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    About Electrical Switches
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    Choose a switch with the right trigger type, number of inputs, and control functions to power your equipment.

    Miniature Panel-Mount Push-Button Switches

    Image of Product. 4 mm. Front orientation. For 4 mm Diameter Panel Cutouts. Miniature Panel-Mount Push-Button Switches.
    Image of Product. 6 mm with 2 Terminals. Front orientation. For 6 mm Diameter Panel Cutouts. Miniature Panel-Mount Push-Button Switches, 2 Terminals.
    Image of Product. 6 mm with 3 Terminals. Front orientation. For 6 mm Diameter Panel Cutouts. Miniature Panel-Mount Push-Button Switches, 3 Terminals.
    Image of Product. 6 mm with 6 Terminals. Front orientation. For 6 mm Diameter Panel Cutouts. Miniature Panel-Mount Push-Button Switches, 6 Terminals.

    4 mm

    6 mm

    with 2

    Terminals

    6 mm

    with 3

    Terminals

    6 mm

    with 6

    Terminals

    Sized for 4 mm or 6 mm panel cutouts, these switches are often used with circuit boards to control electronics. They actuate with a quick push. Choose switches based on their actuator color for an easy way to tell them apart.
    No. of Circuits
    Controlled
    Switch Starting
    Position
    Switch
    Action
    No. of
    Terminals
    Switch
    Designation
    Switching Current
    @ Voltage
    Max. Voltage
    Dia.
    Dp. Behind
    Panel
    Choose an Actuator
    Color
    Each
    Metal Actuator Base with Solder Connection
     
    For 4 mm ( 5/32") Diameter Panel Cutouts
    11 Off
    Momentary
    2SPST-NO
    0.5 amp @ 120V AC/28V DC120V AC
    28V DC
    0.11"0.53"Black7397K1100000
    11 On
    Momentary
    2SPST-NC
    0.25 amp @ 120V AC/28V DC120V AC
    28V DC
    0.11"0.57"Black7397K1300000
     
    For 6 mm ( 1/4") Diameter Panel Cutouts
    11 Off
    Momentary
    2SPST-NO
    1 amp @ 120V AC/28V DC120V AC
    28V DC
    0.16"0.67"Black, Red7397K11100000
    11 Off
    Momentary
    2SPST-NO
    3 amp @ 120V AC/28V DC120V AC
    28V DC
    0.16"0.78"Black, Red7397K11200000
    11 Off or 1 On
    Momentary
    3SPDT
    6 amp @ 120V AC/28V DC120V AC
    28V DC
    0.38"0.76"Black, Red7400K11100000
    11 On
    Momentary
    2SPST-NC
    1 amp @ 120V AC/28V DC120V AC
    28V DC
    0.16"0.78"Black7397K230000
    22 Off or 2 On
    Momentary
    6DPDT
    1 amp @ 120V AC/28V DC120V AC
    28V DC
    0.12"0.72"White7400K7200000
     
    Metal Actuator Base with Solder Connection and Push Reset
     
    For 6 mm ( 1/4") Diameter Panel Cutouts
    11 Off or 1 On
    Maintained
    3SPDT
    6 amp @ 120V AC/28V DC120V AC
    28V DC
    0.38"0.76"Black, Red7400K1120000
     

    12 mm Panel-Mount Push-Button Switches

    Image of Product. Metal Actuator Base. Front orientation. Metal Actuator Base. 12 mm Panel-Mount Push-Button Switches.
    Image of Product. Plastic Actuator Base. Front orientation. Plastic Actuator Base. 12 mm Panel-Mount Push-Button Switches.

    Metal

    Actuator

    Base

    Plastic

    Actuator Base

    Switches meet IP ratings for protection from temporary submersion. Install them in a standard panel cutout diameter. They actuate with a quick push.
    UL 94 V-0—Switches rated UL 94 V-0 have a housing that meets flammability standards.
    Wire
    Leads
    No. of Circuits
    Controlled
    Switch Starting
    Position
    Switch
    Action
    No. of
    Terminals
    Switch
    Designation
    Actuator
    Color
    Switching Current @ Voltage
    Max. Voltage
    Dia.
    Dp. Behind
    Panel
    No.
    of
    Lg.
    Enclosure
    Rating
    Certification
    Flammability
    Rating
    Each
    Metal Actuator Base
     
    Tab Wire Connection
    11 Off
    Momentary
    2SPST-NO
    Black6 amp @ 120V AC, 5 amp @ 12V DC240V AC
    12V DC
    7/16"13/16"IP67
    UL Recognized Component
    8185K14000000
     
