Entec innfeed butons

[dig-dug-dan]

The reverse button failed the other day, and upon dismantling the in out box, I discovered one of the micro switches has snapped.

The only replacement I can find online is this

CONTACT SWITCH N/O TIMBERWOLF ENTEC - Beddoes Ltd Online eShop

BEDDOES.CO.UK

 

But they are out of stock as it's an obsolete part

Any ideas where I can source a replacement ?

[GarethM]

Probably best just speaking with entec.

If it's the one in the picture it's eao switch 44.211

 

Things like switches get discontinued quite regularly, so usually they would have stocked up before they got hard to source.

 

Failing that you'll have to replace the whole mechanism and switch 

Edited September 11, 2022 by GarethM

[dig-dug-dan]

12 minutes ago, GarethM said:

Probably best just speaking with entec.

If it's the one in the picture it's eao switch 44.211

 

Things like switches get discontinued quite regularly, so usually they would have stocked up before they got hard to source.

 

Failing that you'll have to replace the whole mechanism and switch 

Yes. I have looked at replacing the whole box, cant find one tjat will fit and with the same  number of normally open and normally closed switches

[Dan Maynard]

That's a bit confusing because the description says NO which means normally open (closes when you press the button) - but the picture is NC (closed but breaks when you push the button).

 

I found a statement from EAO that the series 44 is obsolete, try series 45. That has a base mount NC and NO contact in the range which you could try.

 

Otherwise someone like ABB or Eaton make base mount contacts but probably won't click in so Stanley knife and hot melt needed to get it in position.

[Dan Maynard]

Probably find a few suppliers but Mouser are ok, otherwise digikey, Rs, Darnell.

https://www.mouser.co.uk/ProductDetail/EAO/45-311.1Z10?qs=nVS1qgv%2BQrm6qpBPF7JXSQ%3D%3D

 

[dig-dug-dan]

55 minutes ago, Dan Maynard said:

Probably find a few suppliers but Mouser are ok, otherwise digikey, Rs, Darnell.

https://www.mouser.co.uk/ProductDetail/EAO/45-311.1Z10?qs=nVS1qgv%2BQrm6qpBPF7JXSQ%3D%3D

 

Thanks, these are too small and upside down annoyingly.

[GarethM]

You'll need to know the exact markings there are two types on eBay by the same seller, might be worth a call.

 

GENUINE TIMBERWOLF Chipper Spare - Old style Switch as per picture. EL2648

WWW.EBAY.CO.UK

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Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for GENUINE TIMBERWOLF Chipper Spare - Old...

 

Failing that, take a picture of the current setup and be back of the switch. Usually marked 1-2 or 3-4, some may have both as a safety setup.

Edited September 11, 2022 by GarethM

[Dan Maynard]

1 hour ago, dig-dug-dan said:

Thanks, these are too small and upside down annoyingly.

What do you mean upside down? Base mount as opposed to front mount?

 

And why too small? Most of these contacts for 22.5 are all pretty much the same size, we use ABB, Allen Bradley, Eaton at work they just have slightly different clips.

[dig-dug-dan]

12 hours ago, GarethM said:

You'll need to know the exact markings there are two types on eBay by the same seller, might be worth a call.

 

GENUINE TIMBERWOLF Chipper Spare - Old style Switch as per picture. EL2648

WWW.EBAY.CO.UK

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Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for GENUINE TIMBERWOLF Chipper Spare - Old...

 

Failing that, take a picture of the current setup and be back of the switch. Usually marked 1-2 or 3-4, some may have both as a safety setup.

Tried him, all his stock are NC switches.

[dig-dug-dan]

11 hours ago, Dan Maynard said:

What do you mean upside down? Base mount as opposed to front mount?

 

And why too small? Most of these contacts for 22.5 are all pretty much the same size, we use ABB, Allen Bradley, Eaton at work they just have slightly different clips.

Yep, front mount as opposed to base. To small, meaning not long enough to fit the existing base rail. Will get a photo of the inside and show you. I have one of those micro switches to compare.