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3,150 Products

Electric Actuators

Move loads with consistent, repeatable push-pull motion

43 products

Plug-In Electric Actuators with Manual Controls

Control push-pull motion using either a hand or foot switch

32 products

Electric Actuators with Automated Controls

Automate precise push and pull movements in clamping, sorting, and ejecting tasks

29 products

Compact Stepper Motor Electric Actuators

The lead screw moves in small, equal steps for the most precise positioning

6 products

Multi-Axis Stepper Motor Electric Actuators

One compact system that precisely drives both linear and rotary motion

2 products

Rotary Electric Actuators with Automated Controls

With a stepper motor and driver built in, these come ready to use

4 products

Miniature Electric Actuators with Automated Controls

A short stroke length makes them good for automating fine, precise adjustments

11 products

Other Products

Solenoids

Extend, retract, or rotate to actuate switches, valves, locks, and other components

81 products

Electric Slides

Move parts with precision in electronics, robotics, and other automated processes

86 products

Electric Motors

Keep machinery and equipment moving with AC or DC power

381 products

Switch Contact Blocks

Mount to switches to control electrical circuits as you move the switch

40 products

Limit Switches

Turn equipment on or off when objects touch the actuator; often used for conveyors and bin filling

153 products

Push-Button Switches

Our most common switch type actuates circuits with the push of a button

389 products

Stopper Cylinders

Extend to stop loads on a conveyor and retract to let them pass

2 products

Switch Padding

Trigger an emergency stop when robot arms contact a worker or object

4 products

Toggle Switches

Flip the toggle from one position to the other, turning circuits on and off

127 products

Lever Switches

Grip and twist the lever to turn circuits on and off, preventing accidental actuation

155 products

Potentiometers

Control speed, volume, and light intensity by varying electrical flow; also known as rheostats

32 products

Doorbell Switches

Activate doorbells or buzzers with the push of a button

22 products

Abrasive Blaster Safety Switches

Shut off abrasive blasters if the operator loses control; also known as deadman switches

7 products

Tablet Holders

Equip tablets with safety switches to halt robots, conveyors, and other machinery in an instant

3 products

Rocker Switches

Press the wide, flat surface to easily turn circuits on and off

121 products

Foot Switches

Step on the pedal to actuate circuits while keeping your hands free for other tasks

94 products

Rotary Switches

Control multiple devices with a single switch

13 products

DIP Switches

Slide actuators to open or close each circuit to configure instructions for electronic devices

7 products

Air Pulse Valves

Convert continuous flow into bursts that reduce air consumption in dryers and dust collectors

2 products

Transfer Switches

Switch to backup power during an outage

7 products

Fingerprint Scanners

Use fingerprints to confirm the identity of personnel before granting access to areas or equipment

3 products

Pull-Chain Switches

Pull a chain to send a signal, such as for turning on and off lights and fans

1 product

Motor Starters

Turn motors on and off and protect them from current overloads

451 products

Emergency Stop Switches

Cut power to equipment during emergencies

187 products

Light Switches

Manually turn lights on and off

65 products

Pendant Switches

Control machinery, such as cranes, hoists, and trolleys, from a safe distance

93 products

Temperature Controllers

Precisely regulate process temperatures; more accurate than temperature switches

95 products

Motor Switches

Turn motors, lighting, and electric heat circuits on and off

45 products

Key Switches

Turn a key to actuate circuits, preventing accidental start and limiting access

77 products

Switch Mats

Step on a mat to actuate circuits, often to control doors, lights, and alarms

45 products

Light Dimmers

Adjust the brightness of lights, even in large workspaces

18 products

Finger-Touch Switches

Lightly touch with your finger to turn circuits on and off

26 products

Ribbon Switches

Place across driveways or walkways to actuate when foot and vehicle traffic pass over

15 products

Joystick Switches

Move the joystick to steer and position cranes, robot arms, and other machinery

15 products

Enabling Switches

Equipment only runs while you press the switch; also known as deadman switches

18 products

T-Slotted Framing Switches

Attach to your rail to actuate components or cut power

10 products

Air-Actuated Switches

Press with your hand or foot to turn circuits on and off with air pressure

13 products

Light Switch Sensor Controllers

Turn lights on and off or dim them in unison from a secure Bluetooth network

9 products

Light Switch/Receptacles

Combine a switch and receptacle into a single outlet box for a small footprint

3 products

Switch Mounts

Mount switches to panel cutouts, tank walls, or conveyors

5 products

Pull Switches

Tug on a cable or rope to turn on and off circuits, often for production lines along conveyors

4 products

Enclosure Door Switches

Control fans, lights, and other devices inside your enclosure when you open and close the door

2 products

RFID Readers

Read RFID cards when prototyping systems or scan RFID tags to control circuits

8 products

Touch-Pad Switches

Lay flat or mount on a wall to alert you when doors open or objects are removed

4 products

Battery Switches

Turn the knob to alternate between two batteries without interrupting power

1 product

Slide Switches

Like a flashlight, the switch slides from one side to the other to turn circuits on and off

1 product