    Plastic Actuator Base
     
    Screw-Terminal Wire Connection
    11 Off or 1 On
    Momentary
    3SPDT
    Black6 amp @ 125V AC, 6 amp @ 30V DC600V AC
    30V DC
    1/2"1 7/16"IP67
    CSA Certified
    UL 94 V-0
    8259K4400000
     
    Tab Wire Connection
    11 Off or 1 On
    Momentary
    3SPDT
    Black6 amp @ 125V AC, 6 amp @ 30V DC600V AC
    30V DC
    1/2"1 5/16"IP67
    CSA Certified
    UL 94 V-0
    8259K4200000
     
    Wire Lead Connection
    11 Off
    Momentary
    2SPST-NO
    Black5 amp @ 120V AC/28V DC120V AC
    28V DC
    5/16"15/16"224"IP68
    8185K1100000
    11 Off or 1 On
    Momentary
    3SPDT
    Black5 amp @ 120V AC/28V DC120V AC
    28V DC
    5/16"15/16"324"IP68
    8185K1300000
    11 On
    Momentary
    2SPST-NC
    Black5 amp @ 120V AC/28V DC120V AC
    28V DC
    5/16"15/16"224"IP68
    8185K1200000
     
    Plastic Actuator Base with Push Reset
     
    Screw-Terminal Wire Connection
    11 Off or 1 On
    Maintained
    3SPDT
    Black6 amp @ 125V AC, 6 amp @ 30V DC600V AC
    30V DC
    1/2"1 7/16"IP67
    CSA Certified
    UL 94 V-0
    8259K4300000
     
    Tab Wire Connection
    11 Off or 1 On
    Maintained
    3SPDT
    Black6 amp @ 125V AC, 6 amp @ 30V DC600V AC
    30V DC
    1/2"1 5/16"IP67
    CSA Certified
    UL 94 V-0
    8259K4100000
     

    10 mm Panel-Mount Push-Button Switches

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Push-Button Switches. 10 mm Panel-Mount Push-Button Switches.
    Install in 10 mm dia. cutouts. Simple to use, these switches actuate with a quick push. Color code your switches by choosing a different actuator color for each.
    No. of Circuits
    Controlled
    Switch Starting
    Position
    Switch
    Action
    No. of
    Terminals
    Switch
    Designation
    Switching Current @ Voltage
    Dia.
    For Max.
    Panel Thk.
    Dp. Behind
    Panel
    Choose an Actuator Color
    Each
    Plastic Actuator Base with Tab Wire Connection—Not Illuminated (250V AC Maximum Voltage)
     
    Projecting
    11 Off or 1 On
    Momentary
    3SPDT
    5 amp @ 125V AC, 3 amp @ 250V AC1/2"5/32"13/16"Black, Blue, Green, White, Red, Yellow7687N17000000
     

    14 mm Panel-Mount Push-Button Switches

    Image of Product. Round. Front orientation. Round Push Button. 14 mm Panel-Mount Push-Button Switches.
    Image of Product. Round with Wire Leads. Front orientation. Push-Button Switches. 14 mm Panel-Mount Push-Button Switches, Wire Lead Connection, Round Push Button.
    Image of Product. Square. Front orientation. Square Push Button. 14 mm Panel-Mount Push-Button Switches.

    Round

    Round with

    Wire Leads

    Square

    These switches are rated IP67 for protection from dust and temporary submersion.
    Note: Illuminated switches include a bulb. If wiring the switch and the bulb to the same circuit, the circuit voltage must not exceed bulb voltage.
    IP69K Enclosure Rating—IP69K rated switches withstand high-pressure, high-temperature washdowns.
    Wire
    Leads
    No. of Circuits
    Controlled
    Switch Starting
    Position
    Switch
    Action
    No. of
    Terminals
    Switch
    Designation
    Switching Current @ Voltage
    Max. Voltage
    Dia.
    Ht.
    Wd.
    Dp. Behind
    Panel
    No.
    of
    Lg.
    Choose an Actuator
    Color
    Each
    Metal Actuator Base with Wire Lead Connection
     
    Round Push Button—Not Illuminated (IP67)
    11 Off
    Momentary
    2SPST-NO
    0.5 amp @ 48V AC, 0.2 amp @ 50V DC250V AC
    50V DC
    11/16"1"219"Black, Red6915K24000000
     
    Round Push Button—Illuminated (IP67, IP69K)
    11 Off
    Momentary
    4SPST-NO
    0.5 amp @ 48V AC, 0.2 amp @ 50V AC250V AC
    50V DC
    11/16"15/16"219"Black, Red6915K1400000
     
