Wiping Contact Pushbutton Switches
SERIES 46
SPST and DPDT, 1/4 Amp
FEATURES
• Long Wipe Contact Assures
High Reliability
• 250,000 Cycles of Operation
DIMENSIONS
46-101* (BBM)
46-110* (MBB)
Pushbutton Switches
.187 ± .010
(4,75 ± 0,25)
In Inches (and millimeters)
Single Pole/Double Throw
46-102* (BBM)
46-111* (MBB)
.125 ±.005
(3,18 ± 0,13) DIA.
1/4-32 UNEF-2A
THREAD
A
1.327
(33,7)
REF.
HEX MOUNTING NUT
.375 (9,53)
ACROSS FLATS
.109 (2,77)
THICK
A = .250 ± .005
(6,35 ± 0,13)
LABEL*
.391
(9,93)
REF.
.187
± .010
(4,75
± 0,25)
Double Pole/Double Throw
46-200* (BBM)
46-201* (MBB)
.375 ± .010
(9,53 ± 0,25) DIA.
.375 ± .010
(9,53 ± 0,25)
DIA.
SNAP ON
BUTTON
CAP
1,56
(39,6)
REF.
B
.391
(9,93)
REF.
A
HEX MOUNTING NUT
.375 (9,53)
ACROSS FLATS
.109 (2,77)
THICK
A = .250 ± .005
(6,35 ± 0,13)
B = .734 (18,64)
REF.
C = .187 ± .010
(4,75 ± 0,38)
C
SNAP ON
BUTTON CAP
1/4-32 UNEF-2A
THREAD
.703
(17,86)
MAX.
LABEL*
*PART
NUMBER
AND E.I.A.
DATE CODE
LABEL
LABEL*
.187 ± .015
(4,75 ± 0,38)
.187 ± .015
(4.75 ± 0,38)
NC
NO
C
.437 ± .010
(11,10 ± 0,25) DIA.
*PART NUMBER
AND E.I.A. DATE
CODE LABEL
Rating at Operations
at Rated
220 Vac
Load
Resistive
.625 ± .015
(15,88 ± 0,38)
NC
C
NO
NO
C
NC
Rating at
115 Vac
Resistive
*Complete
Part
Number
46-101
46-101
46-102
46-102
46-110
46-110
46-111
46-111
RED
BLK
RED
BLK
RED
BLK
RED
BLK
Button
or Cap
Color
Red
Black
Red
Black
Red
Black
Red
Black
Mtg.
Hole
17/64"
(6,75)
*PART NUMBER
AND E.I.A. DATE
CODE LABEL
.453 ± .015
(11,51 ± 0,38)
1
/
4
Amp
1
/
8
Amp
250,000
Rating at
115 Vac
Resistive
1
Rating at
220 Vac
Resistive
1
Operations
at Rated
Load
250,000
*Complete
Part
Number
46-200
46-200
46-201
46-201
RED
BLK
RED
BLK
Cap
Color
Red
Black
Red
Black
Mtg.
Hole
17/64"
(6,75)
/
4
Amp
/
8
Amp
Action
Momentary
Total
Travel
.180 (4,57)
Min.
Bottoming
Force (oz.)
17 ± 5
Action
Momentary
Total
Travel
.180 (4,57)
Min.
Bottoming
Force (oz.)
35 ± 9
CIRCUITRY
N.C.
C1
N.C.
C.
N.O.
SPDT - BBM
N.O.
N.C.
C.
SPDT MBB
N.O.
N.C.
N.O.
C.
N.O.
N.C.
C2
N.O.
DPDT BBM
N.C.
C.
DPDT MBB
Pushbutton
54
Grayhill, Inc. • 561 Hillgrove Avenue • LaGrange, Illinois
60525-5997 • USA • Phone: 708-354-1040 • Fax: 708-354-2820 • www.grayhill.com
Wiping Contact Pushbutton Switches
SERIES 46
SPST and DPDT, 1/4 Amp
FEATURES
• Bushing and Button Seal
• Environmentally Sealed
DIMENSIONS
In Inches (and millimeters)
Sealed Bushing and Button
Single Pole/Double Throw
46-150* (BBM)
46-151* (MBB)
.391
(9,93)
REF.
A
1.62
(41,15)
REF.
