Langir Low Profile Push Button Switch

Low profile push button switch is a highly distinctive product in the Langir push button switch family. Langir low profile switches help you save space in your applications. If you require this type of switch, Langir low profile push button switch is your optimal choice.

Currently, low profile push button switches are available in sizes ranging from 12mm to 30mm, including: Ultra-short anti-vandal switches 以及 Ultra-short capacitive switches. Maximum current is 2A. Contact type is 1NO.

With six selectable top shapes, Langir offers flat round, high round, domed, high ring illuminated, ring illuminated, and domed illuminated options to meet diverse requirements. Switch materials include stainless steel, aluminum, and copper chrome plating.

Langir low profile push button switches feature high electrical lifespan. Under full rated load, anti-vandal push button switches achieve a minimum of 200,000 operations. Other types, such as capacitive switches, can reach millions of cycles. Due to the short body, the stroke is also minimal, less than 0.5mm.

Primary suitable applications for Langir low profile push button switches include household appliances, machinery, electric mobility devices, industrial control cabinets, and home/building decoration, among others.

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Low Profile Push Button Switch – FAQ Guide

In this comprehensive guide, you will learn everything you need to know about low profile push button switches. Discover their distinctive features, components, terminologies, quality standards, and compliance.

Additionally, you will learn interesting facts about low profile push button switches and the many reasons why choosing this type of switch is an excellent decision. Before making a purchase, we recommend taking some time to read our guide.

1. What is a low profile push button switch?

A low profile push button switch is a switch with a shorter length compared to other switch types. These switches feature a compact design and occupy less space behind the panel. They share the same diameter sizes as standard push button switches.

Fun Fact: The first push button switch originated from a flashlight.

Subsequently, push buttons were used in Kodak cameras, doorbells replacing pull ringers, light switches, and radios. By 1956, push buttons were integrated into the first TV remote controls and vehicle dashboard controls.

2. Who invented the low profile push button switch?

The low profile push button switch was invented by Gunter Murmann and Gunter Bauer. It was named the Cherry MX Line and patented in 1984, assigned to Cherry Electrical Products Corporation.

Later, the company was renamed Cherry or Cherry Americas and continued to develop and manufacture low profile keyboard switches.

Patent for Low Profile Push Button Switch

3. What are the different types of low profile push button switches?

There are many types of low profile push button switches. They come in various designs and features for selection. Each type includes manufacturer recommendations for appropriate applications.

Here are some examples:

• Metal low profile push button switch — These switches are primarily made of metal materials and sometimes feature different colored domes.

• Anti-vandal low profile push button switch – Also known as vandal-resistant switches, these can withstand abuse or attempts at damage.

• Sealed low profile push button switch – These switches offer watertight features and are suitable for environments with potential water exposure.

Sealed low profile push button switch with LED

• Industrial low profile push button switch – These switches are ideal for industrial settings with constant exposure to harsh environments.

工业用超薄型按钮开关

• 无背光超薄型按钮开关——此类开关不具备任何背光或指示灯，但有时会配有不同颜色的外圈。.

无背光超薄型按钮开关

• 触摸感应超薄型按钮开关——顾名思义，此类开关通过触摸即可触发，并提供多种背光颜色可选。.

 触敏式超薄型按钮开关

• 双层堆叠超薄型按钮开关——此类开关采用上下堆叠式设计，常见于滑轮、升降机及工厂等场所。.

双层堆叠按钮开关

• 超薄型按钮触觉开关——此类开关安装在印刷电路板上，最适用于高速数据或电力传输。.

游戏控制器上的触觉开关

4. 超薄型按钮开关与普通按钮开关有何区别？

超薄型按钮开关与普通按钮开关差异不大。但最明显的区别在于长度，超薄型按钮开关比普通按钮开关更短。.

另一区别在于超薄型按钮开关以用于键盘而闻名。但最终其应用已扩展至许多其他功能，与普通按钮开关的功能相似。.

超薄型按钮开关 vs 普通按钮开关

5. 拨动开关与超薄型按钮开关有区别吗？

是的，这两类开关存在显著差异。除外观外，主要区别在于其执行机构。.

