MICRO SWITCH™ Miniature
Military-Grade Toggle Switches
TW Series
Datasheet
MICRO SWITCH™ TW Series
Miniature Military-Grade Toggle Switches
Honeywell MICRO SWITCH™ TW Series toggle switches are military qualified to MIL-83731 specifications for sealed
and unsealed toggle switches. Quality construction features include an available bonded seal between the toggle lever
and bushing for those applications where a sealing-related failure cannot be tolerated.
The durable design of the TW Series toggle is well-suited for many military, aerospace and other demanding
applications where space behind the panel is limited. These applications include environments where the panels are
subjected to mechanical shock, vibration, dust, splashing or hose-directed water, and temperature extremes.
MICRO SWITCH™ TW toggles feature a miniature military-grade design with environmental sealing capabilities and
can be configured with a large selection of circuitries, electrical terminations, lever and bushing designs, and contact
material options to satisfy a diverse range of applications.
What makes our switches better?
• MIL-DTL-83731 qualified switches available to meet military
specifications
Environmental sealing availability enables switches to
withstand many demanding indoor and outdoor applications
Miniature size (small footprint) for applications where behindthe-panel space is at a minimum
2- and 3-position, maintained and momentary toggle action
to meet circuit and actuator requirements
MILITARY QUALIFIED • GLOBAL APPROVALS
MINIATURE • HIGH PERFORMANCE
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Features
and Benefits
MIL-QUALIFIED AND GLOBAL APPROVALS
MIL-DTL-83731 qualified switches are available to meet military/aerospace
specifications. TW Series toggles’ available environmental sealing through the use
of a bonded seal between the toggle lever and bushing enables these switches
to withstand potentially demanding conditions. Unsealed varieties are also
available for less harsh environments.
Saves space and weight
VARIETY OF CIRCUITRIES AND OPERATING ACTIONS
TW Series’ 1- and 2- pole options along with 2- and 3-position, maintained
and momentary toggle action is designed to provide for a breadth of circuitry
and actuator requirements. They thrive in a wide range of temperatures from -65
°C to 71 °C [-85 °F to 160 °F], and are available in 1/4 in and 15/32 in bushing
diameters to meet specific application requirements.
Standard, locking, & colored paddle levers
LOCKING LEVERS AND PADDLES
Optional lever locks (pull-to-unlock) require two separate actions to actuate
the switch in order to prevent unintended actuation. MICRO SWITCH™ TW
Series toggles feature many lever choices including standard, locking, tabs, color
options, and paddles available in various colors.
MULTIPLE CONNECTION OPTIONS
MICRO SWITCH™ TW Series toggles offer three popular termination options:
screw, solder, and IWTS (Integrated Wire Termination System). The IWTS
termination accepts #20 wire using M39029/1-101 contact pins and resists
shock, vibration, and high pulling force.
EASILY CONTROLS LOW-VOLTAGE DC APPLICATIONS
Toggle switches available with a choice of silver alloy or gold-plated contacts
to handle a variety of electrical load requirements.
ROBUST CONSTRUCTION
Built from military-grade components to achieve MIL-DTL-83731 requirements
and boasts an electrical endurance of 20,000 cycles at full load.
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Potential Applications
MILITARY AND COMMERCIAL AIRCRAFT AND HELICOPTERS
Used in fixed wing aircraft and helicopter flight decks. Honeywell has a long history
of providing TW Series toggle switches in commercial and military aircraft.
AVIATION GROUND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
Used to turn on and operate various components of aviation ground support
equipment, such as pumps, lights, and lift platforms.
MILITARY LAND VEHICLES (TRACK AND WHEELED VEHICLES)
Used in military land vehicles to control lights, pumps, arming equipment, and
movement control of lifts/ramps, etc.
INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY AND CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT
Often used on road milling, road pavers, trenchers, and stump cutters to operate
movement of machinery and/or turn on lights, pumps, etc.
PROCESS CONTROL
Often used in remote controllers and other devices for construction, rail, industrial,
and other transportation applications.
