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30 mm Panel-Mount Build-Your-Own Metal Switches
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
| Dia. | For Actuator Style | For Push-Button Style | Material | Environmental Rating | Each | |
| 1 1/2" | Push Button | Flush, Projecting | Metal | NEMA 4, NEMA 13 | 00000000 | 000000 |
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. Use legend plates (not included) to label switches. BACO Controls switches are only compatible with BACO manufactured legend plates.
Padlockable covers prevent unauthorized use.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
| Dia. | For Max. Padlock Shackle Dia. | Material | Color | Environmental Rating | Each | |
| 2" | 5/16" | Plastic | Clear | IP65 | 000000 | 000000 |
| Dia. | For Switch Action | For Push-Button Style | For Max. Padlock Shackle Dia. | Material | Manufacturer | Color | Each | |
| 2" | Maintained | Mushroom | 1/4" | Plastic | BACO Controls | Yellow | 0000000 | 000000 |
Covers for Push-Button Switches
Protect switches from moisture and dust by replacing panel mounting nuts with these rubber covers.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Mounting Thread | For Max. Push-Button | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Size | Type | Pitch, mm | Dia. | Projection | Material | Includes | Environment | Environmental Rating | Specifications Met | Choose a Color | Each | |
| 10-56 | UNS | __ | 0.15" | 0.18" | Rubber | Mounting Nut | Submersible | IP68 | A-A-59588 | 000000000 | 00000 | |
| 1/4"-32 | UNEF | __ | 0.19" | 0.18" | Rubber | Mounting Nut | Submersible | IP68 | A-A-59588 | 000000000 | 0000 | |
| 1/4"-40 | UNS | __ | 0.19" | 0.2" | Rubber | Mounting Nut | Corrosive, Oily, Outdoor, Submersible, Washdown | IP66, IP68, NEMA 6P, NEMA 13 | A-A-59588 Class 3A Grade 50, C-UL Recognized Component, UL Recognized Component | 00000000 | 0000 | |
| 1/4"-40 | UNS | __ | 0.19" | 0.26" | Rubber | Mounting Nut | __ | __ | __ | 0000000 | 0000 | |
| 3/8"-27 | UNS | __ | 0.3" | 0.4" | Rubber | Mounting Nut | Corrosive, Oily, Outdoor, Submersible, Washdown | IP66, IP68, NEMA 6P, NEMA 13 | A-A-59588 Class 3A Grade 50, C-UL Recognized Component, UL Recognized Component | 00000000 | 0000 | |
| 3/8"-32 | UNEF | __ | 0.3" | 0.42" | Rubber | Mounting Nut | Corrosive, Oily, Outdoor, Submersible, Washdown | IP66, IP68, NEMA 6P, NEMA 13 | A-A-59588 Class 3A Grade 50, C-UL Recognized Component, UL Recognized Component | 00000000 | 0000 | |
| 15/32"-32 | UNS | __ | 0.42" | 0.28" | Rubber | Mounting Nut | Corrosive, Oily, Outdoor, Submersible, Washdown | IP66, IP68, NEMA 6P, NEMA 13 | A-A-59588 Class 3A Grade 50, C-UL Recognized Component, UL Recognized Component | 00000000 | 0000 | |
| 15/32"-32 | UNS | __ | 0.42" | 0.44" | Rubber | Mounting Nut | Corrosive, Oily, Outdoor, Submersible, Washdown | IP66, IP68, NEMA 6P, NEMA 13 | A-A-59588 Class 3A Grade 50, C-UL Recognized Component, UL Recognized Component | 00000000 | 0000 | |
| 15/32"-32 | UNS | __ | 0.42" | 0.53" | Rubber | Mounting Nut | Submersible | IP68 | A-A-59588 | 000000000 | 0000 | |
