New sealed pushbutton switches: IQ, IC and IL series 2012-01-20

APEM extends the “I” range with new sealed pushbutton switches engineered for demanding requirements and featuring the same superior tactile feedback.  

IQ series - Dia. 16 mm snap-in for easy installation
. Extremely visible and accessible
. Momentary or latching
. Illuminated or not
. Square or round actuator
. Wide choice of actuator and illumination colours
. Sealed to IP67

IC series - Short case for reduced behind-panel depth
. For tight space requirements
. Momentary
. Metal bushing
. Square or round actuator
. Sealed to IP67

IL series - Long threaded bushing for thick panels
. For panels from 4 mm to 10 mm
. Momentary
. Illuminated or not
. Round actuator
. Sealed to IP67

IQ series PDF catalogue 

IC series PDF catalogue

IL series PDF catalogue

Panel sealed 1TS/1US/1VS 2011-11-24

The sealing are 1TW for 1TS, 1UW for 1US and 1VW for 1VS. They are black and made of silicone. Caps with the sealings are mounted on Multimec 5G series switches.

The solution is excellent for rough environment, designed for outdoor, dusty and humid applications. The 1TW and 1UW provide IP67, and the 1VW provides IP65 sealing from the front panel.

For more information see the product page and/or the brochure.

MP series 2-step pushbutton switches 2011-10-17

APEM MP Series 2-step pushbutton switches take remote control to a new level of safety. These pushbuttons are SIL2 according to the IEC 61508 standard, with redundant optical contacts for fail-safe security in the harshest environments.  

MP switches are intended for applications in demanding environments including nuclear, industrial, medical, testing and mining equipment, agriculture and forestry.  

Key benefits/features

- Heightened security for employees, equipment and facilities (SIL2)
- Reduced mounting time due to integrated PCB
- Tactile feedback (audible click)
- Long lived, more than 1 million cycle mechanical life
- Sealed to IP68 : dust tight and protected against immersion
- Fast, no-hassle cap replacement 
 

PDF catalogue

Neuer Hauptkatalog in deutscher Sprache 2011-07-19

Ab sofort ist der aktuelle APEM Produktkatalog nun auch in einer deutschen Sprachfassung erhältlich. 

Auf rund 440 Seiten wird eine enorme Vielfalt an Produkten vorgestellt - von unterschiedlichsten Schaltern und Tastern über LED-Indikatoren bis hin zu Befehls- und Meldegeräten. Das Produktportfolio wird ergänzt durch Sicherheitsabdeckungen, Dichtkappen und Montagezubehör. Der Katalog beinhaltet auch viele neue Produkte wie beispielsweise eine umfangreiche Erweiterung der Serie IR oder die neue Serie KL.  

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FP series illuminated pushbutton switches 2011-07-05

For a really visible pushbutton, APEM introduces FP, a series of dia. 24 mm illuminated pushbutton switches.  

Two illumination options are available:
- Fully-illuminated plunger: the entire surface is backlit, with or without pad printed symbols
- Illuminated symbol: with laser etching, in a variety of colours and finishes

These products are ideal for applications including tractors, buses, trucks, cranes and automotive.  

Key benefits/features
- Easy to locate in poorly lit or dark environments
- Highly visible
- Large but lightweight
- Easy design and colour customization
- Space saving: no need for separate indicator light
- Available in momentary or latching
- Mounting by threaded bushing  

PDF catalogue

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