Switches in retro bakelite | zangra

black bakelite multi-circuit double toggle switch

switch.008.006.bis
€38.02
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Technical Information
- 10A, 10 AX, AC 250V
- Rated power of the SBL (self-ballasted lamps) circuit up to 10A: max. 100W
- Bakelite central insert and two toggles.

This switch allows two different lamps to be switched on from the same switch, for example, in the case of a chandelier.

Compatible with flush-mounting box (Ø70mm x 60mm).

What is bakelite?

Functional and aesthetic, bakelite is the ideal material for electrical engineering.
Developed at the beginning of the 20th century by the Belgian chemist Leo Baekeland - from whom the term derives its name - bakelite is known for its heat-resistant properties, as well as its stability and high electrical insulation. Until the 1960s, bakelite participated in the elaboration and development of many technical innovations - such as the telephone and radio. For financial reasons, however, bakelite was gradually replaced by thermoplastic, which was less dense but also of a less comparable quality.
Today, in order to offer a quality alternative to thermoplastics, some factories located on the European continent are relaunching the production of bakelite, using traditional moulds and tools.