# What are soldering conditions for the tactile switch?

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**Category:** Switches\
**Tags:** switches, electromechanical, omron, faqs\
**Created:** [October 23, 2023, 8:41pm UTC](https://forum.digikey.com/t/what-are-soldering-conditions-for-the-tactile-switch/35909 "2023-10-23T20:41:51Z")\
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### Question:

What are soldering conditions for the tactile switch?

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### Answer:

See Explanaion below for soldering conditions.

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### Explanation:

#### 1. Flow soldering conditions

When using a flow solder bath

- Pre-heating temperature of 100°C or lower and soldering time within 60 seconds
- Main heating temperature of 260°C or lower and soldering time within 5 seconds

Hand soldering

- Iron tip temperature of 350°C or lower and soldering time within 5 seconds

#### 2. Reflow soldering conditions

Temperature profile for reflow

- Set the profile according to the temperature profile of each model.  
Hand soldering
- Iron tip temperature of 350°C or lower and soldering time within 5 seconds

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#### Product category

Switches Tactile Switches

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#### Classification

Mounting, Storage

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#### Related keywords

Tactile Switch  
Soldering  
Flow Soldering  
Reflow Soldering  
Hand Soldering

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