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Mil. Spec. Washdown Toggle Switches
These switches meet MIL-S-3950. A rubber seal protects them from washdowns.
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 | Position Designation | Switching Current @ Voltage | Max. Voltage | Dp. Behind Panel | Mounting Hardware Included | Wire Connection Type | Each | |
2 Position | ||||||||||||
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For 1/2" Panel Cutout Dia. | ||||||||||||
1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) | Springs Back (Momentary) | 2 | SPST | Off-(On) | 7 A @ 125 V AC, 10 A @ 28 V DC | 28V DC 125V AC | 1.16" | Yes | Screw Terminals | 00000000 | 000000 |
1 | 1 On (Normally Closed) | Springs Back (Momentary) | 2 | SPST | On-(Off) | 7 A @ 125 V AC, 10 A @ 28 V DC | 28V DC 125V AC | 1.16" | Yes | Screw Terminals | 00000000 | 00000 |
1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) or 1 On (Normally Closed) | Springs Back (Momentary) | 3 | SPDT | On-(On) | 7 A @ 125 V AC, 10 A @ 28 V DC | 28V DC 125V AC | 1.16" | Yes | Screw Terminals | 00000000 | 00000 |
3 Position | ||||||||||||
For 1/2" Panel Cutout Dia. | ||||||||||||
1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) or 1 On (Normally Closed) | Springs Back (Momentary) | 3 | SPDT | (On)-Off-(On) | 7 A @ 125 V AC, 10 A @ 28 V DC | 28V DC 125V AC | 1.16" | Yes | Screw Terminals | 00000000 | 00000 |
1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) or 1 On (Normally Closed) | Springs Back (Momentary) | 3 | SPDT | (On)-Off-On | 7 A @ 125 V AC, 10 A @ 28 V DC | 28V DC 125V AC | 1.16" | Yes | Screw Terminals | 00000000 | 00000 |
Easy-Grip Pendant Switches
With a slim shape, these switches fit comfortably in your hand. Use them with mobile machinery such as cranes, hoists, and trolleys.
Style C can be wired to prevent both buttons from operating simultaneously.
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Style | No. of Buttons | No. of Circuits Controlled per Actuator | Switch Starting Position | Switch Action | No. of Terminals per Actuator | Switching Current @ Voltage | Max. Voltage | Message (Actuator Color—Industry Designation) | Housing Material | Each | |
1 Speed with Screw Terminals | |||||||||||
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IP67 | |||||||||||
F | 2 | 1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) or 1 On (Normally Closed) | Springs Back (Momentary) | 2 | 10 A @ 120 V AC, 7 A @ 24 V DC | 28V DC 250V AC | 35 Assorted Labels (Black—SPDT) | Yellow Plastic | 0000000 | 0000000 |
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 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 |
1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) | Stays Switched (Maintained) | 2 | SPST-NO | 7 A @ 28 V DC/28 V AC | 28V DC 28V AC | 7/8" | 1 1/8" | 2 | Center, Right | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 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 |
1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) | Stays Switched (Maintained) | 2 | SPST-NO | 7 A @ 28 V DC/28 V AC | 28V DC 28V AC | 7/8" | 1 1/8" | 2 | Center, Right | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 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 |
1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) | Stays Switched (Maintained) | 2 | SPST-NO | 7 A @ 28 V DC/28 V AC | 28V DC 28V AC | 7/8" | 1 1/8" | 2 | Center, Right | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 0000 |
High-Security 3/4" Panel-Mount Key Switches
With a round key that is difficult to duplicate, these switches provide a higher degree of security than standard key switches.
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 | ||||||||||||||||
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Wire Leads | Key | Replacement Keys | ||||||||||||||
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 | Lg. | No. of Keys Included | Removal Position | Each | Each | ||
2 Position with Metal Base | ||||||||||||||||
Keyed Alike with Wire Leads | ||||||||||||||||
1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) | Stays Switched (Maintained) | 2 | SPST-NO | 7 A @ 28 V DC/28 V AC | 28V DC 28V AC | 7/8" | 1 3/16" | 2 | 10" | 2 | Center, Right | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 000000 |
Keyed Differently with Wire Leads | ||||||||||||||||
1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) | Stays Switched (Maintained) | 2 | SPST-NO | 7 A @ 28 V DC/28 V AC | 28V DC 28V AC | 7/8" | 1 3/16" | 2 | 10" | 2 | Center, Right | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
Keyed Differently/Master Keyed with Wire Leads | ||||||||||||||||
1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) | Stays Switched (Maintained) | 2 | SPST-NO | 7 A @ 28 V DC/28 V AC | 28V DC 28V AC | 7/8" | 1 3/16" | 2 | 10" | 2 | Center, Right | 0000000 | 00000 | 000000 | 00 |
Master Key | 0000000 | Each | 00000 |
Light Beam Finger-Touch Switches
An infrared light beam senses the lightest finger contact to switch a circuit on or off. The included guard prevents accidental activation. An indicator lights up to confirm that switches are actuated. They’re rated NEMA 4X, 13, and IP66 for protection from corrosion, washdowns, and oil/coolant spraying.
