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Electrical

Manual Switches

Manual Switches

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

Manual Switch Covers

Manual Switch Covers

Completely cover switches to protect them from moisture and dust

Manual Switch Seals

Manual Switch Seals

Seal dust and moisture out of switches while leaving the toggle exposed

Limit Switches

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

Motor Switches

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

Disconnect Switches

Disconnect Switches

Make sure equipment stays turned off during inspection and maintenance

Tilt Switches

Trip circuits when tilted; use as position indicators, pump level controls, and limit switches

Snap-Acting Switches

Snap-Acting Switches

Open and close circuits quickly to minimize arcing and sticking; often used as door-open indicators

Potentiometers

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

Sensor Switches

Sensor Switches

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

Vibration Switches

Vibration Switches

Monitor vibration in machinery and shut it down or sound an alarm if levels rise

Motor Starters

Turn motors on and off and protect them from current overloads

Light Switch Sensors

Light Switch Sensors

Automatically turn lights on and off when you enter and exit rooms

Magnetic Switches

Magnetic Switches

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

Speed-Monitoring Switches

Speed-Monitoring Switches

Avoid downtime and machinery damage by detecting slowdowns in drive trains and conveyors

Safety Switches

Safety Switches

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

Light Switches

Manually turn lights on and off

Timer Switches

Automatically turn electrical equipment on or off after a set interval

Transfer Switches

Transfer Switches

Switch to backup power during an outage

Motor Speed Controls

Motor Speed Controls

Manage the speed of AC and DC motors

Relays

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

Electrical Enclosures

Electrical Enclosures

House and protect power supplies, control panels, and other electrical equipment

Fluid Handling

Pressure Switches

Pressure Switches

Activate controls, set off alarms, and power equipment when a set pressure is reached

Differential Pressure Switches

Differential Pressure Switches

Activate controls and alarms when the pressure difference between process lines exceeds a setpoint

Vacuum Switches

Vacuum Switches

Activate controls, set off alarms, and power equipment when a set vacuum is reached

Pressure and Vacuum Switches

Pressure and Vacuum Switches

Activate controls, set off alarms, and power equipment when a set pressure or vacuum is reached

Temperature Switches

Temperature Switches

Turn heating equipment on or off at a specified temperature

Temperature Controllers

Temperature Controllers

Precisely regulate process temperatures; more accurate than temperature switches

Float Switches

Start process equipment such as pumps and motors when the liquid in your tank reaches the float

Flow Switches

Turn equipment on or off when flow rate reaches a set point

Level Sensor Switches

Level Sensor Switches

Activate equipment by detecting the liquid level in a tank

Paddle Level Switches

Paddle Level Switches

Actuate when the paddle stops rotating to indicate the level of dry material

Directional Control Valves

Directional Control Valves

Manage the flow of fluids to move equipment in air- and hydraulic-powered systems

Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning

HVAC Switches

Control and monitor airflow in HVAC systems automatically

Thermostats

Connect to heaters, fans, and air conditioners to control the temperature

Building and Machinery Hardware

Cam Latches

Secure drawers, cabinets, mailboxes, and other enclosures

Safety Equipment

Fire Alarm Station Covers

Fire Alarm Station Covers

Shield your fire alarm pull stations from damage and tampering

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