Saia-Burgess USA Inc.
801 Scholz Drive
Vandalia, OH 45377
Tel: 937-454-2345
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Microswitch Products
Microswitches are available in 4 size ranges:
Ultraminiature Microswitch
Subminiature Microswitch
Miniature Microswitch
Standard Microswitch
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Approvals
Saia-Burgess Microswitches meet many different international approvals. Please see the specific Microswitch data sheet for the approvals related to the model you chose.

CSA
CSA mark. Microswitches meets CSA's safety standards

c UL us
UL Recognized Component Mark for Canada and the United States

ENEC 15
Enec mark, Microswitch fulfills European EN standards. The two digit number indicates which Certification body has issued the ENEC certificate.

Ultraminiature Microswitches
Type Approvals Operating Force (N) Max. Rating AMPS Max Rating V Gold Plated Contacts? Dimensions (mm) Main Attribute Features
X5 UL/CSA 1.5 1.5 250 VAC No 13 x 6.5 x 6 Low Cost PCB mount
F1 UL/CSA 1.4 5 250 VAC Yes 16 x 6 x 6.5 Rating PCB side mount
F1NS N/A 2 1 250 VAC Optional 16 x 6 x 6.5 IP54 PCB side mount
F4 UL/CSA 1.4 5 250 VAC Optional 12.8 x 8 x 5 Rating Quick connect or PCB
F5 UL/CSA 1.4 5 250 VAC Optional 12.8 x 7 x 5 Rating PCM mount only
F6 N/A 1.6 0.3 30 VDC Yes 14.9 x 9 x 5 IP67 High volume applications
Subminiature Microswitches
Type Approvals Operating Force (N) Max. Rating AMPS Max Rating V Gold Plated Contacts? Dimensions (mm) Main Attribute Features
XC UL/CSA/ ENEC 0.35 - 3 10 250 VAC Optional 20 x 9.5 x 6 Wide range Automatic Assembly
X4 UL/CSA/ ENEC/ CQC 0.75 - 3.3 12 250 VAC Optional 19.9 x 9.65 x 6.4  Wide range  Thermo-plastic housing
V4NC N/A 1.7 - 2.8 5 250 VAC Optional 20 x 10 x 6 IP 67 Automatic Assembly
V4NC UL/CSA/ ENEC 1.4 - 2.5 5 250 VAC Optional 20 x 10 x 6 Approvals IP 67
V4L VDE 2.4 - 2.5 5 250 VAC Optional 20 x 10 x 6 Overtravel Pre-wired option
Miniature Microswitches
Type Approvals Operating Force (N) Max. Rating AMPS Max Rating V Gold Plated Contacts? Dimensions (mm) Main Attribute Features
340/ 390 UL/CSA; ENEC 0.75 - 4.2 22 250 VAC No 28 x 16 x 10 Cross to Honeywell common terminal position
XG UL/CSA/ ENEC 0.45 - 3.2 26 250 VAC Optional 28 x 26 x 10 Wide Range T150 approval
X3 UL/CSA/ ENEC/ CQC 0.8- 1.6 21 250 VAC Optional 27.8 x 15.9 x 10.3  Low Cost Automatic Assembly
G3 UL/CSA/ ENEC 0.15 - 2 18 250 VAC Optional 28 x 16 x 10 Light Force 3 mm C/O, ramp
V3S UL/CSA/ ENEC 3.9 5 250 VAC No  32 x 24 x 10 IP67 Pre-wired
V9N UL/CSA 5.5 10 250 VAC Optional 42 x 24.5 x 16 IP67 Metal Case
Standard Microswitches
Type Approvals Operating Force (N) Max. Rating AMPS Max Rating V Gold Plated Contacts? Dimensions (mm) Main Attribute Features
4BR UL/CSA 7.2 15 250 VAC No 53.1 x 20.6 x 29.2  IP54 / IP67 Metal Case
4CR UL/CSA 2.8 15 250 VAC No  53.1 x 20.6 x 30.8 Light Force Metal Case
M/C2V3 UL/CSA 14.5 10 250 VAC No 66.9 x 38.3 x 30.2  Circuit IP65
M/C9 UL/CSA 6.7 15 250 VAC No 76.7 x 45.8 x 26  IP67  Exceptional repeat accuracy
PN4 UL/CSA 3.8 15 250 VAC No 49 x 22 x 17.5 Cost Screw terminals 
3BR UL/CSA 7.2 5 250 VAC No 53.1 x 20.6 x 29.2  IP54 / IP67 Plastic Case