拨动开关采用杠杆式执行机构，通常单侧倾斜。通过拨动杠杆至另一侧实现开关切换。而超薄型按钮开关的执行机构需通过按压来实现通断。.

6. 为何工业领域更青睐超薄型按钮开关而非普通开关？

工业或商业场所偏好适用于机器操作的开关。这些机器操作可能节奏快、重复性强，控制部件易受频繁冲击力影响。.

普通开关可能无法承受此类严苛工况而失效。一旦发生故障，可能导致生产或业务运营中断，造成经济损失。.

因此许多工业领域选择高质量按钮开关用于其操作，以承受此类工况。.

发动机控制面板

7. 为何超薄型按钮开关优于其他按钮开关？

超薄型按钮开关具备其他开关没有的独特属性。以下是其关键特性：

1. 紧凑设计
2. 占用面板前后空间更少
3. 适用于更轻薄时尚的设备
4. Easy to install

8. 超薄型按钮开关由哪些部件组成？

超薄型按钮开关包含以下重要部件：

• 执行机构——位于开关顶部，作为开关的控制部件。.
• 背光件——亦称透镜，提供多种标准及可定制设计。.
• O型圈——用于紧密密封各组件。.
• 六角螺母——将开关牢固固定在面板上。.
• 壳体——容纳开关内部组件。.
• 卡槽或螺纹——便于安装固定。.
• 底座——部分型号的方形支撑座，用于安置连接器。.
• 端子——开关底部的固定金属引脚。.

超薄型按钮开关部件图解

9. 超薄型按钮开关的执行机构有哪些类型？

超薄型按钮开关的执行机构分为三种：.

• 扁平执行器
• 高型执行机构
• 穹顶型执行机构

超薄型按钮开关执行机构类型

10. 超薄型按钮开关有哪些颜色可选？

超薄型按钮开关提供多种颜色。常见颜色包括红、绿、黄、白。其他非常规颜色有蓝、粉、橙。.

另有每次按压会变色的开关，称为多色开关。.

11. 可以定制超薄型按钮开关的颜色吗？

可以，部分制造商接受客户指定的定制颜色。.

这是进一步个性化所需开关，或使颜色与企业品牌色调/主题保持一致的有效方式。.

12. 超薄型按钮开关有哪些背光类型？

根据制造商不同，超薄型按钮开关约有五种背光类型：.

1. 无背光透镜——此类透镜无背光功能，但可选不同颜色。.
2. 点状背光透镜——设计带有小型圆形发光透镜，通常位于中心或近边缘处。.
3. 环形背光透镜——呈环状或圆形发光透镜。.
4. 符号背光透镜——可显示符号或标签，支持定制。.
5. 环形+符号背光透镜——兼具环形背光与符号背光功能。.

13. 超薄型按钮开关有哪些形状可选？

超薄型按钮开关有两种常见形状：.

• 圆柱形——当前市场常见形状，适用于多种功能。.
• 方形——通常用于键盘或控制面板。.

超薄型按钮开关背光选项

14. 超薄型按钮开关的机械寿命周期是多少？

超薄型按钮开关的机械寿命周期约为100万至200万次。需注意机械寿命周期取决于开关质量。.

选择低品质超薄型按钮开关可能缩短机械寿命周期，意味着产品使用寿命更短。.

15. 超薄型按钮开关的电气寿命有多长？

扁平按钮开关的电寿命通常在50,000至100,000次循环或更高。更高的电寿命表明触点或元件能够承受满电流负载的时间更长。.

它还决定了元件抵抗导致劣化的电火花的强度。.

16. 制造扁平按钮开关使用哪些材料？

扁平按钮开关通常采用不锈钢、阳极氧化铝、镍、锌铝合金及其他认可材料制成。.

而内部元件有时采用聚碳酸酯透镜、硅胶或丁腈橡胶制成。接线端子通常由银合金或镀银黄铜制成。.

扁平按钮开关的材料

17. 扁平按钮开关有哪些可用尺寸？

扁平按钮开关的长度尺寸从顶部到接线端子约为20.0+毫米，而普通按钮开关约为27.0+毫米至30.0+毫米或更长。.

