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This section provides an overview for tact switches as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 10 tact switch manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked tact switch companies as of December, 2024: 1.Pran Electronics Private Limited, 2.EnrWey Co.,Ltd., 3.Cit Relay & Switch.
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Tact switches, also called tactile switches, are a type of switch for low currents. The switch is energized only when it is pressed, and de-energized when it is released. The tact switch also has a clicking sensation when the switch is pressed, providing the operator with sensory feedback as to whether or not the switch has been pressed. Various types of switches exist, depending on their shape, size, and mounting method on a circuit board, and are used for different purposes.
Tact switches are widely used in electronic devices that require human input operations, such as printers, washing machines, and other electrical appliances, as well as various control panels. Ultra-small tact switches are ideal for electronic devices that require space-saving mounting, such as smartphones. Tact switches are also available in sealed types, which are waterproof and dustproof, and are used in control panels used in bathrooms and in electronic equipment that is expected to be used outdoors.
Tact switches are mainly composed of the following five parts. By changing the shape and materials of the parts, a soft or firm clicking sensation can be achieved to suit various applications.
The above parts are stacked in order on top of the base parts in 5.
When a finger is pressed on a tact switch with this component configuration, the push plate is pushed in, which pushes the movable contact, and the movable contact reverses and makes contact with the fixed contact, causing current to flow (state of switch ON).
Since the movable contact has spring-like characteristics, when the finger is released, the movable contact reverses and returns to its original state, the movable and fixed contacts separate, and the switch is turned OFF.
The movable contacts, which have spring-like characteristics, are designed to physically repeat the reversal. However, due to the ingenuity of the materials and shape, they generally require high durability to withstand 100,000 to 10 million cycles of use.
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CIT Relay & Switch is based in Rogers, Minnesota, and is a manufacturer of RoHS-compliant electromechanical relays and switches with the ability to offer integrated solutions for individual customers’ design needs. CIT’s relays are commonly used in automobiles and low-voltage operations. CIT’s switch catalog includes varieties such as surface mount, panel mount, tactile, pushbutton, and more. CIT has a lab for a new design, validation product testing, IQC, failure analysis, and material testing. IQC ensures documented reliability by testing contact material, resistance, dielectric strength, and other parameters. CIT also provides engineering and application support for materials and processes.
Salecom Electronics Co., Ltd. is a manufacturer of switches based in Taiwan since 1976. The company designs various switches such as Toggle switches which vary as remote-controlled, miniature, and industrial, and Rocker switches that are available as Sealed Ultraminiature and Sub-miniature and more. The Tact, Slide, Key, Dip, and Pushbutton switches are also available along with Micro switches that have numerous applications in, telecommunications, instrumentation, medical equipment, networking, computer peripherals & more.
Hokuriku Electric Industry Co. LTD., founded in 1943 and headquartered in Toyama, Japan, is a manufacturer and supplier of electronic components. Some of its products include circuit modules, fixed resistors, printed circuit boards, variable resistors, and NTC Thermistors, and it has eight domestic affiliate companies and 11 overseas affiliate companies, including HDK America Inc., and HDK China Ltd. The company is ISO 14001 certified, and it is working on producing products that are RoHS compliant. Its net sales for the 2022 fiscal year were 45.46 billion Japanese Yen, which was a 5.01 billion YoY increase from 2021.
ALPS ALPINE CO., established in 1948, is a manufacturer and supplier of sensors＆communication, modules＆systems, and components based in Tokyo, Japan. The company serves the energy, healthcare, automotive, mobile, and consumer electronics domains, where they combine and build on core device technology, including human-machine interfaces, SENSORING™, and connectivity. For example, in the healthcare industry, they supply components for medical equipment, including control switches, sensors, lenses, and joysticks, and the Senclear™ Microfluidic Devices for drug discovery and development. Their power conversion modules, current sensors inverters, and converters are used in the energy industry in storage batteries, solar power systems, and electric vehicle charging systems.
