Precision Rotary Switch Products
Subminiature and Open Frame Rotary Switches
Specifications
Shallco Series C, D, E & F
Open Frame Rotary Selector Switches
These products are manufactured of premium grade materials selected to withstand moderate environments and provide reliable service. They meet or exceed the general requirements of MIL-S-3786, a military specification for rotary switches.
Electrical Specifications
- Current carring capacity--10 amperes
- Current switching capacity--up to 2 amperes
- Contact resistance-initial-0.005 ohms max.
- Contact resistance-after life-0.01 ohms max.
- Insulation resistance-50,000 megohms
- Dielectric withstanding voltage-1500v rms
- Dielectric withstanding voltage after life-1000v rms
Six-place "shorthand" code for specifying part numbers
Refer to product tables for each series to determine available options
Example shown: two deck, one pole/deck, 30 degree detent angle, Series E, non-shorting and 12 positions/pole
| Series |
A |
M |
Tap |
L |
Dpth. (deck adder) |
| C |
1.75 |
1.375 |
6-32 |
1.344 |
.906 |
| D |
2.25 |
1.500 |
8-32 |
1.438 |
1.063 |
| E |
2.75 |
1.500 |
8-32 |
1.438 |
1.063 |
| F |
2.938 |
1.500 |
8-32 |
1.438 |
1.063 |
Notes: Switches above 5 decks are provided with tapped rear support standoffs. Add 0.343 inch to depth when rear support spacers are supplied. Special mounting platforms are required above 9 to 10 decks.
1/2-Inch Subminiature Rotary Switch "G" Series
Designed to Meet the Requirements of Mil-S-3786/20
Subminiature switches are manufactured of premium grade materials selected to withstand moderate environments and provide reliable service. They meet or exceed the general requirements of MIL-S-3786/20, a military specification for subminiature rotary switches.

Electrical Specifications
- Current carring capacity--3 amperes
- Current switching capacity--up to 1 amperes
- Contact resistance-initial-10 milliohms max.
- Contact resistance-after life-20 milliohms max.
- Insulation resistance-10,000 megohms
- Dielectric withstanding voltage-600v rms min.
Mechanical Specifications
- Rotational life-25,000 cycles* min. @ .200 amperes @85 degrees C
- Stop torque-7.5 pound-inches min.
- Optional features: 3/8-32 UNEF-2A bushing mount with "O" ring seals
- * One cycle = one full cw plus one full ccw rotation
- Exterior Enclosure: stainless housing
- Molded Parts: diallyl phthalate, per Mil-M-14
- Mounting: double flatted bushing 1/4-28 UNF-2A thread
Shorting/Non-Shorting
| Part No. |
Detent Angle |
Max. Pos./Pole |
Poles |
Part No. |
Detent Angle |
Max. Pos./Pole |
| 15-GM |
30 |
12 |
one |
11-GB |
30 |
12 |
| 25-GM |
" |
6 |
two |
21-GB |
" |
6 |
| 35-GM |
" |
3-4 |
three |
31-GB |
" |
3-4 |
| 45-GM |
" |
3 |
four |
45-GB |
" |
3 |
| 18-GM |
36 |
10 |
one |
16-GB |
36 |
10 |
| 28-GM |
" |
5 |
two |
26-GB |
" |
5 |
| 48-GM |
" |
2 |
four |
46-GB |
" |
2 |
| 17-GM |
60 |
6 |
one |
18-GB |
60 |
6 |
| 27-GM |
" |
3 |
two |
28-GB |
" |
3 |
How to Order:
| Basic Part No. |
Fixed Stops |
Shaft Length, +/- 1/16 in. |
Flat Length, +/- 1/16 in. |
Terminals |
| See above table> |
"F"= fixed
"R"= continuous |
16ths of inch
10=10/16=0.625 inch
16=16/16= 1.0 inch |
16ths of inch
04=4/16=0.250 inch
11 max. on a
1.00 inc long shaft |
P= Printed Ckt.
S= Solder Lug |
Note: Flats are located diametrically opposite position #1 with switch in position #1 (see diagrams)
Example: 18-GB-6F1004P 1 pole, 60 degrees, non-shorting, fixed stops, 0.625 shaft length
(from mounting surface), 0.250 flat length, printed ckt. terminals
Printed Circuit Terminal Pin Diameters and Pin Size
Deg.
Indexing |
1 Pole,
Outer |
P/C
Terminal |
2 Pole |
P/C
Terminal |
|
|
|
Outer |
Inner |
|
| 30 |
.377 |
.02x.02
x.125lg |
.377 |
.184 |
.02x.02
x.125lg |
30
New |
. |
. |
. |
. |
. |
| 36 |
.352 |
.031x.015
x.111lg |
.352 |
.140 |
.031x.015
x.111lg |
36
New |
.321 |
.020x.020
x.125lg |
.321 |
.125 |
.020x.020
x.125lg |
| 60 |
.352 |
.031x.015
x.111lg |
.352 |
.140 |
.031x.015
x.111lg |
60
New |
.321 |
.020x.020
x.125lg |
.321 |
.125 |
.020x.020
x.125lg |
Deg.
Indexing |
3 Pole |
P/C
Terminal |
4 Pole |
P/C
Terminal |
|
Outer |
Inner |
|
Outer |
Inner |
|
| 30 |
3 pos.
.377 |
3 pos.
.184 |
.02x.02
x.115lg |
.377 |
.184 |
.02x.02
x.115lg |
30
New |
4 pos.
.377 |
4 pos.
.232 |
.02x.02
x.125lg |
. |
. |
. |
| 36 |
. |
. |
. |
.352 |
.140 |
.031x.015
x.111lg |
36
New |
. |
. |
. |
. |
. |
. |
| 60 |
. |
. |
. |
. |
. |
. |
60
New |
. |
. |
. |
. |
. |
. |
Series J Enclosed Rotary Selector Switch, 1 inch diameter
Electrical:
Current Capacity: 10 amperes
Switch Capacity: 1 ampere (28vdc, resistive)
Contact Resistance: 5 milliohms max.
after life: 20 milliohms max.
Insulation Resistance: 50,000 megohms
Voltage Breakdown: 1000 vac, after life: 500 vac min.
Mechanical:
Rotational life: 50,000 cycles
Stop torque: 15 inch-pounds min.
Stops: Factory set
Rotational torque: 8-120 oz.-inches (decks & pole dependent)
Shaft: 0.250 inch dia. w/flat opposite moving contact
Mounting: 3/8-32 UNEF-2A bushing, all hardware supplied