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MICRO SWITCH™ Miniature Military-Grade Toggle Switches
Table 1. Specifications
Characteristic
Parameter
Description
miniature military-grade toggle switch
Sealing
qualified to MIL-DTL-83731
Operating temperature
-65 °C to 71 °C [-85 °F to 160 °F]
Actuators
standard, locking, special design, paddle
Action
2- or 3- position; momentary and maintained
Mounting
bushing 15/32 in (0.47 in) Ø; 1/4 in (0.25 in) Ø
Circuitry
SPDT, DPDT, SPST, DPST
Terminations
IWTS, solder (T and T2), quick connect (H58)
Contacts
fine silver or gold-plated
Amp rating
0.1 A to 5.0 A @ 0.5 Vdc to 28 Vdc
0.1 A to 5.0 A @ 0.5 Vac to 115 Vac
Approvals
UL, qualified to MIL-DTL-83781
Measurement
49,78 mm H x 14,61 mm W x 14,61 mm D [1.96 in H x 0.575 in W x 0.575 in D]
Table 2. Electrical Ratings (in amperes)
Volts
Resistive
Inductive
Lamp
30 Vdc
5
2
1
115 Vac
5
2
1
UL Code 117
5 A @ 125 Vac
TERMINAL CIRCUIT IDENTIFICATION
SPECIAL CIRCUITRIES
Terminal identifications are referred to in the order guides to indicate which circuits are made in each toggle position (i.e., 1-2 refers
to circuit closure through terminals 1 and 2).
Catalog listings with -10, -50, and -70 suffix numbers, as shown
in the order guides, have special “on-on-on” circuits, as illustrated
below.
One Pole
Two Pole
-10 CIRCUITRY
No of
poles
Keyway Side
Maint. Position
Center Maint.
Position
Opposite
Keyway Maint.
Position
Center Maint.
Position
Opposite
Keyway Maint.
Position
Center Maint.
Position
Opposite
Keyway Maint.
Position
2
TERMINALS
In addition to the solder terminal listings in the order guides, IWTS
(Integrated Wire Termination System) and quick connection versions are also available.
IWTS provides a reliable, serviceable unit and promotes maintainability since wiring bundles need not be disturbed. Leads are
quickly and easily assembled or removed with an insert-extract
tool. A unique three-rib (grommet style) elastomer seal protects
the lead connections without potting. There are no exposed metal
terminals. Versions available that will accept No. 20 wire with
MS39029/1-101 contact pins. Connections are resistant to shock,
vibration, and high pull-out force.
-50 CIRCUITRY
No of
poles
Keyway Side
Maint. Position
2
-70 CIRCUITRY
No of
poles
Keyway Side
Maint. Position
2
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TW SERIES TWO-POSITION ORDER GUIDE
Table 3. Two-Position TW Series with 15/32 in Bushing
Circuits Made with
Toggle At:
No. of
poles
1
2
Terminals
Keyway
Position
Sealed Standard Toggle
Opposite
Keyway
Catalog
Listing
Colored Paddle Lever***
Pull-to-Unlock Toggle
Military Number
Add Suffix
to Standard
Toggle
Listing D
Military
Number**
Add Paddle
Color Suffix
to _
solder
OFF
2-3 ON
11TW1-2
MS27718-22-1
D, F, G
MS27720-22-1
11TW19-2_
solder
2-1 ON
2-3 ON
11TW1-3
MS27718-23-1
D, F, G
MS27720-23-1
11TW19-3_
solder
2-1 ON*
2-3 ON
11TW1-8
MS27718-26-1
F
MS27720-26-1
11TW19-8_
IWTS
2-1 ON
2-3 ON
111TW1-3
–
D, F, G
–
–
ITWS
2-1 ON*
2-3 ON
111TW1-8
–
F
–
–
solder
OFF
2-3, 5-6 ON
12TW1-2
MS27719-22-1
D, F, G
MS27721-22-1
12TW19-2_
solder
2-1, 5-4 ON
2-3, 5-6 ON
12TW1-3
MS27719-23-1
D, F, G
MS27721-23-1
12TW19-3_
solder
2-1, 5-4 ON*
2-3, 5-6 ON
12TW1-8
MS27719-26-1
F
MS27721-26-1
12TW19-8_
IWTS
2-1, 5-4 ON
2-3, 5-6 ON
112TW1-3
–
D, F, G
–
–
IWTS
2-1, 5-4 ON*
2-3, 5-6 ON
112TW1-8
–
F
–
–
* These positions are momentary. All others are maintained.
