Slide Switches are an electromechanical device used to?control current flow?in a circuit path. Devices in this family are?actuated by sliding a mechanical switch. The characteristics are circuit, contact timing, switch function, current rating, voltage rating (AC or DC), and actuator type. The actuator types are baton, flush, illuminated, plunger for cap, push-pull, recessed, rocker knob, screwdriver slot, snap on cap, and standard.