270 Switches
Refrigerator Switches
Long recognised as a leader in refrigerator door
switches, Bulgin’s wide range of types and congurations
will suit almost any need. With both double pole and
single pole options, our switches are not only ideal for
traditional refrigerator and freezer applications but can
and have been used in a variety of door applications as
well.
Door switches
Switch rating from 0.2A, 250V ac up to 5A, 250Vac
Splash resistant variants
Choice of actuators
Momentary on and momentary o switching
Switches 271
Refrigerator Switches 0055 Door Switches
Key Features
Ratings up to 0.2A,
250V ac
High temperature rating
up to 125ºC
Long overtravel
Choice of terminal
orientation
Approvals and specications
0055 & 0056
0.2(0.2)A 250Vac 25T125 5E4
(50,000 operations)
μ contact gap
Dimensions and Properties
C0055RB C0056RB
C0055RB ---
C0056RB ---
C0056RB --- C0055RB ---
Terminal Function Actuator Body Options
C
6.3x0.8
H
4.8x0.8
0055
ON - OFF
(momentary OFF)
90° terminals
0056
ON - OFF
(momentary OFF)
straight terminals
B
Flange
Panel cut - out
Panel thickness
0055
0056
1.0 - 1.6
1.0 - 2.6
Finish
Gloss nish only
Colour
White or black
Call sales for custom
colours.
R
272 Switches
3005 Refrigerator Door Switches
Splash Resistant
Key Features
Door switches
Momentary on and
momentary o
switching
Splash resistant
Choice of terminal
orientation
Choice of actuators
Approvals and specications
3005 25W 25T85 5E4 (50,000 Operations) 250Vac
3006 65W 25T85 5E4 (50,000 Operations) 250Vac
UL 0.3A 250Vac (Black Versions Only)
UL 0.2A 125Vac (Black Versions Only)
μ contact gap
Dimensions and Properties
3005 3006
C3005CB - - -
3005
ON - OFF
(momentary OFF)
1mm max travel
to OFF position
C3005BL - - -
C
13.8
20.3
26.0
R31.0
27.0
9.1max
5.0
R31.0
13.0
4.2
25.0
9.1max
B Actuator B Actuator
Panel thickness 1.0 - 2.5mm Panel thickness 1.0 - 2.5mm
C Actuator C ActuatorR, L & B terminals R, L & B terminals
Terminal Function Actuator Body Options
C
6.3x0.8
H
4.8x0.8
3006
ON - OFF
(momentary ON)
3mm min travel
to ON position
B
C
R L B
Terminal direction
(viewed from hinge end)
Panel cut - out Bezel Bezel Prole
3005
3006
Finish
Gloss nish only
Colour
White or black
Call sales for custom colours.
A full range is available for large
orders.
Switches 273
3005 Refrigerator Door Switches 3100 Refrigerator Door Switches
Splash resistant
Key Features
Door switches
Ratings up to 5A,
250V ac
Splash resistant
Changeover, momentary
ON and momentary OFF
Choice of actuators
Approvals and specications
5A 250Vac 25T85 5E4 (50,000 Operations)
UL CSA 5A 250Vac
UL 85°C, le E45221, CSA le LR10990
μ contact gap.
Sealed terminals option available.
Dimensions and Properties
3101 uses terminals 1,2
3102 uses terminals 1,2
3111 uses terminals 1,2,3
For details of actuator travel and switching
angles call sales.
E3102AA - - -
E3111BA - - -
Terminal Function Actuator ColourBody Options
E
4.8x0.5 QC
3101
ON - OFF
(momentary CLOSED)
3102
ON - OFF
(momentary OFF)
3111
ON - ON
(momentary 1 side)
A W
PW
B
B
C
D
White
Polar White
Black
Finish
Gloss nish only
Colour
White or black
Call sales for custom colours.
A full range is available for large
orders.
A
7.9
274 Switches
Terminal Function Actuator ColourBody Options
3140 Refrigerator Door Switches
Splash resistant
Key Features
Door switches
Ratings up to 5A,
250V ac
Splash resistant
Momentary action
Choice of actuators
2 circuit switch
Approvals and specications
5A 250Vac 25T85 5E4 (50,000 Operations)
UL CSA 5A 250Vac
UL 85°C, le E45221, CSA le LR10990
3141, μ contact gap.
3145 and 3146, 3mm contact gap.
Sealed terminals option available.
Dimensions and Properties
3141 uses terminals
1,2,3,4
3145 uses terminals 3,4
3146 uses terminals 1,2
H3145AA - - -
HK3141AA - - -
Finish
Gloss nish only
Colour
White or black
Call sales for custom colours.
A full range is available for large
orders.
Order as:
3151 (3141 type)
3155 (3145 type)
3156 (3146 type)
H
K
4.8x0.8
2.8x0.8
3145
ON - OFF
(momentary OFF)
3146
ON - OFF
(momentary ON)
3141
ON - ON
(momentary)
A
A
B
C
D
W
PW
B
White
Polar White
Black
Standard format is
H terminals
in positions 1 & 2
and K terminals
in positions 3 & 4
For sealed
terminals call
sales
12.50 MIN
CONTACT
MAKE
10.00 MIN
CONTACT
MAKE
17.70 MIN
CONTACT
MAKE
12.00 MIN
CONTACT
MAKE
Switches 275
3140 Refrigerator Door Switches 0305 Combined Switch / Lampholder for Freezers
Key Features
E12 and E14 lamps
Switch rating up to 0.06A,
250V ac
Auto switching
Mercury free
Available with right or
left hand orientation
Available as
lampholder only
Approvals and specications
0.06A 250Vac 25 T 85 (0305 only)
UL 15W 125/250Vac (0305 only)
UL 65°C, le E116391 (0305 only)
Switched units have μ contact gap.
Dimensions and Properties
The mechanism of this switch/lampholder does not
contain mercury and may be safely used in food storage
equipment. When tted to the lid of a freezer storage
cabinet, the switch will operate the lamp when the lid is
opened to the angle of tilt shown in the drawing.
C0305RT - - -
C0305LT - - -
0306 (E12)
Lampholder only
(No Switch)
0307 (E14)
Terminal Function Mounting Body Options
C
6.3x0.8
H
4.8x0.8
0305 (E14)
ON - OFF
Switch and
Lampholder
ON - OFF
Switch and
Lampholder
L
(View from the bulb end)
For Left hinged lid
for 0305/0306 switches,
not for 0307 lampholder
(View from the bulb end)
For Right hinged lid
for 0307 lampholder or
0305/0306 switches
R
T
S
Body without ange
for 0305/0306 switches
Body with rear ange
for 0307 lampholder and
for 0305/0306 switches
Colour
Call sales for colours. A full range is
available for large orders.