Series MLW
Snap-in Miniature Rockers
General Specifications
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Electrical Capacity
Power Level: 5A @ 125V AC, 3A @ 250V AC, & 3A @ 30V DC
Other Ratings
Contact Resistance: 10 milliohms maximum
Insulation Resistance: 200 megohms minimum @ 500V DC
Dielectric Strength: 1,000V AC minimum between contacts for 1 minute minimum;
1,500V AC minimum between contacts & case for 1 minute minimum
Mechanical Life: 30,000 operations minimum
Electrical Life: 10,000 operations minimum
Nominal Operating Force: 9.94N for rockers & 4.41N for paddles
Angle of Throw: 24° for On-None-(On); 28° for all other circuits
Materials & Finishes
Housing: Stainless steel
Movable Contacts: Silver alloy
Stationary Contacts: Silver
Base: Phenolic resin
Common Terminal: Copper with silver plating
End Terminals: Copper with silver plating
Lamp Terminals: Phosphor bronze with nickel plating
Environmental Data
Operating Temperature Range: –10°C through +50°C (+14°F through +122°F)
Humidity: 90 ~ 95% humidity for 96 hours @ 40°C (104°F)
Vibration: 10 ~ 55Hz with peak-to-peak amplitude of 1.5mm traversing the frequency range & returning
in 1 minute; 3 right angled directions for 2 hours
Shock: 50G (490m/s2) acceleration (tested in 3 right angled directions, with 3 shocks in each direction)
Installation
Cap Installation Force: 9.80N (2.2 lbf) for rockers;
19.61N (4.4 lbf) for paddle
Soldering Time & Temperature: Manual Soldering: See Profile A in Supplement section.
Standards & Certifications
UL: File No. E44145 - Recognized only when ordered with marking on switch.
Add “/U” or “/CUL” before first dash in part number to order UL recognized switch.
All models recognized at 5A @ 125V AC & 3A @ 250V AC.
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