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    17 Products

    Air-Actuated Relays

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Air-Actuated Relays.
    Also known as an air-to-electric switch, this relay converts an air signal to an electric signal. Use it to actuate solenoid valves and other electric components from your pneumatic control system.
    Air
    Connection
    Conduit
    Connection
    No. of
    Terminals
    Switching Current
    @ Voltage
    Max. Switching
    Voltage, V AC
    Air Pressure,
    psi
    Pipe
    Size
    Thread
    Type
    Gender
    Ht.
    Wd.
    Dp.
    Trade
    Size
    Thread
    Type
    Gender
    Each
    1 Circuit Controlled with 1 Off or 1 On—SPDT
    315 amp @ 240V AC2508 to 1001/8
    		NPT
    		Female3.6"1"3.1"1/2
    		NPSM
    		Female49145K510000000
     

    Air-Actuated Hand Switches

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Air-Actuated Switches. Air-Actuated Hand Switches.
    Keep live electrical circuits away from work areas—these switches use air pressure to turn circuits on or off.
    No. of Circuits
    Controlled
    Switch Starting
    Position
    Switch
    Action
    No. of
    Terminals
    Switch
    Designation
    Switching Current
    @ Voltage
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Quick-Disconnect
    Tab Wd.
    Includes
    Each
    11 Off or 1 On
    		Momentary
    		3SPDT
    		20 amp @ 125V AC, 250V AC2 1/8"1 3/4"1 1/4"0.187"10 ft. Tubing7695K11000000
    11 Off or 1 On
    		Maintained
    		3SPDT
    		20 amp @ 125V AC, 250V AC2 1/8"1 3/4"1 1/4"0.187"10 ft. Tubing7695K1200000
     

    Build-Your-Own Air-Actuated Hand Switches

    Combine a push-button actuator with a switching mechanism to build a complete switch. These switches use air pressure to turn circuits on or off, keeping live electrical circuits away from work areas.
    Actuators
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Air-Actuated Switches. Build-Your-Own Air-Actuated Hand Switches, Actuators.
    Dia.
    Ht.
    Tube
    ID
    Tube
    OD
    Material
    Enclosure
    Rating
    Includes
    Each
    2 5/8"1"1/8"1/4"PlasticIP04
    		6 ft. Tubing7467K53000000
     
    Switching Mechanisms
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Air-Actuated Switches. Build-Your-Own Air-Actuated Hand Switches, Switching Mechanisms.

    Switching

    Mechanisms

    No. of Circuits
    Controlled
    Switch Starting
    Position
    Switch
    Action
    No. of
    Terminals
    Switch
    Designation
    Switching Current
    @ Voltage
    Quick-Disconnect
    Tab Wd.
    Component
    Certification
    Specs.
    Met
    Each
    11 Off or 1 On
    		Momentary
    		3SPDT
    		21 amp @ 250V AC0.25"Switching MechanismCE Marked, CSA Certified, UL Listed
    		UL 5086573K82000000
    11 Off or 1 On
    		Maintained
    		3SPDT
    		21 amp @ 250V AC0.25"Switching MechanismCE Marked, CSA Certified, UL Listed
    		UL 5086573K8100000
    22 Off or 2 On
    		Momentary
    		6DPDT
    		21 amp @ 250V AC0.25"Switching MechanismUL Listed
    		UL 5086573K8400000
    22 Off or 2 On
    		Maintained
    		6DPDT
    		21 amp @ 250V AC0.25"Switching MechanismCE Marked, CSA Certified, UL Listed
    		UL 5086573K8300000

    Air-Actuated Foot Switches

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Air-Actuated Switches. Air-Actuated Foot Switches.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Air-Actuated Switches. Air-Actuated Foot Switches, Plastic Guard.

    Plastic Guard

    Press these switches with your foot for convenient, hands-free operation. They use air pressure to turn circuits on or off, keeping live electrical circuits away from work areas. Use the three-prong outlet to plug a device directly into the switch.
    No. of Circuits
    Controlled
    Switch Starting
    Position
    Switch
    Action
    No. of
    Terminals
    Switch
    Designation
    Switching Current
    @ Voltage
    Dia.
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Guard
    Material
    Includes
    Each
    With Three-Prong Outlet
    11 Off
    		Momentary
    		2SPST-NO
    		15 amp @ 120V AC3 3/4"——1 1/2"—10 ft. Tubing8152K11000000
    11 Off
    		Maintained
    		2SPST-NO
    		15 amp @ 120V AC3 3/4"——1 1/2"—10 ft. Tubing8152K1200000
     
