APE30060 Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The APE30060 is a general purpose relay manufactured by Panasonic Electric Works, featuring a Single Pole Double Throw (SPDT) contact configuration rated for 6A at 60VDC coil voltage. This component is classified as obsolete, which necessitates identification of functionally equivalent alternatives for ongoing system support and new designs. The APE30060 utilizes through-hole mounting with PC pin termination and silver alloy contacts, designed for applications requiring reliable switching in industrial and commercial environments.

Substiute Parts

APE30060

Panasonic Electric WorksIn Stock: 771APE30060 Datasheet

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APF30260

Panasonic Electric WorksIn Stock: 1165APF30260 Datasheet

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Key Parameters

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitution of the APE30060 is determined by strict equivalence across the following critical parameters:

• Coil voltage specification (60VDC)
• Contact configuration (SPDT / 1 Form C)
• Current rating (6A minimum)
• Maximum switching voltage (250VAC)
• Coil current draw (2.9 mA)
• Non-latching coil type
• Through-hole mounting with PC pin termination
• Operating temperature range (-40°C ~ 85°C)
• Coil resistance (20.57 kOhms)

The APF30260 meets all substitution criteria as a functionally equivalent alternative from the same manufacturer, with identical electrical specifications and mechanical compatibility.

Parameter Comparison

Engineering Selection Recommendations

The APF30260 is the direct functional equivalent for APE30060 replacement applications. Both components are manufactured by Panasonic Electric Works and share identical electrical and mechanical specifications across all critical parameters. The APF30260 holds active product status, ensuring continued availability and supply chain support, whereas the APE30060 is obsolete.

The APF30260 is RoHS3 compliant, meeting current environmental and regulatory requirements for new designs and manufacturing processes. Both relays maintain identical coil resistance, switching characteristics, and thermal operating ranges, ensuring drop-in compatibility in existing circuit designs.

The contact material difference (Silver Alloy in APE30060 versus Silver Nickel in APF30260) does not affect functional equivalence for the specified electrical ratings and switching applications.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can APF30260 directly replace APE30060 in existing designs?

A: Yes. The APF30260 is electrically and mechanically equivalent to the APE30060 across all critical parameters including coil voltage, contact configuration, current rating, switching voltage, timing characteristics, and operating temperature range. Through-hole mounting and PC pin termination are identical, enabling direct substitution without circuit modification.

Q: What is the difference between the contact materials?

A: APE30060 uses silver alloy contacts while APF30260 uses silver nickel (AgNi) contacts. Both materials are suitable for the specified 6A current rating and 250VAC maximum switching voltage. The contact material difference does not affect functional performance for this application category.

Q: Why is APE30060 listed as obsolete?

A: Product obsolescence indicates that the APE30060 is no longer in active production. The APF30260 serves as the current production equivalent, offering the same electrical and mechanical functionality with active manufacturer support and availability.

Q: Are there packaging differences between these parts?

A: The APE30060 packaging is unspecified in available documentation, while APF30260 is supplied in tube packaging. This difference does not affect electrical performance or circuit compatibility.

Q: Is APF30260 suitable for new designs?

A: Yes. The APF30260 is the recommended choice for new designs requiring 60VDC SPDT relay functionality. It maintains active product status, RoHS3 compliance, and full electrical equivalence to the obsolete APE30060.