ZF acquired Cherry in 2008. The former Cherry products continue to thrive under the umbrella of ZF Friedrichshafen AG and in 2017 produced more than 250 million microswitches alone. The product ranged has been systematically expanding beyond microswitches, and now includes sensors and wireless energy harvesting technology.
ZF Switches & Sensors products are synonymous with the highest quality. This has made us one of the leading suppliers of electronic components in applications such as household appliances, off-highway vehicles, industrial application and home & building automation markets.
ZF is a global technology company suppling systems for passenger cars, commercial vehicles and industrial technology, enabling the next generation of mobility.
With some 165,000 employees worldwide, ZF reported sales of €43.8 billion in fiscal 2022. The company operates 168 production locations in 32 countries.
Contact UsThe AN1/AN8/AN9/ANG series of angle position sensors from ZF are non-contact position sensors utilizing hall effect technology.
View ProductThe LIN series of linear position sensors from ZF are non-contact hall effect sensors offering linear voltage output and a long life. The actuator magnet included is specifically calibrated to the sensor for the most precise output and is custom programable on request for measuring range, slope and PWM output.
View ProductThe SD74/SD84/SDB4 series of speed and direction sensor kits from ZF are designed with two internal hall effect cells, one that detects speed and, in combination with the second, detects the directions of movement.
View ProductThe F8 series of line-interrupt pushbuttons from ZF are single or double pole switches with a double throw and double break operation with momentary action. Electrically ratings of either to 16A at 250VAC or 10A at 400VAC depending on model and with a mechanical life of 50,000 cycles.
View ProductThe E/F7 series of panel mount pushbuttons from ZF are double pole switches with double-throw operation and momentary or push-pull action. The E/F7 has a choice of 6 actuator functions, is electrically rated to 16A at 250VAC and has a mechanical life of 50,000 cycles.
View ProductThe E/F6 series of panel mount pushbuttons from ZF are single pole switches with double-throw operation and momentary or push-pull actions. Available with a choice of 6 actuator functions and a mechanical life of 50,000 cycles.
View ProductThe KF series of illuminated pushbuttons from ZF are single or double pole switches with single throw operation and momentary or latching action. Electrically rated up to 20A at 14VDC, 10A at 125VAC/28VDC and 6A at 250VAC with a mechanical life of 100,000 cycles and an IP rating of IP65.
View ProductThe KG series of sealed power rocker switches from ZF are single or double pole switches with single or double-throw operation and available with maintained or momentary action. Rated to IP56 with quick fit snap-in mountings and a choice of solder, screw or quick-connect terminations the KG series is an excellent choice when a robust and quickly installable power rocker is required.
View ProductThe KM series of sealed power rocker switches from ZF are single or double pole switches with single or double-throw operation and available with maintained or momentary action. Rated to IP56 and for AC and DC circuits with an electrical rating of 20A at 125VAC, 10A at 250VAC and 21A at 14VDC.
View ProductThe KD series of sealed circular power rocker switches by ZF are double pole switches with single or double-throw operation and an IP rating of IP65. Rated for both AC and DC circuits the KD series is electrically rated to 16A at 125VAC / 10A at 250VAC and 20A at 14VDC / 10A at 28VDC.
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