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12V AC to 240V AC

20V AC to 132V AC

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20V AC to 250V AC

20V AC to 265V AC

24V AC to 240V AC

24V AC to 250V AC

30V AC to 250V AC

90V AC to 250V AC

Switching Voltage

6V AC to 400V AC

6V AC to 125V DC

6V AC to 300V DC

12V AC to 140V AC

12V AC to 275V AC

12V AC to 277V AC

24V AC to 240V AC

24V AC to 264V AC

24V AC to 265V AC

24V AC to 280V AC

24V AC to 420V AC

42V AC to 242V AC

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Mounting Location

End of Robot Arm

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Housing Material

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Certification

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Switch Action

Horsepower @ Switching Voltage

1/3 hp @ 115V AC

3/4 hp @ 115V AC

1 1/2 hp @ 115V AC

7 1/2 hp @ 115V AC

1/10 hp @ 120V AC

1/8 hp @ 120V AC

1/6 hp @ 120V AC

1/4 hp @ 120V AC

1/3 hp @ 120V AC

1/2 hp @ 120V AC

3/4 hp @ 120V AC

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Export Control Classification Number (ECCN)

DFARS Specialty Metals

REACH

RoHS

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Electrical

Safety Switches

Safety Switches

Protect people by cutting power to machines when access doors open; also known as interlock switches

Magnetic Switches

Magnetic Switches

Actuate when a magnet comes within sensing distance; often used to detect when doors or windows open

Manual Switches

Manual Switches

Everything from toggle, push-button, and rocker switches to foot switches

Manual Switch Contact Blocks

Manual Switch Contact Blocks

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

Bumper Switches

Bumper Switches

Signal when overhead doors close or items reach the end of conveyors

Sensor Switches

Sensor Switches

Detect moving objects from a distance, triggering a circuit to open or close

Limit Switches

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

Light Curtains

Immediately cut power to machinery when anything blocks the light beam

Fusible Link Switches

Fusible Link Switches

Use as a safety switch to shut off hydraulic equipment and other machinery when the link melts

Motor Switches

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

Relays

Electrically open and close circuits to control power to lights, motors, and other equipment

Disconnect Switches

Disconnect Switches

Make sure equipment stays turned off during inspection and maintenance

Transfer Switches

Transfer Switches

Switch to backup power during an outage

Safety Equipment

Heat Detectors

Signal your control panel when the temperature rises above a set level

Smoke Detector Test Stations

Smoke Detector Test Stations

Test hard-to-reach HVAC smoke detectors from a convenient location

Smoke Detectors

Smoke Detectors

Warn people when there's smoke in your facility

Oxygen Detectors

Oxygen Detectors

Too much or too little oxygen triggers alarms and warning lights

Methane Detectors

Methane Detectors

Alarms and lights alert you to the presence of methane instantly or after a set exposure time

Heat Stress Monitors

Heat Stress Monitors

Measure temperature, humidity, and radiant heat to keep people safe from heat-related hazards

Multi-Gas Detectors

Multi-Gas Detectors

Monitor air for carbon monoxide and combustible gases including methane, hydrogen, and propane

Carbon Dioxide Meters

Carbon Dioxide Meters

Measure and display real-time carbon dioxide levels for indoor ventilation quality

Hydrogen Detectors

Hydrogen Detectors

Alarms and lights alert you to the presence of hydrogen

Propane Detectors

Propane Detectors

Alarms and lights alert you to the presence of propane instantly or after a set exposure time

Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Alarms, lights, or color changes alert you to the presence of carbon monoxide

Hydrogen Sulfide Detectors

Hydrogen Sulfide Detectors

Alarms and lights alert you to high levels of hydrogen sulfide

Respirator Filter Monitors

Respirator Filter Monitors

Track the quality of incoming air as it travels from your air line to your respirator

Communication

Legend Plates

Mark switches and lights on control panels for easy identification

Labels

Stick onto items to identify or convey information about them

Measuring and Inspecting

Voltage Detectors

Voltage Detectors

Check for voltage in receptacles, cables, and electrical components

Fabricating and Machining

Abrasive Blaster Safety Switches

Abrasive Blaster Safety Switches

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

Fluid Handling

Temperature Controllers

Temperature Controllers

Precisely regulate process temperatures; more accurate than temperature switches

Material Handling

Tablet Holders

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

Robot Safety Padding

Robot Safety Padding

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

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