Switches and Grips

Basic
Overview
Miniature and Subminiature

For use in spaces where cam or other limit actuators

are used, subminiature switches are designed and
qualified to meet military specifications. A variety of
custom configured actuators for pushbutton, toggle

B1/B5
and lever actuations are available.­

B1/B1-5
The B1 series basic switches are ultra-subminiature in
size, designed to reliably switch low level logic signals
as well as up to 2 amps switching capacity for a
minimum of 25,000 cycles. Mechanical life expectancy
is in excess of one million cycles.
• Ultra compact: only 7.62w x 6.48h x 2.54d mm
• Designed to meet MIL-PRF-8805/94
• Available in Commercial & Military grades
• Choice of solder or PC moulded-in terminals
• RoHS/WEEE/Reach compliant
• B1-5 switches feature integral actuating levers
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B2/B2-5
Single break miniature in Commercial and Military
B2/B2-5

grades, available in two widths. B2-5 is a single break

miniature with integral lever.
• Choice of 3.96mm and 5.08mm wide models
• Up to 7A switching
• Sensitive movement differentials
• Low operating forces
• Choice of 8 terminal styles or wire leads
• Long operating life
• Qualified under MIL-PRF-8805/4, /106 & /109
• UL recognised & CSA certified
• RoHS/WEEE/Reach compliant
• B1-5 switches feature integral actuating levers
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B3
The B3 switch series has double break, snap-action
and is offered in both Commercial and Military grades.
• Low level switching capability
• Less than 25Ω contact resistance
• Up to 8 amps switching capability
B3

• Choice of 3.96mm and 5.08mm wide models

• Qualified under MIL-PRF-8805/76 & /101
• UL recognised & CSA certified
• RoHS/WEEE/Reach compliant
• Auxiliary lever actuators available

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 Switches and Grips
Basic
Overview
Miniature and Subminiature

B5
B5 series basic switches are subminiature in size and
feature up to 10 amps switching capability of 100,000
cycles. Mechanical life is one million cycles.

B5
• Up to 10 amps switching capability
• High contact pressure
• Precision operating points
• Constructed under MIL-PRF-8805/7
• Available in Commercial and Military grades
• UL recognised
• B5-21141 QPL to MS27217-1
• RoHS/WEEE/Reach compliant

B5-7
Two switches in one case! The B5-7 series basic
switches are subminiature in size but feature up to 10
amps switching capability of 100,000 cycles. A variety
of custom configured actuators for pushbutton, toggle
and lever actuation are available.
• Up to 10 amps switching capability
• Simultaneity of both poles to within 0.004”
• Constructed in accordance with MIL-PRF-8805
B5-7

• Available in Commercial and Military grades

• RoHS/WEEE/Reach compliant

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For more information on this extensive range, or for

assistance with your specific requirements, please
contact us.

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