The life of the microswitch is generally between 500,000 and 1 million times, depending on the brand, model, use environment and quality of the microswitch.
1. Basic knowledge of microswitch life
Microswitch is a commonly used electronic component, mainly used in robots, electronic equipment, mobile phones, toys and game controllers and other products to control circuit switches. Microswitch is mainly composed of switch body, shrapnel, contact and shell, the working principle is that when the switch body is subjected to external force, the shrapnel deformation force, so that the contact is instantly disconnected or closed to complete the circuit control.
The life of the microswitch refers to the number of times the switch is used, that is, after how many mechanical actions, the equipment fails or cannot work normally. Microswitch life is related to its brand, model, size, material and working environment.
Second, the influencing factors of microswitch life
1. Brand and product quality
The brand and product quality of microswitches are important factors affecting their life. Some well-known brands of microswitches generally use high-quality materials and pass a number of tests to ensure their quality, so their life is generally long. Some low-quality microswitches, usually using inferior materials and processes, will have a shorter life.
2. Model and size
Different models and sizes of microswitches, their life will also be different. In general, larger microswitches will last longer because of their internal structure and strength, and their switch body can withstand greater external impact.
3. Use environment
The use of the microswitch environment, such as temperature, humidity, corrosion degree and other factors will also affect its life. The use of microswitches in harsh environments will accelerate their mechanical wear and aging, resulting in reduced life.
