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18000 series
Snap-action momentary pushbutton switches
Distinctive features and specifications
UG1410A

Panel and PC mount models

Snap-in panel mounting version
Tactile feedback
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ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Max. current/voltage rating with resistive load :

- gold plated brass contacts : 100mA - 30VDC
- gold plated silver contacts : 1A 30VDC
Initial contact resistance : 50 m max.
Insulation resistance : 1.000 M min.
Dielectric strength : 1.000 Vrms 50 Hz min.
Electrical life : 60.000 cycles at full load

MATERIALS

Models for high currents : see 18635A and 18645A

at the end of the series.

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

Case : PBT
Actuator : polyamide, glass
filled
Bushing : brass, nickel plated
Housing : stainless steel
Bracket : tin plated steel
Contacts
AD : silver, gold plated
CD : brass, gold plated
Terminal seal : epoxy

Total travel : 0,5 mm (.019)

Torque : 1,25 Nm (.922 Ft.lb) max. applied to nut
Operating temperature : -30C to +65C
Soldering : 300C, 3 sec. max.

The company reserves the right to change specifications without notice.

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18000 series
Snap-action momentary pushbutton switches
Overview

18

Number of poles

SERIES

3
4

Terminals

Single pole
Double pole

Blank
W
WW
Y

Solder lugs or straight PC depending

on model
Right angle, horizontal mounting
Right angle, vertical mounting
Bracket mounting

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Terminals and bushing

2

5
7
8
9

Electrical function

Straight PC terminals with 6,35 (1/4)

threaded bushing
Straight PC terminals + bracket or
right angle terminals with plain bushing
Solder lug terminals with 6,35 (1/4)
threaded bushing.
Solder lug terminals with 6,35 (1/4)
flatted bushing.
Solder lug terminals, snap-in mounting
Straight PC terminals with 6,35 (1/4)
flatted bushing.

ON

MOM

ABOUT THIS SERIES

On the following pages, you will find successively :
- model structure of switches
- options in the same order as in above chart
Dimensions : first dimensions are in mm while inches are shown as bracketed numbers.
NOTICE : please note that not all combinations of above numbers are available.
Refer to the following pages for further information.

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18000 series
Snap-action momentary pushbutton switches
Overview

Contact materials
AD
CD

Bezels

Special options

Silver, gold plated

Brass, gold plated

For snap-in mounting models

U1200
U1210 for LED
For bracket mounting models
U3200

X624 Shorter bushing and

plunger
X662 Snap-in mounting and
straight PC terminals

B2

Other : specific bushings,

etc... See following pages.

Plungers
Blank
-6
-3
-5

4 (.157), long
3,1 (.122), length 5,85 mm (.230)
4 (.157), short
3,1 (.122), length 6,3 mm (.248)

Caps
For 4 (.157) plungers (-3, -13)
U900
5 (.196)
U1140
8 (.314)
U1720
9,4 (.370)
U480
10 (.393) - standard
U630
15 (.590)
U2430
Square
Height 4 (.157)
U2020
Square
Height 6 (.236)
For 3,1 (.122) plungers (-5, -6)
U2400
5 (.196)
U2510
8 (.314)
U2130
9,4 (.370)
U2900
10 (.393)
U3400
15 (.590)
U910
Square
Height 4 (.157)
U2340
Square
Height 6 (.236)

Sealing boots are available to protect the switches against dust and water. They are presented in section H.
Mounting accessories : standard hardware supplied with all models with 6,35 (1/4) threaded bushing :
2 hex nuts 8 mm (.314) across flats, 1 locking ring and 1 lockwasher.
Standard and special hardware available are presented in section I.
Packaging unit : 25 pieces for W, WW double pole and 18800 models
50 pieces for other models.

