Snap Action Switches, also known as micro switches, are switch devices that are used to open or close an electrical circuit at a rapid speed. These highly sensitive switches are very often used in appliances, vending machines, timing devices, office equipment, test instruments, HVAC systems, manually operated devices, valves, gaming equipment, and pressure switches.

V7-1S17D8 Snap Action Switch from Honeywell is a miniature-type, basic micro switch. This Honeywell Snap Action Switch is designed with Single Pole Double Throw circuitry, pin plunger actuator, and gold contacts. The current rating of this micro switch ranges from 0.1 A to 25 A. With maximum operating force, this Honeywell Switch is ideal for higher cost-of-failure applications.