18. 什么是扁平按钮开关面板？

开关面板是用于安装或固定开关的板材、板件或面板。这些面板由木材、金属、聚合物塑料、碳纤维、玻璃纤维及其他允许材料制成。.

您还可以找到能够根据您偏好的设计、材料、风格等定制开关面板的制造商。.

扁平按钮开关面板

19. 什么是扁平按钮开关面板开孔？

面板开孔图是显示开关直径尺寸的示意图。该图示将在安装扁平按钮开关时为您提供指导。.

它定义了可容纳扁平按钮开关的安装孔的正确直径尺寸。您可以在手册或产品资料中找到此图示。.

否则，您可以在线搜索，输入开关直径后加上“面板开孔”一词进行查询。.

20. 是否有触摸激活的扁平按钮开关？

是的，存在通过简单触摸即可激活的扁平按钮开关。触摸激活开关通常用于电灯开关、调光开关、灯具或定时器。.

这些扁平按钮开关也是智能家居的首选，因为它们提供了与智能家居功能相匹配的未来主义功能。.

触敏式超薄型按钮开关

21. 扁平按钮开关是模拟传感器吗？

不，不是。更准确地说，扁平按钮开关应称为换能器。换能器将物理力（如按下按钮）转换为电能。.

模拟传感器产生恒定的电流输出，而开关更适用于数字传感器。.

22. 扁平按钮开关有哪些安装类型？

扁平按钮开关常见的安装类型是卡扣式面板安装和螺纹体面板安装。.

1. 卡扣式面板安装——这些开关侧面没有任何凹槽，只需将其插入安装孔即可安装。.
2. 螺纹体面板安装——这些开关带有一些凹槽或凹痕，用于固定六角螺母。.

23. 扁平按钮开关如何工作？

当您按下按钮接触内部元件时，扁平按钮开关开始工作，从而执行某个动作。.

当您释放压力或再次按下按钮时，该动作将停止。.

扁平按钮开关的组装

24. 如何安装扁平按钮开关？

安装扁平按钮开关很容易，但需要仔细规划并准备好材料。.

您需要准备：

• 一个扁平按钮开关
• 用于螺丝型开关端子的螺丝刀
• 用于焊接型开关端子的烙铁
• 安装面板
• 开关直径的面板开孔图
• 手钻
• 电线

以下是安装扁平按钮开关的DIY步骤：

1. 清洁将要安装开关的面板。.
2. 在面板上描出面板开孔图，标记开关的安装位置。.
3. 使用手钻，按照标记切割一个孔。.
4. 从开关上取下六角螺母，测试开关是否适合安装孔。.
5. 然后将电线连接到开关的端子上。.
6. 将开关安装在面板上，并固定好六角螺母。.
7. 将电线连接到每个端子上。.
8. 然后将正极连接到电源，另一根电线连接到通过开关控制的设备或装置。.
9. 最后，测试开关是否正常工作。.

更复杂的安装（如汽车仪表板或其他较大设备）需要对安装有深入的了解。.

您可以聘请持证电工来满足任何开关安装需求。.

面板中扁平按钮开关的安装

25. 扁平按钮开关可以自动操作吗？ 

不，扁平按钮开关不能自动操作。.

它们可以安装在控制面板、键盘及类似设备中，这些设备连接到可自动执行其功能的程序。.

26. 可以将扁平按钮开关用于调光器吗？

是的，您可以将扁平按钮开关用于调光器。.

如果您想为家中配备更便宜且定制的调光开关，这是一个不错的选择。其紧凑的设计使您甚至可以在薄墙上安装它们。.

27. 是否有用于紧急按钮的扁平按钮开关？

扁平按钮开关是一种非常灵活的开关，可以作为紧急按钮安装。一些制造商提供可用于紧急用途的扁平按钮开关。.

您还可以要求定制扁平按钮开关，以包含您需要的颜色和标签。扁平按钮紧急开关的一个例子是电梯控制面板中的“停止”或“紧急”按钮。.

28. 可以用光敏电阻替换扁平按钮开关吗？

遗憾的是，这是不可能的。.

