Toggle Switches

Toggle switches are switches with only two positions: open and closed. Although the definition has evolved over time, toggle switches now comprise any kind of switch that has a short handle and a positive, mechanical snap-action. A light switch is a common example of a toggle switch.

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APEM Components, Inc.
Haverhill, MA
877-246-7890
Continuous improvement in quality and service is the most important commitment by the General Management for the progress of APEM Components, Inc. in its national and international markets. APEM products have an excellent image and a strong quality reputation, confirmed by many international approvals and certifications. Contact APEM now for quality toggle switches.
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Sytek Enterprises Inc.
North Vancouver, BC
800-567-9835
Sytek is a major supplier of custom made electric switches, tactile switches, membrane keypads, membrane keyboards, force sensitive switches and potentiometers. Sytek distributes to a variety of industries throughout North America and the world, who are all provided with expert design, efficient production and quality service. Please contact Sytek Enterprises today!
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Efacec USA, Inc.
Norcross, GA
770-446-8854
Efacec USA, Inc. started its operations in the Unites Sates in 1998 with the delivery of a mobile substation for Austin Energy in Texas. Since then, Efacec has grown to over 14,000 MVA of power transformers and mobile substations delivered within the country and can deliver to you the precision toggle switch you're looking for at an affordable price-all you have to do is call!
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Arrow Electronics, Inc.
Englewood, CO
(303)824-4000
For superior toggle switches, choose Arrow! Arrow will provide you with specialized services and expertise across the product lifecycle by connecting you to the right technology at the right place at the right time-and at the right price! Arrow provides extraordinary value to all of its customers and suppliers and connects them through the company`s industry-leading services.
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Indak Manufacturing Corporation
Northbrook, IL
847-272-0343
From the beginning, Indak has been a design-driven company. Whether developing a custom plastic module or toggle switch, reducing steps and cost in a manufacturing process, or designing a complex multi-functional mechatronic assembly, INDAK`s Engineering Team commands the resources, talent and experience to make your product requirement a reality. Please contact Indak today.
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United Electric Controls Co.
Watertown, MA
617-926-1000
United Electric Controls, est. in 1931, is the leader in Threshold Detection and Switching™ technology. We design and manufacture air pressure switches and sensors, including general purpose and hazardous location. We provide cost effective switches for OEM and electronic switches. Our company is ISO 9001:2000 certified and continues to improve the quality management system.
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Toggle Switches

As electronic devices have become an indispensable part of life in most developed economies, different ways of interfacing with electronic devices have emerged, each trying to find the safest, most effective means by which commands can be given by users to electronic equipment. Whether that command is the closure of a circuit in a simple lamp or a much more complex command, a means by which a user can control electronic equipment is necessary. That means must be able to effectively carry out the wishes of the user without risking damage to the equipment or injury to the user. Toggle switches are among the simplest of all tools designed for this purpose. Light switches, electric guitars, portable electronics and a variety of other simple electronic devices can be equipped with toggle switches. They are simple, intuitive and can be less expensive than other switch varieties.

Toggle switches may use a lever, handle or rocker to actuate the switch. In many cases, the term "toggle switch" is used to refer to a snap-action switch or a switch that is designed to move its contacts very quickly from one position to another. Toggle switches are often used for quick switching, connecting and disconnecting in cases when the control devices are mounted very closely to one another. Toggle switches offer many favorable attributes. They are lightweight yet still durable. They are also extremely versatile, able to perform in many different applications. Toggle switches are often seen in automotives, electronics, appliances, power tools, video cameras, medical equipment, and hand-held devices that are user-interfaced. Toggle switches are very often single pole, single throw (SPST) switches. This means that they involve two terminals that can be either connected or disconnected from each other, depending on the position of the switch. This is the simplest electric switch configuration, followed by single pole, double throw (SPDT), which allow for switching between circuits. SPDT switches can sometimes be configured as toggle switches, though more complicated switching systems often call for more complicated switch mechanisms, such as rotaries or switch panels.

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