Slide switches are commonly used to control the flow of electricity in devices. They’re defined by their method of operation: a slider moves from position to position in a linear direction, allowing circuits to open and close. They’re a fundamental component in many products — providing a reliable and user-friendly way to interact with the device — but what are the best slide switches 2025?
Best Slide Switches 2025
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- ELECTRICAL RATING: See Individual Specifications
- MECHANICAL LIFE: 10,000 Cycles Minimum
- CONTACTS: Silver Plate
- TIMING: See Individual Specifications
- INITIAL CONTACT RESISTANCE: 20mΩ Max.
- INSULATION RESISTANCE: 100MΩ Min.
- DIELECTRIC STRENGTH: 500VAC for 1 Minute Between Any Terminal and Frame
- OPERATING/STORAGE TEMPERATURE: -20°C to 70°C
- ELECTRICAL RATING: 0.3A @ 6VDC
- ELECTRICAL LIFE: 10,000 Cycles
- CONTACT RESISTANCE: 50mΩ
- INSULATION RESISTANCE: 100M Ω at 500VDC
- DIELECTRIC STRENGTH: 500VAC
- OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -40°C to 85°C
- STORAGE TEMPERATURE: -40°C to 85°C
- ACTUATION FORCE: 200gf
- TRAVEL: 2.0mm
- CONTACT ARRANGEMENT: DPDT
- ELECTRICAL RATING: 25mA @ 24VDC
- ELECTRICAL LIFE: 10,000 cycles
- CONTACT RESISTANCE: 70mΩ Max.
- INSULATION RESISTANCE: 1MΩ Min @ 100VDC
- DIELECTRIC STRENGTH: 100VAC for 1 Minute
- OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -20°C to 70°C
- STORAGE TEMPERATURE: -40°C to 85°C
- TRAVEL: 1.50mm
- CONTACT ARRANGEMENT: SPDT
- ACTUATION FORCE: 150±100gf
- ELECTRICAL RATING: Gold: 0.4VA 20V AC or DC; Silver: 5A 120VAC, 2A 250VAC
- ELECTRICAL LIFE: 30,000 Make-and-Break Cycles at Full Load
- CONTACT RESISTANCE: 10mΩ Max. Typical at 2-4VDC; 100mA
- INSULATION RESISTANCE: 1,000MΩ Min.
- DIELECTRIC STRENGTH: 1,000V RMS at Sea Level
- OPERATING/STORAGE TEMPERATURE: -30°C to 85°C
- MATERIALS
- CASE: Diallyl Phthalate (DAP) UL 94V0
- HOUSING: Stainless Steel
- SLIDE HANDLE: Nylon UL 94HB
- CONTACTS: Silver or Gold Plated Copper Alloy
- ELECTRICAL RATING: 3A @ 120VAC; 1A @ 250VAC
- ELECTRICAL LIFE: 30,000 Make-and-Break Cycles at Full Load
- CONTACT RESISTANCE: 10mΩ Max. Typical at 2-4VDC; 100mA
- INSULATION RESISTANCE: 1,000MΩ Min.
- DIELECTRIC STRENGTH: 1,000V RMS at Sea Level
- OPERATING/STORAGE TEMPERATURE: -30°C to 85°C
- MATERIALS
- CASE: Diallyl phthalate (DAP)
- HOUSING: Stainless Steel
- SLIDE HANDLE: Nylon
- CONTACTS/TERMINALS: Gold or Silver Plated Copper Alloy
- ELECTRICAL RATING: 0.4VA Max. @ 20V (AC or DC max)
- LIFE EXPECTANCY: 40,000 cycles
- CONTACT RESISTANCE: 50mΩ Max
- INSULATION RESISTANCE: 500MΩ Min at 250VDC
- DIELECTRIC STRENGTH: 500VAC RMS at Sea Level
- OPERATING/STORAGE TEMPERATURE: -20ºC to 80ºC
- OPERATING FORCE: 2-position: 200gf ±100; 3-position: 250gf ±125
- TRAVEL: 2-position: 1.9mm; 3-position: 0.95mm
- ELECTRICAL RATING:
- Gold – 0.4VA max. @ 20V max. (AC or DC)
- Silver – 3A, 120VAC or 28VDC; 1A, 250VAC
- MECHANICAL LIFE: 20,000 cycles
- CONTACT RESISTANCE: 10mΩ Max. Typical at 2-4VDC; 100mA
- INSULATION RESISTANCE: 1,000MΩ Min.
- DIELECTRIC STRENGTH: 1000V RMS at Sea Level
- OPERATING/STORAGE TEMPERATURE: -40°C to 80°C
- CONTACTS/TERMINALS: Silver or Gold Plated Copper Alloy
- ELECTRICAL RATING: 30mA @ 15VDC
- ELECTRICAL LIFE: 5,000 cycles Min.
- CONTACT RESISTANCE: 1Ω Max.
