Contact is silent, instantaneous, and does not rely upon mechanical pressure. Mercury switches are small, do not have any moving pieces nor require any maintenance. They assure quiet, trouble-free operation with long storage capability and long service life, as each switch is hermetically sealed to exclude dirt, dust, gas, moisture, etc. Normal pressure and temperature changes do not affect usage. These standard styles typify the solutions for particular switching problems, including high shock requirements.
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Heavier electrodes or special designs can be used when greater current capacity is required. Many types of connecting cable can be supplied, including wires meeting military specifications. Switches can be supplied coated with a protective, non-shatterable, plastic film, cast in epoxy resin blocks or encapsulated with resilient silicone rubber in rigid mounting fixtures or housings for direct assembly to the customer's equipment. These cylindrical omnidirectional switches are used to break electrical contact when tilted beyond a specified angle in any direction from the vertical. 03EA111 These omnidirectional switches make contact when tilted to a specified angle in any direction from the vertical.