The detailed description of a rocker switch

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A rocker switch act as an operating button, we can press it like a seesaw at either end to connect or disconnect a circuit. They are often used as ON/OFF switches for the main power supply of electronic equipment. The name "rocker switch" comes from the rocking action of the switch when we press the button. It is also sometimes called a seesaw switch. 

 

Except for the common on-off functions, the rocker switch also has an on-on rocker switch an on-off-on rocker switch, etc.

 

The detailed description of the rocker switch

Depending on the shape, the rocker switch has a rectangular rocker switch and a round rocker switch.

 

The rectangular rocker switch has three conventional sizes, including 15X20mm, 10X28mm, 22X30mm, and 10x15mm which is a rocker switch. This type of button is KCD1 series, 10X28 belongs to the KCD3 series, and 22X30 is classified as KCD2 and KCD4 series.

 

In order to make the product waterproof, the KCD1, KCD2, and KCD3 series are equipped with rocker switch covers. As long as put the product on rocker switch covers, it can be waterproof. Besides, we also have a rocker switch that is inherently waterproof.

 

Rocker switches are available in illuminated rocker switches and rocker switches without light.

 

The rocker switch with neon lights or LED lights can be called an illuminated rocker switch. When the illuminated rocker switch is powered on, the light-emitting parts in the switch will be lit. It is convenient to clearly identify the working state of the device.

 

We also call the illuminated rocker switch an LED rocker switch. It usually has five different colors, among which, the red rocker switch is the most common, white rocker switch is often used in medical equipment. Besides, it also has other colors, such as yellow, green, and blue.

 

How does a rocker switch work?

Prepare a fan and a power supply, and connect the power supply’s positive and negative poles to the switch. Then the fan is connected to the rocker switch, plug the power supply into the socket. Press the rocker switch, the LED will light up, and the fan rotate. Press the cover of the rocker switch again, the light will turn off and the fan will stop working.

 

FILN has nearly 15 years of experience in R&D and production regarding rocker switches. It has a professional R&D team, as well as professional rocker switch testing equipment. This equipment can detect the product’s current, voltage, waterproof, environmental protection, life, and other items.