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    22 Products
    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.

    Overhead Rope-Pull Switches

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Pull Switches. Overhead Rope-Pull Switches, Down Pull.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Pull Switches. Overhead Rope-Pull Switches, Any-Direction Pull.

    Down Pull

    Any-Direction

    Pull

    Tug the hanging rope to actuate these switches. They're rated NEMA 4 to protect against washdowns.
    Down Pull—Pull-down switches only actuate when you pull the rope directly down.
    Any-Direction Pull—Pull-any-direction switches actuate even when you pull the rope at an angle. These are good for spaces where you can't mount the switch directly above your workstation.
    Rope Lg.,
    ft.
    No. of Circuits
    Controlled
    Switch Starting
    Position
    Switch
    Action
    No. of
    Terminals
    Switch
    Designation
    Switching Current @ Voltage
    Max. Voltage
    Actuation
    Force, lbf
    Conduit
    Trade Size
    Mounting Fasteners
    Included
    Certification
    Each
    Down Pull
     
    Screw-Terminal Wire Connection
    1521 Off and 1 On
    		Momentary
    		4DPST-1NO/1NC
    		6 amp @ 120V AC, 3 amp @ 240V AC, 0.5 amp @ 125V DC600V AC
    600V DC    		51/2
    		YesUL Listed
    		8488K110000000
     
    Any-Direction Pull
     
    Screw-Terminal Wire Connection
    1521 Off and 1 On
    		Momentary
    		4DPST-1NO/1NC
    		6 amp @ 120V AC, 3 amp @ 240V AC, 0.5 amp @ 125V DC600V AC
    600V DC    		51/2
    		Yes—8488K61000000
     

    Cable-Pull Switches

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Pull Switches. Cable-Pull Switches, 1 Direction.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Pull Switches. Cable-Pull Switches, 2 Directions.

    1 Direction

    2 Directions

    Connect these switches to a cable to control circuits from a distance. They're typically used to turn off production lines and material handling systems. Mount in any position and tug on the cable to send a switching signal. Equipment will not start up again until the switch is manually reset.
    No. of Circuits
    Controlled
    Switch Starting
    Position
    Switch
    Action
    No. of
    Terminals
    Switch
    Designation
    Switching Current @ Voltage
    Max. Voltage
    Actuation
    Force, lbf
    Conduit
    Trade Size
    Mounting Fasteners
    Included
    Each
    Screw-Terminal Wire Connection
     
    1 Direction (NEMA 1)
    11 On
    		Maintained
    		2SPST-NC
    		6 amp @ 120V AC, 3 amp @ 240V AC, 0.6 amp @ 125V DC600V AC
    600V DC    		2 to 61/2
    		Yes7186K530000000
     
    2 Directions (IP66, NEMA 4X)
    11 Off or 1 On
    		Maintained
    		3SPDT
    		5 amp @ 125V AC, 1 amp @ 24V DC60V DC
    250V AC    		0.2 to 21/2
    		No7186K101000000
     

    Cable-Pull-Actuator Emergency Stop Switches

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Emergency Stop Switches. Cable-Pull-Actuator Emergency Stop Switches, 1 Direction (IP65, NEMA 4).
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Emergency Stop Switches. Cable-Pull-Actuator Emergency Stop Switches, 1 Direction with Power Indicator and Tension Indicator (IP67, NEMA 4, NEMA 13).

    1 Direction (IP65,

    NEMA 4)

    1 Direction with Power

    Indicator and Tension

    Indicator (IP67, NEMA 4,

    NEMA 13)

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Emergency Stop Switches. Cable-Pull-Actuator Emergency Stop Switches, 1 Direction with Emergency Stop Button, Power Indicator and Tension Indicator (IP67, NEMA 4, NEMA 13).
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Emergency Stop Switches. Cable-Pull-Actuator Emergency Stop Switches, 2 Directions (IP67).

