Foot Switch Pedals | McMaster-Carr

	Switch Action Switch Action

Springs Back (Momentary)

Stays Switched (Maintained)

	Switching Voltage Switching Voltage

	Number of Pedals Number of Pedals

	Flow Pattern Flow Pattern

	3/2
	4/2
	5/2

	For Air Cylinder Type For Air Cylinder Type

Double Acting

Single Acting

	Number of Circuits Controlled Number of Circuits Controlled

	Return Actuation Return Actuation

Spring

Foot

	Electrical Connection Type Electrical Connection Type


Hardwire	Plug

	Inlet Pipe Size Inlet Pipe Size

	Switching Current Switching Current

	Outlet Thread Type Outlet Thread Type

NPT

NPTF

BSPP

	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

	Outlet Pipe Size Outlet Pipe Size

	Inlet Thread Type Inlet Thread Type

NPT

NPTF

BSPP

	Number of Flow Ports Number of Flow Ports

	Body Material Body Material

	Air Directional Control Valve Type Air Directional Control Valve Type

3-Way

4-Way

	Overall Length Overall Length

	Wire Connection Type Wire Connection Type

Screw Terminals

Quick-Disconnect Terminals

Wire Leads

Solder

Butt Splices

	Number of Speeds Number of Speeds

	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

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Choosing an Electrical Switch

Foot Switches

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

Wet-Location Foot Switches

Safe for use in wet locations, these switches are IP and NEMA rated for protection from corrosion, washdowns, and oil/coolant spraying.

Corrosion-Resistant Washdown Foot Switches

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

Any-Direction Foot Switches

Apply pressure from any direction to actuate these switches.

Washdown Any-Direction Foot Switches

Rated NEMA 6P and IP68, these switches are protected against washdowns, corrosion, and temporary submersion.

Wireless Foot Switches

Control equipment from up to 40 feet away—these switches include a transmitter and a receiver that connects to equipment.

Light Duty Foot Switches

Use this switch for intermittent, light-duty applications.

Hazardous Location Foot Switches

These switches are rated for environments where hazardous material is present.

Variable-Speed Foot Switches

When the pedal is pressed, the built-in potentiometer adjusts the resistance to vary the speed for motor drives.

Air-Actuated Foot Switches

Build-Your-Own Air-Actuated Foot Switches

Combine a foot-pedal actuator with a switching mechanism to build a complete switch.

Air-Actuated Foot Switches

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

Compressed Air Control Valves

Two-Speed Two-Action Foot-Operated
Air Directional Control Valves

Often used to extend and then retract a cylinder at different speeds, these valves create two actions and have two exhaust ports, which allows you to control the speed of each action by attaching a flow control valve to each exhaust port. Use your foot to operate them, leaving your hands free to perform other tasks. Also known as 4-way and 5/2 valves.

Two-Action Foot-Operated
Air Directional Control Valves

Also known as 4-way and 4/2 valves, these valves create two actions, such as extending and then retracting a cylinder. Use your foot to operate them, leaving your hands free to perform other tasks.

Single-Action Foot-Operated
Air Directional Control Valves

These valves create one action, such as extending a cylinder. Use your foot to operate them, leaving your hands free to perform other tasks. Also known as 3-way or 3/2 valves.

Foot-Operated Air On/Off Valves

Turn airflow on and off with your foot to keep your hands free to perform other tasks.

Design-Your-Own Air-Powered Syringes

Use these components to create an air-powered dispensing system. A foot pedal controls the amount released.

Hands-Free Sink Faucet Control Valves

Press these valves with your foot or knee for water; release them to stop the flow.