Product Overview
Vintage Noble 6-Lug Chassis-Mount Locking Push Switch
Condition
Unused new old stock (NOS). Solder lug terminals are clean with mounting hardware included. Markings legible: JAPAN NOBLE stamped on switch frame.
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Product Overview
Manufactured in Japan by Noble (Teikoku Tsushin Kogyo) and distributed under Lafayette Radio Electronics catalog number 99-6175, this electromechanical push switch features a locking latch mechanism. Each press alternates the contact position between latched and released states across two isolated poles. Built on a phenolic base with a stamped metal mounting frame, it includes a black cylindrical button cap and solder eyelet lugs designed for point-to-point panel wiring in vintage audio gear, test instruments, and custom electronics.
Key Features
- Two-pole double-throw contact arrangement with six solder lug terminals
- Alternate-action locking mechanism for push-on and push-off operation
- Rigid stamped metal frame with end mounting tabs for panel installation
- Phenolic contact wafer providing reliable terminal insulation
- Fitted with a black cylindrical push button cap
- Manufactured in Japan by Noble
Applications
- Restoring alternate-action power or function selectors on vintage Lafayette and Japanese audio equipment
- Replacing worn or failed locking switches on analog test gear and bench instruments
- Building custom guitar pedal bypass loops, synthesizer routing boxes, or studio utility panels
- Wiring DIY hobbyist control panels requiring mechanical latching status
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a momentary switch or an alternate-action locking switch?
This is a locking type switch. Pressing the button latches the contacts in the alternate position, and pressing it a second time releases the plunger back to its original state.
What mounting hardware is provided?
Threaded mounting screws and lock washers are included with the switch for chassis attachment.
What is the contact arrangement on the switch base?
The switch features six solder terminals arranged in two parallel rows of three, providing a standard double-pole double-throw (DPDT) circuit configuration.
Does this switch mount to a circuit board or a chassis panel?
This switch is designed for chassis or panel mounting using the end mounting bracket holes, with solder lugs suited for wire leads rather than PCB through-hole solder pins.
That crisp mechanical click when a heavy-duty Japanese push switch latches is something modern membrane panels will never replicate. Bolt it into your chassis, solder the lugs, and get that front panel feeling right again.