Shorting \Non-Shorting
| Series |
Detent Angle |
Max. Pos./Pole |
Poles |
Series |
Detent Angle |
Max. Pos./Pole |
| 1130-JM |
30 |
12 |
one |
1130-JB |
30 |
12 |
| 1230-JM |
" |
6 |
two |
1230-JB |
" |
6 |
| 1330-JM |
" |
4 |
three |
1330-JB |
" |
6 |
| 1430-JM |
" |
3 |
four |
1430-JB |
" |
3 |
Circuit Diagrams
Viewed from shaft end and shown in position #1 (extreme CCW pos.)
Series C Rotary Selector Switch, 1.75 inches square
Shorting Non-Shorting
| Series |
Detent Angle |
Max. Pos./Pole |
Poles |
Series |
Detent Angle |
Max. Pos./Pole |
| 111-CM |
15 |
24* |
one |
111-CB |
30 |
12** |
| 112-CM |
11.25 |
32* |
" |
112-CB |
22.5 |
16** |
| 121-CM |
15 |
11 |
two |
121-CB |
30 |
6 |
| 122-CM |
11.25 |
15 |
" |
122-CB |
22.5 |
8 |
| 131-CM |
15 |
5 |
three |
131-CB |
30 |
3 |
| 132-CM |
11.25 |
7 |
" |
132-CB |
22.5 |
4 |
| 141-CM |
15 |
5 |
four |
141-CB |
30 |
3 |
| 142-CM |
11.25 |
7 |
" |
142-CB |
22.5 |
4 |
* Max. no. of positions, continuous rotation only.
** Supplied as cont. rotation, stops on request.
Series D Rotary Selector Switch, 2.25 inches square

Shorting Non-Shorting
| Series |
Detent Angle |
Max. Pos./Pole |
Poles |
Series |
Detent Angle |
Max. Pos./Pole |
| 111-DM |
15 |
24* |
one |
111-DB |
30 |
12** |
| 112-DM |
11.25 |
32* |
" |
112-DB |
22.5 |
16** |
| 113-DM |
7.5 |
48 |
" |
113-DB |
15 |
24** |
| 121-DM |
15 |
24 |
two |
121-DB |
30 |
12 |
| 122-DM |
11.25 |
32 |
" |
122-DB |
22.5 |
16** |
| 123-DM |
7.5 |
23 |
" |
123-CB |
15 |
12 |
| 141-DM |
15 |
11 |
four |
141-DB |
30 |
6 |
| 142-DM |
11.25 |
15 |
" |
142-DB |
22.5 |
8 |
* Max. no. of positions, continuous rotation only.
** Supplied as cont. rotation, stops on request.
Series E Rotary Selector Switch, 2.750 inches square

Shorting Non-Shorting
| Series |
Detent Angle |
Max. Pos./Pole |
Poles |
Series |
Detent Angle |
Max. Pos./Pole |
| 111-EM |
15 |
24* |
one |
111-EB |
30 |
12* |
| 112-EM |
11.25 |
32 |
" |
112-EB |
22.5 |
16* |
| 113-EM |
7.5 |
48 |
" |
113-EB |
15 |
24* |
| 121-EM |
15 |
24* |
two |
121-EB |
30 |
12* |
| 122-EM |
11.25 |
32 |
" |
122-EB |
22.5 |
16* |
| 123-EM |
7.5 |
48 |
" |
123-EB |
15 |
24* |
| 141-EM |
15 |
11 |
four |
141-EB |
30 |
6 |
| 142-EM |
11.25 |
15 |
" |
142-EB |
22.5 |
8 |
| 143-EM |
7.5 |
23 |
" |
14-EB |
15 |
12 |
| 161-EM |
15 |
7 |
six |
161-EB |
30 |
4 |
| 162-EM |
11.25 |
9 |
" |
162-EB |
22.5 |
5 |
| 163-EM |
7.5 |
15 |
" |
163-EB |
15 |
8 |
| 181-EM |
15 |
5 |
eight |
181-EB |
30 |
3 |
| 182-EM |
11.25 |
7 |
" |
182-EB |
22.5 |
4 |
| 183-EM |
7.5 |
11 |
" |
183-EB |
15 |
6 |
* Supplied as cont. rotation, stops available on request.
Series F Rotary Selector Switch, 2.938 inches square

Shorting Non-Shorting
| Series |
Detent Angle |
Max. Pos./Pole |
Poles |
Series |
Detent Angle |
Max. Pos./Pole |
| 114-FM |
6 |
60 |
one |
114-FB |
12 |
30 |
|