Switches with a 5-pole mini plug can quickly be changed out.
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Wire Leads | ||||||||||||
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No. of Circuits Controlled | Switch Starting Position | Switch Action | Industry Designation | Actuator Color | Switching Current @ Voltage | Input Voltage | Dp. Behind Panel | No. of | Ga. | Features | Each | |
Plastic Actuator with Wire Leads | ||||||||||||
For 30 mm Panel Cutout Dia. | ||||||||||||
1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) or 1 On (Normally Closed) | Springs Back (Momentary) | SPDT | Black | 7 A @ 120 V AC | 120V AC | 3/4" | 5 | 22 | Guard Output Indicator Power Indicator | 00000000 | 0000000 |
1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) or 1 On (Normally Closed) | Springs Back (Momentary) | SPDT | Black | 7 A @ 120 V AC | 20V AC-30V AC/20V DC-30V DC | 3/4" | 5 | 22 | Guard Output Indicator Power Indicator | 00000000 | 000000 |
Plastic Actuator with 5-Pole Mini Plug | ||||||||||||
For 30 mm Panel Cutout Dia. | ||||||||||||
1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) or 1 On (Normally Closed) | Springs Back (Momentary) | SPDT | Black | 7 A @ 120 V AC | 120V AC | 1 3/8" | __ | __ | Guard Output Indicator Power Indicator | 00000000 | 000000 |
1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) or 1 On (Normally Closed) | Springs Back (Momentary) | SPDT | Black | 7 A @ 120 V AC | 20V AC-30V AC/20V DC-30V DC | 1 3/8" | __ | __ | Guard Output Indicator Power Indicator | 00000000 | 000000 |
Solid State Screw Terminal Relays
Covered Terminals
and LED Indicator
With no moving parts, these solid-state relays are fast switching and require less maintenance, last longer, and are quieter than mechanical switches.
Heat sinks disperse heat to increase the relay’s current rating. Mount them to 35 mm DIN rail (also known as DIN 3 rail) for fast installation. They also mount to flat surfaces. Before mounting one-circuit relays, silicone compound should be applied between the heat sink and relay. Silicone is sold separately for 75A and 90A one-circuit relays. Two-circuit relays don’t require silicone for mounting.
Relays | ||||||||||||||
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Switching Current | Heat Sinks | Silicone Compounds | ||||||||||||
Number of Terminals | Input Voltage | Without Heat Sink | With Heat Sink | Switching Voltage | Max. Switching Voltage | Ht. | Wd. | Dp. | Each | Each | Each | |||
1 Circuit Controlled with 1 Off (Normally Open)—SPST-NO | ||||||||||||||
Relays with High-Starting-Current Protection | ||||||||||||||
4 | 85V AC, 120V AC, 240V AC, 280V AC | 7A | 25A | 120V AC | 140V AC | 2.3" | 1.8" | 1" | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 0000000 | 000000 | 00 |
4 | 85V AC, 120V AC, 240V AC, 280V AC | 7A | 25A | 240V AC | 280V AC | 2.3" | 1.8" | 1" | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 000000 | 000000 | 00 |
4 | 3V DC, 6V DC, 12V DC, 24V DC, 30V DC | 7A | 25A | 120V AC | 140V AC | 2.3" | 1.8" | 1" | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 000000 | 000000 | 00 |
4 | 3V DC, 6V DC, 12V DC, 24V DC, 30V DC | 7A | 25A | 240V AC | 280V AC | 2.3" | 1.8" | 1" | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 000000 | 000000 | 00 |
Relays with High-Starting-Current Protection and Covered Terminals and LED Indicator | ||||||||||||||
4 | 120V AC, 240V AC | 7A | 75A | 240V AC | 240V AC | 2.3" | 1.8" | 1.1" | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 000000 | 00000000 | 000000 |
4 | 120V AC, 240V AC | 7A | 90A | 240V AC | 240V AC | 2.3" | 1.8" | 1.1" | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 000000 | 00000000 | 00000 |
Relays with High-Starting-Current Protection and LED Indicator | ||||||||||||||
4 | 3V DC, 6V DC, 12V DC, 24V DC, 30V DC | 7A | 25A | 240V AC | 280V AC | 2.3" | 1.8" | 1" | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 000000 | 000000 | 00 |