Carling
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170/172-Series Pushbutton Switches
™
170/172-Series Pushbutton Switches
The 170/172-Series pushbutton switches are single pole,
high amperage switches suitable for shallow back panel
applications. These switches are momentary action and
require an actuation force of 2.5 lbs. The 170/172-Series
switches are equipped with a slow-make, slow-break con-
tact mechanism and are rated at 15 amps at 125VAC.
Dielectric Strength
UL/CSA:
1000V - live to dead
metal parts
Electrical Life
25,000 cycles- momentary
Mechanical Life
100,000 cycles
Operating Temperature
32°F to 185°F (0°C to +85°C)
.285[7.24]
.122[3.10] DIA
#6-32NC-2
THREAD
.270[6.86] DIA
6.000[152.40]
15/32-32UNS-2A
THREAD
.500[12.70]
.140[3.56]
.345[8.76] DIA
.190[4.83]
SOLDER LUG
KEYWAY
.072[1.82]
X
.038[.965] DP
.562[14.27]
9/16 HEX NUT
(1) REQ'D
.240[6.10]
SCREW
(ASSEMBLED)
WIRE LEAD
TERMINAL TYPE
.320[8.13]
.500[12.70] DIA
.604[15.34]
170
NICKEL PLATED
172
MOUNTING HOLE
.062[1.57]
1.382[35.10]
.576[14.63]
.370[9.40]
BINDING HEAD
SCREWS
170
PLASTIC
172
.460[11.68]
.500[12.70]
DIA
.038[.965]
WITH KEYWAY
172
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CBL
1
Base Part Number
2
Cap Style/Color
1 BASE PART NUMBER: SERIES/POLES/CIRCUITRY/RATING/
TERMINATION
Single Pole
10A 250VAC; 15A 125VAC
solder lugs wire leads screw terminals
2
170-B
170-A
170
ON-(OFF)
172-B
172-A
172
OFF-(ON)
2
2 CAP STYLE/COLOR
1
CBL
black plastic
CGN
green plastic
CRD
red plastic
CWH
white plastic
NOTES
1
When selection 2 is left blank, a standard nickel plated plunger is supplied.
( )
Indicates momentary function.
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