Introduction to sliding switches

A sliding switch is a type of switch with a handle that has a contact point. By sliding the position of this point, the moving contact piece contacts two sets of static contact pieces to switch circuits. Its static and dynamic contacts are respectively located on the insulating base and the knob handle. Its application is affected by various factors such as air flow, pressure difference, voltage, fluid rebound, installation method, direction, etc. It is generally used more in low-voltage circuits. Because of its small size, high sensitivity of the slider, accurate conversion point, stability and reliability, it is widely used in various instruments and electronic products such as fax machines, multi-function telephones, radios, electric toys, etc.

Sliding switches have multiple knife numbers, such as two, three, four, and six, and usually have two or three digits. Due to their limited number of knives and digits, they are more suitable for use in simple circuits. In addition, its contact forms can generally be divided into sliding type, cut-in type, and docking type; The skip mechanism can be divided into double ball spring pressing type, center type, and single ball spring pressing type. When sliding the knob handle, the double ball spring pressing type switch quickly enters other positioning slots due to the force of the spring pressing, achieving switch conversion.