TM Series
Mid Size Snap-acting Switches
Features/Benefits
• Broad range of operating forces available
• Wide variety of actuator and terminal styles
• Cost-effective solution
Snap-acting
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Typical Applications
• Pumps and motors
• White goods
• Consumer appliances
Specifications
Materials
CONTACT RATING: From low level* to 15 AMPS @ 250 V AC.
ELECTRICAL LIFE: 150,000 cycles at 15 AMPS @ 250 V AC, models
with 150 grams operating force. 350,000 cycles at 10 AMPS @
250 V AC, models with 75 grams operating force.
INSULATION RESISTANCE: 1,000 M ohms min.
DIELECTRIC STRENGTH: 1,000 Vrms min. @ sea level.
OPERATING TEMPERATURE: –67ºF to 302ºF (–55ºC to 150ºC).
OPERATING FORCE: 50, 75 and 150 grams at actuator available;
refer to chart for lever style forces.
MOUNTING: Torque screws 2-5 in/lbs.
SWITCH HOUSING: Thermoplastic or general purpose phenolic
(UL 94V-0).
ACTUATOR BUTTON: Thermoplastic (UL 94V-0).
SPRING: Copper alloy.
PIVOT: Brass alloy.
MOVABLE CONTACTS: Gold alloy for ratings 1 AMP @ 125 V AC
or less. Fine silver for ratings greater than 1 AMP @ 125 V AC.
STATIONARY CONTACTS: Gold alloy for ratings 1 AMP or less.
Fine silver for ratings greater than 1 AMP.
TERMINALS: Brass alloy for ratings up to 10 AMPS @ 250 V AC.
Copper alloy for 15 AMPS @ 250 V AC ratings.
* Low Level=conditions where no arcing occurs during switching, i.e., 0.4 VA max. @
20 V AC or DC max.
NOTE: Specifications and materials listed above are for 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. For additional options not shown in
catalog, consult Customer Service Center.
Available extended electrical life per UL 1054, rated for 100,000 operations, consult factory.
T M
Series
TM SP, Mom.
Operating Force
CG 2.65 oz./75 grams
CJ 5.29 oz.,/150 grams
CF 1.76 oz./50 grams
Electrical Rating
D6 1O A @ 125 & 250 V AC; 1/3 HP @ 125 & 25O V
AC;1/2 A @ 125 V DC; 1/4 A @ 250 V DC
G6
15 A @ 125 & 250 V AC; 1/4 A @ 250 V DC;
1/2 A @ 125 V DC; 1/2 HP @ 125 & 250 V AC;
3 A @ 125 V AC “L”
F5 1 A @ 125 V AC; 1 A @ 30 V DC
H3 5 A @ 250 V AC; 1/6 HP @ 125 & 25O V AC
* All models
Mounting Style
S Standard
V Metric
Actuator
P00 Pin plunger
A10 .81” lever roller, high force
A15 1.34” lever roller, high force
A20 1.02” 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
T15 1.40” lever, high force
T16 2.34” lever, high force
T17 2.00” lever, high force
T18 2.75” lever, high force
T20 1.06” lever, low force
T23 1.56” simulated roller, low force
T24 1.50” simulated roller, low force
T25 1.62” lever, low force
T26 2.56” lever, low force
T27 2.22” lever, low force
T28 2.97” lever, low force
Terminations
40 .187” quick connect
10 Solder
4A .250” quick connect
60 Screw
Circuitry
C SPDT
W SPST N.C.
Y SPST N.O.
Dimensions are shown: Inch (mm)
Specifications and dimensions subject to change
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TM Series
Mid Size Snap-acting Switches
SERIES
TM MID SIZE SNAP-ACTING SWITCHES – SP MOMENTARY
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OPERATING FORCE
CG
2.65
75
CJ
5.29
150
CF
1.76
50
Snap-acting
OPTION CODE
BASIC SWITCH
OPERATING FORCE
(OZ./GRAMS)
Operating Force option ‘CF’ not available with ‘T18, T27 and T28’
actuator options. Operating force varies with actuator option,
see ACTUATOR option section.
ELECTRICAL RATING
CONTACT MATERIAL
OPTION CODE
RoHS
COMPLIANT *
RoHS
COMPATIBLE *
MOVABLE
CONTACT
STATIONARY
CONTACT
ELECTRICAL RATING
D6
Yes
Yes
Fine Silver
Fine Silver
10 AMPS @ 125 & 250 V AC; 1/3 HP @ 125 & 250 V AC; 1/2 AMP @
125 V DC; 1/4 AMP @ 250 V DC.
F5
Yes
Yes
Gold alloy
Gold alloy
From low level* to 1 AMP @ 125 V AC, 1 AMP @ 30 V DC.
