Product Overview
Micro Switch V3-701 Industrial Precision Plunger Limit Switch 10A 250VAC
Condition
New old stock (NOS). Unused component in clean physical condition with factory screw hardware installed. Body markings legible: MICRO SWITCH FREEPORT, ILL. U.S.A., part number V3-701, code 9103, L112, and electrical ratings. Sold individually as pictured.
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Product Overview
The Micro Switch V3-701 is a miniature precision snap-action switch engineered for dependable mechanical position sensing and circuit control. Built with a durable dual-tone phenolic case and standard diagonal mounting holes, this classic V3 series switch features a top pin plunger actuator and single-pole double-throw (SPDT) contact circuitry. Three brass screw terminals with binder head screws and lock washers provide secure electrical connections for industrial control panels, machinery limit switching, and dedicated hobbyist automation projects.
Key Features
- Precision pin plunger actuator for direct in-line actuation
- SPDT (Single Pole, Double Throw) contact arrangement with common, normally open, and normally closed terminals
- Electrical rating of 10 A and 1/3 HP at 125 or 250 VAC
- DC electrical rating of 1/2 A at 125 VDC and 1/4 A at 250 VDC
- Tungsten lamp load rating of 4 A at 125 VAC ("L")
- Three screw terminals with slotted binder head screws and lock washers
- Standard miniature V3 footprint with dual diagonal chassis mounting holes
- Molded terminal indicators on casing for clear wiring identification
Applications
- Replacing worn or failed mechanical limit switches in legacy machine tools, conveyors, and automated production machinery
- Installing as physical end-stop limit detection on custom CNC routers, 3D printers, and linear motion stages
- Wiring interlock safety circuits and position sensing on commercial appliances and industrial equipment
- Serving as a heavy-duty tactile input or cutoff switch for custom robotics and benchtop electronics projects
Frequently Asked Questions
What terminal layout does the V3-701 use?
The switch features three screw terminals: the common (COM) terminal extends from the bottom edge, while the normally closed (NC) and normally open (NO) terminals are positioned on the side edge.
Are the terminal screws included?
Yes. The switch includes all three factory slotted binder head terminal screws and lock washers attached directly to the terminals.
Can this switch handle both AC and DC voltages?
Yes. Stamped casing ratings confirm operation up to 250 VAC (10 A, 1/3 HP) as well as DC loads up to 1/2 A at 125 VDC and 1/4 A at 250 VDC.
Why purchase this individual switch instead of a bulk surplus lot?
Buying this single, fully photographed unit gets you the exact genuine Micro Switch V3-701 needed for your repair without paying for unwanted multiples or guessing condition. Shipping is an $8 flat rate, orders over $28 ship free, and orders leave our Idaho warehouse the same or next business day.
That crisp mechanical snap from a genuine Freeport Micro Switch is the sound of a circuit doing its job without a second thought. Bolt it in, wire the terminals, and put the machine right back in service.
