Switch Basics

Switch Basics

E-Switch

This is a basic introduction to the common switch types, applications and ratings.  We will cover the basic switch types and their applications, both mechanical and electrical switch functions, process applications and basic switch categories.

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CAP PUSHBUTTON RECTANGULAR BLACKTACBLKCAP PUSHBUTTON RECTANGULAR BLACKNegruNeiluminat14055 - Immediate$1.18Vedeți detalii
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CAP PUSHBUTTON ROUND GRAYTAGGRYCAP PUSHBUTTON ROUND GRAYGriNeiluminat2346 - Immediate$1.40Vedeți detalii
CAP PUSHBUTTON ROUND REDTAGREDCAP PUSHBUTTON ROUND REDRoșuNeiluminat0 - Immediate$0.76Vedeți detalii
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CAP PUSHBUTTON ROUND CHROMETAGCHRCAP PUSHBUTTON ROUND CHROMECromNeiluminat0 - Immediate$2.24Vedeți detalii
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PTM Published on: 2011-10-27

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