Ideal for Extremely Harsh And Demanding Environments
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Hermetically sealed
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Excellent shock and vibration resistance
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Switching up to 4 amps
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Optimal for low level circuits
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Temperature range between -275°F and 450°F
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Lightweight
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30 VDC
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Single and multiple pole designs available
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Small, axi–symmetric design for robustness and reliability
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Various mounting configurations for custom applications
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Sealed and unsealed pushbuttons options
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Available side plate designs for narrow width applications
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Proven, reliable performance and long life
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MIL-S-8805 qualification option
Klixon hermetic miniature and sub–miniature snap–action switches are ideal for extremely
harsh and demanding environments as found in aircraft, military, aerospace, and aircraft engines
applications.
Klixon’s precision hermetic switches have been used for over 40 years in a wide
range of applications, and can be found on virtually all commercial and military aircraft,
as well as various space vehicles and satellites worldwide.
We offer a wide choice of precision switches ideally suited for rugged applications.
Sensata Technologies also manufactures a hermetically sealed snap–acting pressure switch line for
applications in aerospace and electronics where high reliability and resistance to severe
environments is essential.
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45–600 psia actuation pressures
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Small and lightweight
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High vibration and shock resistance
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Corrosion resistant stainless steel construction
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Snap–action switching
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Available in standard or custom configurations
APPLICATIONS
Hermetic switches are used for position indication in applications such as:
Aircraft landing gear and helicopter weight-on-wheels
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Valve position indication in aircraft engines and APU’s
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Aircraft environmental control systems and engine controls
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Aircraft flight control surfaces
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Stores away (munitions)
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Door stairway indication
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Brake controls
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Parachute openers
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Bomb racks and ejectors
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APUs
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Satellite panel indication and satellite arm indication
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Pilot ejection seats
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Missile launchers
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Thrust reversers
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Explosive actuators
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EVA equipment
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IUS platform
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Hydraulic / servo controls
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Engine valve indication
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Gearboxes
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Warhead safety circuits
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Weapon firing systems and trigger switches
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Rocket motor controls
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Space station
Precision hermetic switches are also known as: Aerospace switches Aircraft switches Hermetic switches Limit switches Military switches Position switches Miniature switches Sensitive switches Switches
APPROVALS MIL-S-8805 Space Station Various space, weapons, military and commercial aircraft OEMs
