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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.

    3/4" Panel-Mount Key Switches

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Key Switches. 3/4" Panel-Mount Key Switches, Screw-Terminal Wire Connection.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Key Switches. 3/4" Panel-Mount Key Switches, Tab Wire Connection.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Key Switches. 3/4" Panel-Mount Key Switches, Wire Lead Connection.

    Screw-Terminal

    Wire Connection

    Tab Wire

    Connection

    Wire Lead Connection

    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—Keyed alike switches all open with the same key.
    Keyed Differently—Keyed differently switches each open with a unique key.
    Master Keyed—Keyed differently/master keyed switches are keyed differently but can be used with a master key (sold separately).
    Key Switches
    Replacement Keys
    Master Keys
    Wire
    Leads
    No. of Circuits
    Controlled
    Switch Starting
    Position
    Switch
    Action
    No. of
    Terminals
    Switch
    Designation
    Switching Current
    @ Voltage
    Max. Voltage
    Dia.
    Dp. Behind
    Panel
    No.
    of
    Lg.
    No. of Keys
    Included
    Key Removal
    Position
    Each
    Each
    Each
    2 Positions with Metal Actuator Base
     
    Keyed Alike with Screw-Terminal Wire Connection
    11 Off
    Momentary
    2SPST-NO
    6 amp @ 120V AC240V AC7/8"1 3/4"2Center7188K340000007188K3700000———0
    11 Off
    Maintained
    2SPST-NO
    6 amp @ 120V AC240V AC7/8"1 1/2"2Center7188K32000007188K350000———0
    11 Off
    Maintained
    2SPST-NO
    6 amp @ 120V AC240V AC7/8"1 1/2"2Center, Right7188K33000007188K360000———0
     
    Keyed Alike with Tab Wire Connection
    11 Off or 1 On
    Maintained
    3SPDT
    4 amp @ 125V AC/24V DC125V AC
    28V DC
    7/8"1 1/16"2Center7278K12000007278K20000———0
    11 Off or 1 On
    Maintained
    3SPDT
    4 amp @ 125V AC/24V DC125V AC
    28V DC
    7/8"1 1/16"2Center, Right7278K13000007278K30000———0
    22 Off or 2 On
    Maintained
    6DPDT
    4 amp @ 125V AC/24V DC125V AC
    28V DC
    7/8"1 1/16"2Center7278K14000007278K40000———0
    22 Off or 2 On
    Maintained
    6DPDT
    4 amp @ 125V AC/24V DC125V AC
    28V DC
    7/8"1 1/16"2Center, Right7278K15000007278K50000———0
     
    Keyed Alike with Wire Lead Connection
    11 Off
    Momentary
    2SPST-NO
    7 amp @ 28V AC/28V DC28V AC
    28V DC
    7/8"1 1/8"210"2Center7188K101000007188K1040000———0
    11 Off
    Maintained
    2SPST-NO
    7 amp @ 28V AC/28V DC28V AC
    28V DC
    7/8"1 1/8"210"2Center, Right7188K22000007188K620000———0
     
    Keyed Differently with Wire Lead Connection
    11 Off
    Momentary
    2SPST-NO
    7 amp @ 28V AC/28V DC28V AC
    28V DC
    7/8"1 1/8"210"2Center7188K102000007188K1050000———0
    11 Off
    Maintained
    2SPST-NO
    7 amp @ 28V AC/28V DC28V AC
    28V DC
    7/8"1 1/8"210"2Center, Right7188K21000007188K610000———0
     
    Keyed Differently/Master Keyed with Wire Lead Connection
    11 Off
    Momentary
    2SPST-NO
    7 amp @ 28V AC/28V DC28V AC
    28V DC
    7/8"1 1/8"210"2Center7188K10300000———07188K10600000
    11 Off
    Maintained
    2SPST-NO
    7 amp @ 28V AC/28V DC28V AC
    28V DC
    7/8"1 1/8"210"2Center, Right7188K2300000———07188K140000
     
    3 Positions with Metal Actuator Base
     
    Keyed Alike with Tab Wire Connection
    11 Off or 1 On
    Maintained
    3SPST-NO
    4 amp @ 125V AC/24V DC125V AC
    28V DC
    7/8"1 1/16"2Center, Left, Right7278K1900000———0———0
    11 Off or 1 On
    Maintained
    4SPST-NO
    4 amp @ 125V AC/24V DC125V AC
    28V DC
    7/8"1 1/16"2Center7278K1800000———0———0
    22 Off or 2 On
    Maintained
    8DPDT
    4 amp @ 125V AC/24V DC125V AC
    28V DC
    7/8"1 1/16"2Center7278K1700000———0———0
     

    Washdown 3/4" Panel-Mount Key Switches

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Key Switches. Washdown 3/4" Panel-Mount Key Switches, Screw-Terminal Wire Connection.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Key Switches. Washdown 3/4" Panel-Mount Key Switches, Tab Wire Connection.

