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Snap Action Switch
Double Pole General Purpose
E19, E20, G20
Features
Typical Applications
• Choice of 3 current ratings
• Long life coil spring, snap action mechanism
• Agency approved extended life versions available
• RoHS compliant
• High temperature versions available – contact factory
• Household appliances
• Automated assembly lines
• Brake switch on utility vehicles
• Industrial and accessible door openers
• Vending machines
P
art Number
Breakdown
E19-00A0
Example: E19-00A0 is a 15 A, normally open DPDT pole switch with a standard ratio button
actuator.
Series Type Type
1
Circuitry Actuator
1
E19 Double pole
15 A
0 Standard ratio actuator
or button
0 Double Throw A Button
E20 Double pole
20 A
5 High ratio actuator 1 Normally Open H Lever
G20 Double pole
0.1 A
2 Normally Closed J Button with ferrule
K Roller
See Actuator Specifications section for available actuator/type combinations M
Button with extra
over-travel and
ferrule
Electrical Specifications
per UL1054
–
Min 6000 Operations
E19 6000 operations; 100,000 available – contact factory
15 A,
125
/ 250 VAC
¾ HP, 125 VAC / 1 ½ HP, 250 VAC
E20 6000 operations
20 A,
125
/ 250 VAC
1
HP, 125 VAC / 2 HP, 250 VAC
G20
100,000 operations
0.1 A, 125 VAC
Commonly Stocked Distributor Parts
E19-00A0 E19-00M0 E20-00H0 E20-50K0
E19-00H0 E19-50H0 E20-00K0
E19-00J0 E19-50K0 E20-00M0
E19-00K0 E20-00A0 E20-50H0
Note: Part numbers with a leading 0 are functionally no different than without a leading 0 (ex.: 0E19-00A0 is the same switch as E19-
00A0)
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A
ctuator Specifications
4
E19/G20 Series
Actuator
Max
Operating
Force
Max
Pre-Travel
Operating Point
5
Min Over-
Travel
Max
Movement
Differential
Actuation
Length
6
g (lb) mm (in) mm (in) mm (in) mm (in) mm (in)
A
850 (1.87)
1.27 (0.050) 7.24 ± 0.76 (0.285 ± 0.030) 2.03 (0.080) 0.38 (0.015) N/A
H
205 (0.45)
6.99 (0.275) 7.92 ± 1.57 (0.312 ± 0.062) 4.75 (0.187) 2.36 (0.093) 38.10 (1.500)
H
High ratio
130 (0.28)
10.16 (0.400) 7.14 ± 1.57 (0.281 ± 0.062) 4.75 (0.187) 3.56 (0.140) 44.45 (1.750)
J
850 (1.87)
1.27 (0.050) 17.02 ± 0.76 (0.670 ± 0.030) 2.30 (0.080) 0.38 (0.015) N/A
K
212 (0.47)
6.35 (0.250) 18.24 ± 1.57 (0.718 ± 0.062) 4.75 (0.187) 2.36 (0.093) 35.33 (1.391)
K
High ratio
150 (0.33) 7.92 (0.312) 17.45 ± 1.57 (0.687 ± 0.062) 4.75 (0.187) 3.56 (0.140) 41.78 (1.645)
M
850 (1.87)
1.27 (0.050) 20.62 ± 0.76 (0.812 ± 0.030) 5.54 (0.218) 0.38 (0.015) N/A
E20 Series
Actuator
Max
Operating
Force
Max
Pre-Travel
Operating Point
5
Min Over-
Travel
Max
Movement
Differential
Actuation
Length
6
g (lb) mm (in) mm (in) mm (in) mm (in) mm (in)
A
1280 (2.82)
2.54 (0.100) 6.30 ± 0.76 (0.248 ± 0.030) 1.27 (0.050) 0.38 (0.015) N/A
H
425 (0.94) 8.38 (0.330) 11.89 ± 1.57 (0.468 ± 0.062) 3.96 (0.156) 1.27 (0.050) 20.85 (0.821)
H
High ratio
285 (0.63) 15.24 (0.600) 11.10 ± 1.57 (0.437 ± 0.062) 3.96 (0.156) 2.03 (0.080) 27.20 (1.071)
J
1280 (2.82) 2.54 (0.100) 6.30 ± 0.76 (0.248 ± 0.030) 1.27 (0.050) 0.38 (0.015) N/A
K
425 (0.94) 8.84 (0.348) 21.84 ± 1.57 (0.860 ± 0.062) 3.96 (0.156) 1.14 (0.045) 16.56 (0.652)
K
High ratio
312 (0.69) 13.34 (0.525) 21.03 ± 1.57 (0.828 ± 0.062) 3.71 (0.146) 1.91 (0.075) 22.91 (0.902)
M
1280 (2.82) 2.54 (0.100) 19.66 ± 0.76 (0.774 ± 0.030) 4.78 (0.188) 0.38 (0.015) N/A
4
Contact factory regarding combinations not shown
5
Measured above reference line; refer to dimensional drawing below
6
Actuator tolerances ± 0.791 mm (0.31”); E14 H and K actuators are shorter and formed up 11⁰ at the bottom
Material Specifications
Case General Purpose Phenolic
Actuating Button Thermoplastic
Common Terminal Copper Alloy
NO and NC Terminal Copper Alloy (E13, G13)
Copper (E14)
Moving Blade Copper Alloy (E13, G13)
Copper (E14)
Spring Stainless Steel
Auxiliary Actuators Cold-Rolled Steel (Nickel-Plated)
Roller Sintered Stainless Steel
Contacts Gold Crosspoint (G13)
Silver Alloy (E13, E14)
Dimensions – see page 3
Environmental Specifications
Temperature Rating 105
⁰
C (221
⁰
F) standard
150
⁰
C (302
⁰
F) available
Flammability Rating UL94HB