MEC push-buttons can be found even in the dark

Illuminated push-buttons represent a universal solution into every environment.
This is an archive article published 12/23/2014. Some information may no longer be up to date and in line with the current state. Please contact us in case of interest.

An answer to a question, whether it´s nicer to use a push-button with a backlight or not is perhaps a fully subjective matter. However besides an aesthetic point of view we know about at least two main reasons to use an illuminated push-button: easier orientation/ operation in a dark environment and an indication of a push-button status (activation of a given function).

So if we´ll decide for an illuminated push-button, it´s certainly beneficial to have a possibility to choose from a wide range of types and caps. In our offer can be found the best from this segment - components from a Danish MEC with over 70 years experience in production of push-buttons and switches.

MEC push-buttons can be found even in the dark
Basic production portfolio of MEC switches can be divided into series „3“, „4“ and „5“. Seriesa „5“ i.e. for example 5G or 5E is the newest and the most perspective series, but also the “2” or “4” series are still popular. Types like 4FTH922 or 5GTH9358222 (4ATH98222) represent a ready-made solution with an LED. It´s also worth to mention a universal type 3FTL6, This type has besides a reliability, pleasant actuation and a crisp sound at switching yet one positive fature - it can be equipped with any 3mm LED. All that is necessary is to form leads into a required shape and apply a suitable cap. Perhaps the biggest advantage of this solution is a possibility to use a whatever LED according to your choice and this way to make a customized push-button (especially in smaller production batches). Naturally, at bigger production batches it´s possible to agree with a producer a production of various customized versions.

The most suitable type for your application can be easily chosen in the MEC catalogue (11MB).
In case of interest in any MEC component, please contact us at info@soselectronic.com.

MEC push-buttons can be found even in the dark
MEC push-buttons can be found even in the dark
MEC push-buttons can be found even in the dark

Advantages/ Features:

  • top quality push-buttons with a pleasant operation (actuation)
  • huge choice of caps and combinations
  • also available „high temperature“ versions (-40/+160°C)
  • versions with a backlight
  • possibility to add backlight even with your own LED
  • THT and also SMT versions
  • versions with a various actuation force (2/3.5/ 6 N,...)

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3ATL6 MEC  
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Multimec Switch to PCB 10x10mm 3N 1mm

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3ESH9 MEC  
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3ETL9 MEC  
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Multimec Switch to PCB 10x10mm 3N 1mm

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5GTH9358222 MEC  
5GTH9358222

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5ESH935 MEC  
5ESH935

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PCB Push-Buttons

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5ETH935 MEC  
5ETH935

Multimec Switch to PCB 10x10mm 3,5N (Black)

PCB Push-Buttons

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5GSH935 MEC  
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Multimec Switch SMD 10x10mm 3,5N

PCB Push-Buttons

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5GTH935 MEC  
5GTH935

Multimec Switch to PCB 10x10mm 3,5N

PCB Push-Buttons

Ord. No.: 102165
Manufacturer: MEC
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95NA3509 MEC  
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1625006 MEC  
1625006

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1670009 MEC  
1670009

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1DS00 MEC  
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1DS08 MEC  
1DS08

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1DS16 MEC  
1DS16

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1E031 MEC  
1E031

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1SS09-10.4 MEC  
1SS09-10.4

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1Z03 MEC  
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Ord. No.: 102992
Manufacturer: MEC
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1ZB09 MEC  
1ZB09

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Accessories for Switches

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1ZC09 MEC  
1ZC09

Navimec Cap for 3F D14,3mm Black

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Ord. No.: 79892
Manufacturer: MEC
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1ZC30 MEC  
1ZC30

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Ord. No.: 81266
Manufacturer: MEC
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1ZW03 MEC  
1ZW03

Controlmec Cap for Seal D29,5mm Grey

Accessories for Switches

Ord. No.: 102168
Manufacturer: MEC
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1ZY MEC  
1ZY

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Ord. No.: 102170
Manufacturer: MEC
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1ZZ11 MEC  
1ZZ11

Controlmec Silicone Sealing for 1ZW Transparent

Accessories for Switches

Ord. No.: 102169
Manufacturer: MEC
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3E-10.4 MEC  
3E-10.4

Varimec Actuator for 3E H10,4mm Black

Accessories for Switches

Ord. No.: 102379
Manufacturer: MEC
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3E-15.0 MEC  
3E-15.0

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Accessories for Switches

Ord. No.: 49423
Manufacturer: MEC
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