Toggle Switch

Guardian’s toggle switch delivers high electrical and mechanical reliability in a compact package. Multiple power ratings support a wide range of applications, while snap-action, positive tactile feedback enables safer switching. Available in a variety of button colors and styles to meet customer specifications.

High-quality industrial switch with heat sink and cooling fins for optimal thermal management.

Specs

Ratings

5A @ 28VDC – Resistive
3A @ 115VAC 400Hz – Resistive
2A @ 115VAC 60Hz – Resistive
1A @ 28VDC – Inductive
2A @115VAC 400Hz – Inductive
1A @ 115VAC 60Hz – Inductive
1A @ 28VDC 400Hz – Lamp Load
1A @ 115VAC 400Hz – Lamp Load
1A @ 115VAC 60Hz – Lamp Load

Circuits

DPDT
-Maint. On
-Off
-Maint. On

Electrical Life

NA

Mechanical Life

NA

Operating Force

NA

Release Force

NA

Operating Temp

-55C to 85C

Mounting

Panel or Handle

Terminal

Solder Terminals

Options & Other Mechanical
Specs

Available in other circuit configurations

Agency Approvals

Meets MIL S-8834 except for bat handle modification

Envelope Dimensions

toggle switch envelope dimensions

Special Features

  • Positive Tactile Feedback
  • Compact Design
  • Snap Action
  • Variety of Button Shapes and Sizes Available
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Need a non-standard detent, throw, or actuation force?

If you’re building mission-critical controls—from aircraft and armored vehicles to surgical devices and automated factories—we’ll tailor your electromechanical switches (toggle, rocker, slide, trigger, thumbwheel, multi-way) with the right contact ratings, sealing, illumination, mounting, and terminations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Select series use Guardian’s patented Triplex circuitry—three redundant switching circuits—with simplex/duplex options for critical or fail-safe applications.

Depends on series: up to 1.8 million cycles (thumbwheel), 1,000,000 cycles (pushbutton Triplex), and 50,000 cycles on several trigger/rocker variants.

Yes. Models include moisture-proof/dust-tight rockers and moisture-resistant/dust-tight MS-qualified 4-way switches for rugged environments.

Multiple power ratings across families; circuit options include SPST/SPDT (slide) and SPDT/DPDT (rocker). High-current options include trigger switches up to 10 A.

Yes. Several series support grip or panel integration, including multi-function display use (e.g., linear transducer; 5-way mini).

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