All ActiveMetal™ switches are dustproof and waterproof (IP68), shock, vibration, and vandal resistant. They are offered in 5VDC or 10V-24VDC input voltages and digital or open collector outputs. The output can be momentary or latching. The switches are available in 19mm, 22mm, and 30mm mounting diameters and fit panel thicknesses ranging from 0.762mm (0.030 in.) to 12.70mm (0.500 in.). ActiveMetal™ switches are ideally suited for harsh environments typical of industrial, security, access control, and military applications.

With the addition of the die cast Zinc alloy, ActiveMetal™ switches are now available in 316 Stainless Steel, anodised 6061 Aluminium and Zinc. Three plating choices are offered for the die cast housings: satin chrome, bright chrome and mirror black.

ITW Switches design and manufacture a wide variety of proprietary, standard, and custom electrical switches and connectors – pushbutton, rocker, paddle, slide, leaf, snap-action, and sealed, for worldwide markets including industrial equipment, transportation, military, aerospace and computer products. ISO 9001:2000 certified and headquartered near Portsmouth UK, the company has two other facilities worldwide in Chicago USA, and Taiwan, Republic of China.

ITW Switches is a division of Illinois Tool Works (ITW), a diverse manufacturer of advanced industrial technology. The 825 decentralised business units that comprise our international business corporation are located in 52 countries and employ approximately 60,000 men and women who are focused on creating value-added products and innovative customer solutions.