{"id":2090,"date":"2026-07-15T08:01:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-15T08:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/onpowbutton.com\/news\/8mm-vs-10mm-push-button-switches-compact-controls\/"},"modified":"2026-07-16T06:54:40","modified_gmt":"2026-07-16T06:54:40","slug":"8mm-vs-10mm-push-button-switches-compact-controls","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/onpowbutton.com\/pl\/news\/8mm-vs-10mm-push-button-switches-compact-controls\/","title":{"rendered":"8mm vs 10mm Push Button Switches: Which Compact Size Fits Your Panel Cutout?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"b2b-article\">\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;line-height:1.7\"><strong>An 8mm vs 10mm push button switch decision starts with the panel cutout and operator interface,<\/strong> not the catalogue photo. Both diameters target compact control circuits where space is tight; the trade-off is density versus legend area, finger reach, and the contact\/illumination package you can fit behind the actuator.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;line-height:1.7\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width:640px;width:100%;height:auto;display:block;margin:0 auto;border-radius:8px\" src=\"https:\/\/onpowbutton.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/3.webp\" alt=\"Compact plastic push button switches for small panel layouts\"><\/p>\n<nav class=\"b2b-toc\" style=\"background:#f5f8fa;padding:16px 20px;border-radius:8px;margin:0 0 24px\">\n<h2 style=\"margin:42px 0 14px;scroll-margin-top:96px\">Contents<\/h2>\n<ul style=\"margin:0 0 18px 1.2em;line-height:1.7\">\n<li style=\"margin:0 0 8px\"><a style=\"color:#27649a;text-decoration:underline\" href=\"#part-1-what-is-the-practical-difference-between-8-mm-and-10-mm-push-buttons\">Part 1. What is the practical difference between 8 mm and 10 mm push buttons?<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin:0 0 8px\"><a style=\"color:#27649a;text-decoration:underline\" href=\"#part-2-how-do-panel-cutout-and-mounting-depth-drive-compact-switch-selection\">Part 2. How do panel cutout and mounting depth drive compact switch selection?<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin:0 0 8px\"><a style=\"color:#27649a;text-decoration:underline\" href=\"#part-3-when-do-contact-rating-and-circuit-layout-limit-micro-button-choices\">Part 3. When do contact rating and circuit layout limit micro-button choices?<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin:0 0 8px\"><a style=\"color:#27649a;text-decoration:underline\" href=\"#part-4-which-legend-illumination-and-actuator-options-change-the-bom\">Part 4. Which legend, illumination, and actuator options change the BOM?<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin:0 0 8px\"><a style=\"color:#27649a;text-decoration:underline\" href=\"#part-5-what-mistakes-push-buyers-from-8-10-mm-up-to-12-mm-or-22-mm\">Part 5. What mistakes push buyers from 8\u201310 mm up to 12 mm or 22 mm?<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin:0 0 8px\"><a style=\"color:#27649a;text-decoration:underline\" href=\"#part-6-which-onpow-plastic-lines-fit-documented-8-mm-and-10-mm-panels\">Part 6. Which ONPOW plastic lines fit documented 8 mm and 10 mm panels?<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin:0 0 8px\"><a style=\"color:#27649a;text-decoration:underline\" href=\"#part-7-what-should-buyers-document-before-requesting-a-compact-push-button-quote\">Part 7. What should buyers document before requesting a compact push-button quote?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/nav>\n<h2 style=\"margin:42px 0 14px;scroll-margin-top:96px\" id=\"part-1-what-is-the-practical-difference-between-8-mm-and-10-mm-push-buttons\">Part 1. What is the practical difference between 8 mm and 10 mm push buttons?<\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;line-height:1.7\">Micro push buttons differ mainly in <strong>actuator diameter and the panel opening<\/strong> they require. An 8 mm device minimizes front-panel footprint; a 10 mm device adds a modest increase in target area that can simplify labeling and gloved operation without jumping to a standard 22 mm platform.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;line-height:1.7\">Neither size automatically implies a higher contact rating. Buyers should compare each manufacturer&#8217;s listed <strong>Ui<\/strong> i <strong>Ith<\/strong> values, mounting depth, and contact arrangement for the exact SKU\u2014not assume that 10 mm always means more current capacity.<\/p>\n<table style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #d9e1e8;padding:9px 12px;background:#f5f8fa;text-align:left\">Comparison point<\/th>\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #d9e1e8;padding:9px 12px;background:#f5f8fa;text-align:left\">8 mm typical role<\/th>\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #d9e1e8;padding:9px 12px;background:#f5f8fa;text-align:left\">10 mm typical role<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #d9e1e8;padding:9px 12px\">Panel goal<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #d9e1e8;padding:9px 12px\">Maximum switch density on a sub-panel<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #d9e1e8;padding:9px 12px\">Slightly larger operator target and legend window<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #d9e1e8;padding:9px 12px\">Cutout<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #d9e1e8;padding:9px 12px\">\u03a68 family<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #d9e1e8;padding:9px 12px\">\u03a610 family<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #d9e1e8;padding:9px 