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Glossary pretravel

Definition of pretravel

pretravel

1.  The distance of the actuator movement from free or resting position to operating position.

More Information:
When pressing or actuating a switch, there is a small amount of travel from the resting position to the point the switch changes from off to on. This distance is known as pretravel. Pretravel is generally listed as the maximum possible distance.

• Related terms: differential travel, operating position, overtravel, release position, release travel, rest position