B
O
HEX MOUNTING NUT
.375 (9,5)
ACROSS FLATS
.109 (2,8)
THICK A = .250 ± .005
(6,35 ± 0,13)
B = .770 ± .015
LABEL*
(19,56 ± 0,38)
C = .187 ± .010
(4,75 ± 0,25)
*PART NUMBER
AND E.I.A. DATE
CODE LABEL
.187 ± .015
(4,75 ± 0,38)
O = O RING
.450 (11,43) MAX.
ACROSS FLATS OF HEX
.505 (12,83) REF. ACROSS
CORNERS
Operations
at Rated
Load
100,000
*Complete
Part
Number
46-150
46-150
46-151
46-151
RED
BLK
RED
BLK
Sealed Bushing and Button
Double Pole/Double Throw
.375 ± .010
(9,53 ± 0,25) DIA.
Pushbutton Switches
46-270* (BBM)
46-271* (MBB)
.391
(9,93)
REF.
A
1.62
(41,15)
REF.
C
.375 ± .010
(9,53 ± 0,25) DIA.
SNAP ON
BUTTON CAP
1/4-32 UNEF-2A
THREAD
O
HEX MOUNTING NUT
.312 (7,92)
ACROSS FLATS
.062 (1,57)
THICK
A = .250 ± .005
(6,35 ± 0,13)
B = .770 ± .015
LABEL*
(19,56 ± 0,38)
C = .187 ± .010
(4,75 ± 0,25)
.580 (14,73) MAX. ACROSS
FLATS OF HEX
.650 (16,51) REF. ACROSS
CORNERS
C
SNAP ON
BUTTON CAP
1/4-32 UNEF-2A
THREAD
B
Terminals are
marked as shown
in bottom view of
SPDT switch on
previous page.
Terminals are
marked as shown
in bottom view of
DPDT switch on
previous page.
.187 ± .015
(4,75 ± 0,38)
O = O RING
*PART NUMBER
AND E.I.A. DATE
CODE LABEL
Rating at
115 Vac
Resistive
1
Rating at
220 Vac
Resistive
1
Cap
Color
Red
Black
Red
Black
Mtg.
Hole
17/64"
(6,75)
Rating at
115 Vac
Resistive
1
Rating at
220 Vac
Resistive
1
Operations
at Rated
Load
100,000
*Complete
Part
Number
46-270
46-270
46-271
46-271
RED
BLK
RED
BLK
Cap
Color
Red
Black
Red
Black
Mtg.
Hole
17/64"
(6,75)
/
4
Amp
/
8
Amp
/
4
Amp
/
8
Amp
Action
Momentary
Total
Travel
.180 (4,57)
Min.
Bottoming
Force (oz.)
24 ± 4
Action
Momentary
Total
Travel
.180 (4,57)
Min.
Bottoming
Force (oz.)
48 ± 4
CIRCUITRY
N.C.
C1
N.O.
N.C.
N.C.
C.
N.O.
SPDT - BBM
N.O.
N.C.
C.
SPDT MBB
C2
N.O.
C.
N.O.
N.C.
N.C.
N.O.
DPDT BBM
C.
DPDT MBB
Grayhill, Inc. • 561 Hillgrove Avenue • LaGrange, Illinois
60525-5997 • USA • Phone: 708-354-1040 • Fax: 708-354-2820 • www.grayhill.com
Pushbutton
55
Wiping Contact Pushbutton Switches
DIMENSIONS
In Inches (and millimeters)
Environmentally Sealed
Double Pole/Double Throw
46-260* (BBM)
.390 ± .010
(9,90 ± 0,25)
C
D
.375 ± .010
(9,53 ± 0,25) DIA.
SNAP ON BUTTON CAP
O-RING SEALED
3/8-32 UNEF-2A
THREAD TO .060 (15,24) MAX.
FROM SHOULDER
HEX MOUNTING NUT
.562 (14,2) ACROSS FLATS
.094 (2,40) THICK
A = 1.14 (29,0)
MAX.
B = 22.00 (558,8)
MAX.
C = .187 ± .010
(4,75 ± 0,25)
D = .125 ± .005
(3,18 ± 0,13)
SWITCH AND
WIRE LEADS
ENCAPSULATED
O
R
.641 ± .005
(16,28 ± 0,13)
.281 ± .010 (7,14 ± 0,25)
.812 ± .005
(20,62 ± 0,13)
DIAMETER
A
BR
BL
Y
G
Rating at
115 Vac
Resistive
1
Rating at
220 Vac
Resistive
1
Operations
at Rated
Load
250,000
Total
Travel
.180 (4,57)
Min.