EnrWey Co.,Ltd. is a manufacturer of EW switch. The company was established in 1994 and is based in Taiwan. The company product list are Tact switch, Push switch, Dip switch, toggle switch and more. The company product are used in IOT applications like device, smart home, automotive, health care products, industry and many more. The company's primary emphasis is on the switch industry, and advancing technologies for switches used in smartphones, automobiles, and lighting applications.
MITSUMI ELECTRIC CO., LTD was founded in 1954 and is a manufacturer of electrical machinery and industrial products based in Tama, Tokyo, Japan. The company manufactures various products such as roller bearings, LCD backlight, electromagnetic clutches, automotive fan motors, and mini coaxial connectors. The products are used in various field of industries such as medical, metal manufacture, optical industry, and hygienic management systems. The company has obtained standards certificates including ISO 14001, QS 9000, and WML C07.
Omron Corporation, started in 1933 and headquartered in Kyoto, Japan, is a manufacturer of automation components, equipment, and systems, and it developed the first contactless proximity switch in 1960. It has four domains, including industrial automation, electronic components, healthcare, and social systems, and it provides products and services in around 120 countries and regions. Some of its products include microsensing devices, access control systems, industrial robots, surveillance cameras, and blood pressure monitors. In 1971, it developed the first online cash machine, and in 1972, it established Japan’s first welfare factory.
Dailywell Electronics Co. Ltd., founded in 1997 and based in Taipei, Taiwan, is a switch manufacturer and supplier with an annual capacity of 800 million pieces. Its products include toggle, slide, rocker, pushbutton, and anti-vandal switches used in several devices, including audiovisual equipment, aircraft model drones, industrial control equipment, computer peripherals, and medical equipment. The company has its own mold research and development center to design and develop the precise molds used to fulfill the various specifications of the production process. It is ISO 9001, ISO 9002, ISO 14001, and 3C certified.
Zhejiang Kangerle Electronics Co., Ltd., based in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China, is a manufacturer and supplier of electronic components for household appliances, security protection, video, and communication. It specializes in producing a range of switches which holds CQC, RoHS, and VDE certifications, and its product range includes micro switches, detector switches, and limit switches, widely employed in industrial engineering applications. The company has awarded the honorary title of STAR ENTERPRISE by its local government, and has passed lSO9001:2015 and IATF:16949 quality management system.
Pran Electronics Pvt. Ltd. was established in 1998, is a group company of Mehta Engineering Enterprise originally founded in 1968, is a manufacturing company of switches and connectors based in India. The company has acquired specialization in design, development and production of standard switches and connectors like water proof/washable tactile switch, modular jacks, push button switch etc. Fully equipped with in-house facilities for mass production of precision plastic injection moulded parts, sheet metal stamped parts and assemblies. All products match upto international standards and an ISO 9001:2008 certification by TUV Rheinland.
Ranking as of December 2024
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dailywell Electronics CO., LTD. |
19.2%
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| 2 | Pran Electronics Private Limited |
15.4%
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| 3 | EnrWey Co.,Ltd. |
11.5%
|
| 4 | Cit Relay & Switch |
11.5%
|
| 5 | Salecom Electronics Co., Ltd. |
11.5%
|
| 6 | Zhejiang Kangerle Electronics Co., Ltd |
7.7%
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| 7 | MITSUMI ELECTRIC CO., LTD |
7.7%
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| 8 | HOKURIKU ELECTRIC INDUSTRY CO.,LTD |
7.7%
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| 9 | ALPS ALPINE CO., LTD |
3.8%
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| 10 | Omron |
3.8%
|
Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the tact switch page as of December 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|
|
Taiwan
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3 | 42.9% |
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Japan
|
2 | 28.6% |
|
United States of America
|
1 | 14.3% |
|
India
|
1 | 14.3% |
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