    Square Push Button—Not Illuminated (IP67, IP69K)
    11 Off
    Momentary
    2SPST-NO
    0.5 amp @ 48V AC, 0.2 amp @ 50V AC250V AC
    50V DC
    11/16"11/16"15/16"219"Black, Red6915K1200000
     
    Metal Actuator Base with Quick-Disconnect-Terminal Wire Connection
     
    Round Push Button—Not Illuminated (IP67, IP69K)
    11 Off
    Momentary
    2SPST-NO
    0.5 amp @ 48V AC, 0.2 amp @ 50V AC250V AC
    50V DC
    11/16"1/2"Black, Red6915K1100000
     
    Metal Actuator Base with Tab Wire Connection
     
    Round Push Button—Not Illuminated (IP67)
    11 Off
    Momentary
    2SPST-NO
    0.5 amp @ 48V AC, 0.2 amp @ 50V DC250V AC
    50V DC
    11/16"11/16"Black, Red6915K2200000
     
    Round Push Button—Illuminated (IP67, IP69K)
    11 Off
    Momentary
    4SPST-NO
    0.5 amp @ 48V AC, 0.2 amp @ 50V DC250V AC
    50V DC
    11/16"11/16"Black, Red6915K2300000
     
    Square Push Button—Not Illuminated (IP67)
    11 Off
    Momentary
    2SPST-NO
    0.5 amp @ 48V AC, 0.2 amp @ 50V DC250V AC
    50V DC
    11/16"11/16"11/16"Black, Red6915K2100000
     

    8 mm Panel-Mount Push-Button Switches

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Push-Button Switches. 8 mm Panel-Mount Push-Button Switches, Round Push Button.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Push-Button Switches. 8 mm Panel-Mount Push-Button Switches, Square Push Button.

    Round Push Button

    Square Push Button

    Install in 8 mm dia. cutouts. A quick push is all it takes to actuate these switches. For an easy way to tell different switches apart, choose a different actuator color for each.
    No. of Circuits
    Controlled
    Switch Starting
    Position
    Switch
    Action
    No. of
    Terminals
    Switch
    Designation
    Switching Current @ Voltage
    Max. Voltage
    Dia.
    Ht.
    Wd.
    Dp. Behind
    Panel
    Certification
    Choose an Actuator Color
    Each
    Plastic Actuator Base with Tab Wire Connection
     
    Round Push Button (IP40)
    11 Off or 1 On
    Momentary
    3SPDT
    0.5 amp @ 240V AC, 0.1 amp @ 120V DC250V AC
    250V DC
    11/32"1 1/8"CSA Certified, UL Recognized Component
    Black, Blue, Green, White, Red, Yellow7463N1100000
    11 Off or 1 On
    Maintained
    3SPDT
    0.5 amp @ 240V AC, 0.1 amp @ 120V DC250V AC
    250V DC
    11/32"1 1/8"CSA Certified, UL Recognized Component
    Black, Blue, Green, White, Red, Yellow7463N2100000
     
    Square Push Button (IP40)
    11 Off or 1 On
    Momentary
    3SPDT
    0.5 amp @ 240V AC, 0.1 amp @ 120V DC250V AC
    250V DC
    11/32"11/32"1 1/8"CSA Certified, UL Recognized Component
    Black, Blue, Green, White, Red, Yellow7463N310000
    11 Off or 1 On
    Maintained
    3SPDT
    0.5 amp @ 240V AC, 0.1 amp @ 120V DC250V AC
    250V DC
    11/32"11/32"1 1/8"CSA Certified, UL Recognized Component
    Black, Blue, Green, White, Red, Yellow7463N4100000
     

    Miniature Snap-Acting Switches

    Image of Attribute. Push-Button Actuator Style. Bottom orientation. Contains Annotated. Snap-Acting Switches. Miniature Snap-Acting Switches, Push Button Actuator, For 7/16" Diameter Panel Cutouts.

    Push-Button

    Actuator Style

    Smaller than standard snap-acting switches, these switches trigger actions in tight spaces. They’re used in components as small as computer mice and engine restart switches. They open and close circuits faster than other switches, preventing contacts from sticking by reducing the time that they're near one another. These switches also minimize the chance of arcing, so electricity won’t jump across contacts.
    Push Button Actuator—Switches with a push-button actuator stick out more than switches with a plunger actuator, so they’re easier to activate.
    Housing
    No. of Circuits
    Controlled
    Switch Starting
    Position
    Switch
    Action
    Switch
    Designation
    Switching Current
    @ Voltage
    Max. Voltage
    hp @ Switching
    Voltage
    Operating Temp.
    Range, ° F
    Actuator
    Ht.
    No. of
    Terminals
    Lg.
    Ht.
    Dp.
    Push-Button
    Color
    Certification
    Each
    Push-Button Actuator Style For 7/16" Diameter Panel Cutouts—Quick-Connect Actuator Connection
     
