Need to find switch manufacturer in China - Page 1
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author: jmelson
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 25, 2022, 04:11:38 pm
content: Hello,I am working on a project with a board that will be assembled in China by PCBWay, and am having a HUGE problem finding a switch for it.I have found switches such as the CHZJLG LG-15H, or the 1208B-YD, but need to get the manufacturer's data sheet so I can make the holes in the PCB match the switch. This is a link to the type switch I am looking for:https://www.aliexpress.com/item/2251832398961961.html?gatewayAdapt=4itemAdaptOf course, aliexpress doesn't give you any info on the manufacturer.Also, one outfit that seemed to make these (China Jialong Electronics) seems to have gone out of business at calonsw.com, lots of dead links to them.Does anybody know a good link for this type switch? These are push-on/push-off type switches, like are used in flashlights.Some other makers are ELEABC, Kasuki and SHGAOHE.We are going to need about 2500 units/year.Thanks much for any pointers!Jon

author: Zoli
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: August 25, 2022, 05:12:16 pm
content: Look around on LCSC:https://lcsc.com/products/Tactile-Switches_427.htmlThe manufacturers info is available.

author: thm_w
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 25, 2022, 10:58:26 pm
content: https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/1208yd-flashlight-switch-2-feet-small_1600094835627.htmlIf the datasheet is not already on LCSC as mentioned, I'm sure its on alibaba or the supplier will provide it to you.

author: SMdude
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: August 26, 2022, 10:01:57 am
content: Try Global Sources. I have used that site to find suppliers for a few different things and got what I ordered and at a reasonable price.Just put in an order for a few different switches today, so hopefully all goes well.

author: gamalot
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 26, 2022, 10:53:41 am
content: I didn't find the manufacturer, but found a seller with drawings on their product page.https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=618995121721

author: 48X24X48X
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: August 26, 2022, 11:46:40 am
content: Quote from: gamalot on August 26, 2022, 10:53:41 amFor me, Taobao is the best place to find anything. Not everything is being offered outside of China if it's not something the crowd scream to be sold outside. And Taobao search can even use your photo to find the item you want.

author: mariush
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 26, 2022, 11:55:45 am
content: Shouldn't this be a flag that maybe you should redesign the board to use a different button?I mean what's so special about that particular button, the leads coming out the sides, the big knob that could come out the plastic case of your product, maybe you want to make a hole in your pcb and put the body of the switch into the hole so that the leads are flat on the board and soldered to it?There's plenty of surface mount or through hole buttons that can replicate the size and functionality of that switch...

author: jmelson
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 26, 2022, 03:34:51 pm
content: Quote from: gamalot on August 26, 2022, 10:53:41 amI can't read Chinese, so i have NO IDEA how to navigate their site. I see a jar of mixed nuts at that link!Jon

author: jmelson
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 26, 2022, 03:41:05 pm
content: Quote from: Zoli on August 25, 2022, 05:12:16 pmThe parametric search has no column for "latching", which is what we call in the US "push-on/push-off" or "alternate action", unless I missed it.They also have mysterious columns like "Strike gundam" and "brick nogging". I think the brick nogging means it has molded bumps on the back so it sits above the PC board for cleaning underneath.Jon

author: gamalot
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 26, 2022, 04:25:21 pm
content: Quote from: jmelson on August 26, 2022, 03:34:51 pmAs you said you have to make the holes in the PCB match the switch, I think it is enough if you can read the drawings I have attached.

author: 48X24X48X
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: August 26, 2022, 05:11:44 pm
content: Quote from: jmelson on August 26, 2022, 03:34:51 pmYou don't need to read Chinese to view that. The drawing is in image format. And it's a very clear drawing too. So are expecting people to upload the image here for you?

author: jmelson
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 27, 2022, 02:11:40 am
content: Quote from: 48X24X48X on August 26, 2022, 05:11:44 pmWell, for PCBWay to buy these parts, they will need to know the manufacturer. They want to buy direct from the factory and bypass the middleman. This is for an order of 2500 boards. And, of course, the middleman does NOT WANT you to bypass them.Jon

author: HwAoRrDk
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 27, 2022, 12:18:09 pm
content: Quote from: jmelson on August 26, 2022, 03:41:05 pmThat's the wrong category for latching switches anyway. You want "Push Switches":https://lcsc.com/products/Push-Switches_425.htmlQuote from: jmelson on August 26, 2022, 03:41:05 pmI made a thread a while ago about just this phenomenon of weird naming:https://www.eevblog.com/forum/chat/where-does-all-the-weird-chinese-component-terminology-come-from/But "Strike Gundam" is new one!

author: mon2
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: August 27, 2022, 06:13:48 pm
content: Try TONEPARTS in China. Have met them numerous times at past trade fairs. They are a 20+ year old switch manufacturer. Their website is lame but rest assured, they manufacture many many different models of switches which they bring to the trade fairs.Sharing the details and contact is OLIVE.Olive Chan <sales47toneparts.com>

author: speffex
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timestamp: February 23, 2024, 03:48:02 pm
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author: Jwillis
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 04, 2024, 05:01:36 am
content: LG-15Hfound hereYueqing Legong Electronics Co.,Ltd