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Ribbon Switches pg 2 - 3 Ribbon Switch Technolgy What is a ribbon switch and understanding the fail-safe concept pg 4 General Purpose Ribbon Switches, 3/4 inches Wide Types 101 and 131 pg 5 General Purpose Ribbon Switches, 9/16 inches Wide Types 121, 141, and 151 pg 6 Ribbon Switches With Special Physical Properties Types 161 and 180 pg 7 Ribbon Switches With Flex Action Type 180 pg 8 Stainless Steel Ribbon Switches Type 191 pg 9 Moisture Resistant Ribbon Switches Types 170 and 171 pg 10 Chemical / Water Resistant Ribbon Switches Types 101-BE, 131-AE, 121-BPE, and 141-BPHE...

WHAT ARE RIBBON SWITCHES Ribbon switch technology and how it works Controflex™ Ribbon Switches are normally open, momentary-contact switches for sensing, control, and other low-power applications. They are the essence of simplicity and reliable and are suited for applications ranging from general purpose switching to protection of personnel from safety hazards. Construction consists of a bottom conductor separated by an insulating strip from an upper conductor, all in an insulated housing. They are self-bottoming, so they do not require the linkages, mountings, or interfaces of conventional sensing...

RIBBON SWITCHES IN SAFETY APPLICATIONS Understanding The Fail-Safe Concept Tapeswitch ribbon switches often provide first-line of protection for personnel and equipment. They are highly sensitive and feature press-at-any-point actuation. Properly installed and connected, they continuously monitor the protected area. However, to properly function as safety devices, switches must be installed with a fail-safe monitoring circuit as shown below or with an equivalent fail-safe methodology. Tapeswitch offers controllers that employ the fail-safe concept. Understanding and implementing the 4 conductor...

This category of general purpose, pressure sensitive, ribbon switches are used for general switching and signaling. They are normally open, momentary contact switches that are actuated by pressure by hand, foot, or any mechanical device. This category of switches differs in that it has a standard width of % inch. Mounting Options Switch Type Style 106 Aluminum Or PVC Channel* DA-12 Double-Faced Tape Screws in Block Ends 101-B Yes Yes No General Specifications Activation Force* Bending Radius Exterior Covering Color Lead Wire Dimensions Recommended Voltage & Current Dielectric Resistance Operating...

GENERAL PURPOSE RIBBON SWITCH, 9/16 in. WIDTH Types 121-BP, 141-BPH, 141-BPM, & 151-BBW These categories of general purpose, pressure sensitive, ribbon switches are used for general switching and signaling. They are normally open, momentary contact switches that are actuated by pressure by hand, foot, or any mechanical device. The switches in this category have standard widths of 9/16 inch. Mounting Options Switch Type General Specifications Activation Force* 8 oz. (2 N) except for type 141-BPH 24 oz. (7 N) for type 141-BPH Bending Radius 1/2 in. (12 mm) maximum for types 121 & 141 1/8 in. (6.5...

RIBBON SWITCHES WITH SPECIAL PHYSICAL PROPERTIES Type 161-FS (Serpentine) This category or type of pressure sensitive, ribbon switch has special features, model 161-FSA that has a heavy duty, protective, rubber sheath housing and is not bendable from side to side and 161-FS that is bendable from side to side up to a 30 inch radius. They are normally open, momentary switches that are actuated by pressure by hand, foot, or any mechanical device. Type 161-FS is available in a standard 9/16 inch width, while 161-FSA is available in a 1 3/4 inches width due to the protective housing. Mounting Options...

This category of ribbon switches, types 180 and 180-S, are flex action ribbon switches, switches with a patented snap-action property that operate when flexed at any point. Both models differ in actuation force and vary in color. Made to order custom colors are available. Switch Type Aluminum Channel DA-32 Double-Faced Tape General Specifications Activation Force* (10° to 15° bend to actuate) Bending Radius Exterior Covering Color Lead Wire Dimensions Recommended Voltage & Current Dielectric Resistance Operating Temperature 8 oz. (2 N) for Type 180 16 oz. (4 N) for Type 180-S 10 to 15°...

This category of ribbon switches, Type 191-S, have stainless steel conductors. The stainless steel conductor gives this ribbon switch a non-corrosive property, which is excellent for underwater or outdoor applications, as well as indoor applications. The switch has a bending radius of 2 inches (50 mm) maximum. The exterior housing is made of PVC and is beige in color. Switch Type Aluminum Channel DA-32 Double-Faced Tape Bending Radius 2 in. (50 mm) maximum Exterior Covering PVC Color Beige Lead Wire #22 AWG, 18 in. (460 mm) long Dimensions 9/16 in. wide, 3/16 in. high...

This category of ribbon switches, type 170-S are moisture resistant. The 171-S does not have an inline moisture trap, while model 171-IS has an inline moisture trap. Both models use a dri-run cable with no fibrous fillers which eliminates wicking. The rubber sheath housing increases the durability of the switch. Both these models have a high 160 oz. actuation force. Switch Type Fastened with Duct Tape RBMA Sheathing Bending Radius 2 in. (50 mm) maximum Exterior Covering PVC Color Black Lead Wire #18 AWG, to #22 AWG solid, 10 ft. (3 M) long Dimensions 5/8 in. wide, 3/16 in....

CHEMICAL / WATER RESISTANT RIBBON SWITCHES Types 101-BE, 131-AE, 121-BPE, & 141-BPHE These types of general purpose ribbon switch have special chemical and water resistant properties. They can be activated by hand, foot, or mechanical device. It is available with sleeve ends or block ends, which have mounting holes. Length is cut to customer requirements. Mounting Options Switch Type Channel Type Double Face Tape General Specifications Activation Force* Bending Radius 1 in. (25 mm) maximum for Type 131 2 in. (50 mm) maximum for Type 101 Exterior Covering Lead Wire 3/4 in. wide, Type 101-BE &...