TF Series Miniature Snap-acting Switches Features/Benefits Typical Applications • Broad range of operating forces • Motor controls • Ratings up to 21 AMPS • Thermostatics • Wide variety of actuator styles • Portable tools • Quick connect terminations Specifications Materials CONTACT RATING: From low level* to 21 AMPS @ 277 V AC. SWITCH HOUSING: Thermoplastic (UL 94V-0). ELECTRICAL LIFE: 300,000 cycles at 10 AMPS @ 250 V AC, ACTUATOR BUTTON: Thermoplastic (UL 94V-0). consult Customer Service Center for typical life of higher SPRING: Copper alloy. rated switches. PIVOT: Brass alloy. INSULATION RESISTANCE: 1,000 M ohm min. MOVABLE CONTACTS: Gold alloy for ratings 1 AMP or less. DIELECTRIC STRENGTH: 1,500 Vrms min. @ sea level. Fine silver for ratings greater than 1 AMP up to 15 AMPS. OPERATING TEMPERATURE: –40ºF to 185ºF (–40ºC to 85ºC). Precious metal alloy for ratings greater than 15 AMPS. OPERATING FORCE: From 15 to 400 grams at actuator STATIONARY CONTACTS: Gold alloy for ratings 1 AMP or less. button available. Fine silver for ratings greater than 1 AMP. MOUNTING: Torque screws 2-5 in/lbs. TERMINALS: Brass alloy for ratings up to 10 AMPS. Copper alloy for ratings greater than 10 AMPS. * Low Level=conditions where no arcing occurs during switching, i.e., 0.4 VA max. @ 20 V AC or DC max. Standard electrical life per UL 1054, rated for 6,000 operations. J NOTE: Specifications and materials listed above are switches with standard options. For information on specific and custom switches, consult Customer Service Center. Build-A-Switch To order, simply select desired option from each category and place in the appropriate box. Available options are shown and described on pages J-6 through J-11. For additional options not shown in catalog, consult Customer Service Center. T F Series TF SP, Mom. Operating Force CJ 5.29 oz./150 grams CC .53 oz./15 grams Electrical Rating CD .88 oz./25 grams J6 15 A, 277 V AC; 1/2 HP, 125, 250 V AC; CF 1.76 oz./50 grams 5 A, 125 V AC “L”, 0.5 A, 125 V DC; CG 2.65 oz./75 grams Mounting Style Circuitry 0.25 A, 250 V DC EC 7.94 oz./225 grams S Standard C SPDT F5 1 A,125 V AC; 1 A, 3O V DC EE 14.11 oz./400 grams V Metric W SPST N.C. H8 5 A, 277 V AC; 1/10 HP, 125, 250 V AC Y SPST N.O. J3 21 A, 277 V AC; 1 HP, 125 V AC; 2 HP, 250 V AC; 5 A, 125 V AC “L” Actuator K6 11 A, 277 V AC; 1/3 HP, 125, 250 V AC; P00 Pin plunger 0.5 A, 125 V DC; 0.25 A, 250 V DC A10 .81” lever roller, high force L3 20 A, 250 V AC; 1 HP, 125 V AC; A15 1.34” lever roller, high force 2 HP 250 V AC A20 1.05” lever roller, low force A25 1.56” lever roller, low force T10 .84” lever, high force T13 1.34” simulated roller, high force T14 1.29” simulated roller, high force