G6
Yes
Yes
Fine Silver
Fine Silver
H3
Yes
Yes
15 AMPS @ 125 & 250 V AC; 0.25 AMP @ 250 V DC; 0.5 AMP @
125 V DC; 1/2 HP @ 125 & 250 V AC; 3 AMPS @ 125 V AC “L”.
5 AMPS @ 250 V AC; 1/6 HP @ 125 & 250 V AC.
* Note: See Technical Data section of this catalog for RoHS compliant and compatible definitions and specifications.
* All models
* Low Level=conditions where no arcing occurs during switching, i.e.,
0.4 VA max. @ 20 V AC or DC max.
Contact Customer Service Center for availability and delivery of nonstandard ratings.
Dimensions are shown: Inches (mm)
Specifications and dimensions subject to change
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Mid Size Snap-acting Switches
ELECTRICAL RATING
AVAILABLE COMBINATIONS
MAXIMUM OPERATING
FORCE (OZ./GRAMS)
ELECTRICAL
RATING
1.76/50
CF
D6
•
•
•
F5
•
•
•
G6
x
x
H3
•
•
2.65/75
CG
5.29/150
CJ
•
•
• AVAILABLE
x NOT AVAILABLE
* All models
* Low Level=conditions where no arcing occurs during switching, i.e.,
0.4 VA max. @ 20 V AC or DC max.
Contact Customer Service Center for availability and delivery of nonstandard ratings.
MOUNTING STYLE
Snap-acting
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S
Standard
V Metric
Recommended maximum screw size: 4-40.
Recommended maximum screw size: 3 mm.
NOTE: Torque mounting screws 2-5 in/lbs.
Dimensions are shown: Inch (mm)
Specifications and dimensions subject to change
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TM Series
Mid Size Snap-acting Switches
ACTUATOR
A
FIG.
DIM. A
DIM. B
DIM. C
DIM. D
P00
2
.80
(20,3)
—
.578 ± .015
(14,68 ± 0,38)
—
A10
1
.81
(20,6)
.36
(9,1)
.810 ± .020
(20,57 ± 0,51)
.19 dia.
(4,8Ø)
A15
1
1.34
(34,0)
.36
(9,1)
.810 ± .040
(20,57 ± 1,02)
.19 dia.
(4,8Ø)
A20
1
1.03
(26,2)
.58
(14,7)
.810 ± .050
(20,57 ± 1,27)
.19 dia.
(4,8Ø)
A25
1
1.56
(39,6)
.58
(14,7)
.810 ± .080
(20,57 ± 2,03)
.19 dia.
(4,8Ø)
3
.84
(21,3)
.36
(9,1)
.600 ± .020
(15,24 ± 0,51)
—
T13
4
1.34
(34,0)
.36
(9,1)
.810 ± .040
(20,57 ± 1,02)
.19 dia.
(4,8Ø)
T14
4
1.28
(32,5)
.36
(9,1)
.743 ± .050
(18,9 ± 1,3)
.236 dia.
(6,0Ø)
T15
3
1.40
(35,6)
.36
(9,1)
.600 ± .040
(15,24 ± 1,02)
—
T16
3
2.34
(59,4)
.36
(9,1)
.600 ± .062
(15,24 ± 1,57)
—
T17
3
2.00
(50,8)
.36
(9,1)
.600 ± .052
(15,24 ± 1,57)
—
T18
3
2.75
(69,9)
.36
(9,1)
.600 ± .093
(15,24 ± 2,36)
—
T20
3
1.06
(26,9)
.58
(14,7)
.600 ± .045
(15,24 ± 1,14)
—
T23
4
1.56
(39,6)
.58
(14,7)
.810 ± .065
(20,57 ± 1,65)
.19 dia.
(4,8Ø)
T24
4
1.50
(38,1)
.58
(14,7)
.743 ± .090
(18,80 ± 2,29)
.236 dia.
(6,0Ø)
T25
3
1.62
(41,1)
.58
(14,7)
.600 ± .080
(15,24 ± 2,03)
—
T26
3
2.56
(65,0)
.56
(14,7)
.600±.125
(15,24±3.18)
—
T27
3
2.22
(56,4)
.58
(14,7)
.600±.125
(15,24±3.18)
—
T28
3
2.97
(75,4)
.58
(14,7)
.600±.187
(15,24±4.75)
—
T10
D
B
A
C
C
FIG. 2
FIG. 1
Lever Roller
Pin Roller
A
B
C
FIG. 3
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Lever
A
D
B
C
FIG. 4
Simulated Roller
HIGH FORCE, LOW MOTION PIVOT POSITION
LOW FORCE, HIGH MOTION PIVOT POSITION
Available with actuators A10, A15, T10, T13, T14, T15, T16, T17 and T18.