12px\">Operator feel<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #d9e1e8;padding:9px 12px\">Best for light, frequent presses in compact HMIs<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #d9e1e8;padding:9px 12px\">Easier finger alignment where 8 mm feels cramped<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #d9e1e8;padding:9px 12px\">Step-up trigger<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #d9e1e8;padding:9px 12px\">Legend, illumination, or contact count exceeds micro limits<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #d9e1e8;padding:9px 12px\">Same; size alone does not remove modular limits<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;line-height:1.7\">For broader selection context across diameters, see the <a style=\"color:#27649a;text-decoration:underline\" href=\"https:\/\/onpowbutton.com\/pl\/news\/how-to-choose-push-button-switch\/\">how to choose a push button switch<\/a> guide in the <a style=\"color:#27649a;text-decoration:underline\" href=\"https:\/\/onpowbutton.com\/pl\/category\/blog\/\">ONPOW blog guides<\/a> cluster.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"margin:42px 0 14px;scroll-margin-top:96px\" id=\"part-2-how-do-panel-cutout-and-mounting-depth-drive-compact-switch-selection\">Part 2. How do panel cutout and mounting depth drive compact switch selection?<\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;line-height:1.7\">Panel design should lock the <strong>cutout diameter<\/strong> before actuator color or legend artwork is finalized. A switch that fits the electrical spec but conflicts with the rear body depth can force a costly panel redesign.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;line-height:1.7\">Document these mechanical inputs early:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin:0 0 18px 1.2em;line-height:1.7\">\n<li style=\"margin:0 0 8px\">front-panel cutout diameter and tolerance;<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin:0 0 8px\">available depth behind the panel including wire bend radius;<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin:0 0 8px\">adjacent component keep-out zones;<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin:0 0 8px\">legend plate thickness and engraving area; and<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin:0 0 8px\">whether the switch mounts from the front or requires rear-nut access.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;line-height:1.7\"><strong>Tip:<\/strong> IEC control-circuit device standards define the scope for low-voltage switchgear and controlgear devices used in industrial circuits\u2014use them to align device class language in your BOM, not as a substitute for the manufacturer&#8217;s mounting drawing (<a style=\"color:#27649a;text-decoration:underline\" href=\"https:\/\/webstore.iec.ch\/en\/publication\/2603\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">IEC 60947-5-1 scope<\/a>).<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<table style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #d9e1e8;padding:9px 12px;background:#f5f8fa;text-align:left\">Mechanical check<\/th>\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #d9e1e8;padding:9px 12px;background:#f5f8fa;text-align:left\">Why it matters on micro panels<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #d9e1e8;padding:9px 12px\">Cutout vs drill template<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #d9e1e8;padding:9px 12px\">Prevents oval holes that bind the bushing<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #d9e1e8;padding:9px 12px\">Rear-body length<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #d9e1e8;padding:9px 12px\">Avoids collisions with DIN rails or terminal blocks<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #d9e1e8;padding:9px 12px\">Panel thickness<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #d9e1e8;padding:9px 12px\">Affects nut engagement and IP gasket compression<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #d9e1e8;padding:9px 12px\">Wire entry angle<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #d9e1e8;padding:9px 12px\">Tight 8 mm clusters leave little room for ferrules<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;line-height:1.7\"><strong>From the field:<\/strong> Panel-fabrication threads often ask whether a <strong>10 mm hole can be downsized to 8 mm without redoing the legend plate<\/strong>\u2014that question signals the real decision is mechanical compatibility, not a better &#8220;mini&#8221; label. \u2014 <a style=\"color:#27649a;text-decoration:underline\" href=\"https:\/\/cr4.globalspec.com\/thread\/78421\/panel-cutout-standardization\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">industrial panel Q&amp;A pattern<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;line-height:1.7\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width:640px;width:100%;height:auto;display:block;margin:0 auto;border-radius:8px\" src=\"https:\/\/onpowbutton.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/HBY5-Series.webp\" alt=\"ONPOW HBY5 modular 22 mm push button family for step-up comparison\"><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"margin:42px 0 14px;scroll-margin-top:96px\" id=\"part-3-when-do-contact-rating-and-circuit-layout-limit-micro-button-choices\">Part 3. When do contact rating and circuit layout limit micro-button choices?<\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;line-height:1.7\">Control-circuit switches must be matched to <strong>voltage class, thermal current (Ith), and the number of poles<\/strong> the schematic requires. ONPOW lists <strong>LAS4 (\u03a68)<\/strong> i <strong>LAS3 (\u03a610)<\/strong> plastic families with <strong>Ui 250 V<\/strong> i <strong>Ith 3 A<\/strong> in catalogue data\u2014useful as a starting point for compact panels, but still subject to per-SKU confirmation.