Electrical Switches

Questions & Answers for Electrical Switches

What is the best-offered price of electrical switches?

The price of electric switches varies as per switch size, brand, performance, rated current, etc. The best price for electrical switches starts from Rs 10 to 500 per piece.

What is the price of electrical switches based on their size in India?

The price range of electrical switches based on the size in India

 

Size of Electrical Switch	Minimum Price Of Electrical Switch	Maximum Price Of Electrical Switch
Module 1 Switches	Rs 10-15/Piece	Rs 150-200/Piece
Module 2 Switches	Rs 20-30/Piece	Rs 70-80/Piece

 

Which types of electrical switches you can search for?

The list of switch types is mentioned below –

• Foot Switches
• Level Switches
• Limit Switches
• Membrane Switches
• Magnetic Switches
• Pull Chain Switches
• Pressure Switches
• Pushbutton Switches
• Rotary Switches
• Rocker Switches
• Slide Switches
• Toggle Switches
• Snap Action Switches
• Thumbwheel/Pushwheel Switches
• Wall Switches
• DIP Switches
• Centrifugal Switches
• Mechanical Switches
• Safety Sensor Switches

 

What are the things that should be kept in mind while purchasing an electric switch?

The important factors that should be considered while purchasing an electric switch are as follows:

• Quality–The switches you purchase must be good in quality that will give you great longevity and good service.
• Durability-The materials used for manufacturing switches must be durable in nature so that the switches could tolerate the heat generated by the electric currents flowing through them and do not catch fire. Depending on the application and material used to produce these switches, the degree of durability varies.
• Safety – Whether switches are made up of plastics, metals, or any kind of other materials, the safety of the devices and the users must be taken into consideration. Before you pick an electric switch safety should be your first concern.
• Applicability – The electric switches should be chosen according to their applications and should be purchased to match the load.
• Size – Before picking an electric switch, it is important to consider the size so that it can fit the desired area and match the load.

How will you define components of an electrical switch?

Electrical switches are equipped with 2 or more contacts that are fitted on an insulating structure or insulator.  These contacts are maintained in such a way that they can easily move in and out with the appropriate operation mechanism of the switches. Made up of suitable metals that are not likely to form insulating oxides and eventually affect the performance of the switches, the 2 contacts are resistant to corrosion and ensure the longevity of the devices. Electric switches also come with an actuator, a part that is fitted for creating operating force to the contacts.

What is the purpose of using electrical switches?

Electrical switches are generally used to perform different electrical functions. From a bulb to a fan, each and every electrical device or equipment, we use in our everyday life makes no sense without an electrical switch. The main purpose of using an electric switch is to break or make a steady flow of connectivity in the electric circuit manually or automatically. Especially, electrical switches are designed to make electronic circuits closed or open for a specific appliance.