Terminations T15 1.40” lever, high force 40 .187” quick connect T16 2.34” lever, high force 4A .250” quick connect T18 2.75” lever, high force 5A .250” offset quick connect T20 1.10” lever, low force 5B .187” offset quick connect T23 1.56” simulated roller, low force T24 1.50” simulated roller, low force T25 1.62” lever, low force T26 2.57” lever, low force T28 2.97” lever, low force WP0 Wide pin plunger Dimensions are shown: Inch (mm) Specifications and dimensions subject to change www.ckswitches.com J–6 Snap-acting Snap-acting TF Series Miniature Snap-acting Switches SERIES 1.13 TF  MINIATURE SNAP-ACTING SWITCHES – SP MOMENTARY (28,8) 0.74 (18,7) OPERATING FORCE BASIC SWITCH OPERATING OPTION CODE FORCE (OZ./GRAMS) CC .53 15 CD .88 J 25 CF 1.76 50 CG 2.65 75 CJ 5.29 150 EC 7.94 225 EE* 14.11 400 *Minimums may apply, consult Customer Service Center. Operating Force option ‘CC’ not available with ‘T18 & T26’ Actuator options. Operating force varies with actuator option, see ACTUATOR option section. ELECTRICAL RATING CONTACT MATERIAL RoHS RoHS MOVABLE STATIONARY OPTION CODE ELECTRICAL RATING COMPLIANT * COMPATIBLE * CONTACT CONTACT Yes Yes Gold alloy Gold alloy From low level* to 1 AMP @ 125 V AC, 1 AMP @ 30 V DC. F5 Yes Yes 5 AMPS @ 277 V AC; 1/10 HP @ 125 & 250 V AC. H8 21 AMPS @ 277 V AC; 1 HP @ 125 V AC; 2 HP @ 250 V AC; Yes Yes J3 5 AMPS @ 125 V AC “L”. Fine Silver Fine Silver 15 AMPS @ 277 V AC; 1/2 HP @ 125 & 250 V AC; 5 AMPS @ 125 V AC “L”. 0.5 Yes Yes J6 AMP @ 125 V DC; 0.25 AMP @ 250 V DC. 11 AMPS @ 277 V AC; 1/3 HP @ 125 & 250 V AC; 0.5 AMP @ 125 V DC; Yes Yes K6 0.25 AMP @ 250 V DC. Silver alloy 20 AMPS @ 250 V AC; 1 HP @ 125 V AC; 2 HP @ 250 V AC Yes Yes L3 * Note: See Technical Data section of this catalog for RoHS compliant and compatible definitions and specifications. * Low Level=conditions where no arcing All models occurs during switching, i.e., Consult Customer Service center for availability and delivery of nonstandard ratings. 0.4 VA max. @ 20 V AC or DC max. Dimensions are shown: Inches (mm) Specifications and dimensions subject to change www.ckswitches.com J–7 TF Series Miniature Snap-acting Switches ELECTRICAL RATING OPERATING FORCE ELECTRICAL AMPS CC CD CF CG CJ EC EE RATING (REF.) (15) (25) (50) (75) (150) (225) (400) F5 1 • • • • • • H8 5 • • • • • • • J3 21 X X X X • • • J6 15 X X X X • • • K6 11 X • • • • • • L3 20 X X X X • • • • AVAILABLE x NOT AVAILABLE ** Available with 4A & 5A terminations only, see page J-10. All models Consult Customer Service center for availability and delivery of nonstandard ratings. J * Low Level=conditions where no arcing occurs during switching, i.e., 0.4 VA max. @ 20 V AC or DC max. MOUNTING STYLE