- January 23, 2025
VISTA, Calif. - Jan. 23, 2025 - APEM has announced the worldwide launch of its CT Series toggle switches, with ready availability globally through service distributors. Offered in familiar form factors with innovative options, these toggle switches and accessories integrate thoughtful design details for improved performance, and they incorporate the features and approvals needed for industrial-grade applications in agriculture, material handling, heavy equipment and specialty vehicles.
Typical power toggle switches, using a standard 15/32” mounting hole, are a familiar sight in many of the world’s most demanding applications. However, some end users and OEMs have discovered issues with obtaining the products they need from suppliers. Recognizing these supply chain challenges, APEM has moved to support industry needs. The APEM CT Series toggle switches are offered in a variety of form factors and configurations, with a wide selection of associated accessories such as nameplates, protective boots and switch guards. The most common and popular part numbers are ready for rapid order fulfillment.
One- and two-pole versions, rated 15A @ 28V DC and 10A @ 125/250V AC, with screw, solder lug, or quick connect terminals, cover a large range of specified applications. With UL approval, an IP67 waterproof rating and an exceptionally wide operating temperature range of -45 to +85 Deg C, the CT Series is well-suited for use in the harshest environments.
While other commercial offerings often use a pinned top face susceptible to liquid or potting material intrusion, the CT Series is built tough with a single-piece crimped-on top. Internally, the CT Series employs a unique wheel mechanism for improved tactile feel and smooth operation compared with competitive products. In addition, as opposed to other products, the CT Series overall construction uses thicker components which are cast instead of stamped, with a base made of nearly indestructible thermoset plastic. This attention to detail throughout the whole series ensures a robust product created to deliver a long lifetime of reliable service.
Online data sheets and 3D CAD files support designers with the information they need to easily specify the switches. Ready availability, superior design elements and a favorable price/performance ratio ensure that products from the APEM CT Series toggle switch family will perform reliably in the toughest applications.