7101K2W3QE is a specific configuration of a miniature toggle switch from the C&K 7000 Series. It is a single-pole, double-throw (SPDT) switch known for its locking lever safety feature, which requires the operator to pull the actuator outward before it can be toggled.
Part Number Breakdown 7101: Base model for a Miniature SPDT Toggle Switch.
K2: Specifies a Locking Lever actuator, which is typically 17.88mm long and made of chrome-plated brass.
W3: Indicates the termination style, specifically 0.425" (10.80mm) wire wrap terminals.
Q: Defines the contact material as Silver, optimized for power applications.
E: Denotes an Epoxy Seal on the terminals, making it compatible with bottom-wash cleaning processes.
Key Technical Specifications Attribute Specification Circuit SPDT (Single Pole Double Throw) Switch Function ON-NONE-ON (Two-position maintained) Contact Rating 5 Amps @ 120V AC or 28V DC; 2 Amps @ 250V AC Electrical Life 100,000 make-and-break cycles at full load Operating Temp -30°C to +85°C Mounting Type Panel Mount with 1/4-40 threaded bushing