Slide Switch

This rugged, high-performance slide switch features a compact panel-mount design with snap action. Available in SPDT or SPST, it suits a wide range of applications. Positive tactile feedback confirms actuation, and button shapes and colors are available to meet specifications.

Auto electrical relay with red indicator light for industrial applications.

Specs

Ratings

3A @ 28VDC Inductive
5A @ 28VDC Resistive

Circuits

SPDT
-on (momentary)
-off
-on (momentary)

Electrical Life

25,000 Cycles

Mechanical Life

25,000 Cycles

Operating Force

NA

Release Force

NA

Operating Temp

-54C to 85C

Mounting

Panel

Terminal

Solder

Options & Other Mechanical
Specs

Also available SPST on-off

Agency Approvals

Envelope Dimensions

-.062 inches envelope dimension technical drawing for industrial components.

Special Features

  • Compact Panel Mount Design
  • Snap Action
  • Positive Tactile Feedback
  • 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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