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;line-height:1.7\">Circuit layout questions that frequently block a micro format:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin:0 0 18px 1.2em;line-height:1.7\">\n<li style=\"margin:0 0 8px\">Do you need more than one normally open \/ normally closed pair in the same actuator?<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin:0 0 8px\">Will an illuminated actuator share the same contact block?<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin:0 0 8px\">Is the load inductive enough to require contact protection or a different block?<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin:0 0 8px\">Does the harness need quick-disconnect versus screw terminals?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<table style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #d9e1e8;padding:9px 12px;background:#f5f8fa;text-align:left\">Circuit input<\/th>\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #d9e1e8;padding:9px 12px;background:#f5f8fa;text-align:left\">Selection impact<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #d9e1e8;padding:9px 12px\">Ui \/ Ith per pole<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #d9e1e8;padding:9px 12px\">Defines whether catalogue micro ratings cover the branch<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #d9e1e8;padding:9px 12px\">NC + NO mix<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #d9e1e8;padding:9px 12px\">Dense micro layouts may not host multi-deck blocks<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #d9e1e8;padding:9px 12px\">Illumination circuit<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #d9e1e8;padding:9px 12px\">Adds lamp holder depth behind the panel<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #d9e1e8;padding:9px 12px\">Number of switches per row<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #d9e1e8;padding:9px 12px\">Determines whether 8 mm density is worth the wiring congestion<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;line-height:1.7\"><strong>Warning:<\/strong> Do not size a micro push button from diameter alone. A 10 mm actuator with the wrong contact block can still fail in service if <strong>Ith<\/strong>, pole count, or lamp load exceeds the documented SKU\u2014verify the datasheet before batch drilling.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2 style=\"margin:42px 0 14px;scroll-margin-top:96px\" id=\"part-4-which-legend-illumination-and-actuator-options-change-the-bom\">Part 4. Which legend, illumination, and actuator options change the BOM?<\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;line-height:1.7\">Legend and illumination decisions often determine whether 8 mm remains viable. Smaller actuators reduce printable area and can restrict lens styles, which pushes some projects toward <strong>12 mm<\/strong> even when a 10 mm cutout would fit electrically.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;line-height:1.7\">Common BOM branches:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin:0 0 18px 1.2em;line-height:1.7\">\n<li style=\"margin:0 0 8px\"><strong>Flat versus extended actuator<\/strong> \u2014 affects protrusion and accidental actuation risk.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin:0 0 8px\"><strong>Marking method<\/strong> \u2014 laser engraving, printed cap, or replaceable legend insert.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin:0 0 8px\"><strong>Illumination<\/strong> \u2014 LED voltage, color, and whether the lamp is replaceable.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin:0 0 8px\"><strong>Momentary versus maintained<\/strong> \u2014 changes operator training and guard requirements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;line-height:1.7\"><strong>From the field:<\/strong> Shop-floor comments in controls forums note that <strong>mini buttons look fine on CAD but feel cramped during commissioning<\/strong>\u2014treat operator reach as a first-class requirement, especially on maintenance-heavy panels. \u2014 <a style=\"color:#27649a;text-decoration:underline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/PLC\/comments\/panel_layout_compact_buttons\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">controls ergonomics discussion pattern<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;line-height:1.7\">Illuminated legends on 8 mm actuators are possible in some product lines, but the rear depth and lens size should be checked against the panel section drawing before you promise a specific marking layout to the end customer.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"margin:42px 0 14px;scroll-margin-top:96px\" id=\"part-5-what-mistakes-push-buyers-from-8-10-mm-up-to-12-mm-or-22-mm\">Part 5. What mistakes push buyers from 8\u201310 mm up to 12 mm or 22 mm?<\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;line-height:1.7\">Several recurring errors send buyers back to larger platforms after the panel is already drilled:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin:0 0 18px 1.2em;line-height:1.7\">\n<li style=\"margin:0 0 8px\">specifying micro switches before the <strong>contact count<\/strong> is frozen;<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin:0 0 8px\">ignoring <strong>rear depth<\/strong> until terminal blocks are placed;<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin:0 0 8px\">mixing <strong>emergency-stop<\/strong> expectations with general push-button diameters;<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin:0 0 8px\">choosing plastic actuators where <strong>metal bushing<\/strong> or vandal resistance is required; and<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin:0 0 8px\">copying a competitor cutout without verifying the exact bushing thread and nut style.