How to Select the Right Electrical Switch: Rotary vs Rocker vs Toggle vs Micro vs Push Button vs Key Lock
| Switch type |
Best suited for |
Typical advantage |
Typical applications |
| Elcom Rocker Switches |
General ON/OFF control |
Easy operation, clear status |
Equipment, appliances, panels |
| Elico Mini Toggle Switches |
Positive manual switching |
Robust, tactile |
Industrial equipment, control panels |
| Elcom Rotary Switches |
Multiple positions/functions |
Several circuits/positions |
Instruments, selectors, equipment |
| Elcom Micro switch Switches |
Position/limit detection |
Small, precise actuation |
Machinery, safety/interlock, mechanisms |
| Elcom Push Button Switches |
Momentary or maintained operation |
Simple user interface |
Control panels, machines, instruments |
| Elcom Key Lock Switches |
Restricted/authorized operation |
Prevents casual operation |
Machines, panels, security/control |
Elcom Rocker, Micro, Key lock, Push Button and Elico Toggle switch selection
# Need a simple ON/OFF switch? - Consider a Elcom Rocker Switches or Elico Toggle Switch.
# Need multiple positions? - Consider a Elcom Rotary Switch.
# Need a switch operated by a moving mechanism? - Consider a Elcom Micro Switch.
# Need operation only while the button is pressed? - Consider a Elcom Push Button.
# Need to prevent unauthorized operation? - Consider a Elcom Key Lock Switches.
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