Mechanisms — electrical contacts

Recent Blogs

Mercury Switch diagram
Mercury Switch Mechanism Explained: How It Works, Tilt Angle, Parts, and Uses
Mercury switch explained — how the tilt-activated liquid-metal contact works, where it's still used in HVAC and industrial sensing, plus a worked tilt-angle example.
Toggle Switch diagram
Toggle Switch Mechanism Explained: How the Over-Centre Spring Snaps Contacts, Parts, and Uses
Toggle switch mechanism explained — over-centre spring action, contact ratings, and real wiring examples from aerospace, machine tool, and marine panels.
Microswitch diagram
Microswitch Mechanism Explained: Snap-Action, Diagram, Parts, Uses & Calculator
How a microswitch works, with snap-action contact mechanics, real industrial examples, sizing formulas, and troubleshooting tips for engineers and OEM designers.