Techna’s wide range of maintained (latching) and momentary (non-latching) push button switches are bushing mount, available in single and double pole and rated up to 20A. Our push button switches are available in various nylon and metal styles with actuation force ranging from light action 113g, suitable for finger operated applications, to heavy duty 3.6kg, ideal for foot pedal type applications. We also offer miniature, sub-miniature and anti-vandal push button switches, as well as specially designed snap-in panel mounted push button switches for vehicle dashboards and in-cab applications.
Our push button switches are suitable for a wide variety of applications, including test and measurement devices, audiovisual equipment, lighting, vehicle horns, intercoms and security systems. They are also UL and CSA certified.
Light Action Push Button Switches
The 16-3P-Series Push Button Switches are single pole, rated from 1A to 3A and only require an actuation force from 113g to 453g, making them ideal for applications that require finger operation. These momentary action switches have a slow-make, slow-break contact mechanism in single and double throw construction.
Medium Actuation Push Button Switches
Our P26-Series and P27-Series Push Button Switches are single pole, rated from 3A to 6A and are suitable for applications with a shallow back panel. The P26-Series have an actuation force of 368g and the P27-Series have an actuation force of 737g. These single throw momentary action switches have a slow-make, slow-break contact mechanism. The P27-Series push button switches also feature a concave nylon actuator.
The 170/172-Series Push Button Switches are single pole, rated from 10A to 15A, have an actuation force of 1.1kg and are suitable for shallow back panel applications that require high amperage. These single throw momentary action switches have a slow-make, slow-break contact mechanism.
Heavy Duty Push Button Switches
Our 641-Series Push Button Switches are available in 1 to 3 pole, from 2A to 5A and have an actuation force from 1.4kg to 1.6kg. These switches have a latching (maintained) action and are available in single and double throw construction. Additionally, the 3 pole switch has the ability to control an extra function or indicator light.
The P-Series Push Button Switches are single pole, rated from 10A to 20A, have an actuation force from 1.4kg to 2.3kg and feature a metal bushing and plunger construction. These switches have a latching (maintained) action and are available in single and double throw construction.
Our 110/316P-Series Push Button Switches are single and double pole, rated from 1A to 6A and have an actuation force from 2.7kg to 3.6kg. These single and double throw latching (maintained) and momentary action switches have a quick-make, quick-break contact mechanism. With a metal construction and stiff actuation force, these heavy duty push button switches are popular in the music industry and audiovisual markets.
Heavy Duty Push Button Switches with Integrated Wires
The PP-Series Push Button Switches are single pole, rated from 10A to 15A and include integrated wire leads. These single throw latching (maintained) action switches have nylon bushing and brackets, a heavy actuation force and a high current rating, making them popular within the appliance market.
Miniature and Sub-Miniature Push Button Switches
Our 3M-Series Miniature Push Button Switches are available in 1 to 4 pole, from 0.4A to 6A and include sealed and non-sealed switches. These miniature push button switches feature PC mounting and are available with a variety of push button styles, plunger and bushing lengths, circuits, contact materials, termination and optional colour caps.
The 3S-Series Sub-Miniature Push Button Switches are available in 1 to 2 pole, from 0.4A to 6A and include sealed and non-sealed switches. These sub-miniature push button switches are available with a variety of circuits, contact materials, termination and actuator styles and mounting options.
Anti-Vandal Push Button Switches
Our sealed AV/AVH-Series Anti-Vandal Push Button Switches are single pole, rated from 3A to 30A and feature a sleek design with various LED illumination options. They safeguard internal switch circuitry with integrated overload protection and thermal cut off, while providing superior safety and performance capabilities. These anti-vandal push button switches are available with momentary and latching (maintained) circuits, with quick connect tab terminals for easy installation.
Dashboard and In-Cab Push Button Switches
The GP-Series Push Button Switches are single pole, rated at 0.25A and designed for in-cab installation in a variety of vehicle applications. These 2-position, snap-in panel mounted push button switches are available with ON-OFF or Momentary ON-OFF circuitry and are configurable with or without a red LED backlight. The durable polycarbonate switch can also be laser etched in red with one of several standard icons to match your application.
