Choosing an Electrical Switch
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Build-Your-Own Air-Actuated Foot Switches
Combine a foot-pedal actuator with a switching mechanism to build a complete switch that allows for convenient, hands-free operation. These switches use air pressure to turn circuits on or off, keeping live electrical circuits away from work areas.
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No. of Circuits Controlled | Switch Starting Position | Switch Action | No. of Terminals | Industry Designation | Switching Current @ Voltage | Quick-Disconnect Tab Wd. | Specifications Met | Each | |
1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) or 1 On (Normally Closed) | Springs Back (Momentary) | 3 | SPDT | 21 A @ 250 V AC | 0.25" | CE Marked, CSA Certified, UL Listed, UL 508 | 0000000 | 000000 |
1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) or 1 On (Normally Closed) | Stays Switched (Maintained) | 3 | SPDT | 21 A @ 250 V AC | 0.25" | CE Marked, CSA Certified, UL Listed, UL 508 | 0000000 | 00000 |
2 | 2 Off (Normally Open) or 2 On (Normally Closed) | Springs Back (Momentary) | 6 | DPDT | 21 A @ 250 V AC | 0.25" | UL Listed, UL 508 | 0000000 | 00000 |
2 | 2 Off (Normally Open) or 2 On (Normally Closed) | Stays Switched (Maintained) | 6 | DPDT | 21 A @ 250 V AC | 0.25" | CE Marked, CSA Certified, UL Listed, UL 508 | 0000000 | 00000 |
Air-Actuated Foot Switches
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Press these switches with your foot for convenient, hands-free operation. They use air pressure to turn circuits on or off, keeping live electrical circuits away from work areas. Use the three-prong outlet to plug a device directly into the switch.
No. of Circuits Controlled | Switch Starting Position | Switch Action | No. of Terminals | Industry Designation | Switching Current @ Voltage | Dia. | Lg. | Wd. | Ht. | Guard Material | Includes | Each | |
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1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) | Springs Back (Momentary) | 2 | SPST-NO | 15 A @ 120 V AC | 3 3/4" | __ | __ | 1 1/2" | __ | 10 ft. Tubing | 0000000 | 000000 |
1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) | Stays Switched (Maintained) | 2 | SPST-NO | 15 A @ 120 V AC | 3 3/4" | __ | __ | 1 1/2" | __ | 10 ft. Tubing | 0000000 | 00000 |
With Three-Prong Outlet and Guard | |||||||||||||
1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) | Springs Back (Momentary) | 2 | SPST-NO | 15 A @ 120 V AC | __ | 6" | 6 1/2" | 4 11/16" | Plastic | 10 ft. Tubing | 0000000 | 00000 |
1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) | Stays Switched (Maintained) | 2 | SPST-NO | 15 A @ 120 V AC | __ | 6" | 6 1/2" | 4 11/16" | Plastic | 10 ft. Tubing | 0000000 | 00000 |
Air-Actuated Hand Switches
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Keep live electrical circuits away from work areas—these switches use air pressure to turn circuits on or off.
No. of Circuits Controlled | Switch Starting Position | Switch Action | No. of Terminals | Industry Designation | Switching Current @ Voltage | Lg. | Wd. | Ht. | Quick-Disconnect Tab Wd. | Includes | Each | |
1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) or 1 On (Normally Closed) | Springs Back (Momentary) | 3 | SPDT | 20 A @ 125 V AC/250 V AC | 2 1/8" | 1 3/4" | 1 1/4" | 0.187" | 10 ft. Tubing | 0000000 | 000000 |
1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) or 1 On (Normally Closed) | Stays Switched (Maintained) | 3 | SPDT | 20 A @ 125 V AC/250 V AC | 2 1/8" | 1 3/4" | 1 1/4" | 0.187" | 10 ft. Tubing | 0000000 | 00000 |
Build-Your-Own Air-Actuated Hand Switches
Combine a push-button actuator with a switching mechanism to build a complete switch. These switches use air pressure to turn circuits on or off, keeping live electrical circuits away from work areas.
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Dia. | Ht. | Tube ID | Tube OD | Material | Environmental Rating | Includes | Each | |
2 5/8" | 1" | 1/8" | 1/4" | Plastic | IP04 | 6 ft. Tubing | 0000000 | 000000 |
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No. of Circuits Controlled | Switch Starting Position | Switch Action | No. of Terminals | Industry Designation | Switching Current @ Voltage | Quick-Disconnect Tab Wd. | Specifications Met | Each | |
1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) or 1 On (Normally Closed) | Springs Back (Momentary) | 3 | SPDT | 21 A @ 250 V AC | 0.25" | CE Marked, CSA Certified, UL Listed, UL 508 | 0000000 | 000000 |
1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) or 1 On (Normally Closed) | Stays Switched (Maintained) | 3 | SPDT | 21 A @ 250 V AC | 0.25" | CE Marked, CSA Certified, UL Listed, UL 508 | 0000000 | 00000 |
2 | 2 Off (Normally Open) or 2 On (Normally Closed) | Springs Back (Momentary) | 6 | DPDT | 21 A @ 250 V AC | 0.25" | UL Listed, UL 508 | 0000000 | 00000 |
2 | 2 Off (Normally Open) or 2 On (Normally Closed) | Stays Switched (Maintained) | 6 | DPDT | 21 A @ 250 V AC | 0.25" | CE Marked, CSA Certified, UL Listed, UL 508 | 0000000 | 00000 |