    Screw-Terminal Wire

    Connection

    Tab Wire

    Connection

    Rated NEMA 4 or IP66, these switches are protected from washdowns. They require a key to turn circuits on or off, limiting access to sensitive equipment. All fit into a standard panel cutout.
    Keyed Alike—Keyed alike switches all open with the same key.
    Keyed Differently—Keyed differently switches each open with a unique key.
    Key Switches
    Replacement Keys
    No. of Circuits
    Controlled
    Switch Starting
    Position
    Switch
    Action
    No. of
    Terminals
    Switch
    Designation
    Switching Current
    @ Voltage
    Max. Voltage
    Dia.
    Dp. Behind
    Panel
    No. of Keys
    Included
    Key Removal
    Position
    Enclosure
    Rating
    Each
    Each
    2 Positions with Metal Actuator Base
     
    Keyed Alike with Screw-Terminal Wire Connection
    21 Off and 1 On
    Maintained
    4DPST-1NO/1NC
    10 amp @ 300V AC/24V DC300V AC
    24V DC
    7/8"1 7/8"2Center, RightNEMA 4, IP66
    7182K130000007182K200000
    21 Off and 1 On
    Maintained
    4DPST-1NO/1NC
    20 amp @ 240V AC690V AC7/8"2 5/8"2Center, RightIP66
    7182K101000007182K20000
     
    Keyed Alike with Tab Wire Connection
    11 Off or 1 On
    Maintained
    3SPDT
    4 amp @ 125V AC/28V DC125V AC
    28V DC
    7/8"1 1/4"2Center, RightNEMA 4, IP66
    7182K11000007182K20000
     
    Keyed Differently with Screw-Terminal Wire Connection
    21 Off and 1 On
    Maintained
    4DPST-1NO/1NC
    10 amp @ 300V AC/24V DC300V AC
    24V DC
    7/8"1 7/8"2Center, RightNEMA 4, IP66
    7182K1400000———0
     
    Keyed Differently with Tab Wire Connection
    11 Off or 1 On
    Maintained
    3SPDT
    4 amp @ 125V AC/28V DC125V AC
    28V DC
    7/8"1 1/4"2Center, RightNEMA 4, IP66
    7182K1200000———0
     

    Miniature 15/32" Panel-Mount Key Switches

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Key Switches. Miniature 15/32" Panel-Mount Key Switches, Quick-Disconnect-Terminal Wire Connection.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Key Switches. Miniature 15/32" Panel-Mount Key Switches, Wire Lead Connection.

    Quick-Disconnect-Terminal

    Wire Connection

    Wire Lead

    Connection

    Maximize space in a panel with these miniature switches. They require a key to turn circuits on or off, limiting access to sensitive equipment. All are keyed alike, so they open with the same key.
    Wire
    Leads
    No. of Circuits
    Controlled
    Switch Starting
    Position
    Switch
    Action
    No. of
    Terminals
    Switch
    Designation
    Switching Current
    @ Voltage
    Max. Voltage
    Dia.
    Dp. Behind
    Panel
    Quick-Disconnect
    Tab Wd.
    No.
    of
    Lg.
    No. of Keys
    Included
    Key Removal
    Position
    Each
    2 Positions with Metal Actuator Base
     
    Keyed Alike with Quick-Disconnect-Terminal Wire Connection
    11 Off
    Maintained
    2SPST-NO
    4 amp @ 125V AC/24V DC250V AC
    28V DC
    9/16"1 5/16"0.11"2Center65635K13000000
     
    Keyed Alike with Wire Lead Connection
    11 Off
    Maintained
    2SPST-NO
    4 amp @ 125V AC/24V DC250V AC
    28V DC
    9/16"1 5/16"26"2Center65635K1400000
     

    High-Security 3/4" Panel-Mount Key Switches

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Key Switches. 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—Keyed alike switches all open with the same key.
    Keyed Differently—Keyed differently switches each open with a unique key.
    Master Keyed—Keyed differently/master keyed switches are keyed differently but can be used with a master key (sold separately).
    Key Switches
    Replacement Keys
    Wire
    Leads
    No. of Circuits
    Controlled
    Switch Starting
    Position
    Switch
    Action
    No. of
    Terminals
    Switch
    Designation
    Switching Current
    @ Voltage
    Max. Voltage
    Dia.
    Dp. Behind
    Panel
    No.
    of
    Lg.
    No. of Keys
    Included
    Key Removal
    Position
    Each
    Each
    2 Positions with Metal Actuator Base
     
    Keyed Alike with Wire Lead Connection
    11 Off
    Maintained
    2SPST-NO
    7 amp @ 28V AC/28V DC28V AC
    28V DC
    7/8"1 3/16"210"2Center, Right7188K260000007188K31000000
     
    Keyed Differently with Wire Lead Connection
    11 Off
    Maintained
    2SPST-NO
    7 amp @ 28V AC/28V DC28V AC
    28V DC
    7/8"1 3/16"210"2Center, Right7188K25000007188K5100000
     
    Keyed Differently/Master Keyed with Wire Lead Connection
    11 Off
    Maintained
    2SPST-NO
    7 amp @ 28V AC/28V DC28V AC
    28V DC
    7/8"1 3/16"210"2Center, Right7188K2700000———0
     
    Keys

    High-Amp Outlet-Box-Mount Key Switches

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Key Switches. High-Amp Outlet-Box-Mount Key Switches.
    Able to withstand high currents, these switches can be used with motors and pumps. They require a key to turn circuits on or off, limiting access to sensitive equipment. All are keyed alike, so they open with the same key.
    No. of Circuits
    Controlled
    Switch Starting
    Position
    Switch
    Action
    No. of
    Terminals
    Switch
    Designation
    Switching Current
    @ Voltage
    Max. Voltage,
    V AC
    hp @ Switching
    Voltage
    Dia.
    Dp. Behind
    Panel
    No. of Keys
    Included
    Key Removal
    Position
    Each
    2 Positions with Metal Actuator Base
     
    Keyed Alike with Screw-Terminal Wire Connection
    22 Off
    Maintained
    4DPST-NO
    20 amp @ 120V AC2771 hp @ 120V AC7/8"1 11/16"2Center5049T50000000
     
    Accessories and Replacements for Key Switches
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