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Brand: CHINT
CHINT NP8 Series Pushbuttons, IP65
Description
A modular pushbutton range for control panels and operator stations
The NP8 is CHINT’s series of control pushbuttons built from separate operating heads, adapters, contact blocks and lamp modules that can be freely combined. The catalog lists flush, projecting (mushroom-headed), illuminated, rotary, double-headed, self-locking and keyed versions, so a single range covers start, stop, emergency and selector positions on a machine or switchboard door.
Technical specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Standard | IEC/EN 60947-5-1 |
| Electrical ratings | AC 50/60 Hz up to 415 V; DC up to 250 V |
| AC-15 rating | 1.9 A at 415 V, 3 A at 240 V, 6 A at 120 V |
| DC-13 rating | 0.27 A at 250 V, 0.55 A at 125 V |
| Degree of protection | IP65 |
| Short-circuit protective device | gG 16 A |
| Illuminated version | LED lamp, up to 20 mA, 6, 12, 24, 36 V AC/DC or 110 to 230 V AC |
| Mechanical life | 3 million operations (flush, mushroom-headed, illuminated); 1 million (rotary, double-headed, self-locking, keyed) |
| Electrical life | 1 million AC and 250,000 DC operations (flush, mushroom-headed, illuminated); 100,000 (rotary, double-headed, self-locking, keyed) |
| Contact blocks | 1NO, 1NC, 2NO, 2NC, 1NO+1NC and 3-contact combinations as listed |
| Terminals | 0.5 to 2.5 mm2 conductors, 8 mm strip length, 0.8 to 1.2 N.m torque, captive screws |
| Ambient conditions | -5 to +40 degC (24 h average up to 35 degC); altitude up to 2000 m; pollution degree 3; installation category II |
| Mounting | Snap-on construction; automatic locking of the central adapter |
| Example models | NP8-10BN (flush, 1NO); NP8-11BND (flush illuminated, 1NO+1NC); NP8-10GN (projecting, 1NO) |
Choosing the head, contacts and lamp
The model code gives the contact arrangement in its first digits, for example 10 for one normally open contact and 11 for one NO plus one NC, followed by the head type. Select an illuminated head, marked D, where the operator needs status feedback, and match the LED voltage to the control supply. The AC-15 and DC-13 values limit the coil or relay load a contact may switch, so size interposing relays accordingly. Emergency stop functions need a device approved for that duty, so use a dedicated emergency stop product and not a general pushbutton.
What to confirm before ordering
Send the head type, colour, contact arrangement and lamp voltage. For enclosures that house pushbuttons see the Schneider Harmony XB5 station and the automation accessories category.
Related CHINT products: CHINT NXC AC Contactor, 6-630 A, CHINT NCH8 Modular AC Contactor, 20-63 A, CHINT NM8N Moulded Case Circuit Breaker, 16-1600 A, CHINT NXU-II Surge Protective Device, Class II, CHINT NXZ Automatic Transfer Switch, 80-630 A and CHINT NB1-63DC DC Miniature Circuit Breaker up to 1000 V.
Documents and quotation
The CHINT NP8 pushbutton catalog is attached and is the source of the table. Send the full model code and quantity through the quotation form for availability from Seven Star LLC.
Datasheets & Documents
- Catalog CHINT NP8 pushbutton catalog Download
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About brand
CHINT is a Chinese maker of low-voltage electrical equipment, founded in 1984 by Nan Cunhui in Yueqing, Zhejiang province, as a small switch factory. It became CHINT Group in 1991 and grew into one of China's largest private electrical groups. Its electrical arm, Chint Electric, is listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange.
Seven Star LLC is an independent supplier in Muscat. We list selected CHINT devices from the manufacturer catalogue for switchboards, control panels and building services in Oman and the GCC.
CHINT company profile
| Founded | 1984, Yueqing, Zhejiang, China, by Nan Cunhui |
|---|---|
| Group formed | 1991, as CHINT Group |
| Headquarters | Yueqing (Wenzhou), Zhejiang, China |
| Listing | Chint Electric, Shanghai Stock Exchange 601877 |
| Product families | NXB miniature circuit breakers, NXM moulded-case breakers, NA8 air circuit breakers, NXC contactors and NXR thermal relays, motor protection, distribution boards, transformers and solar equipment |
Milestones
- 1984: Nan Cunhui starts a small switch factory in Yueqing.
- 1991: CHINT Group is formed.
CHINT product series
Circuit protection includes the NXB-63 miniature circuit breaker from 1 to 63 A, the NB1-63DC DC miniature circuit breaker for up to 1000 V in solar systems, the NXBLE-32 RCBO, the NL1-63 RCCB and the NM8N moulded case circuit breakers from 16 to 1600 A. The NXU-II is a Class II surge protective device.
Control and switching includes the NCH8 modular contactors for 20 to 63 A, the NXC AC contactors from 6 to 630 A, the NXZ automatic transfer switch from 80 to 630 A and the NP8 series IP65 pushbuttons.
Where CHINT devices are used
Final distribution boards in residential and commercial buildings, main and sub-main switchboards, motor control panels, generator changeover panels and solar PV combiner and inverter circuits.
CHINT products we list
Ordering CHINT devices: what we need
Send the full designation with pole count, rated current, breaking capacity and curve for breakers, the coil voltage for contactors, and the voltage and current for transfer switches, together with the quantity.
Facts checked against CHINT's own company pages and published histories, October 2026.
Browse CHINT products by category: Circuit Breakers, Contactors & Overload Relays, Switchgear, Enclosures & Distribution.
FAQ
Questions about the CHINT NP8 Series Pushbuttons, IP65
Answers from our engineering team on installation, compatibility and integration.
01What protection degree does the NP8 have?
The catalog lists IP65 and compliance with IEC/EN 60947-5-1.
02Are illuminated versions available?
Yes. The D versions use an LED lamp of up to 20 mA for 6, 12, 24, 36 V AC/DC or 110 to 230 V AC.
03What is the contact rating?
AC-15 at 1.9 A at 415 V, 3 A at 240 V and 6 A at 120 V, and DC-13 at 0.27 A at 250 V.
04How long does it last?
The catalog gives 3 million mechanical operations for flush, mushroom-headed and illuminated heads, and 1 million for rotary, double-headed, self-locking and keyed types.
05What back-up fuse is specified?
A gG 16 A short-circuit protective device.
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