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Hand Strength What are the typic

Hand Strength What are the typic

Hand Strength What are the typic

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Hand Strength

What are the typical loads that the human hand can push on a knob or rocker swtich?

William H. Bernhart, P.E.
 
 
I work as a development engineer for AMP - Tyco Electronics located near Harrisburg, PA. I help design interconnections and electrical connectors for aerospace applications.

RE: Hand Strength What are the typic

It's recommended that for typical types of hand push buttons, you shouldn't exceed 2 lbs of force to activate. However, that's assuming it's a typical operation.   

Jason Griffith, PE, CPE

RE: Hand Strength What are the typic

I'm not sure of the recommended force application limits, but I typically see forces of 8-12 lbs to seat electrical connectors. I work in the television industry, working with many types of connectors. Like jagr, I would like to see loads much less this.

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