Available with actuators A20, A25, T20, T23, T24, T25, T26, T
27 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: Inches (mm)
Specifications and dimensions subject to change
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Snap-acting
OPTION CODE
TM Series
Mid Size Snap-acting Switches
ACTUATOR
SWITCH CHARACTERISTICS
MAXIMUM OPERATING FORCE
(OZ./GRAMS)
OPTION
CODE
Snap-acting
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MINIMUM RELEASE
FORCE (OZ./GRAMS)
MINIMUM RETURN FORCE
(OZ./GRAMS)
MAXIMUM
DIFFERENTIAL
TRAVEL
MAXIMUM
PRETRAVEL
MINIMUM
OVERTRAVEL
CF
(50)
CG
(75)
CJ
(150)
CF
(50)
CG
(75)
CJ
(150)
CF
(50)
CG
(75)
CJ
(150)
ALL FORCES
ALL FORCES
ALL FORCES
T10
2.12
60
3.17
90
6.35
180
.49
14
.99
28
1.69
48
.25
7
.53
15
1.06
30
.013
(0,33)
.080
(2,03)
.035
(0,89)
T13
1.06
30
1.59
45
2.82
80
.21
6
.35
10
.71
20
.11
3
.14
4
.35
10
.030
(0,76)
.160
(4,06)
.065
(1,65)
T13
1.06
30
1.76
50
3.17
90
.25
7
.35
10
.71
20
.11
3
.14
4
.35
10
.050
(1,27)
.140
(3,56)
.062
(1,57)
T15
1.06
30
1.59
45
2.28
80
.21
6
.32
9
.71
20
.11
3
.14
4
.35
10
.032
(0,81)
.160
(4,06)
.075
(1,90)
T16
.53
15
.71
20
1.41
40
.11
3
.18
5
.35
10
.05
1.5
.07
2
.18
5
.090
(2,29)
.312
(7,92)
.140
(3,56)
T17
.71
20
.88
25
1.76
50
.14
4
.21
6
.42
12
.07
2
.07
2
.21
6
.062
(1,57)
.220
(5,59)
.110
(2,79)
T18
N/A
.71
20
1.23
35
N/A
.14
4
.28
8
N/A
.04
1
.14
4
.078
(1,98)
.375
(9,52)
.160
(4,06)
T20
1.06
30
1.59
45
3.17
90
.21
6
.32
9
.71
20
.11
3
.18
5
.35
10
.030
(0,76)
.160
(4,06)
.065
(1,65)
T23
.53
15
1.06
30
1.59
45
.11
3
.18
5
.35
10
.04
1
.07
2
.18
5
.070
(1,78)
.312
(7,92)
.125
(3,18)
T24
.53
15
1.23
35
1.76
50
.11
3
.18
5
.35
10
.05
1.5
.07
2
.18
5
.080
(2,03)
.312
(7,92)
.110
(2,79)
T25
.71
20
1.06
30
1.41
40
.07
2
.14
4
.32
9
.04
1
.07
2
.16
4.5
.070
(1,78)
.330
(8,38)
.100
(2,54)
T26
N/A
.35
10
.71
20
N/A
.07
2
.18
5
.04
1
.07
2
.110
(2,79)
.500
(12,7)
.250
(6,35)
N/A
T27
N/A
.60
17
.88
25
N/A
.11
3
.21
6
N/A
.04
1
.11
3
.125
(3,18)
.500
(12,70)
.200
(5,08)
T28
N/A
.42
12
.63
18
N/A
.07
2
.14
4
N/A
.04
1
.07
2
.187
(4,75)
.750
(19,05)
.280
(7,11)
A10
2.12
60
3.17
90
6.35
180
.49
14
.99
28
1.69
48
.25
7
.53
15
1.06
30
.013
(0,33)
.070
(1,78)
.035
(0,89)
A15
1.06
30
1.59
45
2.82
80
.21
6
.35
10
.71
20
.11
3
.14
4
.35
10
.030
(0,76)
.160
(4,06)
.065
(1,65)
A20
1.06
30
1.76
50
3.17
90
.25
7
.35
10
.71
20
.11
3
.18
5
.35
10
.025
(0,64)
.140
(3,56)
.060
(1,52)
A25
.53
15
1.06
30
1.59
45
.11
3
.18
5
.35
10
.04
1
.07
2
.18
5
.070
(1,78)
.312
(7,92)
.125
(3,18)
1.76
2.65
5.29
50
75
150
.71
20
.99
28
2.12
60
.35
10
.53
15
1.06
30
.013
(0,33)
.056
(1,42)
.035
(0,89)
P00
NOTE: For basic switch operating forces, see page J-26.
Dimensions are shown: Inch (mm)
Specifications and dimensions subject to change
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Mid Size Snap-acting Switches
TERMINATIONS
40 .187” QUICK CONNECT
60 SCREW TERMINALS
Torque screws to 6 in. lbs max.
Not available with ‘F5’ rating option.
4A .250” QUICK CONNECT
10 SOLDER
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Snap-acting
Not available with ‘F5’ rating option.
Not available with ‘F5’ rating option.
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
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