KLIXON® hermetic snap–action position switches are ideal for extremely harsh and demanding environments as found in aircraft, military, aerospace, and aircraft engines applications. KLIXON® precision hermetic position switches have been used for over 55 years in a wide range of applications. Our switches are found on virtually all commercial and military aircraft, as well as various space vehicles and satellites worldwide. Our design library has over 2,000 switch package designs which allow for “off-the-shelf” solutions to meet most application needs. Custom designs are also available if the customer’s application requires different form factors, or actuation methods. We offer a wide choice of precision position switches ideally suited for mission-critical applications that require accurate switching in extreme temperatures, high vibration and shock environments, or in the presence of typical aerospace fluids including but not limited to coolants, oils, hydraulic fluid, fuel, and deicing fluids.

Features

• Qualified per MIL-PRF-8805, Enclosure Symbol 5
• Hermetically sealed with dry nitrogen gas backfill
• Proven snap-action switching, reliable performance and long life
• Excellent shock and vibration resistance
• Switching up to 4 amps
• Optimal for low level circuits
• Temperature range between -275°F and 450°F
• Small, lightweight axis–symmetric design for robustness and reliability
• Single and multiple pole designs available
• Various mounting configurations for custom applications
• Sealed and unsealed plunger options
• Wide range of side plate designs for narrow width applications
• PMA Approvals for various commercial aircraft
• Customer approvals for space and military applications