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+=====Alps SKCL Lock=====
+<WRAP wfix right>
+|  **Alps SKCL Lock**  ||
+| {{ :switch:skcllock.jpg?320&detail|A single desoldered Alps SKCL Lock (SKCLJC) switch}} ||
+| **Manufacturer** | Alps Electric |
+| **Family** | [[switch:alps_skcm_skcl_series|Alps SKCM/SKCL series]] |
+| **Part Number** | SKCLJB((Alps switch sampler)), SKCLJC((Alps catalogs 1993 & 1994)) |
+| **Switch Type** | [[:terminology:alternate_action|Alternate action]] |
+| **Travel** | 3.8mm |
+| **Sense method** | Metal contact |
+| **Mount** | Plate mount |
+| **Rated lifetime** | 300,000 cycles |
+| **Quoted operating force** | 150gf |
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+**Alps SKCL Lock** is a alternate action switch in the first and second generation of the Alps SKCM/SKCL Series.
+==== Characteristics ====
+The switch follows the general characteristics of the SKCL family, consisting of an upper and lower housing, [[:terminology:contact_module|contact module]], [[:terminology:stem|stem]], and spring. There is a follower arm that moves along a track in the stem to generate a locking action wherein the switch stays depressed until pressed again.
+There are three switches in the series, both largely identical aside from contact module and materials:
+  * SKCLJB - A cream-colored SKCL Lock switch in the first generation.
+  * No part number - A brown-colored SKCL Lock switch in the first generation manufactured as part of the Gold Star Alps partnership.
+  * SKCLJC - A gray-colored SKCL Lock switch in the second generation.
+Alps SKCL Lock, like all SKCM/SKCL series switches, uses a contact module to register the keypress. This sits in the housing on the side without the LED cutout.
+==== Additional Information ====
+The switch was likely in production from 1983((http://www.google.com/patents/US4514608)) to at least 1994((Alps 1994 catalog)).
+====Gallery====
+<gallery>
+:switch:skcllock_side.jpg
+:switch:brownskcllock.jpg
+:switch:skcljb.jpg
+</gallery>
+{{tag>switch:oem-alps switch:type-alternate switch:sense-contact switch:family-skcmskcl}}