Choosing an Electrical Switch
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Overhead Rope-Pull Switches
Tug the hanging rope to actuate these switches. They're rated NEMA 4 to protect against washdowns.
Pull-down switches only actuate when you pull the rope directly down.
Pull-any-direction switches actuate even when you pull the rope at an angle. These are good for spaces where you can't mount the switch directly above your workstation.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
| Rope Lg., ft. | No. of Circuits Controlled | Switch Starting Position | Switch Action | No. of Terminals | Industry Designation | Switching Current @ Voltage | Max. Voltage  | Actuation Force, lbs. | Conduit Trade Size | Mounting Fasteners Included | Specifications Met | Each | |
Pull Down | |||||||||||||
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With Screw Terminals | |||||||||||||
| 15 | 2 | 1 Off (Normally Open) and 1 On (Normally Closed) | Springs Back (Momentary) | 4 | DPST-1NO/1NC | 6 A @ 120 V AC, 3 A @ 240 V AC, 0.5 A @ 125 V DC | 600V AC 600V DC | 5 | 1/2 | Yes | UL Listed | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Pull Any Direction | |||||||||||||
With Screw Terminals | |||||||||||||
| 15 | 2 | 1 Off (Normally Open) and 1 On (Normally Closed) | Springs Back (Momentary) | 4 | DPST-1NO/1NC | 6 A @ 120 V AC, 3 A @ 240 V AC, 0.5 A @ 125 V DC | 600V AC 600V DC | 5 | 1/2 | Yes | __ | 0000000 | 000000 |
Cable-Pull Switches
Connect these switches to a cable to control circuits from a distance. They're typically used to turn off production lines and material handling systems. Mount in any position and tug on the cable to send a switching signal. Equipment will not start up again until the switch is manually reset.
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 | Switching Current @ Voltage | Max. Voltage | Actuation Force, lbs. | Conduit Trade Size | Mounting Fasteners Included | Each | |
With Screw Terminals | |||||||||||
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1 Direction (NEMA 1) | |||||||||||
| 1 | 1 On (Normally Closed) | Stays Switched (Maintained) | 2 | SPST-NC | 6 A @ 120 V AC, 3 A @ 240 V AC; 0.6 A @ 125 V DC | 600V AC 600V DC | 2-6 | 1/2 | Yes | 0000000 | 0000000 |
2 Direction (IP66, NEMA 4X) | |||||||||||
| 1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) or 1 On (Normally Closed) | Stays Switched (Maintained) | 3 | SPDT | 5 A @ 125 V AC, 1 A @ 24 V DC | 60V DC 250V AC | 0.2-2 | 1/2 | No | 00000000 | 000000 |
Cable-Pull Emergency Stop Switches
Emergency Stop Button,
Power and Tension Indicator
Immediately cut power by pulling a cable. These switches are often used to turn off production lines and material handling systems in an emergency. All have positive-force, snap-open contacts that open a circuit when actuated, even if a spring fails or the contacts stick. The contacts will remain open until you tension the cable and reset the switch.
Two-direction switches can be used with tension springs (not included) to open contacts and stop machinery if the cable breaks.
Switches with a power indicator illuminate when the cable has been pulled.
Switches with a tension indicator let you visually confirm that tension is set correctly in the system.
Switches with an emergency stop button can be shut off either by their button or cable. They’re often installed where equipment may block access to the cable.
Accessory kits (sold separately) simplify the installation of a new switch.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
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Mounting | Accessory Kits | |||||||||||||||
| For Max. Cable Lg., ft. | No. of Circuits Controlled | Switch Starting Position | No. of Terminals | Industry Designation | Switching Current @ Voltage | Max. Voltage | Actuation Force, lbs. | Conduit Trade Size | Fasteners Included | No. of Holes | Hole Dia. | Each | Includes | Each | ||
With Screw Terminals | ||||||||||||||||
1 Direction (IP65, NEMA 4) | ||||||||||||||||
| 15 | 1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) and 1 On (Normally Closed) | 4 | DPST-1NO/1NC | 10 A @ 120 V AC | 400V AC | 18 | 1/2 | No | 4 | 1/4" | 00000000 | 0000000 | Cable, Clamps, Tension Screws, Thimbles | 00000000 | 0000000 |
| 30 | 1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) or 1 On (Normally Closed) | 3 | SPDT | 10 A @ 120 V AC | 380V AC | 27 | 1/2 | No | 4 | 1/4" | 00000000 | 000000 | Cable, Clamps, Tension Screws, Thimbles | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 75 | 2 | 2 Off (Normally Open) or 2 On (Normally Closed) | 6 | DPDT | 10 A @ 120 V AC | 380V AC | 45 | 1/2 | No | 4 | 1/4" | 00000000 | 000000 | Cable, Clamps, Tension Screws, Thimbles | 00000000 | 000000 |