** Also add the appropriate suffix to the military number.
*** See page 11 for paddle lever colors
D
See page 11 for locking configurations.
Table 4. Two-Position TW Series with 1/4 in Bushing
Circuits Made with Toggle At:
No. of
poles
1
2
Terminals
Keyway Position
Opposite Keyway
Unsealed Standard Toggle
Sealed Standard Toggle
Catalog Listing
Military Number
Catalog Listing
solder
OFF
2-3 ON
1TW1-2
MS27716-22-1
1TW101-2
solder
2-1 ON
2-3 ON
1TW1-3
MS27716-23-1
1TW101-3
solder
2-1 ON*
2-3 ON
1TW1-8
MS27716-26-1
1TW101-8
solder
OFF
2-3, 5-6 ON
2TW1-2
MS27717-22-1
2TW101-2
solder
2-1, 5-4 ON
2-3, 5-6 ON
2TW1-3
MS27717-23-1
2TW101-3
solder
2-1, 5-4 ON*
2-3, 5-6 ON
2TW1-8
MS27717-26-1
2TW101-8
* These positions are momentary. All others are maintained.
PULL-TO-UNLOCK OPTION
When ordering pull-to-unlock toggle listings (see page 11 for configurations), add the suffix letter shown in the chart on page 11 to the standard toggle
listing or the MS part number. For example, to order a 11TW1-2 pull-to-unlock toggle switch with the lever locked out of the center position,
add the letter D (i.e., 11TW1-2D, MS27718-22-1D)
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TW SERIES THREE-POSITION ORDER GUIDE
Table 5. Three-Position TW Series with 15/32 in Bushing
Circuits Made with Toggle At:
No. of
poles
Keyway
Position
Terminals
solder
1
2
OFF
Center
Position
OFF
Opposite
Keyway
2-3 ON
solder
2-1 ON*
OFF
2-3 ON
solder
2-1 ON*
OFF
IWTS
2-1 ON
OFF
IWTS
2-1 ON*
IWTS
solder
Sealed Standard Toggle
Catalog
Listing
Military
Number
11TW1-1
MS27718-21-1
Pull-to-Unlock Toggle
Colored Paddle Lever***
Add
Suffix to
Standard
Toggle
Listing D
Military
Number**
Add Paddle
Color Suffix
to _
ALL
MS27720-21-1
11TW19-1_
E, F, K, L,
MS27720-31-1
M, N
11TW19-5_
11TW1-5
MS27718-31-1
2-3 ON*
11TW1-7
MS27718-26-1
E, L, N
MS27720-27-1
11TW19-7_
2-3 ON
111TW1-1
–
ALL
–
–
OFF
2-3 ON
111TW1-5
–
E, F, K, L,
M, N
–
–
2-1 ON*
OFF
2-3 ON*
111TW1-7
–
E, L, N
–
–
OFF
OFF
2-3, 5-6 ON
12TW1-1
MS27719-21-1
ALL
MS27721-21-1
12TW19-1_
E, F, K, L,
MS27721-31-1
M, N
12TW19-5_
solder
2-1, 5-4 ON* OFF
2-3, 5-6 ON
12TW1-5
MS27719-31-1
solder
2-1, 5-4 ON* OFF
IWTS
2-1, 5-4 ON
OFF
2-3, 5-6 ON*
12TW1-7
MS27719-27-1
E, L, N
MS27721-27-1
12TW19-7_
2-3, 5-6 ON
112TW1-1
–
ALL
–
–
IWTS
2-1, 5-4 ON* OFF
2-3, 5-6 ON
112TW1-5
–
E, F, K, L,
M, N
–
–
IWTS
2-1, 5-4 ON* OFF
2-3, 5-6 ON*
112TW1-7
–
E, L, N
–
–
* These positions are momentary. All others are maintained.
** Also add the appropriate suffix to the military number.
*** See page 11 for paddle lever colors
D
See page 11 for locking configurations.
