Push Button Switches
Bulgin’s broad line of pushbutton switches are available in
various sizes and configurations. This includes a variety
of illumination and terminal options as well as several
with high inductive power ratings suitable for motor
driven applications. These switches can be found in
many markets including home appliances, commercial,
medical, audio and security.
Miniature, round and rectangular push
button switches available
Ratings up to 16A, 250V ac
12(12)A 250V ac rating also available
Latching and momentary actions
Choice of actuators
(custom option also available)
Square and Round Mounting Styles
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Push Button
Front Panel Mounting
22mm diameter
Prominent Button
S.P. Push to Make
Screw Terminals
Brass, Chrome Plated Body,
Glass Filled Nylon Button
MP0012/Col
Front Panel Mounting
22mm diameter
Recessed Button
S.P. Push to Make
Screw Terminals
Brass, Chrome Plated Body,
Glass Filled Nylon Button
MP0012/1/Col
Rear Panel Mounting
S.P. Push to Make
Solder Tags
1A, 28Vac/dc
Brass Nickel Plated Body,
Glass Filled Nylon Button
MP0016
Specifications
Terminations:
Switching:
Max. Rating:
Contact Resistance:
Insulation Resistance:
Dielectric Strength:
Operating Temp. Range:
Operation Pressure (typ):
Materials
Moulding:
Body:
Contacts/Terms:
Variant
RoHS
Switches
MP0012/Colour
Screw Terminals
S.P. Push to Make
Slow Momentary Action
0.25A. 250Vac, 1A. 110Vac,
2A. 12Vac/dc
<15mΩ
>10⁴ MΩ
>2.5kVac
–20°C to +85°C
9.18 newtons
Glass Filled Nylon Brass,
Brass, Chrome Plated
Brass, Silver Plated
Button Colour: Standard - Black,
/RD (Red)
Compliant
MP0012/1/Colour
Screw Terminals
S.P. Push to Make
Slow Momentary Action
0.25A. 250Vac, 1A. 110Vac,
2A. 12Vac/dc
<15mΩ
>10⁴ MΩ
>2.5kVac
–20°C to +85°C
9.18 newtons
Glass Filled Nylon Brass,
Brass, Chrome Plated
Brass, Silver Plated
Button Colour: Standard - Black,
/RD (Red)
Compliant
MP0016/Colour
Solder Tags
S.P. Push to Make
Slow Momentary Action
1A 28Vac/dc (non-inductive)
<15mΩ
>10⁴ MΩ
>2.0kVac
–20°C to +85°C
6.22 newtons
Glass Filled Nylon Brass,
Brass, Chrome Plated
Brass, Silver Plated
Button Colour: Standard - Black,
/RD (Red)
Compliant
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Push Button
Front Panel Mounting
Switches
S.P. Push to Make
Solder Tags
Nylon Body & Button
MP0022/Col
Switch Contact Operation
NO
NC
NO
S.P. Push to Make S.P.M.B
S.P.C.O.
D.P.C.O.
D.P.M.B.
Specifications
Terminations:
Switching:
Max. Rating:
Contact Resistance:
Insulation Resistance:
Dielectric Strength:
Operating Temp. Range:
Sealing:
Materials
Moulding:
Tags:
Body:
Contacts/Terms:
Variant
MP0022/Colour
Solder Tags
S.P. Push to Make
Slow Momentary Action
0.25A. 250Vac, 0.5A. 110Vac,
1A. 0.1 to 28Vac/dc
<15mΩ
>10⁴ MΩ
>2.5kVac
–20°C to +70°C
Nylon
Brass, Silver Plated
Nylon
Brass, Silver Plated
Button Colours: Standard - Black,
/WH (White) and /RD (Red).
/TERM - (Screw terminals)
Compliant
RoHS
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8300 Series Push Button
8(8)A 250Vac & 12(12)A 250Vac
Key Features
Miniature push button
8A Inductive current rating
Ratings up to 12(12)A,
250V ac (H suffix)
Illuminated and nonillumi-
nated
Single and double pole
Latching and momentary
Slotted actuator for
custom buttons
Industry standard panel
cutout
BioCote antimicrobial
option
Panel cut out: 19.3 x 12.9
Approvals and specifications
16(4)A 250Vac T85, 1E4 (10,000 Operations)
12(12)A 250Vac T105, 1E4 (10,000 Operations)
8(8)A 250Vac T105, 5E4 (50,000 Operations)
6(6)A 250Vac T125, 5E4 (50,000 Operations)
8350, 8351, 8353, 8354
12A 250Vac DP, 250Vac 1hp, 125Vac 1/2hp
8300, 8301, 8303, 8304
13A 250Vac SP, 250Vac 1hp, 125Vac 1/2hp
UL 85°C, file E45221, CSA file LR10990
In house test:
10(10)A 250Vac—Indicative rating only
BioCote antimicrobial additive. Independently
verified to ISO22196:2007.
3mm contact gap.
Terminal
Function
Actuator
Body Code
Body
Colour
C
8300
6.3 x 0.8
Approvals & ratings vary with function
Single pole switches use terminals 1 & 2 (& 3)
Panel cut-out **
Bezel
A
Single Pole
ON - OFF
Standard actuator
B
Standard body
B
Black
8301
Single Pole
H
4.8 x 0.8
A
7.6
As “H” but right
angle 4.8 x 0.8
ON - OFF
(momentary ON)
H
W
Slotted for custom caps
White
8303
Single Pole
ON - OFF
With Light
E
Softline style body with radiused bezel
C
Square actuator
8304
Single Pole
K
2.8 x 0.8
ON - OFF
(momentary ON) with light
Cut-outs must be punched in the
direction of insertion
8350
Double pole
ON - OFF
E
Radiused actuator
Dimensions for snap-in fixing
Panel
thickness
Dimension X
19.1/19.2
19.3/19.4
19.7/19.8
8351
Double pole
8353
Double pole
F
Small round actuator
0.75-1.24
1.25-1.99
2.00-3.00
ON - OFF (momentary ON)
X and V PCB terminals.
Additional dummy terminals may be supplied
for extra support.
T
Solder
ON - OFF
With light
J
Smooth curved actuator
8354
Double pole
8355
ON - OFF (momentary ON)
with light
M
X
PCB 0.8 Sq
V
Dual pin PCB
(Call sales for
mounting dims)
Single pole
ON - OFF
Isolated light - switched
C, E & M actuators only
D
Large round actuator
8356
Single pole
ON - OFF
Isolated light - unswitched
C, E & M actuators only
All actuators except H available lit
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Dimensions
Actuator A
Body B
Actuator J
Body E
Examples
H8350AB - - -
T8350AB - - -
H8353JE - - -
T8353JE - - -
H8353EB - - -
T8353EB - - -
H8353CB - - -
T8353CB - - -
Actuator
Colour
Lamp
Voltage
Legend
Legend
Colour
Options
Biocote
LIT
A
Amber
_
None
H
12(12)A 250Vac switch rating
Finish
Matt finish standard except on J and D
actuators which are gloss
Colour
Call sales for custom colours
A full range is available for large orders
Legend printing
Select from the examples or call sales for
custom legends.
Special buttons
Some of the many options are shown
Call sales for the full range
L167 Protective cover
B
Biocote
C
Clear
2
125V Neon
G
Green
3
250V Neon
R
Red
7
12V
Filament
8
UNLIT
24V
Filament
B
Black
Snaps on to switch bodies fitted with “A”
or “J” style actuators, this reduces panel
thickness by 0.8mm
R
Red
W
White
BioCote Antimicrobial Additive
Moulded components have antimicrobial
properties using BioCote silver ion
technology.
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