光敏电阻不是开关，因此它无法像扁平按钮开关或其他按钮开关那样工作。.

However, you could use it in the power transistor’s base circuit so you will have a complete useful circuit. You need to place a relay in the power transistor’s collector circuit to make it function like a switch.

Train control panel with low profile push button switch

29. Will the AA battery discharge if it’s left connected to a low profile push button switch?

This depends if the switch is turned off or turned on.

In case the push button switch is normally closed, it will use the battery for it to operate therefore decreasing the battery’s power.

However, if the push button switch is a normally open switch, the circuit remains closed and will not use the battery’s power.

30. Can I use a low profile push button switch to make a start and stop switch?

Yes, you can install low profile push button switches to make a start and stop switch. They are usually preferred for industrial or commercial use as start and stop buttons for production controls.

You can also find low profile push button switches used on vehicles as start and stop engine ignition button.

31. Are there switch caps for low profile push button switches?

While switch caps are most commonly used for tactile switches, you will find variations that can be used for low profile push button switches.

If you would love to add security to your switch you could find a switch cap which will do the job such as those used in pilot control panels.

Low profile push button switch caps

32. How to design a low profile push button switch cap?

Although there may be manufacturers that will accept customized design for switch caps, there are plenty of ready-made choices in the market today.

You will find switch caps that will be suitable for your chosen low profile push button switch. The switch caps are specially designed to be compatible with to majority of the switch’s types.

33. What are the process variables of a low profile push button switch?

The process variables of low profile push button switches are temperature, pressure, current, voltage, flow, and force.

These process variables act as instruments in the process that automatically controls a system.

34. Where is a low profile push button switch best used for?

The low profile push button switches are best used for the following industries or functions:

1. Music audio panel boards
2. Communication devices
3. Electronic devices
4. Transportation
5. Industrial types of machinery
6. Aerospace control panels
7. 医疗设备
8. Military and marine equipment
9. Network equipment for telecoms

Since low profile push button switches are multi-functional, they are found in other places or other functions where it is deemed suitable.

35. What are the benefits of low profile push button switches?

There are plenty of benefits of low profile push button switches.

Some of the known benefits are the following:

1. Space saver design
2. Easy installation
3. Wide range of options
4. Custom designs
5. Designs can also be personalized
6. Market availability
7. Safety and Compliance standards
8. Waterproof and vandal resistant

And there could be more benefits of low profile push button switches not mentioned in this list.

36. Does a low profile push button switch have momentary switches?

Yes, similar to other switches, you can find momentary low profile push button switches available. Momentary switches can either be normally open or normally closed.

You can find momentary a low profile push button switch like the following:

• 对讲系统
• Test equipment
• Security systems or alarms
• HVAC equipment
• Lighting products

37. What are low profile push button switch contact variations?

The contact variations of switches are known as the pole and throw. The “poles” represent the number of detached switches controlled by an actuator.

While the “throw” specifies the number of points of contact or operation.

Switches such as low profile push button switch can have variations of switch contacts which are the following:

1. SPST – Also known as “Single Pole Singe Throw” which is a basic on and off switch that connects and disconnects the linking of two terminals.
2. SPDT – This stands for Single Pole Double Throw which means that there are one input and two outputs.
3. DPDT – This is Double Pole Double Throw and can be comparable to two SPDT switches controlled by one actuator which routes the switches to one or two outputs.

38. What is a push to make low profile push button switch?

A push to make low profile push button switch functions when the button is compressed, it connects or activates the electrical circuit.

This is also called a momentary or normally open switch.

It was called the “push to make” switch because it allows the flow of electricity between the two contacts when the button or actuator is held in.

Once the button is released, the contacts are broken hence the flow of electricity is cut off.

Some of the examples of “push to make” switches are calculator buttons, doorbells, keys on keyboards, computer system power switches, and so on.

Low profile push-button switch manufacturer

39. What is a push to break low profile push button switch?

A push to break low profile push button switch is the opposite of a push to make switches. The electricity flows or the switch is operating even when the button is not compressed.

However, when the button is compressed, the electricity is cut or broken. This is also known as a non-momentary or normally closed switch.

