
Ratings Information
European
16(4)A 250Vac T125, 10A 400Vac T125
UL CSA 20A* 277Vac, 250Vac 1hp, 125Vac ½hp
UL 100°C, file E45221, CSA file LR10900
Inrush 150A* to EN61058-1 & 20A 28Vdc (In house test)
* * applies to non biassed types
3mm contact gap
Order Format
Examples
C6050AL
C6050AL
C6060AL

Dimensions
Panel thickness
0.75 to 3.0mm
Splashproof to IP44
Current carrying switch parts are protected
from moisture.
Droplets which may enter the switch are
channelled out through ports in the switch
body.
C6053AL
C6053AL
Examples of Legend Printing ( ) is legend color B-Black, W-White, R-Red
1196(W) 1197(W)
C6058AL

Technical Information
Most major technical information is shown on the page covering the specific product, other
details are grouped here for easy reference.
The details shown apply to all Switches and Fuseholders. For electrical products, Indicators or IEC
sockets see the individual product page.
Materials Most Products Expections
Body and actuator (opaque) Nylon 6.6 900 & 380 Vandal options are stainless steel
Actuator (transparent) Polycarbonate
Current carrying parts Copper Alloy
Contact points Silver Alloy n/a for 55/56 & 2000, Gold plated for 1100
Silver Plated
Properties - Electrical
Electrical Life (operations) >10k, many >50k See relevant page for details
Contact Resistance (switches) new condition
(m ohms)
Contact Resistance (fuseholders) new condition
(m ohms)
Insulation Resistance (M ohms) >20
Dielectric Strength: (kV)
across open contacts >1
between poles >3
between live parts and accessible metal >4
Comparative Tracking Index (CTI) >250
<100 (at 12Vdc,
1A)
5 (average)
1100, 2000 contact factory
Properties - Physical
Humidity Resistance at 91-95% relative humidity
(to subsequently comply with requirements of dielectric
strength test)(hrs)
Impact Resistance (Nm) >0.5
Storage term 5 year period (°C) <125 Some discoloration of terminals may occur
Flame Retardancy:
Standard UL94V2 Polycarbonate actuators - UL94V2 only
On Request UL94V0 Not all colors or variants
Solderability to BS 2011 pt.2.1T - 6 secs at 350°C
Angular movement ± 4° overall (where applicable) 38° 1250, 6000, 8500, 8550, 8600, 8650, 8800 -
Force to operate (Kg). For details contact Sales office 0.2 - 2.0
Fixing nut torque (where applicable) 1.0Nm (8.91 lb/in)
48
26°

General Information
All switches
Insultation Class II.
Heat and Fire resistance Category D.
Ingress Protection without cover IP40.
DC ratings are not approved.
Illuminated rockers and indicator lights
Transparent lenses on indicator lights and
illuminated switches are moulded in polycarbonate,
a material which is attacked by organic chemicals
and animal or vegetable fats.
All products
Panel holes must be punched in direction unit
is to be fitted
Please contact the factory for advice on these
products.
Weights of our most frequently supplied products
Product gms Product gms Product gms
0055,0056 5.7/6.8 1350 11.2 5567 14.3
0305 32.9 1500 5.7 6050 13.6
0333 4.5 1520 6.6 6053 14.2
0345 8.9 1550 11.2 7000 10.4
0380 sw only 7.12 1553 11.8 7050 12.3
0383K/P 25.0 1570 12.7 7053 12.9
0392 10.7 1584-1589 11.1 8250 4.9
0430 5.5 1700H 8.4 8300 4.0
0589 3.5 1750H 13.2 8350 5.0
0692 51.8 1750O 25.6 8353 5.9
0711-1S 16.6 2000 2pos C SP 3.8 8500 3.8
0712-S 27.8 2000 2pos C DP 4.5 8550 4.8
0717-1S 22.4 2000 5pos A SP 6.3 8553 5.2
0900S/L 2.6/2.9 2000 5pos A DP 7.3 8600 3.5
1048 2.8 T2225B 5.0 8620 4.3
1100 2.0 2950 5.3 8650 6.3
1250SP 5.9 3111 11.8 8670 8.5
1250DP 7.0 5500 7.1 8800 2.9
1300 5.7 5503 7.8 9100 21.1