S STANDARD V Metric For 4-40 screw size For 3 mm screw size Dimensions are shown: Inch (mm) Specifications and dimensions subject to change www.ckswitches.com J–8 Snap-acting Snap-acting TF Series Miniature Snap-acting Switches ACTUATOR OPTION CODE FIG. DIM. A DIM. B DIM. C DIM. D .80 .578 ± .015 P00 1 — — (20,3) (14,68 ± 0,38) .81 .32 .810 ± .020 .19 dia. 2 A10 (20,6) (8,1) (20,57 ± 0,51) (4,8Ø) 1.34 .32 .810 ± .030 .19 dia. 2 A15 (34,0) (8,1) (20,57 ± 0,76) (4,8Ø) .54 .19 dia. 1.05 .810 ± .050 2 A20 (26,7) (13,7) (4,8Ø) (20,57) ± 1,27 1.56 .54 .810 ±.075 .19 dia. 2 A25 (39,6) (13,7) (20,57 ± 1,91) (4,8Ø) .84 .32 .600 ±.020 3 — T10 (21,3) (8,1) (15,24 ± 0,51) .32 1.40 .600 ±.040 3 — T15 (8,1) (15,24 ± 1,02) (35,6) 2.34 .600 ± .065 .32 — T16 3 (59,4) (15,24 ± 1,65) (8,1) 2.75 .32 .600 ± .080 3 — T18 (69,9) (8,1) (15,24 ± 2,03) 1.10 .54 .600 ± .050 — T20 3 (27,9) (13,7) (15,24 ± 1,27) 1.62 .54 .600 ± .070 3 — T25 (41,1) (13,7) (15,24 ± 1,78) 2.57 .54 .600 ± .150 3 — T26 J (65,3) (13,7) (15,24 ± 3,81) .54 .600 ± .187 2.97 3 — T28 (75,4) (13,7) (15,24 )± 4,75 1.34 .32 .810 ± .030 .19 dia. T13 4 (34,0) (8,1) (20,57 ± 0,76) (4,8Ø) 1.29 .32 .730 ± .030 .19 dia. T14 4 (32,8) (8,1) (18,54 ± 0,76) (6,4Ø) 1.56 .54 .810 ± .065 .19 dia. T23 4 (39,6) (13,7) (20,57 ± 1,65) (4,8Ø) 1.50 .54 .730 ± .060 .25 dia. T24 4 (38,1) (13,7) (18,54) ± 1,52 (6,4Ø) .80 .635 ± .015 5 — — WP0 (20,3) (16,13 ± 0,38) NOTE: Switch characteristics chart on following page. Dimensions are shown: Inches (mm) Specifications and dimensions subject to change www.ckswitches.com J–9 TF Series Miniature Snap-acting Switches ACTUATOR SWITCH CHARACTERISTICS MAXIMUM MAXIMUM OPERATING FORCE MINIMUM RELEASE FORCE MAXIMUM MINIMUM DIFFERENTIAL (OZ./GRAMS) (OZ./GRAMS) PRETRAVEL OVERTRAVEL TRAVEL OPTION CC CD CF CG CJ EC EE CC CD CF CG CJ EC EE CODE ALLFORCES ALLFORCES ALLFORCES (15) (25) (50) (75) (150) (225) (400) (15) (25) (50) (75) (150) (225) (400) .63 1.06 2.29 3.17 6.35 7.94 14.11 .21 .35 .35 .53 .71 1.98 3.88 .015 .060 .030 A10 18 30 65 90 180 225 400 61010152056 110 (0,38) (1,52) (0,76) .28 .42 1.06 1.59 34.59 7.94 .07 .14 .14 .18 .35 .71 2.82 .030 .100 .065 A15 812304585 130 225 244 5102080 (0,76) (2,54) (1,65) 0.025 0.12 0.055 0.53 0.71 1.41 2.12 4.23 6 9.7 0.07 0.11 0.11 0.18 0.42 0.71 1.41 A20 15 20 40 60 120 170 275 23 35 12 20 40 (0,64) (3,05) (1,40) .18 .28 56 85 1.69 2.65 4.41 .04 .07 .07 .07 .21 .35.71 .050 .250 .120 A25 58 16 24 48 75 125 1222 61020 (1,27) (6,35) (3,05) .53 .88 1.76 2.65 5.29 7.94 14.11 .21 .35 .35 .53 1.23 1.98 3.88 .010 .047 .050 P00 15 25 50 75 150 225 400 61010153556 110 (0,25) (1,19) (1,27) .63 1.06 2.29 3.17 6.35 7.94 14.11 .21 .35 .35 .53 .71 1.98 3.88 .015 .060 .030 