Judgment criteria for the waterproof performance of waterproof boat-shaped switches

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This post was last edited by goldliyang on 2020-5-11 at 17:06. Waterproof boat-shaped switches are now widely used in daily life; they are installed in damp areas such as bathrooms and kitchens in many households. A waterproof rocker switch is a switch that can be operated with wet hands, allowing for safer use of electricity. There are many types of waterproof boat switches available on the market today. Mechanical operation switches generally refer to waterproof toggle switches, which have an additional waterproof cover on the outside to enhance safety. There are still relatively few switches that can truly be operated with wet hands available on the market. The performance of waterproof boat switches can be evaluated based on three aspects: 1. Whether the certifications are complete. It is important to check whether it has certifications such as ROHS, SGS, and ENEC; these are the certification requirements for high-quality waterproof rocker switches, and they are also necessary for customs clearance when exporting. 2. The performance evaluation of waterproof rocker switches is based on the IP waterproof rating standard; the highest waterproof rating for such switches at present is IP68. 3. Other criteria for judgment. A waterproof boat-shaped switch features a rational design; it is resistant to high temperatures and high current surges, and has a long service life – all of these are factors that need to be taken into consideration. The specific application of waterproof rocker switches is also constrained by factors such as the installation method, the installation orientation of the product, air flow, and operating voltage. For example, the waterproof boat-type switches produced by Woxiang Electronics, which have excellent sealing properties and are at the leading level in this regard, still need to prevent the intrusion of corrosive gases or substances.