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ROTARY SWITCHES

 

Rotary switches

Rotary switches from C&K are available in a variety of indexing options for applications ranging from 10 mA to 12 Amps. With multi-pole, multi-position, half-inch, rota-slide, power rota-slide and sub-miniature switch type designs, C&K rotary switches feature shorting and non-shorting contacts for maximum design flexibility.

Cost-effective Rotary Switch Solutions from Board-to-Box

C&K offers more rotary switches for PCB or panel-mount applications. Miniature and subminiature designs save space on PCBs, while solder lug, PC thru-hole, wire lead, or quick connect terminations support a variety of mount options.   

Applications

  • automotive
  • major and small appliances
  • industrial equipment (including elevators)
  • building automation
  • telecommunications devices
  • consumer electronics (including digital cameras)
  • audio and visual equipment
  • test and medical equipment
  • portable tools
  • ceiling fans and HVAC air conditioning equipment

Product Selection Guide

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Series
M
Half-inch Rotary Switch
Half-inch Rotary Switch
A
1-4 Pole Rotary Switch
1-4 Pole Rotary Switch
RTA
1–4 Poles Coded Rotary Switch
1–4 Poles Coded Rotary Switch
R
ROTA-SLIDE® Rotary Switch
ROTA-SLIDE® Rotary Switch
F
Miniature ROTA-SLIDE® Rotary Switch
Miniature ROTA-SLIDE® Rotary Switch
RM
Subminiature Rotary Switches
Subminiature Rotary Switches
RW
Sub-miniature Rotary Switch
Sub-miniature Rotary Switch
H
Power ROTA-SLIDE® Rotary Switch
Power ROTA-SLIDE® Rotary Switch
ENC
Optical Encoder
Optical Encoder
Switch Type Miniature Low Profile Screwdriver Slot Power Max Current Poles Indexing Splashproof Sealed Non-Shorting/Shorting Contacts Panel Mount Options PCB Mount Options Terminations
Half-inch No No Yes No 6 A 1 & 2 30º, 36º Yes False No Rear Mount Vertical Solder Lug / PC
Multi-pole/Multi-position No No Yes No 2.5 A 1-4 30º, 45º, 90º Yes False Yes Rear Mount Vertical Solder Lug / PC
Multi-pole/Multi-position Yes No Yes No 150 mA 1-4 22.5º, 30º, 36º No False No Rear Mount Vertical Solder Lug / PC
Rota-slide No No Yes No 5 A 1 & 2 36º No False No Rear Mount Vertical Solder Lug / Wire Lead / PC
Rota-slide Yes Yes Yes No 4 A 1 & 2 45º, 90º No False No Rear Mount Vertical Solder Lug / Wire Lead / PC
Subminiature Rotary Yes Yes Yes No 0.5 A 1 45º No False No Vertical PC
Subminiature Rotary SMT Yes Yes No No 0.1 A / 10mA 1 36º, 45º No False No Vertical PC
Power Rota-slide No No No Yes 12 A 1 & 2 45º, 90º No False No Rear Mount Solder Lug / Wire Lead / Quick Connect
Rotary encoder No No No No 30 mA 1 22,5° No False No Top mount Connector