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30 mm Panel-Mount Build-Your-Own Metal Switches
Choose an actuator and contact block to make your own switch. All switches are rated for protection from washdowns and oil/coolant spraying. NEMA 4X rated switches are also protected from corrosion. Use legend plates (not included) to label switches.
Key actuators are keyed alike, so they will all open with the same key.
Switch guards protect flush and projecting switches from accidental activation.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

Switch Action | Switching Current @ Voltage | Max. Voltage | Dia. | For Max. No. of Contact Blocks | No. of Keys Included | Key Removal Position | Key Number | Environmental Rating | Each | |
2 Position | ||||||||||
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Springs Back (Momentary) | 6 A @ 120 V AC, 5 A @ 24 V DC | 600V AC/600V DC | 1 1/8" | 4 | 2 | Left | 501CH | NEMA 4, NEMA 13 | 00000000 | 0000000 |
3 Position | ||||||||||
Springs Back (Momentary) | 6 A @ 120 V AC, 5 A @ 24 V DC | 600V AC/600V DC | 1 1/8" | 4 | 2 | Center | 501CH | NEMA 4, NEMA 13 | 00000000 | 000000 |
Replacement Key | 00000000 | Each | 00000 |

No. of Circuits Controlled | Switch Starting Position | No. of Terminals | Industry Designation | Switching Current @ Voltage | Max. Voltage | Dp. Behind Panel | Wire Connection Type | Each | |
1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) | 2 | SPST-NO | 6 A @ 120 V AC, 5 A @ 24 V DC | 600V AC 600V DC | 1 3/4" | Screw Terminals | 00000000 | 000000 |
1 | 1 On (Normally Closed) | 2 | SPST-NC | 6 A @ 120 V AC, 5 A @ 24 V DC | 600V AC 600V DC | 1 3/4" | Screw Terminals | 00000000 | 00000 |
2 | 1 Off (Normally Open) and 1 On (Normally Closed) | 4 | DPST-1NO/1NC | 6 A @ 120 V AC, 5 A @ 24 V DC | 600V AC 600V DC | 1 3/4" | Screw Terminals | 00000000 | 00000 |
22 mm Panel-Mount Build-Your-Own Metal Switches
Choose an actuator and contact block to make your own switch. All switches are IP and NEMA rated for protection from dust, washdown, and chemicals. For an easy way to tell switches apart without labels, choose them based on their actuator color.
Key actuators prevent accidental activation because they require a key to turn on and off. They are keyed alike, so they will all open with the same key.
Contact blocks with mounting latch accept additional contact blocks to control more circuits.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

Switch Action | Dia. | For Max. No. of Contact Blocks | Key Removal Position | Environmental Rating | Specifications Met | Actuator Color | Each | |
2 Positions | ||||||||
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Springs Back (Momentary) | 1 3/16" | 6 | Right | NEMA 4, NEMA 13, IP66 | UL Recognized Component, CSA Certified, CE Marked, CCC Marked, UL 508 | Black | 0000000 | 000000 |
3 Positions | ||||||||
Springs Back (Momentary), Stays Switched (Maintained) | 1 3/16" | 6 | Left | NEMA 4, NEMA 13, IP66 | UL Recognized Component, CSA Certified, CE Marked, CCC Marked, UL 508 | Black | 0000000 | 00000 |
Replacement Keys | 00000000 | Pkg. | 000000 |

No. of Circuits Controlled | Switch Starting Position | No. of Terminals | Industry Designation | Switching Current @ Voltage | Max. Voltage | Dp. Behind Panel | Wire Connection Type | Environmental Rating | Specifications Met | Each | |
1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) | 2 | SPST-NO | 6 A @ 120 V AC, 2.5 A @ 24 V DC | 600V AC | 1 13/16" | Screw Terminals | IP20 | UL Listed, UL Recognized Component, CSA Certified, CE Marked, CCC Marked, UL 508 | 00000000 | 000000 |
2 | 2 Off (Normally Open) | 4 | DPST-NO | 6 A @ 120 V AC, 2.5 A @ 24 V DC | 600V AC | 1 13/16" | Screw Terminals | IP20 | UL Listed, UL Recognized Component, CSA Certified, CE Marked, CCC Marked, UL 508 | 00000000 | 00000 |
2 | 1 Off (Normally Open) and 1 On (Normally Closed) | 4 | DPST-1NO/1NC | 6 A @ 120 V AC, 2.5 A @ 24 V DC | 600V AC | 1 13/16" | Screw Terminals | IP20 | UL Listed, UL Recognized Component, CSA Certified, CE Marked, CCC Marked, UL 508 | 00000000 | 00000 |

