Snap Action Switches are electromechanical switch devices used to open or close an electric circuit at a rapid speed. They are activated by an external force that is applied to the actuator. Actuator styles available for snap action switches include lever, pushbutton, and roller. They are widely used as safety switches in elevators, door interlock on a microwave oven, vending machines, etc.

V3-1001 Snap Action Switch from Honeywell has a maximum pre-travel 1.2 mm and a minimum over-travel of 1.02 mm. This Honeywell Switch comes with an operating force of 3.89 N and a long mechanical life of up to 10000000 cycles.