SCHURTER MSS metal line slim switch

SCHURTER introduces the MSS metal line slim switch — a flush mount push-button with a shallow mounting depth and stylish design. Sporting a multicolour side-ring illumination, the switch provides the user with visual feedback from the side in addition to the front. The additional coverage allows for lateral status indication, which may be especially desired from a distance. Non-illuminated versions are also designed to provide visual indication with a coloured bezel.

The switching technology is said to be precise and designed for applications where some degree of pressure is required to trigger the switching function. The capacitive technology triggers switching with only a touch, whereas mechanical technology has moving parts that can wear over time. Moving parts can also be subject to ingress. The switch requires a light pressure of 1–3 N on the surface, to provide the right amount of touch to prevent unintentional switching.

It has an IP rating of IP67 and a lifetime rating of >20 million actuations. Whether used in a home doorbell or medical product, a laboratory device or industrial equipment, the compact switch offers eight different bezel housing colours and a spectrum of RGB illumination colours for a host of customised options. Size offerings are 19, 22 and 30 mm in diameter. In addition, with a slim mounting depth of 8 mm, the switch is versatile enough for a variety of applications — including those where depth is limited, such as door jams and densely packed enclosures.

The switching voltage and current are max 60 VDC and 100 mA. The operating temperature range is -40 to +85°C. The switching function is momentary (MO/NO) or latching (LA). Robust enough for demanding applications, the switch actuator is stainless steel with an impact resistance rating of IK06.