| 1/2"-32 | UNS | __ | 0.42" | 0.28" | Rubber | Mounting Nut | Corrosive, Oily, Outdoor, Submersible, Washdown | IP66, IP68, NEMA 6P, NEMA 13 | A-A-59588 Class 3A Grade 50, C-UL Recognized Component, UL Recognized Component | 00000000 | 0000 | |
| 5/8"-24 | UNEF | __ | 0.52" | 0.28" | Rubber | Mounting Nut | Corrosive, Oily, Outdoor, Submersible, Washdown | IP66, IP68, NEMA 6P, NEMA 13 | A-A-59588 Class 3A Grade 50, C-UL Recognized Component, UL Recognized Component | 00000000 | 0000 | |
| 7/16"-28 | UNEF | __ | 0.39" | 0.48" | Rubber | Mounting Nut | Submersible | IP68 | A-A-59588 | 000000000 | 0000 | |
| 7/16"-32 | UNS | __ | 0.39" | 0.48" | Rubber | Mounting Nut | Submersible | IP68 | A-A-59588 | 000000000 | 0000 | |
| 7/8"-32 | UNEF | __ | 0.74" | 0.48" | Rubber | Mounting Nut | Submersible | IP68 | A-A-59588 | Clear | 00000000 | 0000 |
| M9 | Metric | 0.75 | 0.39" | 0.33" | Rubber | Mounting Nut | Submersible | IP68 | A-A-59588 | 000000000 | 0000 | |
| M12 | Metric | 1 | 0.39" | 0.3" | Rubber | Mounting Nut | Submersible | IP68 | A-A-59588 | 000000000 | 0000 | |
| M12 | Metric | 1 | 0.39" | 0.48" | Rubber | Mounting Nut | Submersible | IP68 | A-A-59588 | 000000000 | 0000 | |
Heavy Duty Covers for Push-Button Switches
Made of stainless steel, these covers offer more protection than rubber covers. Use them in place of panel mounting nuts to protect push-button switches from impact, moisture, and dust.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Mounting Thread | For Max. Push-Button | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Size | Type | Dia. | Projection | Material | Includes | Specifications Met | Each | |
| 15/32"-32 | UNS | 0.42" | 0.3" | Stainless Steel | Mounting Nut | A-A-59588 Class 3A Grade 50, C-UL Recognized Component, UL Recognized Component | 00000000 | 000000 |
Design-Your-Own Rocker Switches
Choose from a variety of messages and colored lenses to combine a rocker with a base for a complete switch.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
| Message/Lens Opening (Location) | Color | Each | |
| Blank (Top), Blank (Bottom) | Black | 00000000 | 00000 |
| Start (Top), Stop (Bottom) | Black | 00000000 | 0000 |
| On (Top), Off (Bottom) | Black | 00000000 | 0000 |
| Up Arrow (Top), Down Arrow (Bottom) | Black | 00000000 | 0000 |
| High (Top), Low (Bottom) | Black | 00000000 | 0000 |
| Auto Mode (Top), Man Mode (Bottom) | Black | 00000000 | 0000 |
| Horizontal Line (Top), Headlight Symbol (Bottom) | Black | 00000000 | 0000 |
| Horizontal Line (Top), Horizontal Line (Bottom) | Black | 00000000 | 0000 |
| Vertical Line (Top), Circle (Bottom) | Black | 00000000 | 0000 |
| Unlock Symbol (Top), Lock Symbol (Bottom) | Black | 00000000 | 0000 |
| Lens Opening (Top), Lens Opening (Bottom) | Black | 00000000 | 0000 |
| Lens Opening (Top), Blank (Bottom) | Black | 00000000 | 0000 |
Covers for Rocker Switches
With extended flaps to shield the entire switch, these covers protect rocker switches from moisture and dust.