例如冰箱内部的照明开关或故障安全报警开关。.

40. 能否将常开型薄型按钮开关用作灯具开关？

是的，常开型薄型按钮开关可用于灯具开关以及其他家用用途。.

常开开关通常为瞬时开关。.

41. 薄型按钮开关能否在恶劣环境中使用？

是的，可以。存在高IK等级或高IP等级的薄型按钮开关，专为在恶劣环境中安装或工作而设计。.

具有振动平台、振动控制面板或高流量环境被视为恶劣环境。.

此外，薄型按钮开关也可安装在可能暴露于恶劣天气条件或持续磨损的户外场所。.

质量标准认证标识可帮助您识别哪些薄型按钮开关能够承受此类情况。.

42. 薄型按钮开关的LED电压要求是什么？

薄型按钮开关的电压或电流要求取决于开关的规定电压。.

每种开关的电压也可能因制造商而异。.

开关中存在不同的LED电压，可能为以下任一数值：

• 3.3伏
• 6伏
• 12伏
• 24伏

您应根据安装开关的设备或装置来确定按钮开关的电压。.

否则，可能导致开关过热并失效。.

43. 薄型按钮开关能否处理超过50安培的电流？

不能，对于薄型按钮开关而言，该安培数过大，无法处理。.

对于1安培电流，您将获得约12伏的功率。.

12伏乘以50将得到600伏，这对任何开关而言都过于强大。.

44. 薄型按钮开关的工作温度是多少？

薄型按钮开关的工作温度因制造商而异。通常在产品包装或产品目录中注明。.

这也称为工作温度，其规定旨在让用户了解产品工作能力的限制范围。.

电气或机械设备在规定的工作温度内可正常运行。.

在规定温度范围外操作可能导致开关失效，并对开关造成不可修复的损坏。.

一般而言，工作温度在-20°至+50°之间。.

45. 薄型按钮开关是否防水？

是的，存在防水的薄型按钮开关。事实上，此类开关可用于存在高水接触风险的场所。.

这些按钮开关经过特殊设计，能够承受一定程度的暴露于潮湿、雨水或直接水接触的环境。.

您通常可以在产品包装盒或手册上找到此作为薄型按钮的特性之一。.

配备防水薄型按钮开关的洗车场

46. 薄型按钮防水开关有哪些优势？ 由于其防水特性，薄型按钮开关可用于需要防水开关或控制器的条件或区域。?

此类区域的一些示例如下：.

室外或外部开关

1. 淋浴间或浴室使用
2. 游泳池、水上乐园和水上运动
3. 农业机械
4. 医疗保健或医院设备
5. 洗车场
6. 消防设备
7. 商业餐厅厨房
8. 车辆
9. 47. 薄型按钮开关是否防破坏？

是的，您可以找到防破坏的薄型按钮开关。

防破坏意味着其能够承受任何类型的故意或意外损坏，因为它们通常由耐用材料制成。.

如果您计划在频繁使用的公共场所安装薄型按钮开关，这是一个必需的特性。.

行人按钮开关即为一例。.

48. 薄型按钮开关的质量和合规标志有哪些？.

与任何其他电气或机械设备一样，薄型按钮开关也需要通过并符合特定的质量和国际标准。

以下是购买薄型按钮开关时应寻找的质量和合规认证标识：.

这也称为IEC 62262，代表“冲击防护”。其旁边的数字表示防护等级，其中10为最高级别。

1. IK10

这有助于根据薄型按钮外壳对动能的抵抗能力进行分类。产品测试包括自由落体、摆锤、弹簧锤等多种方式。.

它代表《有害物质限制指令》，是制造商在生产各类电气产品时需要遵循的指令。.

2. RoHS认证

RoHS限制有害材料的使用，并仅允许使用最低百分比。.

这也被称为无铅指令，因为铅是受限有害材料之一。.

REACH代表《化学品注册、评估、授权和限制》，起源于欧盟。.

3. REACH

它涉及受限化学品的使用及其对人体健康及环境的潜在不良影响。.

约有143,000种物质已注册，未注册的物质被称为“无市场”或“无数据”。.

此标志表示产品符合健康、安全及环境保护的标准。.

