Foot Switch Guards | McMaster-Carr

	Number of Pedals Number of Pedals

	Switch Action Switch Action

Springs Back (Momentary)

Stays Switched (Maintained)

	Number of Circuits Controlled Number of Circuits Controlled

	Switching Voltage Switching Voltage

	Electrical Connection Type Electrical Connection Type


Hardwire	Plug

	Switching Current Switching Current

	Switch Starting Position Switch Starting Position

1 Off (Normally Open) or 1
On (Normally Closed)

1 Off (Normally Open)

2 Off (Normally Open) or 2
On (Normally Closed)

	With Guard With Guard

Without Guard

With Guard

	Wire Connection Type Wire Connection Type

Quick-Disconnect Terminals

	Industry Designation Industry Designation

SPDT

SPST-NO

DPDT

	Housing Material Housing Material

	Width Width

	Height Height

	Depth Depth

	Pivot Location Pivot Location

Back

Front

	Specifications Met Specifications Met

CE Marked

	Number of Mounting Holes Number of Mounting Holes

	Mounting Hole Diameter Mounting Hole Diameter

	DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement) DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement)

DFARS Specialty Metals
COTS-Exempt

	RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances)

RoHS Compliant

	REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals) REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals)

REACH Compliant

	Environment Environment

	Number of Terminals Number of Terminals

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Choosing an Electrical Switch

About Hazardous Location Environmental Ratings

With One Pedal

With Two Pedals

These switches are rated for environments where hazardous material is present. Press the pedal with your foot for hands-free operation. They have an oversized guard that accommodates bulky footwear.

Hazardous location environmental ratings indicate whether manufacturers have included safety features in products to facilitate their safe use in a hazardous environment. Before selecting a product for a hazardous location, ensure it is rated for your environment. See About Hazardous Location Environmental Ratings.

					Mounting
No. of Circuits Controlled	Switch Starting Position	Switch Action	Industry Designation	Switching Current @ Voltage	Fasteners Included	No. of Holes	Hole Dia.	Environmental Rating		Each
1 Speed with Screw Terminals
Aluminum Housing with 1 Pedal, Oversized Guard, and Back Pivot
1	1 Off (Normally Open) or 1 On (Normally Closed)	Springs Back (Momentary)	SPDT	20 A @ 125 V AC/250 V AC	No	6	0.28"	NEC Class I Divisions 1, 2 Group D NEC Class II Divisions 1, 2 Groups F, G NEC Zone 1 Group IIA IP41 NEMA 2 NEMA 7 NEMA 9	0000000	0000000
2	2 Off (Normally Open) or 2 On (Normally Closed)	Springs Back (Momentary)	DPDT	20 A @ 125 V AC/250 V AC	No	6	0.28"	NEC Class I Divisions 1, 2 Group D NEC Class II Divisions 1, 2 Groups F, G NEC Zone 1 Group IIA IP41 NEMA 2 NEMA 7 NEMA 9	0000000	000000
Aluminum Housing with 2 Pedals, Oversized Guard, and Back Pivot
2	1 Off (Normally Open) or 1 On (Normally Closed)	Springs Back (Momentary)	SPDT	20 A @ 125 V AC/250 V AC	No	6	0.28"	NEC Class I Divisions 1, 2 Group D NEC Class II Divisions 1, 2 Groups F, G NEC Zone 1 Group IIA IP41 NEMA 2 NEMA 7 NEMA 9	0000000	000000

Foot Switches

Iron with One Pedal

Iron with Two Pedals

Steel with One Pedal

Steel with One Pedal and Front Pivot

Steel with Two Pedals

Stainless Steel with One Pedal and Front Pivot

Three-Prong Outlet

Press these switches with your foot for convenient, hands-free operation.

Switches with front pivot reduce user fatigue.

Switches with a three-prong outlet let you plug a device directly into the switch.

