Eaton M22-KC10 Contact Element 1NO Screw Terminal Base Mounting 216380

This Eaton M22-KC10 contact element is a fundamental building block for control circuits, offering a single normally open contact in a robust, compact package. Engineered for the M22 range of pushbuttons, selector switches and control stations, it combines proven silver alloy contact technology with a screw termination system for dependable, long-term performance in industrial environments.

Advantages

The contact element delivers consistent switching under demanding conditions. Its silver alloy contacts provide low contact resistance and high resilience to electrical erosion, while the screw terminals permit fast and secure wiring with standard tools. The base mounting design simplifies installation, and the IP20 terminal protection shields against accidental contact during commissioning and maintenance.

Suitable for

• Control circuits in machine tools, packaging lines and process automation
• Industrial control panels requiring normally open switching functions
• Upgrading or servicing Eaton M22 series command and signalling devices

Key specifications

• Contact configuration: 1 normally open (NO)
• Rated operational voltage: 500 V AC / 250 V DC
• Rated operational current: 6 A at 230 V AC (AC-15), 3 A at 24 V DC (DC-13)
• Connection type: Screw terminals
• Mounting type: Base mounting (compatible with M22 range)
• Terminal capacity: 1 × (0.5–2.5) mm² solid, 2 × (0.5–1.5) mm² solid; flexible with ferrule: 1 × (0.5–2.5) mm², 2 × (0.5–1.5) mm²
• Rated impulse withstand voltage (Uimp): 6000 V
• Mechanical durability: > 5 × 10⁶ operations
• Degree of protection (terminals): IP20
• Pollution degree: 3
• Operating temperature: -25 to +70 °C
• Storage temperature: -40 to +80 °C
• Standards: IEC/EN 60947-5-1, VDE 0660
• Short-circuit protection: fuse 10 A gG/gL

Recommendations

Ensure all wiring is tightened to the recommended torque and that flexible conductors are fitted with suitable ferrules. Always verify the suitability of the contact element for your specific control circuit voltage and current, and use appropriate short-circuit protection.