4. CE

This marking signifies that the product conforms to the standard protection for health, safety, as well as the environment.

The manufacturer will be taking several required processes to obtain the CE marking.

Placing this marking on your products without undergoing the assessments and passing them can result in a criminal offense.

49. What does IP grade in low profile push button switches mean?

The IP grade stands for Ingress or International Protection rating or code that determines whether the product offers a low or high level of protection when it comes to their casings or enclosures.

The rating levels provides a more specific definition of the ambiguous marketing term “waterproof”.

The levels consist of two numerical figures which are defined by the following:

1. Protection against solid particles – This is the first number that indicates the level of protection that the enclosure offers when it comes to solid particles or substances.
2. Protection against liquid particles – This is the second number that shows the level of protection against water that includes immersion or high-pressure water jets.

When the low profile push button switch has a higher IP rating, it means that it provides stronger protection against solid and liquid substances.

IP rating chart

50. What are the advantages of choosing a high IP graded low profile push button switch?

There are many advantages of choosing a high IP grade low profile push button switch.

Some of the benefits are the following:

1. High-quality product – You can be sure that your money is well spent.
2. Stronger protection against harmful substances — It provides you a peace of mind that your switch can withstand anything.
3. Longer endurance – You will have the assurance that the switch has a longer lifespan when compared to low-grade switches.
4. The flexibility of use – No matter where you would like to install it, you can be sure that it will work efficiently.
5. Optimum functionality – It functions as expected, when you want it and how you want it to.
6. High reusability – This will also help reduce electrical waste and save you money because you can reuse the switch for other purposes.
7. Overall customer satisfaction – It gives you no issues to deal with and satisfaction with the product you deserve as the customer.

51. Can you use low profile push button switches in a harsh environment?

是的，可以实现。.

There are low profile push button switches that have high IK ratings and high IP grades which are designed to be installed or work even in a harsh environment.

具有振动平台、振动控制面板或高流量环境被视为恶劣环境。.

In addition, low profile momentary push button switch can also be installed in outdoor places where they can be exposed to tough weather conditions or constant abuse.

There are quality standards seals that will help you identify which ultra short button will be able to withstand these kinds of situations.

52. What is the average price of low profile push button switches?

The prices of the low profile push button switches can vary depending on the manufacturer, the brand, the product’s quality, and your location.

On average, the prices range from $1.00 up to $5.00 or more. These prices do not cover shipping fees which differ depending on your country or region.

Sometimes, sellers require a minimum number of orders for the purchase.

If you would need many low profile panel mount push button you may want to inquire directly to the manufacturers or wholesale providers.

They may provide a better price and cheaper shipping fees.

53. Who manufactures low profile push button switches?

There are several industries that manufacturers low profile push button switches.

The common ones that are popularly known are the electronics and electromechanical components manufacturing industries.

However, computer parts industries also manufacture ultra short switches used for keyboards or power buttons.

Other components of a ultra short push button low profile may also be produced by other industries and supplied to the actual manufacturer.

54. Is manufacturing low profile push button switches a good business opportunity?

Yes, manufacturing low profile push button switches is a good business venture. Since the product has a wide range of use and purpose, the industry is becoming a trillion-dollar industry.

In the US alone, the consumer electronics industries are reported to have generated over 300 Billion US dollars in 2019. So, if you are venturing into the manufacturing business, making push button switches is definitely a lucrative business.

55. Can you order low profile push button switches in huge quantities?

Yes, you can order in bulk or wholesale. You can even strike up a better deal to the wholesaler when you order in huge quantities.

Otherwise, you can also find sellers that offer quantities in hundreds which you can find more affordable.

Bulk orders are a smarter choice instead of purchasing them separately where shipping costs and other fees will be charged separately as well.

56. Is there are trusted brand for low profile push button switches?

There are many brands of low profile push button switches that you can find in the market today.

They offer affordable prices and other deals that may perk your interest. However, as a consumer, you have the right to high quality and safe products.

This is why you should find the quality and safety standard seals such as the IP65+, IK10 rating, RoHS, REACH, CE, and other compliance markings on the electronic products that you purchase.