    1 Direction with

    Emergency Stop

    Button, Power

    Indicator and

    Tension Indicator

    (IP67, NEMA 4, NEMA

    13)

    2 Directions (IP67)

    Immediately cut power by pulling a cable. These switches are often used to turn off production lines and material handling systems in an emergency. All have positive-force, snap-open contacts that open a circuit when actuated, even if a spring fails or the contacts stick. The contacts will remain open until you tension the cable and reset the switch.
    2 Directions—Two-direction switches can be used with tension springs (not included) to open contacts and stop machinery if the cable breaks.
    Emergency Stop Button—Switches with an emergency stop button can be shut off either by their button or cable. They’re often installed where equipment may block access to the cable.
    Power Indicator—Switches with a power indicator illuminate when the cable has been pulled.
    Tension Indicator—Switches with a tension indicator let you visually confirm that tension is set correctly in the system.
    Switch Installation Kits—Accessory kits (sold separately) simplify the installation of a new switch.
    Emergency Stop Switches
    Switch Installation Kits
    Mounting
    For Max.
    Cable Lg., ft.
    No. of Circuits
    Controlled
    Switch Starting
    Position
    No. of
    Terminals
    Switch
    Designation
    Switching Current
    @ Voltage
    Max. Voltage
    Actuation
    Force, lbf
    Conduit
    Trade Size
    Fasteners
    Included
    Hole
    Dia.
    No. of
    Holes
    Each
    Includes
    Each
    Screw-Terminal Wire Connection
     
    1 Direction (IP65, NEMA 4)
    1511 Off and 1 On
    		4DPST-1NO/1NC
    		10 amp @ 120V AC400V AC181/2
    		No1/4"465975K510000000Cable, Clamps, Tension Screws, Thimbles65975K810000000
    3011 Off or 1 On
    		3SPDT
    		10 amp @ 120V AC380V AC271/2
    		No1/4"465975K62000000Cable, Clamps, Tension Screws, Thimbles65975K82000000
    7522 Off or 2 On
    		6DPDT
    		10 amp @ 120V AC380V AC451/2
    		No1/4"465975K63000000Cable, Clamps, Tension Screws, Thimbles65975K83000000
     
    1 Direction with Power Indicator and Tension Indicator (IP67, NEMA 4, NEMA 13)
    25011 Off or 1 On
    		3SPDT
    		6 amp @ 120V AC
    2.8 amp @ 24V DC    		300V AC
    250V DC    		401/2
    		No1/4"465975K75000000————0
     
    1 Direction with Emergency Stop Button, Power Indicator and Tension Indicator (IP67, NEMA 4, NEMA 13)
    25011 Off or 1 On
    		3SPDT
    		6 amp @ 120V AC
    2.8 amp @ 24V DC    		300V AC
    250V DC    		401/2
    		No1/4"465975K11000000————0
     
    2 Directions (IP67)
    16521 Off and 1 On
    		4DPST-1NO/1NC
    		1.1 amp @ 120V AC240V AC53/4
    		No5/16"265975K84000000Cable, Clamps, Eyebolts, Tension Screws, Tension Springs65975K94000000
     

    Hazardous Location Cable-Pull-Actuator Emergency Stop Switches

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Emergency Stop Switches. Hazardous Location Cable-Pull-Actuator Emergency Stop Switches.
    Safe to use near ignitable gases and dust, the housing on these switches seals in anything that could ignite flammable material. All are UL listed and CSA certified for use in hazardous locations. Yank the cable anywhere along your line to quickly cut power in emergencies. They have positive-force, snap-open contacts that open a circuit when actuated, even if a spring fails or the contacts stick. The contacts will remain open until you tension the cable and reset the switch. Use the tension indicator to visually confirm that they’re reset correctly.
    Mounting
    For Max.
    Cable Lg., ft.
    No. of Circuits
    Controlled
    Switch Starting
    Position
    No. of
    Terminals
    Switch
    Designation
    Switching Current
    @ Voltage
    Max. Voltage
    Actuation
    Force, lbf
    Conduit
    Trade Size
    Fasteners
    Included
    Hole Dia. (No.
    of Holes)
    Hole Thread Size
    (No. of Holes)
    Features
    Each
    Screw-Terminal Wire Connection
     
    1 Direction (NEMA 4; NEMA 7; NEMA 9; NEMA 13; NEC Class I Divisions 1, 2 Groups B, C, D; NEC Class II Divisions 1, 2 Groups E, F, G)
    20011 Off or 1 On
    		3SPDT
    		10 amp @ 600V AC
    10 amp @ 250V DC    		600V AC
    250V DC    		251/2
    		No1/4" (2)5/16"-18 (2)Tension Indicator7543N11000000000
    20022 On
    		4DPST-NC
    		10 amp @ 600V AC
    10 amp @ 250V DC    		600V AC
    250V DC    		251/2
    		No1/4" (2)5/16"-18 (2)Tension Indicator7543N1200000000
     