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18000 series
Snap-action momentary pushbutton switches
Threaded bushing 6,35 (1/4) : 18500 - 18700 - 18200

1.00
(.039)

1.80
(.070)

0.60
(.023)

MODEL
STRUCTURE
Shown with standard plunger

Double pole
18545

ON

MOM

1.80
(.070)

0.60
(.023)

7.00
(.275)

4.70
(.185)

EPOXY

Flat

MOM

Double pole
18745

ON

MOM

12.00
(.472)

ON

1.80
(.070)

7.00
(.275)

5.70
(.224)

0.60
(.023)

4.70
(.185)

EPOXY

Keyway

MOM

Double pole
18245

ON

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1.60
(.062 DIA)

0.60
(.023)

7.00
(.275)

13.35
(.523)

ON

0.60 1
(.023)

4.70
(.185)

EPOXY

3
4.10
(.161)

1-2

6.35-40UNS
(1/4-40UNS)

13.20
(.519)

1.00
(.039)

1-3
Single pole
18235

4.75
(.187)

4.70
(.185)

4.00
(.157 DIA)

6.00
(.236)

Straight PC terminals : 18200

12.00
(.472)

3.70
(.145)

1-2
8.00
(.314)

1-3
Single pole
18735

4.75
(.187)

6.35-40UNS
(1/4-40UNS)

13.20
(.519)

6.00
(.236)

4.00
(.157 DIA)

12.00
(.472)

1.00
(.039)

Flatted bushing - solder lug terminals : 18700

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12.00
(.472)

4.75
(.187)

4.70
(.185)

MOM

12.00
(.472)

ON

3.70
(.145)

1-2
8.00
(.314)

1-3
Single pole
18535

6.35-40UNS
(1/4-40UNS)

13.20
(.519)

6.00
(.236)

4.00
(.157 DIA)

1.00
(.039)

Solder lug terminals : 18500

Keyway

8.00
(.314)

B2

4.10
(.161)

5.50
(.216)

3.70
(.145)

2.00
(.078)

Solder lug or straight PC terminals

Epoxy sealed terminals standard

Keyway

4.75
(.187)

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18000 series
Snap-action momentary pushbutton switches
Threaded bushing 6,35 (1/4) : 18900 - Snap-in mounting : 18800

Flat

ON

MOM

Double pole
18945

ON

MOM

1.60
(.062 DIA)
13.35
(.523)

1.00
(.039)

0.60
(.023)

0.60 1
(.023)

7.00
(.275)

4.70
(.185)

EPOXY

12.00
(.472)

4.70
(.185)

Single pole
18935

5.70
(.224)

4.10
(.161)

1-2

8.00
(.314)

1-3

6.35-40UNS
(1/4-40UNS)

13.20
(.519)

4.70
(.185)

4.00
(.157 DIA)

6.00
(.236)

Flatted bushing - straight PC terminals : 18900

4.75
(.187)

4.75
(.187)

B2
Shown with cap U910 + U1200

MOM

Double pole
18845

ON

MOM

1.80
(.070)

7.00
(.275)

Available with straight PC terminals : see

X662 under "Special options".

0.60
(.023)

4.70
(.185)

13.20
(.519)

2.00
(.078)

ON

11.50
(.452)

11.50
(.452)

2.50 Maxi
(.098 MAX)

1-2

3.70
(.145)

1-3
Single pole
18835

19.50
(.767)

16.50
(.649)

15.70
(.618)

4.10
(.161)

Snap-in mounting - solder lug terminals : 18800

EPOXY

12.00
(.472)

4.75
(.187)

PANEL CUT-OUT

18500 - 18200
6.50
(.255 DIA)

18700 - 18900
6.50
(.255 DIA)

2.20
(.086 DIA)

5.20
(.204)

2.70
(.106)

PANEL CUT-OUT

18800

12.50
(.492)

15.00
(.590)

8.00
(.314 DIA)

12.50
(.492)

15.00 15.00
(.590)

15.00
(.590)

13.20
(.519)

With bezel U1200

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18000 series
Snap-action momentary pushbutton switches
Plain bushing : 18200Y - 18200W - 18200WW

0.60
(.023)

MODEL
STRUCTURE
Shown with standard plunger (-3)

Straight PC terminals - bracket mounting - single pole 18230Y

6.80 5.50
(.267) (.216)

MOM

3.18
(.125)

EPOXY

4.10
(.161)

3.18
(.125)

4.70
(.185)

ON

13.00
(.511)

18235Y

0.40
(.015)

2 3
15.75
(.620)

