Mechanical switches

Mechanical switches are used in both commercial and industrial environments. For commercial applications, such switches are not sealed and are only capable of supporting low-current uses. For industrial uses, switches must be able to withstand a high degree of wear and tear. Industrial switches are classified into five basic categories, namely: standard duty, heavy duty, heavy-duty oiltight, miniature oiltight and multilight-control oiltight.
Mechanical switches can be divided into two basic types. The first, commercial and appliance switches, are used in fairly clean environments such as offices or homes. They are not sealed [...]