    With Quick-Disconnect Terminals
    11 Off or 1 On
    Momentary
    SPDT
    15 amp @ 250V AC
    0.6 amp @ 125V DC
    250V AC
    125V DC
    5 hp @ 250V AC-13 to 1761"31.1"0.86"0.71"GreenUL Listed
    7779K727000000
    11 Off or 1 On
    Momentary
    SPDT
    15 amp @ 250V AC
    0.6 amp @ 125V DC
    250V AC
    125V DC
    5 hp @ 250V AC-13 to 1761"31.1"0.86"0.71"RedUL Listed
    7779K72600000
    11 Off or 1 On
    Momentary
    SPDT
    15 amp @ 250V AC
    0.6 amp @ 125V DC
    250V AC
    125V DC
    5 hp @ 250V AC-13 to 1761"31.1"0.86"0.71"YellowUL Listed
    7779K72800000
     
    Push-Button Actuator Style For 7/16" Diameter Panel Cutouts—Screw-On Actuator Connection
     
    With Quick-Disconnect Terminals
    11 Off or 1 On
    Momentary
    SPDT
    15 amp @ 250V AC
    0.6 amp @ 125V DC
    250V AC
    125V DC
    5 hp @ 250V AC-13 to 1761"31.1"0.84"0.63"RedUL Listed
    7779K72500000
    11 Off or 1 On
    Momentary
    SPDT
    15 amp @ 250V AC
    0.6 amp @ 125V DC
    250V AC
    125V DC
    5 hp @ 250V AC-13 to 1761"31.1"0.86"0.71"GreenUL Listed
    7779K72300000
     

    Abrasive Blaster Safety Switches

    Image of ProductInUse. Toggle Switch Actuator Shown in Use. Front orientation. Abrasive Blaster Safety Switches.
    Image of ProductInUse. Handle Actuator Shown in Use. Front orientation. Abrasive Blaster Safety Switches.

    Toggle Switch Actuator Shown in Use

    Handle Actuator Shown in Use

    Image of ProductInUse. Trigger Actuator Shown in Use. Front orientation. Abrasive Blaster Safety Switches.

    Trigger Actuator Shown in Use

    Add these switches to your abrasive blasting hose to prevent it from spraying if the operator loses control. Also known as deadman switches, they prevent injuries and reduce wasted material by springing back to the off position when the operator lets go. All are for use with blasting systems that allow remote control blasting. Attach to your hose with hose clamps.
    Electric
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Abrasive Blaster Safety Switches. Electric, Toggle Switch Actuator.

    Toggle Switch

    Actuator

    These switches send an electric signal to the control panel on the blaster to stop the spray. Because the signal is electric, these switches respond quickly even when your hose is long. They're recommended for hose that's over 100-ft. long and required by OSHA standards for hose that's over 200-ft. long.
    Toggle Switch Actuator—Mount on top of your hose and control the toggle with your thumb. They’re smaller and lighter than switches with handle and trigger actuators, but harder to use with bulky gloves.
    Actuator
    Style
    Switch Starting
    Position
    No. of
    Terminals
    Switch
    Designation
    Switching Current
    @ Voltage
    Max. Voltage
    Housing
    Material
    Electrical
    Connection Type
    Wire Lead
    Lg., ft.
    Wd.
    Lg.
    Ht.
    Each
    Toggle Switch2 Off
    2SPDT
    10 amp @ 125V AC, 125V DC125V AC, 125V DCRubber
    Hardwire42"4 1/16"2"5053N1010000000
    Air Powered
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Abrasive Blaster Safety Switches. Air Powered, Handle Actuator.

    Handle Actuator

    Send an air signal to the blaster’s inlet and outlet valves to stop the spray. These switches are easier to install and maintain than electrical switches. However, signal delay increases with hose length, so these switches are not recommended for hose over 100-ft. long.
    Handle Actuator—Mount these below your hose to grip the switch and hose together. The large surface area provides leverage when squeezing the switch in your palm, even when wearing bulky gloves.
    Air Inlet
    Actuator
    Style
    Switch Starting
    Position
    Pipe
    Size
    Gender
    Thread
    Type
    Pressure Range,
    psi
    Handle
    Material
    Housing
    Material
    Wd.
    Lg.
    Ht.
    Each
    Handle1 Off
    1/8, 1/4
    MaleNPT
    55 to 150Stainless Steel
    Plastic2 1/2"5"3"5053N150000000
    Abrasive Blaster Safety Switch Repair Kits
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