Starion Hinge Lever Microswitch (SZM-V16-2FA-83)

A departure from the common GersungGSM-V1623A2or popularGSM-V1623A3microswitch is theCrown CWL-309MJ-BENYLIS-ST35 Joystickpreference to theStarionSZM-V16-2FA-83hinge-lever microswitch. Enthusiasts within the Korean lever community say that it possesses similar overall characteristics of the A3 andactuation features of the Omron V microswitch,though more economically priced than either model. If we look at the estimated specs of the Omron V model:Operation force max: 1.23N (125gf)Pre-travel max: 4.0mmMovement differential max: 1.5mmOver-travel min: 1.6mmOperation point: 15.2mm 1.2mmRelease force max: 0.14N (14.3gf)Let’s also look at the specs of the Gersung A3Operation force max: rough estimated 1.76N (~180gf)Pre-travel max: 4.0mmMovement differential max: 1.5mmOver-travel min: 1.6mmOperation point: 15.2mm 1.2mmThe Starion provides an approximate ~180gf feel or (300gf for the pin plunger model). The Omron family does not possess a 180g