Foot Switches
							Mounting					Optional Guards
No. of Circuits Controlled	Switch Starting Position	Switch Action	Industry Designation	Switching Current @ Voltage	Wire Connection Type	No. of Terminals	Fasteners Included	No. of Holes	Hole Dia.		Each		Each
1 Speed
Iron Housing with 1 Pedal
1	1 Off (Normally Open) or 1 On (Normally Closed)	Springs Back (Momentary)	SPDT	20 A @ 125 V AC/250 V AC, 2.5 A @ 28 V DC	Screw Terminals	3	No	2	0.22"	0000000	0000000	000000	00
1	1 Off (Normally Open) or 1 On (Normally Closed)	Springs Back (Momentary)	SPDT	20 A @ 125 V AC/250 V AC, 3 A @ 28 V DC	Screw Terminals	3	No	2	0.22"	0000000	00000	000000	000000
1	1 Off (Normally Open) or 1 On (Normally Closed)	Stays Switched (Maintained)	SPDT	20 A @ 125 V AC, 10 A @ 250 V AC	Wire Leads	__	No	2	0.22"	0000000	00000	000000	00000
2	2 Off (Normally Open) or 2 On (Normally Closed)	Springs Back (Momentary)	DPDT	15 A @ 125 V AC, 10 A @ 250 V AC, 3 A; 3 V DC	Quick-Disconnect Terminals	6	No	2	0.22"	000000	00000	000000	00000
2	2 Off (Normally Open) or 2 On (Normally Closed)	Stays Switched (Maintained)	DPDT	10 A @ 125 V AC/250 V AC, 3 A @ 28 V DC	Solder Lugs	6	No	2	0.22"	000000	000000	000000	00000
Iron Housing with 1 Pedal and Three-Prong Outlet
1	1 Off (Normally Open)	Springs Back (Momentary)	SPST-NO	15 A @ 125 V AC	__	__	No	2	0.22"	0000000	00000	000000	00000
Iron Housing with 2 Pedals
2	1 Off (Normally Open) or 1 On (Normally Closed)	Springs Back (Momentary)	SPDT	20 A @ 125 V AC/250 V AC, 2.5 A @ 28 V DC	Screw Terminals	6	No	4	0.22"	0000000	000000	0000000	00000
Steel Housing with 1 Pedal
1	1 Off (Normally Open) or 1 On (Normally Closed)	Springs Back (Momentary)	SPDT	15 A @ 125 V AC/250 V AC, 3 A @ 28 V DC	Quick-Disconnect Terminals	3	No	2	0.1"	000000	00000	000000	00000
Steel Housing with 1 Pedal and Front Pivot
1	1 Off (Normally Open)	Springs Back (Momentary)	SPST-NO	10 A @ 125 V AC/250 V AC, 0.1 A @ 28 V DC	Wire Leads	__	No	2	0.12"	0000000	00000	0000000	00000
1	1 Off (Normally Open)	Stays Switched (Maintained)	SPST-NO	10 A @ 125 V AC/250 V AC, 0.1 A @ 28 V DC	Wire Leads	__	No	2	0.12"	0000000	00000	0000000	00000
1	1 Off (Normally Open) or 1 On (Normally Closed)	Springs Back (Momentary)	SPDT	15 A @ 125 V AC/250 V AC, 0.1 A @ 28 V DC	Quick-Disconnect Terminals	3	No	2	0.12"	0000000	00000	0000000	00000
1	1 Off (Normally Open) or 1 On (Normally Closed)	Stays Switched (Maintained)	SPDT	15 A @ 125 V AC/250 V AC, 0.1 A @ 28 V DC	Quick-Disconnect Terminals	3	No	2	0.12"	0000000	00000	0000000	00000
Steel Housing with 1 Pedal, Front Pivot, and Three-Prong Outlet
1	1 Off (Normally Open)	Springs Back (Momentary)	SPST-NO	10 A @ 125 V AC	__	__	No	2	0.12"	0000000	00000	0000000	00000
1	1 Off (Normally Open)	Stays Switched (Maintained)	SPST-NO	10 A @ 125 V AC	__	__	No	2	0.12"	0000000	00000	0000000	00000
Steel Housing with 1 Pedal and Three-Prong Outlet
1	1 Off (Normally Open)	Springs Back (Momentary)	SPST-NO	10 A @ 125 V AC	__	__	No	2	0.1"	000000	00000	000000	00000
Steel Housing with 2 Pedals
2	1 Off (Normally Open)	Springs Back (Momentary)	SPST-NO	13 A @ 125 V AC/250 V AC, 3 A @ 28 V DC	Wire Leads	__	No	2	0.16"	000000	000000	0000000	00000
Stainless Steel Housing with 1 Pedal and Front Pivot
1	1 Off (Normally Open)	Springs Back (Momentary)	SPST-NO	3 A @ 28 V DC/125 V AC/250 V AC	Wire Leads	__	No	2	0.12"	0000000	00000	0000000	000000
1	1 Off (Normally Open) or 1 On (Normally Closed)	Springs Back (Momentary)	SPDT	3 A @ 28 V DC/125 V AC/250 V AC	Butt Splices	3	No	2	0.12"	0000000	00000	0000000	000000
Stainless Steel Housing with 1 Pedal, Front Pivot, and Three-Prong Outlet
1	1 Off (Normally Open)	Springs Back (Momentary)	SPST-NO	3 A @ 125 V AC	__	__	No	2	0.12"	0000000	00000	0000000	000000

Corrosion-Resistant Washdown Foot Switches

Rated NEMA 6P, 13, and IP68, these switches protect against corrosion, washdowns, temporary submersion, and oil/coolant spraying.

Switches
						Wire Leads			Mounting					Replacement Switching Mechanisms
	No. of Circuits Controlled	Switch Starting Position	Switch Action	Industry Designation	Switching Current @ Voltage	No. of	Lg., ft.	Conduit Trade Size	Fasteners Included	No. of Holes	Hole Dia.		Each		Each
1 Speed with Wire Leads
Aluminum Housing
A	1	1 Off (Normally Open)	Springs Back (Momentary)	SPST-NO	18 A @ 125 V AC/250 V AC	3	8	1/2	No	2	0.25"	0000000	0000000	00000000	000000
B	2	1 Off (Normally Open)	Springs Back (Momentary)	SPST-NO	15 A @ 125 V AC/250 V AC	4	8	1/2	No	2	0.25"	0000000	000000	00000000	00000

Optional Guards

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Light Duty Foot Switches

Use these switches for intermittent, light duty applications.

Switches
							Mounting						Optional Guards
No. of Circuits Controlled	Switch Starting Position	Switch Action	Industry Designation	Switching Current @ Voltage	No. of Terminals	Quick-Disconnect Tab Wd.	Fasteners Included	No. of Holes	Hole Dia.	Choose a Color		Each		Each
1 Speed with Quick-Disconnect Terminals
Plastic Housing
1	1 Off (Normally Open) or 1 On (Normally Closed)	Springs Back (Momentary)	SPDT	15 A @ 125 V AC/250 V AC, 3 A @ 28 V DC	3	0.187"	No	2	0.08"	Blue, Gray, Yellow	0000000	000000	000000	000000

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Choosing an Electrical Switch

About Hazardous Location Environmental Ratings

Hazardous Location Foot Switches

Foot Switches

Corrosion-Resistant Washdown Foot Switches

Light Duty Foot Switches