Table 6. Three-Position TW Series with 1/4 in Bushing
Circuits Made with Toggle At:
No. of
poles
1
2
Keyway
Position
Opposite
Keyway
Center Position
Unsealed Standard Toggle
Sealed Standard Toggle
Catalog Listing
Military Number
Catalog Listing
OFF
OFF
2-3 ON
1TW1-1
MS27716-21-1
1TW101-1
2-1 ON*
OFF
2-3 ON
1TW1-5
MS27716-31-1
1TW101-5
2-1 ON*
OFF
2-3 ON*
1TW1-7
MS27716-27-1
1TW101-6
OFF
OFF
2-3, 5-6 ON
2TW1-1
MS27717-21-1
2TW101-2
2-1, 5-4 ON*
OFF
2-3, 5-6 ON
2TW1-5
MS27717-31-1
2TW101-3
2-1, 5-4 ON*
OFF
2-3, 5-6 ON*
2TW1-7
MS27717-26-1
2TW101-8
* These positions are momentary. All others are maintained.
PULL-TO-UNLOCK OPTION
When ordering pull-to-unlock toggle listings (see page 11 for configurations), add the suffix letter shown in the chart on page 11 to the standard toggle
listing or the MS part number. For example, to order a 11TW1-7 pull-to-unlock toggle switch with the lever locked in the center position,
add the letter E (i.e., 11TW1-7E, MS27720-27-1E)
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Table 7. TW Series Switches with Special Circuitries
All two-pole, three-position TW switches are available with special “on-on-on” -10, -50, -70 circuitry options as shown below.
Circuits Made with Toggle At:
No. of
poles
2
Unsealed
Standard
Toggle
Sealed Paddle
Lever
15/32
Bushing
Catalog
Listing
1/4
Bushing
Catalog
Listing
1/4
Bushing
Catalog
Listing
15/32
Bushing
Catalog
Listing***
Keyway
Position
Center
Position
Opposite
Keyway
solder
2-1, 5-4 ON
2-1, 5-6 ON
2-3, 5-6 ON
12TW1-10
2TW101-10
2TW1-10
12TW19-10_
solder
2-1, 5-4 ON*
2-1, 5-6 ON
2-3, 5-6 ON
12TW1-50
2TW101-50
2TW1-50
12TW19-50_
solder
2-1, 5-4 ON*
2-1, 5-6 ON
2-3, 5-6 ON*
12TW1-70
2TW101-70
2TW1-70
12TW19-70_
Terminals
* These positions are momentary. All others are maintained.
*** Add color suffix from Table 8 on page 11.
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MICRO SWITCH™ TW SERIES 1-POLE STANDARD ACTUATOR OPTIONS, TERMINALS, & DIMENSIONS
Note: Three-position switches shown
11TW1: Single pole, standard lever,
15/32 bushing, solder terminals
111TW1: Single pole, standard lever,
15/32 bushing, IWTS
14,6 [0.575]
max.
1TW1: Single pole, standard lever,
1/4 bushing, solder terminals
14,6 [0.575]
max.
28° ±4° total travel
Ø 6,1 [Ø 0.24]
Ø 6,1 [Ø 0.24]
17,27 [0.68]
28° ±4° total travel
Sealed to prevent
entrance of liquid
or dust
1,83 x 0,76
[0.072 x 0.03]
deep keyway
15/32-32 UNS thread
to within 1,58 [0.062]
of shoulder
11,94 [0.47]
Sealed to prevent
entrance of liquid
or dust
17,27 [0.68]
1,83 x 0,76
[0.072 x 0.03]
deep keyway
12,95 [0.51] dia.
shoulder on bushing
15/32-32 UNS thread
to within 1,58 [0.062]
of shoulder
11,94 [0.47]
32,5 [1.28]
max.
Ø 7,87 [Ø 0.31]
shoulder on bushing
0,51 [0.02]
2,54 [0.10]
Ø 1,78 [Ø 0.07]
Ø 1,02 [Ø 0.04]
2,03 [0.08]
Ø 1,02 [Ø 0.04]
4,57 [0.175]
4,57 [0.175]
2,79 [0.11]
4,57 [0.175]
2,54 [0.10]
6,6 [0.26]
2,03 [0.08]
4,57 [0.175]
4,57 [0.175]
2,54 [0.10]
4,32 [0.17]
6,6 [0.26]
13,6 [0.535]
max.
14,6 [0.575]
max.
Locking lever dimensions for
single pole TW toggles
3X termination
Colored paddle dimensions for
single pole TW toggles
3,56 [0.14]
Ø 9,53
[Ø 0.375]
14,6 [0.575]
max.