1.27
(.050)

1.60
(.062 DIA)

15.75
(.620)

6.25
(.246 DIA)

4.00
(.157 DIA)

7.00
(.275)

Straight PC terminals - bracket mounting - doube pole 18240Y

ON

MOM
3.70
(.145)

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0.60
(.023)
7.00
(.275)

4.70
(.185)
4.75
(.187)

4.70
(.185)

13.20
(.519)

EPOXY

1.60
(.062 DIA)

12.70
(.500)

5.08
(.200)

12.00
(.472)
8.60
(.338)

4.00
(.157 DIA)

1.27
(.050)

4.70
(.185)
1.60
(.062 DIA)

0.40
(.015)

Double pole
18245W

12.00
(.472)

11.00
(.433)

MOM

0.40
(.015)

ON

12.70
(.500)

Single pole
18235W

0.40
(.015)

2 3
15.75
(.620)

7.20
(.283)

8.60
(.338)

5.50
(.216)

6.25
(.246 DIA)

12.70
(.500)

4.70
(.185)

Right angle terminals - horizontal : 18200W

EPOXY

3.18
(.125)

3.81
(.150)

MOM

3.18
(.125)

15.75
(.620)

7.20 5.10
(.283) (.200)

ON

13.00
(.511)

18245Y

6.25
(.246 DIA)

4.00
(.157 DIA)

3.81 12.70
(.150) (.500)

8.20
(.322)

0.60
(.023)

B2

4.10
(.161)

5.50
(.216)

Straight PC or right angle terminals

Epoxy sealed terminals standard

5.08
(.200)

(.185)
4.70

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18000 series
Snap-action momentary pushbutton switches

ON

MOM

0.60
(.023)

7.00
(.275)

3.00
(.118)

EPOXY

13.20
(.519)

4.75
(.187)

5.08
(.200)

4.75
(.187)

12.70
(.500)
3.81
(.150)

5.50
(.216)

5.08
(.200)

1.60
(.062 DIA)

11.00
(.433)

0.40
(.015)

MOM

0.60
(.023)

ON

12.70
(.500)

1-2

7.20
(.283)

6.85
(.269)

Double pole
18245WW

1-3

3.81
(.150)

Single pole
18235WW

12.00
(.472)

4.00
(.157 DIA)

12.70
(.500)

6.25
(.246 DIA)

3.81
(.150)

Right angle terminals - vertical : 18200WW

B2
CONTACT MATERIALS

AD
CD

Silver, gold plated

Brass, gold plated

PLUNGERS

-3

-5

4 (.157) - short

3,1 (.122)

APEM

1.00
(.039)

3.10
(.122 DIA)

3.10
(.122 DIA)

1.00
(.039)

9.00
(.354)
9.00
(.354)

4.50
(.177)

3.10
(.122 DIA)

1.00
(.039)

6.30
(.248)
7.20
(.283)

4.00
(.157 DIA)

1.00
(.039)

9.00
(.354)

1.00
(.039)

7.20
(.283)

3.70
(.145)

-6
3,1 (.122)

5.50
(.216)

Blank
4 (.157) - long

4.00
(.157 DIA)

5.85
(.230)

3.10
(.122 DIA)

1.00
(.039)

7.65
(.301)
7.20
(.283)

4.00
(.157 DIA)

1.00
(.039)

6.00
(.236)
9.00
(.354)

4.00
(.157 DIA)

1.00
(.039)

7.20
(.283)

7.80
(.307)

Dash compulsory before plunger code.

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18000 series
Snap-action momentary pushbutton switches
SPECIAL OPTIONS

Straight PC terminals - bracket mounting - with shorter bushing and plunger

3.18
(.125)

EPOXY

8.20
(.322)

0.40
(.015)

2 3
15.75
(.620)

1.27
(.050)

7.00
(.275)

5.20
(.204 DIA)

3.80
(.149)

3.10
(.122 DIA)

3.18
(.125)

3.18
(.125)

0.40
(.015)

2 3
15.75
(.620)

12.00
(.472)

1.27
(.050)

4.75
(.187)

ON

MOM

0.60
(.023)

7.00
(.275)

