Product Overview
Cherry E61 Subminiature Snap-Action Switch with Pin Plunger Actuator
Condition
New old stock. Switch body markings are clean and legible, showing series E61 with CSA and UR certifications rated 5A 125-250 VAC. Terminals are straight and free of solder residue.
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Product Overview
Cherry E61 series subminiature snap-action switch, catalog designation E61-00A. Built with a single pole, double throw (SPDT) contact arrangement, a top-mounted white pin plunger actuator, and three straight quick-connect solder terminals marked Common, Normally Open, and Normally Closed.
Key Features
- Contact rating of 5 A at 125/250 VAC
- SPDT (Single Pole, Double Throw) circuit configuration
- Pin plunger mechanical actuator
- 0.093-inch flat quick-connect and solder-tab terminals
- Molded terminal labels for NC, NO, and C connections
- Dual mounting holes for chassis attachment
- Fine silver contacts housed in a rigid thermoplastic case
Applications
- Replacing worn limit switches on vintage test benches, shop tools, and production equipment
- Wiring tactile endstops or interlocks for 3D printers, CNC routers, and custom automation rigs
- Building arcade cabinet triggers, model train controls, and maker robotics projects requiring a dependable snap switch
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the electrical ratings printed on the switch body?
The switch face is marked for 5A at 125-250 VAC with CSA and UL component recognition marks.
How are the terminals arranged and labeled?
The switch features three straight terminal tabs along the bottom edge, clearly labeled on the molded back face as NC (Normally Closed), NO (Normally Open), and C (Common).
Why buy this specific switch instead of hunting through mixed surplus lots?
You receive the exact photographed Cherry E61 unit with verified clean leads, avoiding the uncertainty of bulk lots with broken tabs or worn plungers. Shipping is $8 flat rate, free once the order passes $28, and orders leave our Idaho warehouse the same or next business day.
A classic snap-action switch with that crisp mechanical click modern membrane buttons cannot match. Mount it up, solder your leads, and get your hardware back in operation.