13,6 [0.535]
max.
1/4-40 UNS thread
to within 1,27 [0.05]
of shoulder
Environmental
seal
2,54 [0.10]
4,57 [0.175]
10,67 [0.42]
0.055 wide x
0.03 deep
keyway
16,26 [0.64]
max.
0,51 [0.02]
Ø 1,78 [Ø 0.07]
35° ±5° total travel
17°
6,35 [0.25]
12,95 [0.51] dia.
shoulder on bushing
18,8 [0.74]
max.
8,76 [0.345]
max.
Ø 2,79 [Ø 0.11]
13,6 [0.535]
max.
Ø 10,87 [Ø 0.428]
17,0 [0.67]
25,4 [1.0]
28° ±4° total travel
26,67 [1.05]
2,29 [0.09] approx.
pullout to
change position
29,46 [1.16]
max.
Ø 6,35
[Ø 0.25]
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MICRO SWITCH™ TW SERIES 2-POLE STANDARD ACTUATOR OPTIONS, TERMINALS, & DIMENSIONS
Note: Three-position switches shown
12TW1: Single pole, standard lever,
15/32 bushing, solder terminals
1,83 x 0,76
[0.072 x 0.03]
deep keyway
112TW1: Single pole, standard lever,
15/32 bushing, IWTS
2TW1: Single pole, standard lever,
1/4 bushing, solder terminals
14,6 [0.575]
max.
14,6 [0.575]
max.
13,6 [0.535]
max.
Ø 6,1 [Ø 0.24]
Ø 2,79 [Ø 0.11]
28° ±4° total travel
Ø 6,1 [Ø 0.24]
28° ±4° total travel
Sealed to prevent
entrance of liquid
or dust
17,27 [0.68]
15/32-32 UNS thread
to within 1,58 [0.062]
of shoulder
18,8 [0.74]
max.
17,27 [0.68]
Sealed to prevent
entrance of liquid
or dust
1,83 x 0,76
[0.072 x 0.03]
deep keyway
11,94 [0.47]
15/32-32 UNS thread
to within 1,58 [0.062]
of shoulder
12,95 [0.51] dia.
shoulder on bushing
Environmental
seal
4,57 [0.175]
14,99 [0.590]
max.
Colored paddle dimensions for
double pole TW toggles
3,56 [0.14]
Ø 9,53
[Ø 0.375]
Ø 10,87 [Ø 0.428]
17,0 [0.67]
25,4 [1.0]
2,29 [0.09] approx.
pullout to
change position
29,46 [1.16]
max.
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Ø 6,35
[Ø 0.25]
2,54 [0.10]
6,9 [0.27]
13,6 [0.535]
max.
6,9 [0.27]
4,57 [0.175]
2,03 [0.08]
3,05 [0.12]
2,79 [0.11]
3,05 [0.12]
6,9 [0.27]
Ø 1,78 [Ø 0.07]
Ø 1,02 [Ø 0.04]
4,57 [0.175]
4,57 [0.175]
3,05 [0.12]
28° ±4° total travel
16,26 [0.64]
max.
2,54 [0.10]
4,57 [0.175]
13,6 [0.535]
max.
Ø 7,87 [Ø 0.31]
shoulder on bushing
0,51 [0.02]
2,54 [0.10]
14,6 [0.575]
max.
1/4-40 UNS thread
to within 1,27 [0.05]
of shoulder
32,5 [1.28]
max.
2,54 [0.10]
Locking lever dimensions for
double pole TW toggles
10,67 [0.42]
0.055 wide x
0.03 deep
keyway
6,35 [0.25]
0,51 [0.02]
2,03 [0.08]
Ø 1,78 [Ø 0.07]
Ø 1,02 [Ø 0.04]
4,57 [0.175]
35° ±5° total travel
17°
12,95 [0.51] dia.
shoulder on bushing
11,94 [0.47]
13,6 [0.535]
max.
26,67 [1.05]
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MICRO SWITCH™ TW SERIES LOCKING CONFIGURATIONS
Table 8. Paddle Lever Colors
Color
Suffix
Paddle Lever Color
A001
White
A002
Black
A003
Blue
A004
Red
A005
Green
A006
Orange
A007
Light Grey
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