Push Button Switches
Bulgin’s broad line of pushbutton switches are available in
various sizes and configurations. This includes a variety
of illumination and terminal options as well as several
with high inductive power ratings suitable for motor
driven applications. These switches can be found in
many markets including home appliances, commercial,
medical, audio and security.
Miniature, round and rectangular push
button switches available
Ratings up to 16A, 250V ac
12(12)A 250V ac rating also available
Latching and momentary actions
Choice of actuators
(custom option also available)
Square and Round Mounting Styles
310 Switches
Switches
Push Button
Front Panel Mounting
22mm diameter
Prominent Button
S.P. Push to Make
Screw Terminals
Brass, Chrome Plated Body,
Glass Filled Nylon Button
MP0012/Col
Front Panel Mounting
22mm diameter
Recessed Button
S.P. Push to Make
Screw Terminals
Brass, Chrome Plated Body,
Glass Filled Nylon Button
MP0012/1/Col
Rear Panel Mounting
S.P. Push to Make
Solder Tags
1A, 28Vac/dc
Brass Nickel Plated Body,
Glass Filled Nylon Button
MP0016
Specifications
MP0012/Colour
MP0012/1/Colour
MP0016/Colour
Terminations:
Screw Terminals
Screw Terminals
Solder Tags
Switching:
S.P. Push to Make
Slow Momentary Action
S.P. Push to Make
Slow Momentary Action
S.P. Push to Make
Slow Momentary Action
Max. Rating:
0.25A. 250Vac, 1A. 110Vac,
2A. 12Vac/dc
0.25A. 250Vac, 1A. 110Vac,
2A. 12Vac/dc
1A 28Vac/dc (non-inductive)
Contact Resistance:
10⁴ MΩ
Dielectric Strength:
>2.5kVac
>2.5kVac
>2.0kVac
Operating Temp. Range:
–20°C to +85°C
–20°C to +85°C
–20°C to +85°C
Operation Pressure (typ):
9.18 newtons
9.18 newtons
6.22 newtons
Materials
Moulding:
Body:
Glass Filled Nylon Brass,
Brass, Chrome Plated
Glass Filled Nylon Brass,
Brass, Chrome Plated
Glass Filled Nylon Brass,
Brass, Chrome Plated
Contacts/Terms:
Brass, Silver Plated
Brass, Silver Plated
Brass, Silver Plated
Variant
Button Colour: Standard - Black,
/RD (Red)
Button Colour: Standard - Black,
/RD (Red)
Button Colour: Standard - Black,
/RD (Red)
RoHS
Compliant
Compliant
Compliant
Switches 311
8300 Series Push Button
8(8)A 250Vac & 12(12)A 250Vac
Key Features
Approvals and specifications
Miniature push button
Industry standard panel
cutout
Panel cut out: 19.3 x 12.9
8A Inductive current rating
Ratings up to 12(12)A,
250V ac (H suffix)
8350, 8351, 8353, 8354
12A 250Vac DP, 250Vac 1hp, 125Vac 1/2hp
Illuminated and nonilluminated
8300, 8301, 8303, 8304
13A 250Vac SP, 250Vac 1hp, 125Vac 1/2hp
Single and double Contact
UL 85°C, file E45221, CSA file LR10990
Latching and momentary
In house test:
10(10)A 250Vac—Indicative rating only
lotted actuator for
S
custom buttons
Terminal
3mm contact gap.
Function
C
16(4)A 250Vac T85, 1E4 (10,000 Operations)
12(12)A 250Vac T105, 1E4 (10,000 Operations)
8(8)A 250Vac T105, 5E4 (50,000 Operations)
6(6)A 250Vac T125, 5E4 (50,000 Operations)
Actuator
Body Code
Approvals & ratings vary with function
Single Contact switches use terminals 1 & 2 (& 3)
8300
A
Single Contact
ON - OFF
6.3 x 0.8
8301
Single Contact
ON - OFF
(momentary ON)
A
H
Panel cut-out **
7.6
4.8 x 0.8
As “H” but right
angle 4.8 x 0.8
H
Standard actuator
8350
Double Contact
K
2.8 x 0.8
Cut-outs must be punched in the
direction of insertion
E
Radiused actuator
Dimensions for snap-in fixing
F
Small round actuator
ON - OFF (momentary ON)
8353
Double Contact
ON - OFF
With light
T
ON - OFF (momentary ON)
with light
J
Smooth curved actuator
M
8355
X
Single Contact
ON - OFF
Isolated light - switched
V
PCB 0.8 Sq
C, E & M actuators only
Dual Plug PCB
(Call sales for
mounting dims)
C, E & M actuators only
312 Switches
D
Large round actuator
8356
Single Contact
ON - OFF
Isolated light - unswitched
Panel
thickness
Dimension X
0.75-1.24
1.25-1.99
2.00-3.00
19.1/19.2
19.3/19.4
19.7/19.8
X and V PCB terminals.
Additional dummy terminals may be supplied
for extra support.
