Sometimes in engineering design, you just get it right. The right combination of materials, simplicity and elegance. Just the right amount of cleverness. Sometimes it even looks pretty. Sure as time goes on you make tweaks here and there, but if your basic design is sound, reinventing the wheel is seldom necessary.
Such is the case with the CPI J4 Ball Switch, the gift that keeps on giving as it were. Originally designed for military applications on armored vehicles and tanks, this reliable, virtually indestructible waterproof ball switch with our patented seal mechanism keeps getting design win after design win in a variety of control and sensing applications such as:
Most recently the J4 Ball received another design-in at a major manufacturer of armored vehicles. This time it will see use in a transmission sensing application where it provides feedback on gear range inside the transfer case (low, med, high). J4 Ball Switch Operational Niche Our ball switch has a few defining characteristics that make it an excellent choice for certain high endurance applications
CPI Ball and Plunger Switches for Harsh Duty Applications Tough and durable is what we make and who we are. All our products are designed and manufactured in the USA. If you think your application is tough enough for our switches, give us a call today. Original content posted on https://www.cpi-nj.com/blog/j4-ball-switch-a-study-in-hardness-durability/ |
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