I've been pulling my hair out trying to find a specific switch. I'm pretty sure I've searched all of DigiKey and Mouser with no luck, though I don't really know where else to look though either. It may not even exist
Anyway, here's the general specs:
Type: Slide
Circuit: SPST or SPDT (though I'll take any if it meets the other criteria)
Function: On-On, On-Off (again, any if it meets other specs)
Actuator Type: Standard
Mounting Type: Panel
Orientation: Vertical preferred
Rating: the circuit is supplied by a 6VDC supply and would need to be at least 1A
Size: ~20mm in length - this is crucial
Here is a picture of a switch from DigiKey that's about exactly what I need; however, the problem is in it's construction. This switch has the plate on the bottom and is held on by 4 little tabs that fold over. For the application I'm using it, I've tried 4 of these and every one has broken from pulling on the wire and the plate falling off.
Here is a the construction style I'm looking for. You see the bottom is held in by a different construction making it much more solid.
The problem is I need a panel mount and one that has the hole not just the U shape. The 2nd one listed above would be perfect if it was a panel mount. It also needs to be metal and not plastic. Also, if anyone knows a way of just reinforcing the first one, that would probably work too. Thanks in advance for any help!
Anyway, here's the general specs:
Type: Slide
Circuit: SPST or SPDT (though I'll take any if it meets the other criteria)
Function: On-On, On-Off (again, any if it meets other specs)
Actuator Type: Standard
Mounting Type: Panel
Orientation: Vertical preferred
Rating: the circuit is supplied by a 6VDC supply and would need to be at least 1A
Size: ~20mm in length - this is crucial
Here is a picture of a switch from DigiKey that's about exactly what I need; however, the problem is in it's construction. This switch has the plate on the bottom and is held on by 4 little tabs that fold over. For the application I'm using it, I've tried 4 of these and every one has broken from pulling on the wire and the plate falling off.
Here is a the construction style I'm looking for. You see the bottom is held in by a different construction making it much more solid.
The problem is I need a panel mount and one that has the hole not just the U shape. The 2nd one listed above would be perfect if it was a panel mount. It also needs to be metal and not plastic. Also, if anyone knows a way of just reinforcing the first one, that would probably work too. Thanks in advance for any help!