GLDA03C-6 Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The GLDA03C-6 is a snap action switch manufactured by Honeywell Sensing and Productivity Solutions, configured as a single-pole double-throw (SPDT) momentary contact device rated for 6A AC at 120V. This switch features a roller plunger actuator, chassis mount configuration, and screw terminal termination, designed for applications requiring sealed, waterproof operation in industrial environments.

The GLDA03C-6 is classified as obsolete. Identification of equivalent substitute parts is necessary to ensure continued availability for maintenance, repair, and new production applications where this switch specification remains functionally required.

Substiute Parts

GLDA03C-6

Honeywell Sensing and Productivity SolutionsIn Stock: 1014GLDA03C-6 Datasheet

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GLDB03C-6

Honeywell Sensing and Productivity SolutionsIn Stock: 1210GLDB03C-6 Datasheet

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Key Parameters

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitution of the GLDA03C-6 is based on strict equivalence across all electrical and mechanical parameters. The substitute part must satisfy the following criteria:

Electrical Parameters: Circuit configuration (SPDT BBM), switch function (On-Momentary), current rating (6A AC / 550mA DC), and voltage ratings (120V AC / 125V DC) must be identical.

Mechanical Parameters: Actuator type (Roller Plunger), mounting configuration (Chassis Mount), termination style (Screw Terminal), and ingress protection rating (IP67) must match exactly.

Environmental & Lifecycle Parameters: Operating temperature range (-40°C to 85°C) and mechanical life (15,000,000 cycles) must be maintained.

Compliance: RoHS compliance status must be equivalent or superior.

The GLDB03C-6 satisfies all substitution criteria and is classified as an active product, providing improved availability compared to the obsolete GLDA03C-6.

Parameter Comparison

Engineering Selection Recommendations

The GLDB03C-6 is a direct functional equivalent to the GLDA03C-6 across all electrical, mechanical, and environmental specifications. Both parts are manufactured by Honeywell Sensing and Productivity Solutions within the GLS series and maintain identical performance characteristics.

Availability Advantage: The GLDB03C-6 is classified as an active product with 1132 units in stock, compared to the obsolete GLDA03C-6 status. This ensures long-term supply continuity for production and maintenance applications.

Compliance Status: Both parts maintain RoHS compliance and identical ECCN and HTSUS classifications, ensuring regulatory equivalence for procurement and export purposes.

Direct Substitution: The GLDB03C-6 can be selected as a direct replacement in all applications where the GLDA03C-6 was previously specified, with no circuit redesign, mechanical modification, or performance degradation.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can the GLDB03C-6 be used as a direct replacement for the GLDA03C-6 in existing designs?

A: Yes. The GLDB03C-6 is electrically and mechanically identical to the GLDA03C-6 across all specified parameters, including circuit configuration, current and voltage ratings, actuator type, mounting configuration, and termination style. No design modifications are required.

Q: What is the primary reason for substituting the GLDA03C-6?

A: The GLDA03C-6 is classified as obsolete. The GLDB03C-6 provides equivalent functionality with active product status and improved inventory availability, ensuring continued supply for maintenance and production applications.

Q: Are the mechanical dimensions and actuator characteristics identical between these parts?

A: Yes. Both parts feature identical roller plunger actuators with the same operating force (1632gf), operating position (1.100" / 28.0mm), pretravel (0.120" / 3.0mm), differential travel (0.035" / 0.9mm), and overtravel (0.118" / 3.0mm).

Q: Do both parts meet the same environmental and compliance requirements?

A: Yes. Both the GLDA03C-6 and GLDB03C-6 operate across the same temperature range (-40°C to 85°C), maintain IP67 ingress protection, achieve 15,000,000 mechanical life cycles, and are RoHS compliant with identical ECCN and HTSUS classifications.

Q: What is the difference between the GLDA03C-6 and GLDB03C-6?

A: The primary difference is product status. The GLDA03C-6 is obsolete, while the GLDB03C-6 is active. All electrical, mechanical, and environmental specifications are identical. The GLDB03C-6 is based on the GLDB03 base product number.

Q: Are screw terminal connections compatible between these parts?

A: Yes. Both parts use identical screw terminal termination style, ensuring direct compatibility in existing wiring and connection schemes without modification.