What is a Micro Switch?

 A Micro Switch is a small, very sensitive switch which requires minimum compression to activate. They are very common in home appliances and switch panels with small buttons. They are typically inexpensive and have a long life meaning they can function for a long time - sometimes up to ten million cycles.

Because they are reliable and sensitive, micro switches are often used as a safety device. They are used to prevent doors from closing if something or someone is in the way and other applications similar.

 How does a Micro Switch Work?

 Micro Switches have an actuator which, when depressed, lifts a lever to move the contacts into the required position. Micro switches often make a “clicking” sound when pressed this informs the user of the actuation.

 Micro switches often contain fixing holes so that they can be easily mounted and secured into place. Because they are such a simple switch they require virtually no maintenance and they rarely need replacing due to their long life.  

 Benefits of Using Micro Switches

 As stated above, the main advantage of using a micro switch is their inexpensiveness, along with their long life and low maintenance. Micro Switches are also versatile. Some micro switches offer a protection rating of IP67 which means they are resistant to dust and water. This enables them to work in conditions which they are exposed to dust and water and they will still function correctly.  

 Applications for Micro Switches

 The Micro Switches we can offer are commonly used in home appliance applications, building, automation and security applications. For example:

• Push buttons for alarms and call points

• Turning devices on surveillance cameras

• Triggers to alert if a device is dismounted

• HVAC applications

• Access control panels

• Elevator buttons and door locks

• Timer controls

• Washing machine buttons, door locks and water level detection

• Air conditioning units

• Refrigerators - ice and water dispensers

• Rice cookers and microwave ovens - door locks and buttons.

  
  

  什么是微动开关？

   微动开关是一种非常灵敏的小型开关，只需极小的压力即可激活。它们在带有小按钮的家用电器和开关面板中非常常见。它们通常价格低廉且使用寿命长，这意味着它们可以长时间运行 - 有时高达一千万次循环。

  由于它们可靠且灵敏，微动开关通常用作安全装置。它们用于在某物或某人挡道时防止门关闭，以及其他类似应用。

   微动开关如何工作？

   微动开关有一个致动器，当按下它时，它会抬起一个杠杆将触点移动到所需的位置。微动开关通常会 在按下时发出“咔哒”声，告知用户已启动。

  微动开关通常包含固定孔，以便于安装和固定到位。因为它们是一个非常简单的开关，所以几乎不需要维护，而且由于使用寿命长，它们很少需要更换。  

   使用微动开关的好处

   如上所述，使用微动开关的主要优点是价格低廉、使用寿命长且维护成本低。微动开关也用途广泛。一些微动开关的防护等级为 IP67，这意味着它们可以防尘防水。这使它们能够在暴露于灰尘和水的条件下工作，并且它们仍能正常工作。  

   微动开关的应用

   我们可以提供的微动开关通常用于家用电器应用、楼宇、自动化和安全应用。例如： 

• 警报和呼叫点按钮

• 打开监控摄像头的设备

• 如果设备已卸载，则触发警报

• 暖通空调应用

• 访问控制面板

• 电梯按钮和门锁

• 定时器控制

• 洗衣机按钮、门锁和水位检测

• 空调机组

• 冰箱 - 制冰机和饮水机

• 电饭煲和微波炉 - 门锁和按钮。

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