangements
- Choice of operating force
- Long mechanical life
- Wiping contact action
- Snap over actuators
- Agency approved extended life versions
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K
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Electrical Ratings |
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Switch
Series |
EN61058
Rating |
UL1054
Rating |
Electrical Life at Rated Load |
According to VDE
(Min. Operations) |
According to UL
(Min. Operations) |
| KWA/KWB |
50mA, 28VDC |
50mA, 28VDC |
50,000 |
100,000 |
| KWC/KWD |
1(0.5)A, 250VAC |
1.0A, 125/250VAC |
50,000 |
100,000 |
| KWE/KWF |
3(1)A, 250VAC |
3A, 1/10HP, 125/250VAC |
50,000 |
100,000 |
| KWG/KWH |
6(2)A, 250VAC |
5A, 1/4HP, 125/250VAC |
50,000 |
100,000 |
| KWJ/KWK |
10(3)A, 250VAC |
10A, 1/2HP, 125/250VAC |
50,000 |
100,000 |
| KWL |
N/A |
15.1A, 1/2HP, 125/250 VAC
5A, 125VAC Lamp Load (85°C only)
0.5A, 125VDC (85°C only)
0.25A, 250VDC (85°C only)
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N/A |
100,000 |
| KWM |
16(4)A, 250VAC |
15.1A, 1/2HP, 125/250VAC
0.5A, 125VDC (85°C and 150°C only)
0.25A, 250VDC (85°C and 150°C only)
15.1A, 1/2HP, 125/250VAC (200°C only)
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50,000 |
100,000 |
| KWS |
N/A |
25A, 125/250VAC (85°C only)
1HP, 125VAC (85°C only)
2HP, 250VAC (85°C only) |
N/A |
100,000 |
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Specifications |
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| Temperature Rating: |
-40° to +85°C, 150°C or 200°C |
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| Flammability Rating: |
UL94V-O |
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| Materials |
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| Case/Cover: |
Thermoplastic Polyester (85°C or 150°C)
Liquid Crystal Polymer (200°C) |
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| Button: |
Thermoplastic Acetal (85°C)
Thermoplastic Polyester (150°C)
Liquid Crystal Polymer (200°C) |
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| Auxiliary Actuator: |
Cold-Rolled Steel (Nickel-Plated) |
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| Terminals: |
Brass Copper (25 amp only) |
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| Moving Blade: |
Beryllium Copper |
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| Contacts: |
Silver Alloy (except KWA and KWB — Gold-Plated) |
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Approvals |
International Approved Versions
K Series switches, except 25A (KWS), are internationally
approved. Switches with straight terminals may require
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Dimensions |

Inches (mm)
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Mounting |
Recommended mounting screw size: #4-40
Round Head.
Recommended torque on screw: 3 inch lbs. max.
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Actuators |
Standard type snap over hinged lever
and roller actuators are available in choice of two
pivot positions. Actuation lengths are dimensioned from
centerline of switch upper mounting hole as shown here.
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Auxiliary Actuators

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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) |
| KWA, KWC, KWE |
KWG |
KWB, KWD, KWF, KWJ |
KWH, KWK, KWM |
KWS |
| A |
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25 |
50 |
75 |
150 |
225 |
0.047 (1.19) |
0.563/0.593 (14.31/15.06) |
0.050 (1.27) |
0.010 (0.25) |
n/a |
| B |
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25 |
50 |
75 |
150 |
225 |
0.064 (1.63) |
0.621/0.585 (15.78/14.85) |
0.051 (1.29) |
0.012 (0.31) |
0.865 (21.97) |
| C |
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14 |
27 |
40 |
80 |
120 |
0.128 (3.26) |
0.637/0.569 (16.18/14.45) |
0.085 (2.16) |
0.030 (0.76) |
1.400 (35.56) |
| D |
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6 |
12 |
18 |
36 |
54 |
0.284 (7.22) |
0.679/0.527 (17.25/13.38) |
0.182
(4.62) |
0.051 (1.30) |
2.722 (69.14) |
| E |
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15 |
30 |
44 |
88 |
132 |
0.116 (2.95) |
0.634/0.572 (16.11/14.52) |
0.074
(1.88) |
0.021 (0.54) |
1.077 (27.36) |
| F |
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8 |
15 |
23 |
45 |
67 |
0.230 (5.85) |
0.665/0.541 (16.90/13.74) |
0.146 (3.71) |
0.041 (1.05) |
1.612 (40.94) |
| G |
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4 |
7 |
10 |
20 |
30 |
0.512 (13.01) |
0.739/0.467 (18.78/11.86) |
0.407 (10.33) |
0.091 (2.32) |
2.934 (74.52) |
| J |
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16 |
31 |
46 |
92 |
138 |
0.110 (2.80) |
0.758/0.698 (19.26/17.72) |
0.088 (2.23) |
0.020 (0.51) |
1.254 (31.85) |
| M |
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9 |
18 |
26 |
52 |
77 |
0.200 (5.08) |
0.781/0.675 (19.84/17.14) |
0.115
(2.92) |
0.036 (0.92) |
1.466 (37.24) |
| Q |
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15 |
29 |
43 |
85 |
127 |
0.120 (3.05) |
0.852/0.786 (21.65/19.96) |
0.096 (2.43) |
0.022 (0.56) |
1.340 (34.04) |
| T |
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8 |
16 |
24 |
47 |
71 |
0.218 (5.54) |
0.877/0.761 (22.28/19.32) |
0.173 (4.39)
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0.039 (1.00) |
1.552 (39.42) |
*Measured above reference line. Refer to dimensional drawing above.
**Actuator tolerance ±0.031 inches (0.79mm) |
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Ordering Information |

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