Carling Contura Rocker Switches

There are several types of rocker switches that can be broken into two main categories: single pole or double pole. From there, they can be broken down into further categories such as standard position or momentary. This way it is easier to find the rocker switch that you need. All you need to do is determine how many poles you need your switch to have. This will be based solely on the function of the switch itself. Once you have the correct number of poles, you just need to decide whether you want the action to be momentary or continuous. We often receive questions about the different types of rocker switches so let us take a deeper look at them.

*Note: These are not all of the types of switch bodies that we offer.

What is the difference between these rocker switches?

As we said above, the difference between rocker switches starts with whether they are single pole or double pole, but what exactly does that mean? The number of poles indicates the number of circuits that that switch in question can control. So, a single-pole rocker switch can only operate one circuit and a double pole rocker switch can operate two circuits. If you think about it, a double pole switch is almost the same as having two single pole switches. Now you get into whether you want the action to be momentary or not. Momentary means that once you let go of the switch, whatever action it was performing will stop. A great example of this is the horn. When you press the switch, the horn honks. Once you release it, the momentary action stops, and the horn goes quiet. People often wonder what applications are right for rocker switches.

Where would I use rocker switches?

Rocker switches can be used just about anywhere you want to conveniently activate and deactivate electronic equipment. Often times they are found in marine vessels, but they appear in many more places than that. Rocker switches can be found in performance vehicles, heavy machinery, and even aviation equipment. This goes to show just how useful they are.

Marine

Performance

Industrial

Aviation

What kinds of covers are available?

One of the best parts about rocker switches is the massive amount of switch cover options out there. For starters, you can choose from either printed switch covers or engraved switch covers. Each of these styles offers distinctive advantages. Printed switch covers are exactly what they sound like. The text and symbol that identify the switch’s function are printed directly onto the switch cover body itself. To learn more about printed switch covers, click here. Engraved switch covers have the text and symbol burned into the surface of the switch cover body using a high-powered laser. To learn more about laser etched switch covers, click here.

Once you know what type of switch cover that you would like, the next step is to choose from several different body styles, body colors, number of lenses, and color of lenses. This way you can get the exact type to match your existing style. The final step is selecting the text and symbol is to printed or engraved on your new switch cover.

What type of protection do rocker switches carry?

Why choose Pacer Group?

Pacer Group has been handling rocker switches for years in both distribution and manufacturing capacities. Since we started using them in the harnesses we build, we have a firm understanding of rocker switches, how to use them, and how to select the correct type. Some of the world’s largest boat builders turn to us. With a focus on quality, customer service, and expertise, we have become the name to trust. When you see Pacer Group on your products, you know that you have quality.