Base plate with switch in housing 3A

Product Code : SCL-EI-10672

Lab Glassware Manufacturer, based in Ambala, Haryana, has been manufacturing and exporting laboratory and physics teaching equipment since 1982, supplying schools, colleges, and research institutions across India and to international buyers including Poland, Czechia, Romania, and Hungary in the Eastern Europe region. The Base Plate Switch 3A is a physics and electronics laboratory switching component used for opening, closing, and controlling current flow in supervised electrical circuit experiments.

Quick answer: the Base Plate Switch 3A is a housed switch mounted on a stable base plate, rated for up to 3A, that lets students make and break a circuit in a controlled way while studying open and closed circuits, series and parallel wiring, and load control. Voltage rating, AC/DC suitability, and housing material should be confirmed with Lab Glassware Manufacturer before ordering, and the switch should never be connected to mains electricity unless separately verified and certified for that use.

Base Plate Switch 3A – Specifications

Key Features

• 3A switch rating as confirmed by the product name
• Base plate mounting gives a stable bench-top format for classroom circuits
• Switch housed for organized, protected switching action during practical work
• Suited to school physics, electronics, STEM, and trainer-board experiments
• Reusable classroom component for repeated supervised demonstrations
• Safe operation depends on confirmed voltage, AC/DC suitability, and insulation

What Is Included

Depending on the configuration ordered, the kit may include the Base Plate Switch 3A with housed switch, connecting leads, mounting screws, labels, an instruction sheet, and a storage box or certificate. Confirm the exact contents with Lab Glassware Manufacturer before ordering.

Applications and Uses

• Opening and closing low-voltage school physics circuits
• Demonstrating open circuit and closed circuit conditions
• Controlling lamps, LEDs, buzzers, motors, and resistive loads within rating
• Using in series and parallel circuit experiments
• Teaching current flow, switching action, and circuit protection basics
• Supporting STEM electricity activities and electronics trainer lessons

How to Use the Base Plate Switch 3A

1. Confirm the voltage rating, AC/DC suitability, terminal layout, and switch type before use.
2. Place the switch module on a dry, stable, insulated laboratory bench.
3. Inspect the housing, base plate, terminals, switch action, and insulation for damage.
4. Connect the switch in series with the load and power supply according to the experiment diagram.
5. Use a suitable low-voltage supply and keep the circuit current within 3 A.
6. Operate the switch to open and close the circuit.
7. Observe the lamp, motor, meter, buzzer, or circuit response.
8. Switch off the supply before changing connections or replacing components.

Safety note: do not exceed the 3A rating. Do not connect this product to mains electricity unless its voltage rating, insulation, housing, terminals, and certification are verified for mains use. Use teacher supervision, dry hands, insulated leads, and correctly rated loads.

Care and Maintenance

• Store the switch module dry and away from dust, heat, and moisture
• Keep terminals clean and secure for reliable circuit contact
• Do not force the switch lever or operate it with damaged wiring
• Remove from use if the housing cracks, terminals loosen, contacts spark excessively, or overheating marks appear

Base Plate Switch vs Lever-Style Switches

Lab Glassware Manufacturer supplies switching components in a few mounting formats for circuit-teaching sets. This Base Plate Switch 3A uses a housed switch fixed to a stable base plate, which suits bench-top circuits that stay in one place. For plug-in modular circuit boards, the plug-in element lever switch and the lever switch on base offer a lever-operated action instead, while the single-pole lever switch is a simpler single-pole variant. Schools can choose the mounting and operating style that best matches their existing trainer boards.

Why Choose Lab Glassware Manufacturer

Lab Glassware Manufacturer has been manufacturing and exporting laboratory glassware, scientific instruments, physics and electronics teaching equipment, and STEM models from Ambala, Haryana since 1982. Its Electronic Instruments category includes circuit boards, switches, power supplies, test leads, lamps, motors, and electrical teaching apparatus, supplied to schools, colleges, universities, and export buyers across India and internationally, including buyers in Poland, Czechia, Romania, and Hungary. Manufacturing practices are stated by the company to align with ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 (verify current certification status before ordering).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Base Plate Switch 3A used for?
A Base Plate Switch 3A is used to open and close electrical circuits in school physics and electronics experiments.

What current rating is confirmed?
The supplied product name confirms a 3A current rating.

What voltage can the switch handle?
The voltage rating is not confirmed. Voltage should be added only after checking the product label, datasheet, or supplier confirmation.

Can it be used with lamps and motors?
Yes. It can control lamps, LEDs, buzzers, and small motors if the circuit voltage and current remain within the confirmed ratings.

Is it suitable for mains electricity?
Do not use it with mains electricity unless the switch, housing, terminals, insulation, and certification are specifically verified for mains operation.

Is it suitable for school physics labs?
Yes. It is suitable for supervised school and college electricity experiments when used with safe power supplies and correctly rated loads.

Related Products

• Plug-in Element Lever Switch
• Lever Switch on Base
• Single-Pole Lever Switch

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Last updated: September 2026