DK/EK
DK/EK-Series
HEAVY DUTY TOGGLE SWITCHES
The switch that can handle your heavy duty requirements. Single or double pole with wire lead or screw
terminations, and ratings to 20A 125V 10A 250V, the ac/dc DK/EK-Series is the most heavy duty toggle
switch in the Carling line. Its sturdy metal construction and stiff actuation force will withstand the abuses
of virtually any stringent application. The quick make/quick break contact mechanism is ideal for high
voltage DC applications.
Product Highlights:
Ratings up to 20A 125V AC or DC
Screw Term or Wire Lead terminations
Quick Make / Quick Break contact mechanism
Bat or Ball style toggle options
Typical Applications:
Industrial Motor Control
General Purpose
Carling Technologies, Inc.
60 Johnson Avenue, Plainville, CT
06062
Email:
sales
@
carlingtech.com
Application Support:
team2
@
carlingtech.com
Phone:
860.793.9281
Fax:
860.793.9231
www.carlingtech.com
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DK/EK-Series Heavy Duty Toggle Switches - General Specifications, Ordering Scheme, Dimensional Specifications
Dielectric Strength
Electrical Life
25,000 cycles
UL/CSA: 1000V - live to dead
metal parts & opposite polarity
Mechanical Life
100,000 cycles
Operating Temperature
0°F to 150°F (-17.8°C to +65.6°C)
1
Base Part Number
DK284
2
Actuator
Style
73
bushing length
0.465
bushing length
0.343
1 BASE PART NUMBER: SERIES / POLES / CIRCUITRY /
RATING / TERMINATION
8A 250V, 16A 125V, 1 HP 125-250V
Screw Terminals
Single Pole
On-None-Off
DA284
Double Pole
On-None-Off
DK284
Wire Leads
DA285
DK285
Wire Leads
EA205
EK205
2 ACTUATOR STYLE
1
BAT STYLE TOGGLE
unsealed
toggle length
73
0.687
BALL STYLE TOGGLE
unsealed
toggle length
32
0.500
Notes:
1
Additional toggle lengths available. Consult factory for details.
10A 250V, 20A 125V, 1 1/2 HP 125-250V
Screw Terminals
Single Pole
On-None-Off
EA204
Double Pole
On-None-Off
EK204
6.000[152.40]
KEYWAY
.072[1.82]
X
.038[.965]
.687[17.44]
.765[19.43]
.836[21.23]
KEYWAY
.072[1.82]
X
.038[.965]
.687[17.44]
MOUNTING HOLE
.895[22.73]
EK
SERIES
2.093[53.16]
1.750[44.45]
1.764[44.80]
.465[11.81]
.500[12.70] DIA
DK
SERIES
15/32-32UNS-2A
THREAD (TYP)
#6-32NC-2
THREAD
.270[6.86]
.500[12.70]
WIRE LEAD
SCREW
(ASSEMBLED)
.465[11.81]
TERMINAL TYPE
.062[1.57]
.500[12.70] DIA
.038[9.65]
WITH KEYWAY
.376[9.55]
.500[12.70] DIA
.125[3.17] DIA
WITH LOCKING RING
1.000[25.40]
*Manufacturer reserves the right to change product specification without prior notice.
Email: sales
@
carlingtech.com Application Support: team2@carlingtech.com
Phone: (860) 793–9281 Fax: (860) 793–9231
www.carlingtech.com
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About Carling
Founded in 1920, Carling Technologies is a leading manufacturer of electrical and electronic switches
and assemblies, circuit breakers, electronic controls, power distribution units, and multiplexed power
distribution systems. With four ISO registered manufacturing facilities and technical sales offices worldwide,
Carling Technologies Sales, Service and Engineering teams do much more than manufacture electrical
components, they engineer powerful solutions! To learn more about Carling please visit
www.carlingtech.com/company-profile.
To view all of Carling’s environmental, quality, health & safety certifications please visit
www.carlingtech.com/environmental-certifications
Email: sales
@
carlingtech.com Application Support: team2@carlingtech.com
Phone: (860) 793–9281 Fax: (860) 793–9231
www.carlingtech.com
Worldwide Headquarters
Carling Technologies, Inc.
60 Johnson Avenue, Plainville, CT
06062
Phone:
860.793.9281
Fax:
860.793.9231
Email:
sales
@
carlingtech.com
Northern Region Sales Office:
nrsm
@
carlingtech.com
Southeast Region Sales Office:
sersm
@
carlingtech.com
Midwest Region Sales Office:
mrsm
@
carlingtech.com
West Region Sales Office:
wrsm
@
carlingtech.com
Latin America Sales Office:
larsm
@
carlingtech.com
Asia-Pacific Headquarters
Carling Technologies, Asia-Pacific Ltd.,
Suite 1607, 16/F Tower 2, The Gateway,
Harbour City, 25 Canton Road,
Tsimshatsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Phone:
Int +
852-2737-2277
Fax:
Int +
852-2736-9332
Email:
sales
@
carlingtech.com.hk
Shenzhen, China:
shenzhen
@
carlingtech.com
Shanghai, China:
shanghai
@
carlingtech.com
Pune, India:
india
@
carlingtech.com
Kaohsiung, Taiwan:
taiwan
@
carlingtech.com
Yokohama, Japan:
japan
@
carlingtech.com
Europe | Middle East | Africa Headquarters
Carling Technologies LTD
4 Airport Business Park, Exeter Airport,
Clyst Honiton, Exeter, Devon, EX5 2UL, UK
Phone:
Int +
44 1392.364422
Fax:
Int +
44 1392.364477
Email:
ltd.sales
@
carlingtech.com
Germany:
gmbh
@
carlingtech.com
France:
sas
@
carlingtech.com
www.carlingtech.com
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