Is this a rotary switch?

[clutch]

Hello. First post. I am trying to identify these parts. I believe they are old rotary switches. The long 'arms' have bent down in this pic. Any ideas?

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Thanks.

 

[Hero999]

It's hard to tell, they look like it but the picture is far too fuzzy to know for sure.

 

[3lectrokid]

can we see a clearer picture in colour please as we cant tell due to the fuzzyness

 

[clutch]

I'll see if I can find more, but I think this is about as good as it gets. I was hoping that the extra long parts might be a tip-off. This photo was taken maybe 1978-9?

 

[clutch]

Here is another one:

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[Reloadron]

They look more like some sort of cam action actuator? I have no clue but I don't see the connection points I would expect on a rotary switch. There may be a switch to it but I see it as some sort of actuator, absolutely, maybe.

Ron

 

[arunb]

looks wierd

 

[bigal_scorpio]

Hi to all,

I had a couple of these on an old radio once, they were simply N/O switches that sat on the board and only a small arc of the outer edge showed through the radios casing, for the thumb click action, they were very smooth as I rememberbut with a very satisfying click.

Hope this helps..........Al

 

[Space Varmint]

Hi to all,

I had a couple of these on an old radio once, they were simply N/O switches that sat on the board and only a small arc of the outer edge showed through the radios casing, for the thumb click action, they were very smooth as I rememberbut with a very satisfying click.

Hope this helps..........Al

This statement along with the looks of it indicate you are right. I would say it was a rotary switch.

 

[clutch]

Hi to all,

I had a couple of these on an old radio once, they were simply N/O switches that sat on the board and only a small arc of the outer edge showed through the radios casing, for the thumb click action, they were very smooth as I rememberbut with a very satisfying click.

Hope this helps..........Al

Very cool! And you replied on my birthday. Lol! I don't suppose you remember the brand? Any more info would be most appreciated!!

 

[clutch]

Nothing? This is as close as I could find. Is there any specific name for this type of switch?

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[Space Varmint]

Nothing? This is as close as I could find. Is there any specific name for this type of switch?

Yes, a rotary switch.

 

[clutch]

Har har. I meant like a _______ rotary switch.

 

[Boncuk]

Har har. I meant like a _______ rotary switch.

manufactured 1930!

 

[clutch]

Yeah, there's no doubt it is probably from some ancient, obscure piece of equipment.