- INSULATION RESISTANCE: 1MΩ Min @ 250VDC
- DIELECTRIC STRENGTH: 100VAC
- OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -10°C to 60°C
- STORAGE TEMPERATURE: -25°C to 85°C
- TRAVEL: 1.50mm to any position
- CONTACT ARRANGEMENT: SP3T, 1-Pole ON-ON-(ON)
- ACTUATION FORCE: 150gf
- ELECTRICAL RATING: 25mA @ 24VDC
- ELECTRICAL LIFE: 10,000 Cycles
- CONTACT RESISTANCE: 70mΩ Max
- INSULATION RESISTANCE: 1MΩ Min @ 100VDC
- DIELECTRIC STRENGTH: 100VAC for 1 Minute
- OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -20°C to 70°C
- STORAGE TEMPERATURE: -40°C to 85°C
- TRAVEL: 1.50mm
- CONTACT ARRANGEMENT: SP3T
- ACTUATION FORCE: POS.2 to POS.1 or POS.3: 200±150gf; POS.3 or POS.1 to POS.2: 150±100gf
- CONTACT RATING: 300mA @ 24VDC
- ELECTRICAL LIFE: 2,000 Cycles
- MECHANICAL LIFE: 10,000 Cycles
- CONTACT RESISTANCE: 30mΩ Max
- INSULATION RESISTANCE: 10,000MΩ Min @ 500VDC
- DIELECTRIC STRENGTH: 500VAC for 1 Minute
- OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -40°C to +85°C
- STORAGE TEMPERATURE: -40°C to +85°C
- TRAVEL: 1.60mm
- CONTACT ARRANGEMENT: SPDT
#1. EG Series Subminiature Slide Switch
- Electrical Rating: 200mA @ 30VDC
- Panel mount and PC board mounting designs
- Up to six poles; up to six actuator positions
- Vertical and horizontal actuation options
- 10,000 cycle life minimum
- -20°C to +70°C operating temperature
#2. EGL2290 Series Illuminated, SMT Slide Switch
- Electrical Rating: 0.3A @ 6VDC
- Surface mount (SMT) design
- LED illumination; many color options
- DPDT circuit; two-position actuator
- Compact 7.65mm x 5.5mm package design
- 200gf operating force
- 10,000 cycle life
- -40°C to 85°C operating temperature
#3. EG1215 Series Slide Switch
- Electrical Rating: 25mA @ 24VDC
- Surface mount right angle (SMT) design
- SPDT circuit; latching function
- Compact 2.60mm x 6.70mm size; 1.4mm height off pcb
- 1.50mm travel
- 150gf operating force
- 10,000 cycle life
- -20°C to 70°C operating temperature
#4. 500 Series Miniature Slide Switch
- Electrical Ratings:
- Gold – 0.4VA Max. @ 20V Max. (AC or DC)
- Silver – 5A, 120VAC; 2A, 250VAC; (UL, cUL)
- SPDT, or DPDT, 2 or 3 position; momentary or latching functions
- Panel or PC board mounting design, including SMT, through hole and right angle options
- Many termination options including PC pin, solder lug, quick connect or wire wrap
- Vertical or horizontal actuation options, actuator height options
- Mounting tab option
- 50,000 cycle life
- Silver or gold contact material
- Epoxy sealed terminals
- -30°C to 85°C operating temperature
#5. 500A Series Subminiature Slide Switch
- Electrical ratings:
- Gold – 0.4VA max. @ 20V max. (AC or DC)
- Silver – 3A, 120VAC; 1A, 250VAC; UL, cUL
- SPDT, 2 or 3 positions; latching function
- Through hole, through hole right angle or surface mount right angle (SMT) mounting
- Vertical or horizontal actuation options
- 30,000 cycle life
- Silver or gold contact finish (copper alloy)
- Epoxy sealed terminals
- -30°C to 85°C operating temperature
#6. 500R Series Sealed Slide Switch
- IP67
- Electrical Rating:
- Gold – 0.4VA max. @ 20V max. (AC or DC)
- SPDT or DPDT circuit; 2 or 3 positions; latching function
- Through hole, or through hole right angle mounting design
- 2.8mm actuator length
- 40,000 cycle life
- Gold contact material
- -20ºC to 80ºC operating temperature
- Epoxy sealed terminals
#7. 600 Series Miniature Slide Switch
- Electrical Ratings:
- Silver – 3A, 120VAC or 28VDC; 1A, 250VAC
- Gold – 0.4VA max. @ 20V max. (AC or DC)
- SPDT or DPDT circuit; 2 or 3 positions; latching function
- Through hole, or through hole right angle mounting design
- Vertical or horizontal actuation options
- Recessed or extended actuator; actuator height options
- 20,000 cycle life
- Silver or gold contact material
- -40ºC to 80ºC operating temperature
- Epoxy sealed terminals
#8. EG1312 Series Right Angle Slide Switch
- Electrical Rating: 30mA @ 15VDC
- Surface mount right angle (SMT) design
- SP3T circuit; On-On-(On) function
- latching function in the left and center position, momentary function in the right position
- Compact 3.0mm x 9.9mm size; 1.5mm height off pcb
- 1.50mm travel to any position
- 150gf operating force
- 5,000 cycle life min.
- -10°C to 60°C operating temperature
#9. EG1315 Series Slide Switch
- Electrical Rating: 25mA @ 24VDC
- Surface mount right angle (SMT) design
- SP3T circuit; latching function
- Compact 2.60mm x 9.70mm size; 1.4mm height off pcb
- 1.50mm travel to any position
- 150-200gf operating force
- 10,000 cycle life
- -20°C to 70°C operating temperature
#10. EGJ1210 Series Slide Switch
- Surface mount and through hole PC board design; right angle options
- 1.60mm travel
- Compact design
- 250 gram force
- SPDT function
- Tape and reel packaging (gull wing only)
- Operating/Storage Temperature: -40°C to +85°C
- Electrical Rating: 300mA @ 24VDC
- Electrical Life: 2,000 cycles