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30 mm Panel-Mount Build-Your-Own Metal Switches
Choose an actuator and contact block to make your own switch. All switches are rated for protection from washdowns and oil/coolant spraying. NEMA 4X rated switches are also protected from corrosion. Use legend plates (not included) to label switches.
Key actuators are keyed alike, so they will all open with the same key.
Switch guards protect flush and projecting switches from accidental activation.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
| Switch Action | Switching Current @ Voltage | Max. Voltage  | Dia. | For Max. No. of Contact Blocks | No. of Keys Included | Key Removal Position | Key Number | Environmental Rating | Each | |
2 Position | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springs Back (Momentary) | 6 A @ 120 V AC, 5 A @ 24 V DC | 600V AC/600V DC | 1 1/8" | 4 | 2 | Left | 501CH | NEMA 4, NEMA 13 | 00000000 | 0000000 |
| Stays Switched (Maintained) | 6 A @ 120 V AC, 5 A @ 24 V DC | 600V AC/600V DC | 1 1/8" | 4 | 2 | Left, Right | 501CH | NEMA 4, NEMA 13 | 00000000 | 000000 |
3 Position | ||||||||||
| Springs Back (Momentary) | 6 A @ 120 V AC, 5 A @ 24 V DC | 600V AC/600V DC | 1 1/8" | 4 | 2 | Center | 501CH | NEMA 4, NEMA 13 | 00000000 | 000000 |
| Stays Switched (Maintained) | 6 A @ 120 V AC, 5 A @ 24 V DC | 600V AC/600V DC | 1 1/8" | 4 | 2 | Center, Left, Right | 501CH | NEMA 4, NEMA 13 | 00000000 | 000000 |
| Replacement Key | 00000000 | Each | 00000 |
| No. of Circuits Controlled | Switch Starting Position | No. of Terminals | Industry Designation | Switching Current @ Voltage | Max. Voltage | Dp. Behind Panel | Wire Connection Type | Each | |
| 1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) | 2 | SPST-NO | 6 A @ 120 V AC, 5 A @ 24 V DC | 600V AC 600V DC | 1 3/4" | Screw Terminals | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 1 | 1 On (Normally Closed) | 2 | SPST-NC | 6 A @ 120 V AC, 5 A @ 24 V DC | 600V AC 600V DC | 1 3/4" | Screw Terminals | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 2 | 1 Off (Normally Open) and 1 On (Normally Closed) | 4 | DPST-1NO/1NC | 6 A @ 120 V AC, 5 A @ 24 V DC | 600V AC 600V DC | 1 3/4" | Screw Terminals | 00000000 | 00000 |
22 mm Panel-Mount Build-Your-Own Metal Switches
Choose an actuator and contact block to make your own switch. All switches are IP and NEMA rated for protection from dust, washdown, and chemicals. For an easy way to tell switches apart without labels, choose them based on their actuator color.
Key actuators prevent accidental activation because they require a key to turn on and off. They are keyed alike, so they will all open with the same key.
Contact blocks with mounting latch accept additional contact blocks to control more circuits.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
| Switch Action | Dia. | For Max. No. of Contact Blocks | Key Removal Position | Environmental Rating | Specifications Met | Actuator Color | Each | |
2 Positions | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springs Back (Momentary) | 1 3/16" | 6 | Right | NEMA 4, NEMA 13, IP66 | UL Recognized Component, CSA Certified, CE Marked, CCC Marked, UL 508 | Black | 0000000 | 000000 |
| Stays Switched (Maintained) | 1 3/16" | 6 | Left | NEMA 4, NEMA 13, IP66 | UL Recognized Component, CSA Certified, CE Marked, CCC Marked, UL 508 | Black | 0000000 | 00000 |
3 Positions | ||||||||
| Springs Back (Momentary), Stays Switched (Maintained) | 1 3/16" | 6 | Left | NEMA 4, NEMA 13, IP66 | UL Recognized Component, CSA Certified, CE Marked, CCC Marked, UL 508 | Black | 0000000 | 00000 |
| Stays Switched (Maintained) | 1 3/16" | 6 | Left | NEMA 4, NEMA 13, IP66 | UL Recognized Component, CSA Certified, CE Marked, CCC Marked, UL 508 | Black | 0000000 | 00000 |
| Replacement Keys | 00000000 | Pkg. | 000000 |
| No. of Circuits Controlled | Switch Starting Position | No. of Terminals | Industry Designation | Switching Current @ Voltage | Max. Voltage | Dp. Behind Panel | Wire Connection Type | Environmental Rating | Specifications Met | Each | |
| 1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) | 2 | SPST-NO | 6 A @ 120 V AC, 2.5 A @ 24 V DC | 600V AC | 1 13/16" | Screw Terminals | IP20 | UL Listed, UL Recognized Component, CSA Certified, CE Marked, CCC Marked, UL 508 | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 2 | 2 Off (Normally Open) | 4 | DPST-NO | 6 A @ 120 V AC, 2.5 A @ 24 V DC | 600V AC | 1 13/16" | Screw Terminals | IP20 | UL Listed, UL Recognized Component, CSA Certified, CE Marked, CCC Marked, UL 508 | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 2 | 1 Off (Normally Open) and 1 On (Normally Closed) | 4 | DPST-1NO/1NC | 6 A @ 120 V AC, 2.5 A @ 24 V DC | 600V AC | 1 13/16" | Screw Terminals | IP20 | UL Listed, UL Recognized Component, CSA Certified, CE Marked, CCC Marked, UL 508 | 00000000 | 00000 |
| No. of Circuits Controlled | Switch Starting Position | No. of Terminals | Industry Designation | Switching Current @ Voltage | Max. Voltage | Dp. Behind Panel | Wire Connection Type | Environmental Rating | Specifications Met | Each | |
| 1 | 1 On (Normally Closed) | 2 | SPST-NC | 6 A @ 120 V AC, 2.5 A @ 24 V DC | 600V AC | 1 13/16" | Screw Terminals | IP20 | UL Listed, UL Recognized Component, CSA Certified, CE Marked, CCC Marked, UL 508 | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 2 | 2 On (Normally Closed) | 4 | DPST-NC | 6 A @ 120 V AC, 2.5 A @ 24 V DC | 600V AC | 1 13/16" | Screw Terminals | IP20 | UL Listed, UL Recognized Component, CSA Certified, CE Marked, CCC Marked, UL 508 | 00000000 | 00000 |
| For Actuator Style | No. of Circuits Controlled | Switch Starting Position | No. of Terminals | Industry Designation | Environmental Rating | Specifications Met | Each | |
| Push Button, Lever, Key | 1 | 1 On (Normally Closed) | 2 | SPST-NC | IP20 | UL Listed, UL Recognized Component, CSA Certified, CE Marked, CCC Marked, UL 508 | 00000000 | 000000 |
| Lever, Key | 1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) | 2 | SPST-NO | IP20 | UL Listed, UL Recognized Component, CSA Certified, CE Marked, CCC Marked, UL 508 | 00000000 | 00000 |
22 mm Panel-Mount Build-Your-Own Plastic Switches
Choose an actuator and contact block to make your own switch. Actuators are rated NEMA 3S, 4X and 13 for protection from dust, outdoor environments, corrosion, oil, and washdowns. They mount into standard panel cutouts. Use legend plates (not included) to label switches. BACO Controls switches are only compatible with BACO manufactured legend plates.
