=====Alps SKCL Double Action=====
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|  **Alps SKCL Double Action**  ||
| {{ :switch:skclkb.jpg?320&detail|A single desoldered Alps SKCLKB switch}} ||
| **Manufacturer** | Alps Electric |
| **Family** | [[switch:alps_skcm_skcl_series|Alps SKCM/SKCL series]] |
| **Part Number** | SKCLKB((Alps switch sampler, Alps catalogs 1993 & 1994)) |
| **Switch Type** | [[:terminology:double_action|Double action]] |
| **Travel** | 3.5mm |
| **Sense method** | Metal contact |
| **Mount** | Plate mount | 
| **Rated lifetime** | 1st: 20M cycles, 2nd: 1M cycles | 
| **Quoted operating force** | 1st: 90gf, 2nd: 500gf |
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**Alps SKCL Double Action** is a double action switch in the first 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. 

However, there are many additional parts and changes. The housing is symmetrical, similar to [[switch:alps_skcm_brown|SKCM Brown]], the stem has a long pole and a recess for an actuator similar to the actuator in [[switch:alps_sck|Alps SCK]]((https://telcontar.net/KBK/Alps/SCK)). 

There is also a second, brown switchplate with no actuator leaf (as the actuator is in the stem) and also a very stiff second spring in the base of the bottom housing to provide actuation feedback for the second stage. 

The tabs on the bottom housing are not the full width of the switch, as opposed to other switches in the series.

==== Additional Information ====

There is another version of this switch with an amber stem that appears to have been present in arcade machines((http://erwin1.blog64.fc2.com/blog-entry-32.html)). Its part number, if any, is unknown.

The switch was likely introduced between 1983 and 1985((Alps sampler pack)) and existed as late as 1994((Alps 1994 catalog)). It is unknown what became of this switch in the third generation of the series.

==== Gallery ====
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