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NKK Announces New WT/WR Series Environmentally Sealed Toggle and Rocker Switches
Environmentally Sealed Switches Offer Ideal Solution for Outdoor, Extreme Applications
| Source: NKK Switches
SCOTTSDALE, AZ--(Marketwire - October 1, 2007) - NKK Switches, the world's leading designer
and manufacturer of innovative electromechanical switching devices,
continues to expand its product offerings for the industrial markets with
the WT and WR series of cost effective, environmentally sealed toggle and
rocker switches.
Engineered to meet the needs of applications requiring an environmentally
sealed and robust solution, WT and WR series switches conform to IP67
(front panel) and IP60 (back panel) of IEC60529 Standards and are designed
for use in outdoor and harsh applications. Featuring single unit
construction for added protection from harsh elements, these devices are
constructed of heat resistant resin meeting UL94V-0 flammability ratings.
Both the WT series of toggles and the WR series of rockers incorporate a
specially designed switching mechanism for breaking light welds, qualifying
them to IEC 61058 (UL 61058-1). These series of devices are available in a
wide selection of circuit configurations including maintained and momentary
options. Both actuator options are available with solder lug, screw and
wire lead terminations. The wire leads are sheathed with heat resistant
vinyl in accordance with UL 1015 and CSA TEW 105 Standards for Appliance
Wiring Material (AWM), and conform to IP67 for front and back panel. In
addition, the WR series of rockers can be specified with .250 quick connect
terminals to reduce and simplify assembly time.
The WT series of environmentally sealed toggles is rated at 10A @ 125V AC
and 6A @ 250V AC or 10A @ 30V DC. They can be specified in single or double
pole models. The bushing features both an inner and outer sealing ring.
Bushings are also constructed with an anti-jamming design, protecting
contacts from damage due to excessive downward force. Mechanical life for
maintained circuits is 50,000 operations minimum, 30,000 operations minimum
for momentary circuits. Electrical life is 15,000 operations minimum for
all configurations.
The WR series of environmentally sealed rockers is rated at 15A @ 125/250
AC and 15A @ 30V DC and is offered in single pole. Mechanical life is rated
at 30,000 operations for minimum for all circuits. Electrical life is rated
15,000 minimum for maintained circuits and 10,000 operations minimum for
momentary circuits. Agency approvals include UL and C-UL Recognition, VDE,
and EN conformity.
A leading designer and producer of electromechanical switches, NKK Switches
offers one of the industry's most extensive selections of illuminated,
process sealed, miniature, specialty and surface mount switches. The
company manufactures more than four million toggle, rocker, pushbutton,
slide, rotary, DIP rotary, keypad and keylock switches. All switches are
designed and manufactured to provide the quality and dependability that has
made NKK the benchmark for reliability for over half a century.
NKK continues to lead the industry in responding to the needs of the
marketplace with innovation, high reliability and a commitment to
excellence. The company provides environmentally safe products for its
valued customers, including the myriad of issues that are covered under the
RoHS directive. NKK maintains a complete network of qualified
representatives and distributors through the United States, Canada, Central
and South America, Europe and Asia.
Engineers who design the man-machine interface for their products rely on
the broad product line, specialized design expertise and customers' support
of NKK Switches. For more information, contact NKK Switches, 7850 E.
Gelding Dr., Scottsdale, AZ 85260. Phone 480-991-0942. Fax 480-998-1435.
Or visit the NKK Switches Web site at www.nkkswitches.com.