No. of Circuits Controlled | Switch Starting Position | No. of Terminals | Industry Designation | Switching Current @ Voltage | Max. Voltage | Dp. Behind Panel | Wire Connection Type | Environmental Rating | Specifications Met | Each | |
1 | 1 On (Normally Closed) | 2 | SPST-NC | 6 A @ 120 V AC, 2.5 A @ 24 V DC | 600V AC | 1 13/16" | Screw Terminals | IP20 | UL Listed, UL Recognized Component, CSA Certified, CE Marked, CCC Marked, UL 508 | 00000000 | 000000 |
2 | 2 On (Normally Closed) | 4 | DPST-NC | 6 A @ 120 V AC, 2.5 A @ 24 V DC | 600V AC | 1 13/16" | Screw Terminals | IP20 | UL Listed, UL Recognized Component, CSA Certified, CE Marked, CCC Marked, UL 508 | 00000000 | 00000 |
For Actuator Style | No. of Circuits Controlled | Switch Starting Position | No. of Terminals | Industry Designation | Environmental Rating | Specifications Met | Each | |
Push Button, Lever, Key | 1 | 1 On (Normally Closed) | 2 | SPST-NC | IP20 | UL Listed, UL Recognized Component, CSA Certified, CE Marked, CCC Marked, UL 508 | 00000000 | 000000 |
Lever, Key | 1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) | 2 | SPST-NO | IP20 | UL Listed, UL Recognized Component, CSA Certified, CE Marked, CCC Marked, UL 508 | 00000000 | 00000 |
3/4" Panel-Mount Key Switches


Prevent accidental activation and limit access—these switches require a key to turn circuits on or off. All fit into a standard panel cutout.
Keyed alike switches all open with the same key.
Keyed differently switches each open with a unique key.
Keyed differently/master keyed switches are keyed differently but can be used with a master key (sold separately).
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Switches | Replacement Keys | |||||||||||||
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No. of Circuits Controlled | Switch Starting Position | Switch Action | No. of Terminals | Industry Designation | Switching Current @ Voltage | Max. Voltage | Dia. | Dp. Behind Panel | No. of Keys Included | Key Removal Position | Each | Each | ||
2 Position with Metal Base | ||||||||||||||
Keyed Alike with Screw Terminals | ||||||||||||||
1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) | Springs Back (Momentary) | 2 | SPST-NO | 6 A @ 120 V AC | 240V AC | 7/8" | 1 3/4" | 2 | Center | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
Keyed Alike with Wire Leads | ||||||||||||||
1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) | Springs Back (Momentary) | 2 | SPST-NO | 7 A @ 28 V DC/28 V AC | 28V DC 28V AC | 7/8" | 1 1/8" | 2 | Center | 00000000 | 00000 | 00000000 | 0000 |
Keyed Differently with Wire Leads | ||||||||||||||
1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) | Springs Back (Momentary) | 2 | SPST-NO | 7 A @ 28 V DC/28 V AC | 28V DC 28V AC | 7/8" | 1 1/8" | 2 | Center | 00000000 | 00000 | 00000000 | 0000 |
Switches | Master Keys | |||||||||||||
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No. of Circuits Controlled | Switch Starting Position | Switch Action | No. of Terminals | Industry Designation | Switching Current @ Voltage | Max. Voltage | Dia. | Dp. Behind Panel | No. of Keys Included | Key Removal Position | Each | Each | ||
2 Position with Metal Base | ||||||||||||||
Keyed Differently/Master Keyed with Wire Leads | ||||||||||||||
1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) | Springs Back (Momentary) | 2 | SPST-NO | 7 A @ 28 V DC/28 V AC | 28V DC 28V AC | 7/8" | 1 1/8" | 2 | Center | 00000000 | 000000 | 00000000 | 00000 |
16 mm Panel-Mount Key Switches

Limit access to sensitive equipment—these switches require a key to actuate. Rated NEMA 4, 13, and IP65, they're protected from washdowns and oil/coolant spraying. All are keyed alike, so they open with the same key.
Mounting wrenches (sold separately) make it easier to install switches in crowded panels.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
No. of Circuits Controlled | Switch Starting Position | Switch Action | No. of Terminals | Industry Designation | Actuator Color | Switching Current @ Voltage | Max. Voltage | Dia. | Dp. Behind Panel | For Max. No. of Contact Blocks | Quick-Disconnect Tab Wd. | No. of Keys Included | Key Removal Position | Each | |
2 Position with Plastic Base | |||||||||||||||
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With Quick-Disconnect Terminals | |||||||||||||||
1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) | Springs Back (Momentary) | 4 | SPST-NO | Black | 2.5 A @ 125 V AC, 6 A @ 24 V DC | 250V DC 250V AC | 11/16" | 1 11/16" | 3 | 0.11" | 2 | Center | 00000000 | 000000 |
3 Position with Plastic Base | |||||||||||||||
With Quick-Disconnect Terminals | |||||||||||||||
2 | 2 Off (Normally Open) | Springs Back (Momentary) | 6 | DPST-NO | Black | 2.5 A @ 125 V AC, 6 A @ 24 V DC | 250V DC 250V AC | 11/16" | 1 11/16" | 2 | 0.11" | 2 | Center | 00000000 | 00000 |