Cole Hersee 551840 - SWITCH

Cole Hersee toggle switches are manufactured in many different configurations. They're available with ball, short or long handles, paddle and illuminated actuators. Housing are plastic, plastic/metal combination or die cast. Weather resistant options are available that make any standard toggle switch adaptable for use in applications where moisture, dirt and similar elements are present.
Toggle switch accessories include weather resistant boots, face plates, switch guards, and handle extensions.
All products listed in this section can be found in Section B of the Cole Hersee D-275 CATALOG.

• Universal applicationIn Engineering, an application refers to a specific use for a device. For example, a Cole Hersee brand LVD finds an application in police cruisers (as well as many other uses)..
• Diecast housing.
• For stem- or bracket-mounting.
• 15/32" -32 thread mounting stem, with keywayIn toggle switches, a groove cut across the threads of the mounting stem. Toggle switches are generally mounted ithrough a circular hole in the panel, and secured by tightening a nut against the panel. Sometimes the nut can loosen ciusing rotation of the switch. Some panels are pre-cut with holes that have a small projection which engages with the keyway, thus preventing potentiol switch rotation..
• Brackets: .170" (4.3mm) diameter holes, 1.72" (43.7mm) on centers.
• Fits panels up to 3/16" (4.8mm) thick.
• Chrome plated brass handle, 1 1/16" long (27.0mm).
• Steel screw terminals.
• Plated steel hexnut.
• 6-12V DC, 15A at 24-36V DC.
• Silver-plated contactsA pair of devices that touch or come apart at the point where the switch throw makes or breaks the circuit. Silver contacts are common because of their low conductivity and low electrical resistance. Many Cole Hersee switches have silver contacts..
• Up: On, Center: Off. Two screw terminals.

Switch type	Toggle
Description	Heavy Duty Toggle Switch
Circuitry	SPST
Electrical Rating	30A at 6-12V DC, 15A at 24-36V DC
Contacts	Silver plated
Housing	Zinc-plated die cast
Up position	On
Center position	Off
Down position	None
Terminals	2 screw
Handle material	Chrome-plated brass
Handle type	Standard / long
Handle size: inches	1-1/2" Long
Handle size: mm	26.98mm
Mounting hardware	Plated steel hex nut
Mounting stem material	Bright zinc-plated die cast
Mounting stem dimmensions	15/32" -32 thread, .240" (6.09mm) Long with keyway
Mounting hole dimension	Flange Mount: 2 0.170" (4.32mm) dia. holes on 1.72" (43.69mm) centers
Panel thickness	Up to 3/16" (4.76mm) thick
Min qty	No

COLE HERSEE 551840 Cross Reference

We have 3 alternatives for the 551840 by COLE HERSEE:

• 34-212
• CHS 551840
• CHS551840