SQLEDS1-8-26 LED Spacer Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The SQLEDS1-8-26 is a T1 LED spacer manufactured by Essentra Components, designed as a black PVC standoff with a 0.500" (12.7mm) length. This component is classified as Active product status and is RoHS Compliant. LED spacers are essential in electronic assemblies to maintain proper vertical spacing and alignment of T1 LED components during PCB mounting and soldering operations. Substitute parts become necessary when the primary part experiences supply constraints, inventory limitations, or when design flexibility permits alternative materials or dimensions within acceptable tolerances.

Substiute Parts

SQLEDS1-8-26

Essentra ComponentsIn Stock: 734SQLEDS1-8-26 Datasheet

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LEDM-2-13

Essentra ComponentsIn Stock: 3000LEDM-2-13 Datasheet

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LEDS1-8-26

Essentra ComponentsIn Stock: 2455LEDS1-8-26 Datasheet

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51 0420

Industrial Fiber OpticsIn Stock: 114251 0420 Datasheet

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Key Parameters

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitution eligibility for the SQLEDS1-8-26 is determined by the following critical parameters: LED type (T1), material composition (PVC or equivalent rigid/flexible polymers), color (black), length tolerance (0.490" to 0.512"), and regulatory compliance (RoHS status). The three identified substitute parts meet these criteria as follows:

LEDM-2-13: Matches LED type (T1), color (black), and material (PVC). Length is 0.512" (13.00mm), representing a 0.012" (0.30mm) increase from the main part. Both parts are RoHS Compliant and manufactured by Essentra Components.

LEDS1-8-26: Matches LED type (T1), color (black), length (0.500" / 12.70mm), and manufacturer (Essentra Components). Material is specified as PVC with flexible properties, providing dimensional equivalence with enhanced flexibility characteristics.

51 0420: Matches LED type (T1) and color (black). Material is nylon instead of PVC. Length is 0.490" (12.45mm), representing a 0.010" (0.25mm) decrease from the main part. Manufactured by Industrial Fiber Optics with ROHS3 Compliant status.

Parameter Comparison

Engineering Selection Recommendations

All four parts maintain Active product status and comply with applicable RoHS regulations, ensuring long-term availability and regulatory alignment for production environments.

LEDS1-8-26 provides the closest dimensional and material equivalence to the SQLEDS1-8-26, with identical length (0.500" / 12.70mm) and PVC composition. The flexible PVC specification offers enhanced compliance characteristics while maintaining the same footprint.

LEDM-2-13 introduces a 0.012" (0.30mm) length increase. This substitute is suitable for applications where minor vertical spacing adjustments are acceptable within PCB design tolerances.

51 0420 combines a 0.010" (0.25mm) length reduction with nylon material substitution. This part is appropriate for designs requiring enhanced mechanical rigidity or where nylon compatibility has been validated in the assembly process.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can LEDM-2-13 be used as a direct replacement for SQLEDS1-8-26? A: LEDM-2-13 is a parametric equivalent with a 0.012" (0.30mm) length difference. Substitution is valid if PCB design tolerances accommodate this dimensional variance and if the application does not require exact height matching with adjacent components.

Q: What is the primary difference between LEDS1-8-26 and SQLEDS1-8-26? A: Both parts share identical length (0.500" / 12.70mm) and rigid PVC base material. LEDS1-8-26 specifies flexible PVC properties, providing improved compliance during thermal cycling and mechanical stress while maintaining dimensional equivalence.

Q: Is 51 0420 compatible with designs originally specified for SQLEDS1-8-26? A: 51 0420 is compatible if the design accommodates a 0.010" (0.25mm) height reduction and if nylon material properties (rigidity, thermal characteristics, and chemical resistance) align with application requirements.

Q: Are all substitute parts available in bulk packaging? A: All four parts are supplied in bulk packaging, consistent with production assembly requirements.

Q: Do all parts meet current RoHS compliance standards? A: SQLEDS1-8-26, LEDM-2-13, and LEDS1-8-26 are RoHS Compliant. 51 0420 is ROHS3 Compliant. Both designations satisfy current regulatory requirements for electronic component manufacturing.

Q: What inventory levels are available for each part? A: SQLEDS1-8-26 has 665 units in stock. LEDM-2-13 has 2893 units. LEDS1-8-26 has 2439 units. 51 0420 has 1072 units available as new original stock.