1 Direction with Power Indicator and Tension Indicator (IP67, NEMA 4, NEMA 13) | ||||||||||||||||
| 250 | 1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) or 1 On (Normally Closed) | 3 | SPDT | 6 A @ 120 V AC, 2.8 A @ 24 V DC | 300V AC/250V DC | 40 | 1/2 | No | 4 | 1/4" | 00000000 | 000000 | __ | 000000 | 00 |
1 Direction with Emergency Stop Button, Power Indicator and Tension Indicator (IP67, NEMA 4, NEMA 13) | ||||||||||||||||
| 250 | 1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) or 1 On (Normally Closed) | 3 | SPDT | 6 A @ 120 V AC, 2.8 A @ 24 V DC | 300V AC/250V DC | 40 | 1/2 | No | 4 | 1/4" | 00000000 | 000000 | __ | 000000 | 00 |
2 Direction (IP67) | ||||||||||||||||
| 165 | 2 | 1 Off (Normally Open) and 1 On (Normally Closed) | 4 | DPST-1NO/1NC | 1.1 A @ 120 V AC | 240V AC | 5 | 3/4 | No | 2 | 5/16" | 00000000 | 000000 | Cable, Clamps, Eyebolts, Tension Screws, Tension Springs | 00000000 | 000000 |
Hazardous Location Cable-Pull Emergency Stop Switches
Safe to use near ignitable gases and dust, the housing on these switches seals in anything that could ignite flammable material. All are UL listed and CSA certified for use in hazardous locations. Yank the cable anywhere along your line to quickly cut power in emergencies. They have positive-force, snap-open contacts that open a circuit when actuated, even if a spring fails or the contacts stick. The contacts will remain open until you tension the cable and reset the switch. Use the tension indicator to visually confirm that they’re reset correctly.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Mounting | ||||||||||||||
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| For Max. Cable Lg., ft. | No. of Circuits Controlled | Switch Starting Position | No. of Terminals | Industry Designation | Switching Current @ Voltage | Max. Voltage | Actuation Force, lbs. | Conduit Trade Size | Fasteners Included | Hole Dia. (No. of Holes) | Hole Thread Size (No. of Holes) | Features | Each | |
With Screw Terminals | ||||||||||||||
1 Direction (NEMA 4; NEMA 7; NEMA 9; NEMA 13; NEC Class I Divisions 1, 2 Groups B, C, D; NEC Class II Divisions 1, 2 Groups E, F, G) | ||||||||||||||
| 200 | 1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) or 1 On (Normally Closed) | 3 | SPDT | 10 A @ 600 V AC, 10 A @ 250 V DC | 250V DC/600V AC | 25 | 1/2 | No | 1/4" (2) | 5/16"-18 (2) | Tension Indicator | 0000000 | 000000000 |
| 200 | 2 | 2 On (Normally Closed) | 4 | DPST-NC | 10 A @ 600 V AC, 10 A @ 250 V DC | 250V DC/600V AC | 25 | 1/2 | No | 1/4" (2) | 5/16"-18 (2) | Tension Indicator | 0000000 | 00000000 |
Cable-Pull Emergency Stop Switches with Restart Switch
Tug on the cable anywhere along your line to immediately cut the flow of power. This multi-functional unit also sends a signal to restart machinery with the push of a button, doing the job of two units in one. When you’re ready for production to continue, tighten the cables until signaled by the tension indicator and then press the restart button. When the power is off, a light goes on, so you can check the status of your line from far away. They have an emergency stop button, too, so you can halt machinery even if access to the cable is blocked.
Two-direction switches have cables connected to both sides, so they can be installed midway through your system instead of at the end of the line. Use them with long runs of conveyor.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Mounting | |||||||||||||
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| For Max. Cable Lg., ft. | No. of Circuits Controlled | Switch Starting Position | No. of Terminals | Industry Designation | Switching Current @ Voltage | Max. Voltage | Actuation Force, lbs. | Conduit Trade Size | Fasteners Included | No. of Holes | Hole Dia. | Each | |
With Screw Terminals | |||||||||||||
1 Direction with Restart Button, Emergency Stop Button, Power Indicator and Tension Indicator (IP54, NEMA 1) | |||||||||||||
| 325 | 2 | 2 Off (Normally Open) or 2 On (Normally Closed) | 6 | DPDT | 6 A @ 120 V AC, 2.8 A @ 24 V DC | 240V AC/24V DC | 11 | 1/2 | No | 4 | 1/4" | 0000000 | 0000000 |
2 Direction with Restart Button, Emergency Stop Button, Power Indicator and Tension Indicator (IP54, NEMA 1) | |||||||||||||
| 325 | 2 | 2 Off (Normally Open) or 2 On (Normally Closed) | 6 | DPDT | 6 A @ 120 V AC, 2.8 A @ 24 V DC | 240V AC/24V DC | 11 | 1/2 | No | 4 | 1/4" | 0000000 | 00000000 |