Since its formation in 1928, C&K has been at the forefront of technological evolution in electromechanical switches. The company’s unmatched design capabilities tailored to customer needs are recognized globally by design engineers who demand high-quality switch performance. Nearly a century later, C&K remains one of the most recognizable and trusted names in the e-mech switch industry.
C&K has headquarters in Waltham, Massachusetts (United States) and global design centers at its HQ location alongside Dole (France) and Huizhou (China).
Used in automotive, industrial, medical and consumer products, among other applications, C&K products – including tactile, rocker and toggle switches – are assembled in over 55,000 standard products and 8.5 million switch combinations to companies that design, manufacture and distribute electronics products.
So whether you’re interested in a universal paddle switch assembly for a fire alarm, a compact start/stop button for a boating application, a switching mechanism for a surgical device with a specific actuation force, or a tailor-made multi-position snap-switch module for temperature adjustment, you can count on C&K to deliver the best possible solution every time.
1. SWITCHES
C&K offers more than 55,000 standard products and 8.5 million switch combinations to companies that design, manufacture and distribute electronics products. Our high-quality, reliable switches are available in a variety of formats and styles, including tactile, pushbutton, keyswitch, detect, navigation, rotary, DIP, switch or key locks, toggle, miniature or power rocker, slide, snap acting and thumbwheel.
At C&K, we pride ourselves on providing customers with the largest amount of potential switch features on the market. From illuminated switches, to sealed switches, to switches that mount on the surface, or switches with a broad range of operating forces and lever styles – C&K ensures you find the right fit for your design. Follow the links below for more information.
2. SMART CARD READERS
C&K’s smart card connectors are EMV and PCI compliant, and offer full-size card card acceptance as well as SIM/SAM cards. All smart card connectors are compatible with lead free SMT reflow soldering processes. Full-size smart card connectors feature up to 500,000 cycles lifetime, while SIM/SAM models range from 30,000 to 50,000 cycles.
Keeps Card Readers Going
C&K’s reliable smart card connectors include low profile designs, fixed and hinged covers, and card detection sealed switches for a wide variety of applications.
Applications
- payment transactions (credit and debit cards)
- identification (health, social security)
- vending machines
- metering transactions
- handheld products (POS systems on mobile devices)
- digital satellite receivers (GPS systems)
- digital set-top boxes (satellite TV)
3. High Reliability ConnectorS
The harsh environments encountered by many applications in the space, military, medical, aerospace and automotive industries require highly robust and reliable components, especially connectors, which must cope with extreme operating conditions.
C&K’s portfolio of high-reliability (HiRel) connectors are specifically manufactured to withstand the electrical and mechanical stresses caused by factors such as vibration, extremes of temperature, corrosion, magnetism, and outgassing.
Our connectors are ESA/ESCC, MIL and NASA certified. We offer D-Sub, Micro-D and MTB1 formats as well as our innovative Space Splice system, and are suitable for a wide range of applications, including satellites/launchers, harnesses, payloads, antenna connexions, and many more.