8354
Double Contact
Solder
Softline style body with radiused bezel
Square actuator
ON - OFF
8351
Double Contact
Black
Slotted for custom caps
8304
Single Contact
ON - OFF
(momentary ON) with light
B
Standard body
White
E
C
Bezel
W
8303
Single Contact
ON - OFF
With Light
B
Body
Colour
All actuators except H available lit
Dimensions
Actuator A
Body B
Actuator J
Body E
Examples
H8353JE - - T8353JE - - -
H8350AB - - T8350AB - - -
Actuator
Colour
Lamp
Voltage
Legend
H8353EB - - T8353EB - - -
Legend
Colour
H8353CB - - T8353CB - - -
Options
LIT
A
_
Amber
None
C
Clear
2
125V Neon
G
3
Green
250V Neon
R
Red
7
12V
Filament
8
UNLIT
H
12(12)A 250Vac switch rating
Finish
Matt finish standard except on J and D
actuators which are gloss
Colour
Call sales for custom colours
A full range is available for large orders
Legend printing
Select from the examples or call sales for
custom legends.
Special buttons
Some of the many options are shown
Call sales for the full range
L167 Protective cover
24V
Filament
B
Black
R
Red
W
White
Snaps on to switch bodies fitted with “A”
or “J” style actuators, this reduces panel
thickness by 0.8mm
BioCote Antimicrobial Additive
Moulded components have antimicrobial
properties using BioCote silver ion
technology.
Switches 313
8200 Series Push Button
8(8)A 250Vac & 12(12)A 250Vac
Key Features
Approvals and specifications
Miniature push button
16(4)A 250Vac T85, 1E4 (10,000 Operations)
12(12)A 250Vac T105, 1E4 (10,000 Operations)
8(8)A 250Vac T105, 5E4 (50,000 Operations)
6(6)A 250Vac T125, 5E4 (50,000 Operations)
A Inductive current
8
rating
12A 250Vac
250Vac 1hp, 125Vac 1/2hp
UL 85°C, file E45221, CSA file LR10990
atings up to 12(12)A,
R
250V ac (H suffix)
Without button
3mm contact gap.
Sub panel mount
ush on, solder or PCB
P
terminals
Latching and momentary
Terminal
Function
C
Approvals & ratings vary with function
Single Contact switches use terminals 1 & 2 (& 3)
A
Standard actuator for
snap-on custom adaptors
Body Code
A
Standard body
8200
Single Contact
ON - OFF
6.3 x 0.8
A
H
Actuator
B
Flat top actuator
C
7.6
4.8 x 0.8
As “H” but right
angle 4.8 x 0.8
8201
C
See dimensioned drawings for details
As standard body but with side support
peg for use with M PCB terminals
Curved top actuator
Single Contact
ON - OFF
(momentary ON)
K
Examples of possible
actuation methods
Using a Snap on adaptor
2.8 x 0.8
T
V
Solder
X
8250
Double Contact
ON - OFF
Dual Plug PCB
(Call sales for
mounting dims)
8251
PCB 0.8 Sq
314 Switches
Double Contact
ON - OFF
(momentary ON)
Using a Hinged Actuator
X and V PCB terminals.
Additional dummy terminals may be supplied
for extra support.
Dimensions
‘A’ body with ‘H’ 4.8 terminals
‘A’ body with ‘A’ right angle 4.8 terminals
Example of possible mounting styles
Alternative Actuator
‘C’ body with ‘M’ right angle PCB terminals
Impact washer resists damage
from excessive operator force
Examples
C8250AA - - with impact
washer M1226
X8201AA - - -
K8200AA - - -
A8200AA - - -
M8200AC - - -
Example of M8200AC
Switches 315
7000 Series Push Button
16A 250Vac
Key Features
Approvals and specifications
ound and rectangular
R
push button switches
16(4)A 250Vac T85/55
8(8)A 250Vac T85/55
Ratings up to 16A,
250V ac
UL CSA 16A Non Ind, 250Vac 1hp, 125Vac 1/2hp
UL 65°C, file no. E45221, CSA file no. LR10990
3mm contact gap.
