The 311SX5-T Honeywell Snap Action Switch comes with a long operating life and an elongated mounting hole for easier, more accurate mounting. These small, precision snap-action switches offer a choice of actuation, plunger, as well as a variety of integral and auxiliary actuators, electrical termination and operating characteristics. It is small in size and saves space.

A Snap Action Switch, also known as a micro switch, is a type of momentary contact micro switch which operates at rapid speed as it takes very little force or stimulus to operate. These highly sensitive switches are often used in computer/business equipment, test instruments, medical/dental equipment. This Snap Action Limit Switch is also used in communications equipment, HVAC equipment, manually operated devices and valves.