For Max. Switch | For Max. Rocker Cutout | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ht. | Wd. | Ht. | Wd. | Environment | Environmental Rating | Material | Each | |
| 0.83" | 0.59" | 0.75" | 0.5" | Wet Location | IP54 | Rubber | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 0.83" | 0.6" | 0.7" | 0.43" | Wet Location | IP54 | Rubber | 0000000 | 0000 |
| 1.09" | 0.73" | 0.95" | 0.61" | Wet Location | IP54 | Rubber | 0000000 | 0000 |
| 1.22" | 1" | 1.13" | 0.88" | Wet Location | IP54 | Rubber | 0000000 | 0000 |
| 1.22" | 1" | 1.18" | 0.87" | Wet Location | IP54 | Rubber | 0000000 | 0000 |
| 1.22" | 1" | 1.19" | 0.88" | Wet Location | IP54 | Rubber | 0000000 | 0000 |
| 1.22" | 1" | 1.2" | 0.87" | Wet Location | IP54 | Rubber | 0000000 | 0000 |
| 1.25" | 0.55" | 0.99" | 0.36" | Wet Location | IP54 | Rubber | 0000000 | 0000 |
| 1.27" | 0.68" | 1.12" | 0.48" | Wet Location | IP54 | Rubber | 0000000 | 0000 |
| 1.28" | 0.69" | 0.85" | 0.4" | Wet Location | IP54 | Rubber | 0000000 | 0000 |
| 1.72" | 0.97" | 1.25" | 0.75" | Wet Location | IP54 | Rubber | 0000000 | 0000 |
| 1.72" | 0.97" | 1.34" | 0.69" | Wet Location | IP54 | Rubber | 0000000 | 0000 |
| 1.72" | 0.97" | 1.5" | 0.88" | Wet Location | IP54 | Rubber | 0000000 | 0000 |
| 1.79" | 3/4" | 1.1" | 0.52" | Wet Location | IP54 | Rubber | 0000000 | 0000 |
| 2.19" | 0.98" | 1.44" | 0.94" | Wet Location | IP54 | Rubber | 0000000 | 0000 |
Covers for Toggle Switches
Protect toggle switches from moisture and dust by replacing panel mounting nuts with these rubber covers.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
For Max. Toggle | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mounting Thread Size | Mounting Thread Pitch | Dp. | Dia. | Includes | Environment | Environmental Rating | Specifications Met | Choose a Color | Each | |
| 1/4"-40 | __ | 0.37" | 0.06" | Mounting Nut | Corrosive, Outdoor, Submersible, Washdown | IP66, IP68, NEMA 6P, NEMA 13 | A-A-59588 Class 3A Grade 50, C-UL Recognized Component, UL Recognized Component | 0000000 | 00000 | |
| 1/4"-40 | __ | 0.5" | 0.06" | Mounting Nut | Corrosive, Outdoor, Submersible, Washdown | IP66, IP68, NEMA 6P, NEMA 13 | A-A-59588 Class 3A Grade 50, C-UL Recognized Component, UL Recognized Component | 0000000 | 0000 | |
| 1/4"-40 | __ | 0.5" | 0.12" | Mounting Nut | Submersible | IP68 | A-A-59588 | Gray | 00000000 | 0000 |
| 7/16"-32 | __ | 0.64" | 0.22" | Mounting Nut | Submersible | IP68 | A-A-59588 | 000000000 | 0000 | |
| 15/32"-32 | __ | 0.71" | 0.22" | Mounting Nut | Corrosive, Outdoor, Submersible, Washdown | IP66, IP68, NEMA 6P, NEMA 13 | A-A-59588 Class 3A Grade 50, C-UL Recognized Component, UL Recognized Component | 0000000 | 0000 | |
| 15/32"-32 | __ | 0.9" | 0.22" | Mounting Nut | Corrosive, Outdoor, Submersible, Washdown | IP66, IP68, NEMA 6P, NEMA 13 | A-A-59588 Class 3A Grade 50, C-UL Recognized Component, UL Recognized Component | 00000000 | 0000 | |
| 15/32"-32 | __ | 0.92" | 0.3" | Mounting Nut | Corrosive, Outdoor, Submersible, Washdown | IP66, IP68, NEMA 6P, NEMA 13 | A-A-59588 Class 3A Grade 50, C-UL Recognized Component, UL Recognized Component | 00000000 | 0000 | |
| 15/32"-32 | __ | 1.08" | 0.4" | Mounting Nut | Submersible | IP68 | A-A-59588 | 000000000 | 0000 | |
| 1/2"-32 | __ | 0.66" | 0.22" | Mounting Nut | Corrosive, Outdoor, Submersible, Washdown | IP66, IP68, NEMA 6P, NEMA 13 | A-A-59588 Class 3A Grade 50, C-UL Recognized Component, UL Recognized Component | 00000000 | 0000 | |
| M12 | 0.75 mm | 0.73" | 0.22" | Mounting Nut | Submersible | IP68 | A-A-59588 | 000000000 | 0000 | |
