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    Toggle Switches & Slide Switches

    Toggle switches can be used for any automation or electrical application. We carry a full range of toggle switches from leading brands including Apem, TE Connectivity and our own quality brand RS Pro. You can also choose from a complete range of toggle switch accessories including panel mounts and plating panels, toggle switch boots, sealing hoods and toggle switch guards.

    What are toggle switches?

    Toggle switches are a variant of a regular electrical switch, their

    key purpose is to open and close circuits, the toggle element is also known as a lever, this is the part you flick on and off. A key characteristic is the snap action of the toggle, this switch is usually latching and stays in the designated position after being toggled.

    What are slide switches?

     A slide switch is a switch that uses a sliding motion from the off to on position, you can see if the device is on or off without needing secondary indicators such as LED illuminated indicators or pilot lights. Slide switches are available in a variety of sizes – select from miniature, sub-miniature or standard size. Slide switches are designed to be compatible with a variety of circuit setups so check what mounting style you will need

    Types of toggle switches

    There are four main types of toggle switch:

    • Single pole, double throw (SPDT) - this is often used in on-on functions or in on-off-on functions
    • Single pole, single throw (SPST)- these switches can be used for on-off functions, they are simple and fairly standard switches
    • Double pole, double throw (DPDT)- these are usually found in on-on or on-off-on functions
    • Double pole, single throw (DPST)- often found in on-off switches the terminals are independent of one another and can cope with the use of two different voltages

    Within these four categories, there are many sub-categories, you can also get miniature toggle switches which can also be called microswitches. Our toggle switches are available with a range of metal contact materials such as:

    • Brass
    • Copper alloy
    • Gold over nickel plated brass
    • Gold over nickel plated copper
    • Gold plated brass
    • Gold plated silver
    • Gold plated silver alloy
    • Silver plated copper

    Our toggle switches can be differentiated by contact resistance, contact current rating and/or voltage rating which allows you to select the ideal toggle switch for your application.

    Some people use toggle and joystick switches interchangeably.

    A common misconception is that toggle switches are the same as rocker switches, however they do have slight physical differences.

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    2340 Products showing for Toggle Switches & Slide Switches

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    Arcolectric (Bulgin) Ltd Toggle Switch, Panel Mount, On-Off, SPST, Tab Terminal, 250V ac
    • RS Stock No. 861-0270
    • Mfr. Part No. C3900BAAAA
    Each
    $9.92
    RS PRO Toggle Switch, Panel Mount, On-Off, SPST, Solder Terminal, 28V dc
    • RS Stock No. 734-7154
    Each
    $3.78
    Arcolectric (Bulgin) Ltd Toggle Switch, Panel Mount, On-Off-On, SPDT, Tab Terminal, 250V ac
    • RS Stock No. 861-0286
    • Mfr. Part No. C3920BAAAA
    Each
    $9.62
    RS PRO Toggle Switch, Panel Mount, On-Off-(On), SPDT, Solder Terminal
    • RS Stock No. 734-7145
    Each
    $5.29
    RS PRO Toggle Switch, Panel Mount, On-On, DPDT, Solder Terminal, 120 ac/dc, 28V ac/dc
    • RS Stock No. 394-431
    Each
    $7.71
    Arcolectric (Bulgin) Ltd Toggle Switch, Panel Mount, On-Off-On, DPDT, Tab Terminal, 250V ac
    • RS Stock No. 861-0305
    • Mfr. Part No. C3970BBAAA
    Each
    $15.39
    RS PRO Toggle Switch, Panel Mount, On-On, SPDT, Solder Terminal
    • RS Stock No. 448-0747
    Each (In a Pack of 5)
    $2.66
    RS PRO Toggle Switch, PCB Mount, (On)-Off-On, SPDT, Solder Terminal
    • RS Stock No. 206-7007
    Each
    $13.07
    RS PRO Toggle Switch, Panel Mount, On-On, DPDT, Screw Terminal, 250V
    • RS Stock No. 734-6805
    Each
    $20.80
    Arcolectric (Bulgin) Ltd Toggle Switch Boot Toggle Switch Boot for use with Toggle Switch
    • RS Stock No. 233-3936
    • Mfr. Part No. A1080MOAAA
    Each (In a Pack of 5)
    $2.188
    Arcolectric (Bulgin) Ltd Toggle Switch, Panel Mount, On-Off-On, SPDT, Tab Terminal
    • RS Stock No. 350-226
    • Mfr. Part No. C1720HOAAG
    Each
    $5.88
    RS PRO PCB Slide Switch SPDT Latching 5 A @ 28 V dc Top
    • RS Stock No. 734-7292
    Each
    $3.90
    RS PRO Toggle Switch, Panel Mount, On-Off-On, SPDT, Solder Terminal
    • RS Stock No. 734-7233
    Each
    $5.21
    RS PRO Toggle Switch, PCB Mount, On-Off-On, SPDT, Solder Terminal
    • RS Stock No. 820-0554
    Each
    $16.66
    RS PRO Toggle Switch, PCB Mount, On-Off-On, DPDT, Solder Terminal
    • RS Stock No. 206-6976
    Each
    $32.50
    APEM Toggle Switch Boot Toggle Switch Boot
    • RS Stock No. 321-212
    • Mfr. Part No. U1341
    Each
    $11.07
    RS PRO Toggle Switch, Panel Mount, On-On, DPDT, Solder Terminal
    • RS Stock No. 734-7022
    Each
    $5.65
    RS PRO Toggle Switch, Panel Mount, On-(On), SPDT, Solder Terminal
    • RS Stock No. 734-7117
    Each
    $4.47
    RS PRO Toggle Switch, Panel Mount, On-Off, SPST, Tab Terminal, 125V
    • RS Stock No. 419-849
    Each
    $4.15
    RS PRO Toggle Switch, Panel Mount, On-Off-On, SPDT, Solder Terminal
    • RS Stock No. 734-7123
    Each
    $4.98
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