OEM / ODM MICRO SWITCH SOLUTIONS

Application engineering

EV Charging Equipment

IP65+ with IP68 options, high-voltage tolerance, resistor integration, lifecycle validation

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EV Charging Equipment application scene
Charging equipment and connector systems

Sealed detection and locking switches for charging guns, ports, covers, and status mechanisms.

Unionwell supports IP65+ designs, IP68 options, high-voltage tolerance, built-in resistor configurations, and long-life mechanisms where required by the selected model.

Design priorities

  • Water and dust protection
  • Electronic lock detection
  • Built-in resistor options
  • Charging mechanism integration

Typical switch positions

  • Charging gun electronic locks
  • Port cover detection
  • Charging status indication
  • Connector interlocks

Product in the application

Where the switch
does the work.

Representative mechanisms and sensing points for engineering teams. The series shown are starting points; confirm the exact model, rating, environment, and validation requirements with Unionwell.

Electric vehicle charging equipment in an outdoor charging area
Charging equipment and connector systems
01 / IP65+ with IP68 options, high-voltage tolerance, resistor integration, lifecycle validation

Charging-gun release and lock

Detect button or lock movement and provide a position input to the charging control sequence.

Series to evaluateG303 / G23A
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Charging-gun locking mechanism CAD view
Release-button and lock mechanism
02 / IP65+ with IP68 options, high-voltage tolerance, resistor integration, lifecycle validation

Vehicle inlet locking pin

Confirm the position of a compact locking mechanism during connection and release.

Series to evaluateG10B / G303R
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Electric vehicle connected to a public charging point
Vehicle-side charging connection
03 / IP65+ with IP68 options, high-voltage tolerance, resistor integration, lifecycle validation

Port cover and access door

Report whether an access cover or service door has reached its intended position.

Series to evaluateG303 / G9
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Electric vehicle charging equipment in an outdoor charging area
Charging equipment and connector systems
04 / IP65+ with IP68 options, high-voltage tolerance, resistor integration, lifecycle validation

Charging-pile cabinet access

Provide a door-state input for equipment access monitoring and control interlocks.

Series to evaluateG5D / GT01
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Engineering answers

Questions buyers
usually ask.

Use these checks to prepare a clear micro switch RFQ. Final selection depends on the exact assembly and validation requirements.

Which EV charging mechanisms commonly use micro switches?

Typical sensing locations include charging-gun release buttons, connector locking pins, vehicle inlet or port covers, and service-cabinet doors. The switch can report a mechanism position to the equipment control system; the overall charging and interlock design remains a system-level responsibility.

What should be checked for an outdoor charging application?

Share the installation location and exposure to water, dust, cleaning, temperature, vibration, and mechanical impact. Also specify the circuit load, switching frequency, required life, actuator geometry, connector constraints, applicable standards, and validation plan.

How do I choose a switch for a charging connector lock?

Start with the lock movement, available space, operating and release positions, force and travel, and the signal or load being switched. Suggested series on this page are candidates for review only; confirm the exact configuration and testing requirements with Unionwell engineering.

Application inquiry

Build the right
switch path.

Tell us what the switch detects or controls, how it is actuated, and the operating environment.

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