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0.60
(.023)

4.70
(.185)

13.20
(.519)

EPOXY

4.70
(.185)

Double pole
18845 X662

2.00
(.078)

MOM

11.50
(.452)

1.60
(.062 DIA)

2.50 Maxi
(.098 MAX)

ON

11.50
(.452)

17.80
(.700)

Single pole
18835 X662

19.50
(.767)
4.10
(.161)

15.70
(.618)

B2-70

1.60
(.062 DIA)

Snap-in mounting - straight PC terminals

4.10
(.161)

X662

EPOXY

4.70
(.185)

MOM

4.10
(.161)

ON

4.70
(.185)

18245Y -2X624

13.00
(.511)

Double pole

15.75
(.620)

3.18
(.125)

4.70
(.185)

MOM

4.10
(.161)

ON

4.10
(.161)

18235Y -2X624

B2

13.00
(.511)

Single pole

1.60
(.062 DIA)

15.75
(.620)

5.20
(.204 DIA)

3.80
(.149)

3.10
(.122 DIA)

12.00
(.472)

4.75
(.187)

4.70
(.185)

X624

4.75
(.187)

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18000 series
Snap-action momentary pushbutton switches
SPECIAL OPTIONS

(continued)

X371
6.35-40UNS
(1/4-40UNS

Threaded bushing 6,35 mm (1/4) to replace plain bushing

on models W - WW and Y.

X438

Plain bushing 6,25 mm (.246). Height 7,2 mm (.283) - without

shoulder.

6.25
(.246 DIA)

X386

7.20
(.283)

X386

9.00
(.354)

X372

1.00
(.039)

Shorter threaded bushing 6,35 (1/4). Height 7 mm (.274).

6.00
(.236)

X372

6.35-40UNS
(1/4-40UNS

1.00
(.039)

Plain bushing 6,25 mm (.246) (instead of standard threaded

bushing).

7.00
(.275)

X371

1.00
(.039)

6.25
(.246 DIA)

X438

CAPS
+ U...

Caps for 4 (.157) plungers (-13, -3)

8.00
(.314)

U1140

U1720
15.00
(.590 DIA)

3.00
(.118)

3.00
(.196)

3.00
(.118)

U630

4.00
(.157)

11.50x11.50
(.452 SQ)

10.00
(.393)

7.50
(.295)

10.00
(.393)

U480

6.35
(.250)

6.35
(.250)

9.40
(.370)

3.00
(.118)

U900

3.00
(.118)

4.00
(.157)

3.30
(.129)

5.00
(.196)

U2430
Square

11.50x11.50
(.452 SQ)

Cap colours

U2020
Square

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6.00
(.236)

5.00
(.195)

Replace last "0" by number

1
1/4
2
3
4

blue
dark blue
black
green
grey

5
6
7
7/1
9

yellow
red
ivory
white
orange

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18000 series
Snap-action momentary pushbutton switches
CAPS

(continued)
+ U...

Caps for 3,1 (.122) plungers (-5, -6)

U2400

Cap colours
Replace "0" by
number

3.00
(.118)

6.35
(.250)

1
1/4
2
3
4
5
6
7
7/1
9

U2510
9.40
(.370 DIA)

3.30
(.129)

6.35
(.250)

3.00
(.118)

7.50
(.295)

10.00
(.393 DIA)

blue
dark blue
black
green
grey
yellow
red
ivory
white
orange

U2900
15.00
(.590 DIA)

U3400

11.50x11.50
(.452 SQ)

5.00
(.196)

4.00
(.157)

3.50
(.137)

2.70
(.106)

10.00
(.393)

11.50x11.50
(.452 SQ)

6.00
(.236)

U2130

U2340
Square

U910
Square

Caps for 18800 and 18800X662 models

U910
Square

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5.00
(.196)

4.00
(.157)

6.00
(.236)

11.50x11.50
(.452 SQ)

11.50x11.50
(.452 SQ)

2.70
(.106)

B2

8.00
(.314 DIA)

4.00
(.157)

3.30
(.129)

5.00
(.196 DIA)