Latching and
momentary
Illuminated & non-illuminated
Matching indicators
Low profile version
Panel cut outs:
25.0 dia 27.2 x 22.3
Terminal
Function
C
Actuator
A
Approvals & ratings vary with function
Single Contact switches use terminals 1 & 2 (& 3)
6.3 x 0.8
Body Code
Panel cut-outs
Round actuator shown in
F body
F H G
Body types fit either cut-out
7000
Single Contact
ON - OFF
A
7001
25.0/25.2
Round actuator
shown in G body
Single Contact
(momentary)
ON - OFF
O
/ 23.5/23.7
1.7
1.9
B
7003
7004
Single Contact
(momentary)
with light
ON - OFF
H
7050
Double Contact
ON - OFF
4.8 x 0.8
7051
Double Contact
with light
ON - OFF
7053
Double Contact
with light
ON - OFF
7054
Double Contact
(momentary ON)
with light
ON - OFF
7030
Indicator
UL E63363
CSA LR29381
316 Switches
4
2
O
/ 25.0/25.2
A
1
C
Round actuator - long
shown in F body
27.2
27.3
22.3/22.4
Cut-outs must be punched in the direction
of insertion
4
3
2
1
D
¿21.1
S
4
3
2
1
4
2
Round actuator - sub panel
mount
9.7
16.9
Single Contact
(with light)
ON - OFF
21.0
Round actuator - medium
shown in F body
Rectangular actuator
Shown in “A” body
N/A for 7030
Examples
Dimensions
Panel thickness:
A - 0.8 - 2.5mm
F, G, H - 0.8 - 5.0mm
A
F
C7000AF - - -
G
C7003AF - - -
C7050SA - - -
C7053AG - - -
H
7030 Indicator only
Accepts A lens only
Body
Colour
Actuator
Colour
Lamp
Voltage
LIT
B
Black
W
White
A
Amber
C
_
None
2
Legend
Legend
Colour
Options
Finish
Matt finish is standard on bodies.
Gloss finish is standard on actuators.
Colour
Call sales for custom colours.
A full range is available for large orders.
Clear
125V Neon
Legend printing
A wide range is available or call sales for
custom legends.
G
3
Lamp voltage
Call sales for details of available voltages.
Green
250V Neon
R
Red
7
12V
Filament
Weatherproof housing (E)
Additional housing which fits round body
switches with an oversize housing with a
clear silicone cover designed to IP65.
Mounting hole dia: 38.0mm
8
UNLIT
24V
Filament
B
Black
R
Red
W
White
Switches 317
0911 Push Button Switches
0.5A 250Vac
Key Features
C0911PB - - -
Snap action switches
16(4)A 250Vac 5E4 T85
Ratings up to 16A,
250Vac
16A 125/250Vac 3/4hp T85 50E3
125V 1/2 HP, 250V 3/4 HP, 0.4A 125Vdc, 0.2A 250Vdc
C0911KB - - -
Dimensions
R
P
Function
0911
(momentary)
ON - ON
318 Switches
Approvals apply to switch mechanism only.
μ contact gap.
Round and rectangular
buttons
C0911RB - - -
Terminal
Approvals and specifications
Actuator
R
K&N
Body Code
Rectangular bezel
Call factory for
custom colours
Panel Cut-out
P
Short
K
with satin chrome bezel
N
with nylon bezel
Options
Panel thickness
Both nuts 2.5mm
No backnut 4.0mm
0.5A 250Vac
Key Features
Approvals and specifications
Self wiping contacts
In house test:
0.5A 250Vac T85 — Indicative rating only
Slow make & break
Momentary action
Choice of switch circuits
Choice of actuators
Dimensions
Dimensions (mm) Nylon S
and L actuators
Stainless steel V actuator
(IP66)
6.3
¯6.0
¯10.3
5.0
19.3
5.0
¯1 0.0
10.7
Function
0916
Black base
SP ON - OFF (momentary)
0917 50V only
T
Actuator
5.0
0918
1.2
Solder
White base
SP ON - OFF (momentary OFF)
0919
Black base
DP ON - OFF (momentary 1 side)
19.3
19.4
Neck thread - 26 TPI Whit. Actuator travel - 2.5 max
Body Code
S
¯7.1
L
Large Actuator
Options
Finish
Small Actuator
Brown base
SP ON - OFF (momentary 1 side)
3.3
¯21.5
5.0
Neck thread - 40 TPI Whit. Actuator travel - 2.5 max
Terminal
¯10.3
Panel Cut-out
(L & S Actuators)
Panel thickness
Both nuts - 2.5mm
No Backnut - 4.0
Gloss finish for L
and S actuators.
Colour
Call sales for
custom colours.
A full range is
available for large
orders.
V
Vandal Resistant IP66
Flattop Stainless Steel
¯ 19.2
Panel Cut-out
(Stainles Steel V Actuator)
Panel thickness - 8.0mm
0920
White base
DP ON - OFF (momentary ON)
Switches 319
Switches
Voltage Selectors
120/140V Voltage Selector
2.8 series tabs/solder tags
Square Front Bezel
6.3A
VS0001
120/140V Voltage Selector
2.8 series tabs/Solder tags
Round Front Bezel
6.3A
VS0002
Specifications
VS0001
VS0002
Max. Rating:
6.3A, 120 / 240
6.3A, 120 / 240
Insulation Resistance:
>106 MΩ
>106 MΩ
Termination:
2.8 series tabs/solder tags
2.8 series tabs/solder tags
Temperature Range:
–20°C to +85°C
–20°C to +85°C
Materials:
Mouldings:
Tags:
Glass Filled Nylon UL94V-1
Brass, Silver Plated
Glass Filled Nylon UL94V-1
Brass, Silver Plated
Contacts:
Copper Silver Alloy
Copper Silver Alloy
Variants:
Other markings, details on request
Other markings, details on request
RoHS
320 Switches
Compliant