Infographic: What is a Push Button Switch

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Types of Push Button Switch

There are many types of push button switches, and common types include momentary push button switches, latching push button switches, illuminated push button switches, non-illuminated push button switches, capacitive push button switches, piezoelectric push button switches, and vandal-proof push button switches, and so on, and different types of switches have different functions.

Momentary switch and latching switch are opposite to each other, momentary switch in the moment the button is pressed the state of the switch is changed, when the button is released it will return to the original state, while latching switch after the button is pressed, even if the button is released, the switch will remain pressed until the switch is pressed again, the button will be rebound and the switch state will be switched.

Capacitive and piezoelectric switches are touch-sensitive switches, unlike other switches, these switches don’t require much pressure to press, but piezoelectric push button switches still require a little pressure, while capacitive switches do 0-pressure operation.

Vandal resistant switches are specially designed to prevent vandalism or the effects of harsh environments, and their high durability allows them to be used in most industries.

Features of Push Button Switches

There are many advantages of switches, which is why they can be used in many industries.

The operation of a push button switch is very simple, all you need to do is press the button, and some types of switches are even simpler to operate, such as touch-sensitive switches that only need to be touched, and toggle switches that only need to fluctuate the lever.

Push button switch design is very compact, its volume is very small, from the outside can only be seen in a metal shell, and the shell wrapped inside a lot of parts to really realize a lot of functionality of the important parts.

The switch starts or pauses a function the moment the button is operated, and the metal casing provides greater durability for a durable switch that operates quickly and reliably.

The tactile sensation of the switch is obvious when the button is pressed, and many switches are illuminated, which provides both visual and tactile feedback.

Switches can also be customized with specific functions for specific environments, providing flexibility and customizability, which allows them to be used in a variety of industries.

Functions of Push Button Switches

Switches have many functions, so there are many types of switches that can be used in almost all industries.Although they are small and seemingly simple, push button switches play a vital role.

The longest used functions in daily life are power control, such as light switches, start or pause buttons for some household appliances, reset function, mode selection, emergency stop in case of danger, such as the emergency stop button of an elevator, and security locking or unlocking function, or input confirmation, such as the button of a combination lock, and so on.

Application of Push Button Switch

Based on the powerful functions of the switch, it can be adapted to many industries and occasions, such as automobile, airplane or aerospace.

In automobiles, airplanes or aerospace, switches play an indispensable role, such as the physical buttons on the panels of automobiles and airplanes, the buttons on the windows and doors of cars. In industrial automation, such as fin stamping machine, the selection of functions, etc. are realized through switches, and also in medical equipment, etc., where the operation of such machines is required to be timely, clean and easy to clean, and not easy to be infected, etc., which the switch’s metal casing can achieve. Of course, the most common household appliances are also everywhere on the button switches, such as washing machine start button and function selection keys, oven start button and function selection keys and so on. Switches in industrial production and daily life are largely for us to bring convenience, improve efficiency and reduce costs.