    Cable-Pull-Actuator Emergency Stop Switches with Restart Switch

    Tug the cable to stop your line, then follow it back to the restart switch. Typically separate devices, the stop and reset controls are in one compact unit. As a secondary shutdown option, a push-button stop switch is also built in. A secondary push-button stop switch ensures you can halt equipment immediately, even when the cable is out of reach. Because they let you control circuits from a distance with a quick tug, these cable-pull stop switches are often used to turn off production lines and material handling systems. To notify your team on the floor that you’ve stopped equipment, a power indicator lights up when you pull the cable.
    Use the tension indicator to confirm that cable is set up correctly. Circuits remain open until you tension the cable and hit the restart button. Cable is not included.
    1 Direction
    Image of Product. Left Side Cable Location. Front orientation. Emergency Stop Switches. Cable-Pull-Actuator Emergency Stop Switches with Restart Switch, 1 Direction, Tension Indicator, Power Indicator, Restart Button, Emergency Stop Button, Left-Side Cable.
    Image of Product. Right Side Cable Location. Front orientation. Emergency Stop Switches. Cable-Pull-Actuator Emergency Stop Switches with Restart Switch, 1 Direction, Tension Indicator, Power Indicator, Restart Button, Emergency Stop Button, Right-Side-Cable.

    Left Side Cable

    Location

    Right Side Cable

    Location

    Mounting
    Cable
    Location
    For Max.
    Cable Lg., ft.
    No. of Circuits
    Controlled
    Switch Starting
    Position
    No. of
    Terminals
    Switch
    Designation
    Switching Current
    @ Voltage
    Max. Voltage
    Actuation
    Force, lbf
    Conduit
    Trade Size
    Bulb
    Voltage
    Fasteners
    Included
    No. of
    Holes
    Hole
    Dia.
    Each
    Screw-Terminal Wire Connection
     
    With Emergency Stop Button, Power Indicator, Restart Button, Tension Indicator (IP54, NEMA 1)
    Left Side32522 Off or 2 On
    		6DPDT
    		6 amp @ 120V AC
    2.8 amp @ 24V DC    		240V AC
    24V DC    		111/2
    		24V DCNo41/4"5746N301000000000
    Left Side32522 Off or 2 On
    		6DPDT
    		6 amp @ 120V AC
    2.8 amp @ 24V DC    		240V AC
    24V DC    		111/2
    		120V ACNo41/4"5746N20100000000
    Right Side32522 Off or 2 On
    		6DPDT
    		6 amp @ 120V AC
    2.8 amp @ 24V DC    		240V AC
    24V DC    		111/2
    		24V DCNo41/4"5746N1100000000
    Right Side32522 Off or 2 On
    		6DPDT
    		6 amp @ 120V AC
    2.8 amp @ 24V DC    		240V AC
    24V DC    		111/2
    		120V ACNo41/4"5746N20200000000
     
    2 Directions
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Emergency Stop Switches. Cable-Pull-Actuator Emergency Stop Switches with Restart Switch, 2 Directions.
    Two-direction switches support twice the total cable distance of one-direction switches. With pulls on each side, you can route cable in two opposite directions. These switches are often placed at the midpoint of conveyors and other long runs of equipment.
    Mounting
    Cable Location
    For Max.
    Cable Lg., ft.
    No. of Circuits
    Controlled
    Switch Starting
    Position
    No. of
    Terminals
    Switch
    Designation
    Switching Current
    @ Voltage
    Max. Voltage
    Actuation
    Force, lbf
    Conduit
    Trade Size
    Bulb
    Voltage
    Fasteners
    Included
    No. of
    Holes
    Hole
    Dia.
    Each
    Screw-Terminal Wire Connection
     
    With Emergency Stop Button, Power Indicator, Restart Button, Tension Indicator (IP54, NEMA 1)
    Left Side, Right Side32522 Off or 2 On
    		6DPDT
    		6 amp @ 120V AC
    2.8 amp @ 24V DC    		240V AC
    24V DC    		111/2
    		24V DCNo41/4"5746N12000000000
    Left Side, Right Side32522 Off or 2 On
    		6DPDT
    		6 amp @ 120V AC
    2.8 amp @ 24V DC    		240V AC
    24V DC    		111/2
    		120V ACNo41/4"5746N204000000
     
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