| M12 | 0.75 mm | 0.85" | 0.22" | Mounting Nut | Submersible | IP68 | A-A-59588 | Gray | 00000000 | 0000 |
| M12 | 1 mm | 0.64" | 0.22" | Mounting Nut | Submersible | IP68 | A-A-59588 | 000000000 | 0000 | |
| M12 | 1 mm | 0.67" | 0.23" | Mounting Nut | Corrosive, Outdoor, Submersible, Washdown | IP66, IP68, NEMA 6P, NEMA 13 | A-A-59588 Class 3A Grade 50, C-UL Recognized Component, UL Recognized Component | Black | 00000000 | 0000 |
| M12 | 1 mm | 0.73" | 0.22" | Mounting Nut | Submersible | IP68 | A-A-59588 | 000000000 | 0000 | |
| M12 | 1 mm | 0.85" | 0.22" | Mounting Nut | Submersible | IP68 | A-A-59588 | 000000000 | 0000 | |
Seals for Toggle Switches
Create a seal around the base of a toggle to protect against moisture and dust while leaving the actuator exposed. To install, replace the panel mounting nuts with these seals.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
| Mounting Thread Size | For Max. Toggle Dia. | Material | Includes | Environment | Environmental Rating | Specifications Met | Choose a Color | Each | |
| 1/4"-32 | 0.071" | Rubber | Mounting Nut | Submersible | IP68 | A-A-59588 | 000000000 | 00000 | |
| 1/4"-40 | 0.19" | Rubber | Mounting Nut | Corrosive, Oily, Outdoor, Submersible, Washdown | IP66, IP68, NEMA 6P, NEMA 13 | A-A-59588 Class 3A Grade 50, C-UL Recognized Component, UL Recognized Component | 0000000 | 0000 | |
| 15/32"-32 | 0.21" | Rubber | Mounting Nut | Corrosive, Oily, Outdoor, Submersible, Washdown | IP66, IP68, NEMA 6P, NEMA 13 | A-A-59588 Class 3A Grade 50, C-UL Recognized Component, UL Recognized Component | Gray | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 15/32"-32 | 0.24" | Rubber | Mounting Nut | Corrosive, Oily, Outdoor, Submersible, Washdown | IP66, IP68, NEMA 6P, NEMA 13 | A-A-59588 Class 3A Grade 50, C-UL Recognized Component, UL Recognized Component | 0000000 | 0000 | |
| M12 | 0.1" | Rubber | Mounting Nut | Submersible | IP68 | A-A-59588 | 000000000 | 0000 |
Heavy Duty Covers for Toggle Switches
With a nickel-plated brass cap, these covers are more impact resistant than rubber covers. Use them in place of panel mounting nuts to protect toggle switches from moisture and dust.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
For Max. Toggle | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mounting Thread Size | Dp. | Dia. | Includes | Environmental Rating | Specifications Met | Each | |
| 15/32"-32 | 0.66" | 0.22" | Mounting Nut | IP66, IP68, NEMA 6P, NEMA 13 | A-A-59588 Class 3A Grade 50, C-UL Recognized Component, UL Recognized Component | 0000000 | 000000 |
Panel Seals for Toggle Switches
Seal the panel cutout around a toggle switch. Use these seals in place of panel mounting nuts to protect toggle switches against moisture and dust.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
| Mounting Thread Size | For Max. Toggle Dia. | Material | Includes | Specifications Met | Color | Each | |
| 15/32"-32 | 0.47" | Rubber | Mounting Nut | A-A-59588 Class 3A Grade 50, C-UL Recognized Component, UL Recognized Component | Gray | 00000000 | 00000 |
Quick-Install Covers for Toggle Switches
Install these covers without removing switches from the panel—covers fit over mounting hardware. They protect toggle switches from moisture and dust.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Guards for Toggle Switches
Keep two-position toggle switches safely locked in the off position. These spring-loaded guards will stay up when opened, but return the toggle to the off position when closed.
Guards that meet MIL-G-7703 adhere to strict military standards.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.