It’s not much of a stretch to take some of our panel mountable waterproof switches and package them into a custom panel that can be provided to manufacturers as a complete assembly. Many manufacturers find this more cost effective than doing the work themselves and we also become responsible for the testing and wiring of the switch and any special termination connectors, another headache removed.

CPI waterproof switches can be wired in series, parallel, or left as individual circuits. You have the option of specifying almost any variation of our switches including momentary closure, maintained contact or rocker switches.

Additionally our switch panels come in 3 standard sizes, suitable for many applications off the shelf, but custom panels are always an option.

E1333	K1109	E1058
Close button orientation Integral PEM nut for easy install	Wide button orientation Slotted Mounting holes Large area for added graphics	Flush mount or surface mount Compact design.

All our panel mounted switches are designed for waterproof durability. The internal switching mechanism for these switches is a snap-action copper sine blade spring with a riveted contact. The standard contact material is silver alloy with gold alloy and gold plated silver contacts available upon request.

Give us your Spec, We’ll give you a panel

With so many customizable features, our waterproof switch panels can be perfectly tailored both electrically and mechanically to exactly what you need.

Terminations – We can provide both raw leads and terminated cable in any length you need, so no cutting or soldering is necessary. Variations include special color coded wire, BUNA-N, coil cords, and variable wire gauges. Connectors, wire markers and sleeving may also be specified. Whatever you require, you will receive a complete tested harness assembly from CPI done economically, without needing to involve a 3rd party harnessing house.

Button Heights – CPI switches come in low, medium and high button heights as well, insuring the perfect tactile response in your application.

Applications for CPI Waterproof Switch Panels

• Recreational Watercraft
• Work Boats
• Manual Alarm Activation
• Dump Body Controls
• Trash Compactor Controls
• Liftgate Controls
• Power On/Off Applications

And so many more.  Contact us today to discus whether a panel solution is right for your application.

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The worlds most expensive pendant was made famous after the movie Titanic. In that movie actress Kate Winslet wore “the heart of the ocean” pendant which was a purely fictional creation. But after the popularity of the movie, world renown jeweler Harry Winston created an astonishing replica that raked in almost 20 million dollars at auction.

Despite the high cost of this pendant, we are told that they are not reliable switches.  While they are waterproof, they are all but useless in electronic limit and safety switch applications. In fact, the heart shaped Ceylon sapphire surrounded by diamonds, is actually a very poor conductor of electricity.

At CPI, we have a better version of Pendants. Our pendants solve problems for manufacturers who require a waterproof, robust, reliable, and small form factor switching solution with extreme electromechanical endurance.

They’re a lot cheaper too…

CPI Pendant Switches

Our waterproof Pendant switches are 100% sealed in either Neoprene or Santoprene, depending on your temperature requirements. The switch side leads are sealed in place too and can be ordered at any length to fit your application.

This basic sealed switch is designed to fit into one of our dozens of mounting bracket styles which include options such as

Roller mount Simulated Roller Simulated Roller Angle Mount Simulated roller Flush Mount Lever Mount

Threaded mount Pipe Mount Simulated roller/lever Low simulated Roller with Angle mount Hook Mount Right Angle Mount

Reverse Angle Mount Panel Mounted Surface Bracket Double mount Simulated roller actuator No Mount (hand actuated)

Types of Pendant switches

CPI pendants come in a variety of common switch configuration including both momentary and maintained closure as well as rocker switch variations. Our switches are engineered to operate at both High and ultra-low temperatures (Neoprene) without the contact sticking common to our competitors. Common switches are carried by the major distributors (McMaster, Grainger), but are also available as custom items from the factory.

Specifiable parameters include:

1. Both Normally Open/Closed options available.
2. Designed for immunity to high vibration environments.
3. Extended Temperature Operation versions (Using Neoprene version extends low temperature range to -65F; Santoprene upper temperature to +221F)
4. Lead lengths specifiable for your application
5. Voltage and current ratings.  Can handle up to 5A.
6. Electro-mechanical endurance up to 1 million cycles.
7. Sealed design is 100% waterproof and submersible (IP68).
8. Tactile options can be specified for better operator feel.

From factory equipment, to work trucks, to nuclear submarines, CPI waterproof Pendant switches get the call when engineers are tired of messing around with unreliable, offshore solutions.  Our switches are 100% made in the USA and always have been. In production quantities they are both affordable and customizable.

For more information or samples, please contact our sales team or call 973.887.9400

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