*Complete
Part
Number
46-260 RED
46-260 BLK
Bottoming
Force (oz.)
Approx. 45
Cap
Color
Red
Black
Mtg.
Hole
25/64"
(9,92)
Pushbutton Switches
B
/
4
Amp
/
8
Amp
Action
.250 ± .010
(6,35 ± 0,25)
Momentary
CIRCUITRY
N.C.
C1
N.O.
ACCESSORY
Decorative Mounting Nut
Part No. 30C1023-1
Fits .250" (6,35) Bushing
For dimensions, materials and
finishes, see page E-36.
N.C.
C2
N.O.
DPDT BBM
ORDERING INFORMATION
Description
SPDT, BBM, Red Button
SPDT, BBM, Black Button
SPDT, BBM, Red Cap
SPDT, BBM, Black Cap
SPDT, MBB, Red Button
SPDT, MBB, Black Button
SPDT, MBB, Red Cap
SPDT, MBB, Black Cap
SPDT, BBM, Red Cap
SPDT, BBM, Black Cap
SPDT, MBB, Red Cap
SPDT, MBB, Black Cap
DPDT, BBM, Red Cap
DPDT, BBM, Black Cap
DPDT, MBB, Red Cap
DPDT, MBB, Black Cap
DPDT, BBM, Red Cap
DPDT, BBM, Black Cap
DPDT, MBB, Red Cap
DPDT, MBB, Black Cap
DPDT, BBM, Sealed, Red
DPDT, BBM, Sealed, Black
ACCESSORY
Decorative Nut
30C1023-1
Part No.
46-101
46-101
46-102
46-102
46-110
46-110
46-111
46-111
46-150
46-150
46-151
46-151
46-200
46-200
46-201
46-201
46-270
46-270
46-271
46-271
46-260
46-260
RED
BLK
RED
BLK
RED
BLK
RED
BLK
RED
BLK
RED
BLK
RED
BLK
RED
BLK
RED
BLK
RED
BLK
RED
BLK
SPECIFICATIONS
Rating Criteria
Contact Resistance:
Less than 25 milliohms
at the switch initially. Less than 4 milliohms/inch
of wire.
Voltage Breakdown:
1,000 Vac between
mutually insulated parts
Insulation Resistance:
1,000 megohms
minimum
O-Ring Seal:
Nitrile per MIL-P-5516, class B
Seal Adapter and Hex Nut (46-260):
Brass,
zinc trivalent chromate-plated
Wire Leads (46-260):
Per MIL-W-16878 type E.
#26 AWG, insulated teflon, copper stranded
wire
Operating Features
Materials and Finishes
Cover, Bushing, Mounting Nut:
Brass,
tin zinc
Shorting Bar:
Phosphor bronze, silver-plated.
Terminals:
Phosphor bronze, silver contact
surface. Terminal ends are tin/silver
Base or Potting Shell: Phenolic
per MlL-M-
14, type CFG
Spring:
Tinned music wire
Button Cap:
Polyethylene
Button:
Polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) for 46-
200 and 46-201. Polycarbonate for all other
unsealed versions. Aluminum for all sealed
versions.
Pushbutton
56
Break-Before-Make:
Rest position to N.C. break
.020" (0,51) minimum. Rest position to N.O.
Make .140" (3,35) maximum.
Make-Before-Break:
Rest position to N.O. make
.065" ± .015 (1,65 ± 0,38). Rest position to N.C.
break .130" ± .015 (3,30 ± 0,38).
Operating Temperature:
-40°C to +85°C
STANDARD OPTIONS
Epoxy sealed terminals and wire leads, see
page E-34 and E-35.
Decorative mountings, see pages E-24 to E-26.
Available from your local Grayhill Distributor.
For prices and discounts, contact a local Sales
Office, an authorized local Distributor or Grayhill.
Grayhill, Inc. • 561 Hillgrove Avenue • LaGrange, Illinois
60525-5997 • USA • Phone: 708-354-1040 • Fax: 708-354-2820 • www.grayhill.com