What is the function of a micro switch?

08 Dec.,2023

 

The microswitch also called micro switch which is an electric switch that is operated by a physical operating force on the actuator to change the situation of the circuit situation. It is combined by the actuator also called plunger, lever, Cover, Case, terminals or wires, contacts, movable plate, spring, and so on. But the micro switches also have many different kinds, such as the sizes, electrical parameters, and fucntions.

Besides, company choose this small electronic components also concern their brands because the brand can react to the product quality, price, and service. Now, the world-renowned brands are Honeywell, Omron, Alps, Cherry, Marquardt, Burgess, and Toneluck.

Among of them, the Honeywell is from the United States since 1906. Omron(since 1933) & Alps (since 1948)are from Japan. The Cherry (since 1953) and Marquardt(since 1925) are from Germany. While Burgess is from Switzerland since 1989 and Toneluck is from China since 1976.