What are micro switches primarily used for?

Micro switches are primarily used as limit switches for automatic circuit control. This is due to their design, which allows them to be actuated by very small physical movements. When the actuator arm is pressed or moved, it completes an electrical circuit, activating or deactivating connected devices. This functionality makes micro switches ideal for applications such as safety mechanisms, position sensing, and other scenarios where precise, reliable switching is required in automated systems.

In contrast, other options like power switches in high current applications, variable resistors, and temperature regulation devices are not typical uses for micro switches. Power switches typically need to handle higher currents and voltages than micro switches are rated for. Variable resistors, or rheostats, are designed to adjust resistance in a circuit rather than switching. Temperature regulation usually involves thermostats or thermistors that operate on different principles than those of micro switches.