U2340
Square

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18000 series
Snap-action momentary pushbutton switches
DRESS NUTS
For models with threaded bushing (18500 - 18700 - 18200 - 18900)
Chrome plated - Order separately.
13.50
(.531 DIA)

8.00
(.314)

8.20
(.322)

8.00
(.314)

6.35-40UNS
(1/4-40UNS)

6.35-40UNS
(1/4-40UNS)

15.50
(.610 DIA)

5.80
(.228)

10.50
(.413 DIA)

6.20
(.244)

8.20
(.322 DIA)

18.50
(.728 DIA)
5.80
(.228)

12.70
(.500 DIA)

6.35-40UNS
(1/4-40UNS)

U1636

U840

U825

For caps U1140 and U2510

For cap U480 and U2900

For caps U630 and U3400

B2

BEZELS
+ U...

For snap-in models (18800 - 18800X662)

Replace last
"0" by number

9.75
(.383)

12.10
(.476)

13.20
(.519)

15.70
(.618)

12.10
(.476)

U1200

7.10
(.279 DIA)

1
1/4
2
3
4
5
6
7
7/1
9

5.00
(.196)

12.10
(.476)

15.70
(.618)

2.00
(.078)

2.00
(.078)

19.50
(.767)

Bezel colours

5.00
(.196 DIA)

12.10
(.476)

28.00
(1.102)

blue
dark blue
black
green
grey
yellow
red
ivory
white
orange

U1210
For LED 5 - not supplied

For bracket mounting models

(18200Y & 18200YX624)

STANDARD PANEL MOUNTING

U3200

APEM

2.00
(.078)

4.10
(.161)

2.00
(.078)

4.10
(.161)

12.10
(.476)

15.70
(.618)

4.80
(.188)

19.50
(.767)

2.00
(.078)

Panel thickness with bezel : 1 mm (.039) to 2,5 mm (.098)

12.10
(.476)

18800 + U910 + U1200

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18000 series
Snap-action momentary pushbutton switches

For high currents

Tactile feedback

B2
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Max. current/voltage rating with resistive load : 7A 30VDC

Initial contact resistance : 20 m max. at 0,1A 3VDC
Insulation resistance : 200.000 M min. between terminals and frame
Dielectric strength : 1.500 Vrms 50 Hz min.
Electrical life : 60.000 cycles at full load

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

Travel : 0,90 mm (.035)

approx.
Operating temperature :
-30C to +85C

MATERIALS

Case : diallylphthalate (DAP)

Actuator : glass filled polyester
Bushing : brass, nickel plated
Housing : stainless steel
Contacts : silver
Terminal seal : epoxy

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18000 series
Snap-action momentary pushbutton switches
Threaded bushing 6,35 (1/4)
Solder lug terminals
Epoxy sealed terminals

Keyway

COMM

NO

NC

MODEL
STRUCTURE

B2

NC

2.35
(.093)

6.35-40UNS
(1/4-40UNS)

NO
NC

7.35 10.65
(.290) (.420)

5.85
(.230)

CAPS

12.70
(.500)

PANEL CUT-OUT
+ U...

Round
U2400
U2510
U2130
U2900
U3400

4.35
(.172)

0.75
(.030)

COMM

EPOXY

4.70
(.185)

MOM

5.35
(.210)

1.00
(.040)

3.10
(.122 DIA)

ON

18645A

2.35
(.093)

5.85
(.230)

Keyway

7.35
(.290)
12.70
(.500)

NO

4.35
(.172)

0.75
(.030)

COMM

7.35 10.65
(.290) (.420)

4.70
(.185)

MOM

Double pole

EPOXY

1.00
(.040)

3.10
(.122 DIA)

ON

18635A

6.35-40UNS
(1/4-40UNS)

12.70
(.500)

Keyway

Single pole

5 (.196)
8 (.314)
9,4 (.370)
10 (.393)
15 (.590)

Square
U910
U2340

+0.10
0.00
(.078 DIA +.003
)
.000
2.00

Height 4 (.157)
Height 6 (.236)

+0.10
6.35 0.00
(.250 DIA +.003
)
.000

4.750.10
(.187 .005)

For cap dimensions, see Caps for 3,1 (.122) plungers on the preceding pages.

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