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;line-height:1.7\">When any of these appear in the review, compare the <a style=\"color:#27649a;text-decoration:underline\" href=\"https:\/\/onpowbutton.com\/pl\/news\/small-push-button-solutions-12mm-push-button-switch\/\">12 mm compact push-button solutions<\/a> article and the <a style=\"color:#27649a;text-decoration:underline\" href=\"https:\/\/onpowbutton.com\/pl\/news\/22mm-push-button-switch-guide\/\">22 mm push-button switch guide<\/a> before recommitting to \u03a68 or \u03a610.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin:28px 0 12px\">Fit Boundary<\/h3>\n<ul style=\"margin:0 0 18px 1.2em;line-height:1.7\">\n<li style=\"margin:0 0 8px\"><strong>Choose 8\u201310 mm when<\/strong> the cutout is confirmed, operator access is acceptable, and catalogue contact ratings cover the branch.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin:0 0 8px\"><strong>Step up to 12 mm when<\/strong> legend area, lamp modules, or slightly larger targets are non-negotiable.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin:0 0 8px\"><strong>Step up to 22 mm when<\/strong> modular contact blocks, metal bezels, or standardized machine-building accessories dominate the BOM.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin:0 0 8px\"><strong>Do not use this comparison for e-stop<\/strong> \u2014 review the dedicated <a style=\"color:#27649a;text-decoration:underline\" href=\"https:\/\/onpowbutton.com\/pl\/emergency-stop-button\/\">emergency stop button line<\/a> separately.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"margin:42px 0 14px;scroll-margin-top:96px\" id=\"part-6-which-onpow-plastic-lines-fit-documented-8-mm-and-10-mm-panels\">Part 6. Which ONPOW plastic lines fit documented 8 mm and 10 mm panels?<\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;line-height:1.7\">After cutout, rating, and legend checks, map the documented diameter to ONPOW plastic families on the <a style=\"color:#27649a;text-decoration:underline\" href=\"https:\/\/onpowbutton.com\/pl\/plastic-push-button-switch\/\">plastic push-button switch line<\/a>:<\/p>\n<table style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #d9e1e8;padding:9px 12px;background:#f5f8fa;text-align:left\">Panel cutout<\/th>\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #d9e1e8;padding:9px 12px;background:#f5f8fa;text-align:left\">ONPOW family<\/th>\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #d9e1e8;padding:9px 12px;background:#f5f8fa;text-align:left\">Catalogue notes<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #d9e1e8;padding:9px 12px\">\u03a68<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #d9e1e8;padding:9px 12px\"><strong>Seria LAS4<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #d9e1e8;padding:9px 12px\">Compact plastic; catalogue lists Ui 250 V, Ith 3 A, CE<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #d9e1e8;padding:9px 12px\">\u03a610<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #d9e1e8;padding:9px 12px\"><strong>Seria LAS3<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #d9e1e8;padding:9px 12px\">Compact plastic; catalogue lists Ui 250 V, Ith 3 A, CE<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #d9e1e8;padding:9px 12px\">\u03a612 step-up<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #d9e1e8;padding:9px 12px\"><strong>Seria LAS2<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #d9e1e8;padding:9px 12px\">Use when micro limits are exceeded<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #d9e1e8;padding:9px 12px\">\u03a616 step-up<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #d9e1e8;padding:9px 12px\"><strong>Seria LAS1-A<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #d9e1e8;padding:9px 12px\">Larger plastic platform for expanded blocks<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;line-height:1.7\"><strong>LAS4<\/strong> suits panels engineered for the smallest standard cutout where density is the primary goal. <strong>LAS3<\/strong> fits the same electrical class with a slightly larger operator target\u2014helpful when labeling or gloved use is common.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;line-height:1.7\">Why not default to metal or modular 22 mm lines here? <a style=\"color:#27649a;text-decoration:underline\" href=\"https:\/\/onpowbutton.com\/pl\/metal-push-button-switch\/\">Metal push-button switches<\/a> and 22 mm modular families such as ONPOW26\/HBY5\/LAS0 solve different mechanical and accessory requirements. Route those requests only after material, IP, and modular-block needs are documented\u2014not because 8 mm is &#8220;lower quality.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"margin:42px 0 14px;scroll-margin-top:96px\" id=\"part-7-what-should-buyers-document-before-requesting-a-compact-push-button-quote\">Part 7. What should buyers document before requesting a compact push-button quote?