    With Three-Prong Outlet and Guard
    11 Off
    		Momentary
    		2SPST-NO
    		15 amp @ 120V AC—6"6 1/2"4 11/16"Plastic10 ft. Tubing8152K2100000
    11 Off
    		Maintained
    		2SPST-NO
    		15 amp @ 120V AC—6"6 1/2"4 11/16"Plastic10 ft. Tubing8152K2200000
     

    Build-Your-Own Air-Actuated Foot Switches

    Combine a foot-pedal actuator with a switching mechanism to build a complete switch that allows for convenient, hands-free operation. These switches use air pressure to turn circuits on or off, keeping live electrical circuits away from work areas.
    Actuators
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Air-Actuated Switches. Build-Your-Own Air-Actuated Foot Switches, Actuators.
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Tube
    ID
    Tube
    OD
    Material
    Enclosure
    Rating
    Includes
    Each
    5 5/8"4 1/8"1 3/4"1/8"1/4"PlasticIP02
    		6 ft. Tubing7467K52000000
    6"3 5/8"1 7/8"1/8"1/4"MetalIP02
    		6 ft. Tubing7467K51000000
     
    Switching Mechanisms
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Air-Actuated Switches. Build-Your-Own Air-Actuated Foot Switches, Switching Mechanisms.

    Switching

    Mechanisms

    No. of Circuits
    Controlled
    Switch Starting
    Position
    Switch
    Action
    No. of
    Terminals
    Switch
    Designation
    Switching Current
    @ Voltage
    Quick-Disconnect
    Tab Wd.
    Component
    Certification
    Specs.
    Met
    Each
    11 Off or 1 On
    		Momentary
    		3SPDT
    		21 amp @ 250V AC0.25"Switching MechanismCE Marked, CSA Certified, UL Listed
    		UL 5086573K82000000
    11 Off or 1 On
    		Maintained
    		3SPDT
    		21 amp @ 250V AC0.25"Switching MechanismCE Marked, CSA Certified, UL Listed
    		UL 5086573K8100000
    22 Off or 2 On
    		Momentary
    		6DPDT
    		21 amp @ 250V AC0.25"Switching MechanismUL Listed
    		UL 5086573K8400000
    22 Off or 2 On
    		Maintained
    		6DPDT
    		21 amp @ 250V AC0.25"Switching MechanismCE Marked, CSA Certified, UL Listed
    		UL 5086573K8300000

    Airflow-Actuated HVAC Switches

    Image of Product. Front orientation. HVAC Switches. Airflow-Actuated HVAC Switches.
    Use this switch to sense changes in airflow velocity in duct. The paddle extends into the duct and actuates the switch when airflow reaches the setpoint. Switch is rated NEMA 3R for protection from dirt, falling liquids, and light splashing.
    Paddle
    Speed Set Point,
    fpm
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Current @ Voltage
    Electrical
    Connection
    Switch
    Designation
    For Conduit
    Trade Size
    Knockout
    Dia.
    Material
    Ht.
    Wd.
    For Use
    Outdoors
    Enclosure
    Rating
    Certification
    Each
    Paddle Sensors
    350 to 50032 to 10410 amp @ 240V AC
    16 amp @ 120V AC    		Screw TerminalSPDT
    		1/2
    		7/8"Stainless Steel
    		6 7/8"3 1/8"YesIP43, NEMA 3R
    		UL Listed, C-UL Listed, CE Marked
    		1783K130000000
     

    Air-Pressure-Actuated HVAC Switches

    Image of Product. Front orientation. HVAC Switches. Air-Pressure-Actuated HVAC Switches.
    Often used to detect clogged air filters and iced air conditioner coils, these switches sense small changes in pressure between two points in your duct.
    Pressure Set
    Point, in. H₂O
    Accuracy,
    in. H₂O
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Current @ Voltage
    Electrical
    Connection Type
    Switch
    Designation
    Max. Pressure,
    psi
    Low Pressure Side
    Connection
    High Pressure Side
    Inside Connection
    High Pressure Side
    Outside Connection
    For Use
    Outdoors
    Enclosure
    Rating
    Certification
    Each
    Diaphragm Sensors
    0.05 to 50.025-40 to 1652.9 amp @ 240V AC
    5.8 amp @ 120V AC    		HardwireSPDT
    		11/8 NPT Female1/8 NPT Female1/2 NPSMNoNEMA 1
    		CSA Certified, UL Listed
    		1795K10000000
    0.05 to 50.04-40 to 1654.9 amp @ 240V AC
    9.8 amp @ 120V AC    		HardwireSPDT
    		11/8 NPT Female1/8 NPT Female1/2 NPSMNoNEMA 1
    		CSA Certified, UL Listed
    		1795K6000000
     
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