T10 18 30 65 90 180 225 400 61010152056 110 (0,38) (1,52) (0,76) .28 .42 1.06 1.59 34.597.94 .07 .14 .14 .18 .35 .71 2.82 .030 .100 .065 T13 812304585130 225 244 5102080 (0,76) (2,54) (1,65) .28 .42 1.23 1.76 3.17 4.76 7.94 .07 .14 .14 .18 .35 .71 2.82 .030 .100 .060 T14 812355090135 225 244 5102080 (0,76) (2,54) (1,52) .25 .42 1.06 1.41 2.82 4.41 7.94 .07 .14 .14 .18 .28 .63 2.82 .030 .110 .065 T15 712304080125 225 2445 81880 (0,76) (2,79) (1,65) .18 .28 .53 .78 1.59 2.47 4.23 .04 .07 .07 .07 .28 .35.71 .045 .250 .125 J T16 58 15 22 45 70 120 1222 81020 (1,14) (6,35) (3,18) .21 .42 .71 1.41 2.12 3.53 .04 .04 .07 .18 .28 .56 .062 .300 .155 T18 N/A N/A 612204060100 1125 816 (1,57) (7,62) (3,94) .53 .71 1.41 2.12 4.23 6 9.70 .21 .35 .35 .53 .71 1.98 3.88 .030 .140 .060 T20 15 20 40 60 120 170 275 61010152056 110 (0,76) (3,56) (1,52) .18 .28 .56 .85 1.69 2.65 4.41 .04 .07 .07 .07 .21 .35 .71 .050 .250 .120 T23 58 16 24 48 75 125 1222 61020 (1,27) (6,35) (3,05) .005 0.23 0.11 0.18 0.28 0.56 0.88 1.76 2.65 4.76 0.04 0.07 0.07 0.11 0.21 0.35 0.71 T24 (1,27) (5,84) (2.79) 58 16 25 50 75 135 12 236 10 20 .18 .28 .53 .88 1.59 2.47 4.23 .04 .07 .07 .07 .21 .35 .99 .055 .250 .125 T25 58 15 25 45 70 120 1222 61028 (1,40) (6,35) (3,18) .14 .28 .42 .85 1.27 2.26 .04 .04 .05 .12 .21 .39 .100 .500 .235 T26 N/A N/A 48 12 24 36 64 11 1.5 3.5 611 (2,54) (12,70) (5,97) 0.42 0.71 1.06 1.94 0.04 0.11 0.18 0.32 0.285 0.12 .0.560 T28 N/A N/AN/A N/A N/AN/A 12 20 30 55 13 59 (7,24) (3,05) (14.22) .53 .88 1.76 2.65 5.29 7.94 14.11 .21 .35 .35 .53 1.23 1.97 3.88 .010 .047 .030 WP0 15 25 50 75 150 225 400 61010153556 110 (0.25) (1,19) (0,51) NOTE: For basic switch operating forces, see page J-6. HIGH FORCE, LOW MOTION PIVOT POSITION LOW FORCE, HIGH MOTION PIVOT POSITION Available with actuators A10, A15, T10, T13, T14, T15, T16 and T18. Available with actuators A20, A25, T20, T23, T24, T25, T26, and T28. NOTE: Lever actuator options are available in either of two pivot positions. Levers located in the forward pivot position have lower forces and higher motions. Levers located in the rear pivot position have higher forces and lower motions. Dimensions are shown: Inch (mm) Specifications and dimensions subject to change www.ckswitches.com J–10 Snap-acting Snap-acting TF Series Miniature Snap-acting Switches TERMINATIONS 40  .187” QUICK CONNECT 4A  .250” QUICK CONNECT 5A  OFFSET .250” QUICK CONNECT 5B  OFFSET .187” QUICK CONNECT J CIRCUITRY C SPDT (Single Pole, Double Throw) W SPST N.C. (Single Pole, Single Throw, Normally Closed) Y SPST N.O. (Single Pole, Single Throw, Normally Open) Dimensions are shown: Inches (mm) Specifications and dimensions subject to change www.ckswitches.com J–11