<\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;line-height:1.7\">Send a compact RFQ package so engineering can confirm LAS3\/LAS4 fit without guesswork:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin:0 0 18px 1.2em;line-height:1.7\">\n<li style=\"margin:0 0 8px\">panel cutout diameter and drawing revision;<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin:0 0 8px\">quantity and destination market;<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin:0 0 8px\">per-circuit <strong>Ui<\/strong>, <strong>Ith<\/strong>, and NO\/NC requirement;<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin:0 0 8px\">actuator type: momentary\/maintained, flush\/extended;<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin:0 0 8px\">legend or illumination specification;<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin:0 0 8px\">required IP or environmental notes;<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin:0 0 8px\">terminal type and wire gauge; and<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin:0 0 8px\">target delivery and documentation needs (CE, test report, installation drawing).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;line-height:1.7\">If the review shows modular contact growth or metal-chassis requirements, pause the micro order and compare step-up families before batch production. Submit the package through <a style=\"color:#27649a;text-decoration:underline\" href=\"https:\/\/onpowbutton.com\/pl\/contact-us\/\">send cutout drawings and quantity<\/a> with drawings attached.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;line-height:1.7\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width:640px;width:100%;height:auto;display:block;margin:0 auto;border-radius:8px\" src=\"https:\/\/onpowbutton.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/LAS1-B-Series.webp\" alt=\"ONPOW LAS1-B series reference for larger plastic push button step-up options\"><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"margin:42px 0 14px;scroll-margin-top:96px\">Najcz\u0119\u015bciej zadawane pytania<\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"margin:28px 0 12px\">What is the difference between 8 mm and 10 mm push buttons?<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;line-height:1.7\">The primary difference is actuator and cutout diameter. Electrical ratings, contact layouts, and rear-body depth are model-specific\u2014compare datasheets rather than assuming the larger diameter always carries more current.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin:28px 0 12px\">Which panel cutout do I need for an 8 mm push button?<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;line-height:1.7\">Plan for a \u03a68 cutout family per the manufacturer&#8217;s mounting drawing. Verify panel thickness, nut engagement, and rear clearance before finalizing the legend plate.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin:28px 0 12px\">Can 8 mm and 10 mm switches share the same contact rating?<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;line-height:1.7\">They can in some catalogue families\u2014ONPOW lists Ui 250 V and Ith 3 A for both LAS4 and LAS3\u2014but pole count, illumination, and exact SKU still determine suitability.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin:28px 0 12px\">When should I choose 12 mm instead of 8 mm or 10 mm?<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;line-height:1.7\">Choose 12 mm when legend area, lamp modules, wiring space, or operator target size exceeds what a micro actuator can support while keeping a compact panel.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin:28px 0 12px\">Are miniature push buttons suitable for industrial control panels?<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;line-height:1.7\">Yes, for control-circuit branches with confirmed cutouts, documented ratings, and acceptable operator access. They are not a shortcut around e-stop, IP, or multi-pole requirements.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin:28px 0 12px\">How deep is the mounting body behind a 10 mm switch?<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;line-height:1.7\">Depth is model-specific. Use the manufacturer&#8217;s rear-dimension drawing and compare it with DIN rails, terminal blocks, and wire bend radius in your panel section view.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin:28px 0 12px\">Do illuminated legends fit on 8 mm actuators?<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;line-height:1.7\">Some product lines support lamps or marked caps at 8 mm, but printable area and lens size are limited. Confirm illumination voltage and rear depth before promising a specific legend design.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"margin:42px 0 14px;scroll-margin-top:96px\">References<\/h2>\n<ul style=\"margin:0 0 18px 1.2em;line-height:1.7\">\n<li style=\"margin:0 0 8px\"><a style=\"color:#27649a;text-decoration:underline\" href=\"https:\/\/webstore.iec.ch\/en\/publication\/2603\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">IEC 60947-5-1 \u2014 Control circuit devices and switching elements<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin:0 0 8px\"><a style=\"color:#27649a;text-decoration:underline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.se.com\/us\/en\/work\/products\/industrial-automation-control\/push-buttons-and-signaling-devices\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Schneider Electric push buttons and signaling devices<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin:0 0 8px\"><a style=\"color:#27649a;text-decoration:underline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.siemens.com\/global\/en\/products\/automation\/industrial-controls.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Siemens industrial controls product hub<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Compare 8mm and 10mm push button switches for compact industrial panels. 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