Key actuators prevent accidental activation because they require a key to turn on and off. They are keyed alike, so they will all open with the same key.
Contact blocks with mounting latch accept additional contact blocks to control more circuits.
Mounting tools make it easier to install switches in crowded panels.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
| Switch Action | Dia. | For Max. No. of Contact Blocks | No. of Keys Included | Key Removal Position | Environmental Rating | Specifications Met | Manufacturer | Actuator Color | Each | |
2 Position | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springs Back (Momentary) | 1 3/16" | 6 | 2 | Left | NEMA 3S, NEMA 4X, NEMA 13, IP69K, IP66, IK05 | UL Recognized Component, C-UL Recognized Component, UL 508 | BACO Controls | Black | 0000000 | 000000 |
| Stays Switched (Maintained) | 1 3/16" | 6 | 2 | Left | NEMA 3S, NEMA 4X, NEMA 13, IP69K, IP66, IK05 | UL Recognized Component, C-UL Recognized Component, UL 508 | BACO Controls | Black | 0000000 | 00000 |
3 Position | ||||||||||
| Springs Back (Momentary) | 1 3/16" | 6 | 2 | Center | NEMA 3S, NEMA 4X, NEMA 13, IP69K, IP66, IK05 | UL Recognized Component, C-UL Recognized Component, UL 508 | BACO Controls | Black | 0000000 | 00000 |
| Springs Back (Momentary), Stays Switched (Maintained) | 1 3/16" | 6 | 2 | Center | NEMA 3S, NEMA 4X, NEMA 13, IP69K, IP66, IK05 | UL Recognized Component, C-UL Recognized Component, UL 508 | BACO Controls | Black | 0000000 | 00000 |
| Stays Switched (Maintained) | 1 3/16" | 6 | 2 | Center | NEMA 3S, NEMA 4X, NEMA 13, IP69K, IP66, IK05 | UL Recognized Component, C-UL Recognized Component, UL 508 | BACO Controls | Black | 0000000 | 00000 |
| No. of Circuits Controlled | Switch Starting Position | No. of Terminals | Industry Designation | Switching Current @ Voltage | Max. Voltage | Dp. Behind Panel | Wire Connection Type | Environmental Rating | Specifications Met | Each | |
| 1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) | 2 | SPST-NO | 6 A @ 120 V AC, 2.5 A @ 24 V DC | 600V AC 600V DC | 1 11/16" | Screw Terminals | IP20 | UL Listed, C-UL Listed, CE Marked | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 1 | 1 On (Normally Closed) | 2 | SPST-NC | 6 A @ 120 V AC, 2.5 A @ 24 V DC | 600V AC 600V DC | 1 11/16" | Screw Terminals | IP20 | UL Listed, C-UL Listed, CE Marked | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 2 | 2 Off (Normally Open) | 4 | DPST-NO | 6 A @ 120 V AC, 2.5 A @ 24 V DC | 600V AC 600V DC | 1 11/16" | Screw Terminals | IP20 | UL Listed, C-UL Listed, CE Marked | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 2 | 1 Off (Normally Open) and 1 On (Normally Closed) | 4 | DPST-1NO/1NC | 6 A @ 120 V AC, 2.5 A @ 24 V DC | 600V AC 600V DC | 1 11/16" | Screw Terminals | IP20 | UL Listed, C-UL Listed, CE Marked | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 2 | 2 On (Normally Closed) | 4 | DPST-NC | 6 A @ 120 V AC, 2.5 A @ 24 V DC | 600V AC 600V DC | 1 11/16" | Screw Terminals | IP20 | UL Listed, C-UL Listed, CE Marked | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 4 | 2 Off (Normally Open) and 2 On (Normally Closed) | 8 | 4PST-2NO/2NC | 6 A @ 120 V AC, 2.5 A @ 24 V DC | 600V AC 600V DC | 2" | Screw Terminals | IP20 | UL Listed, C-UL Listed, CE Marked | 0000000 | 00000 |
| Replacement Contact Retaining Clip | 000000 | Each | 00000 |
