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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.

    Corrosion-Resistant Washdown Foot Switches

    Image of Product. Style A. Front orientation. Foot Switches. Corrosion-Resistant Washdown Foot Switches, Wire Lead Connection, Without Guard, Style A.
    Image of Product. Style B. Front orientation. Foot Switches. Corrosion-Resistant Washdown Foot Switches, Wire Lead Connection, Without Guard, Style B.
    Image of Product. Style C. Front orientation. Foot Switches. Corrosion-Resistant Washdown Foot Switches, Quick-Disconnect-Terminal Wire Connection, Without Guard, Style C.

    Style A

    Style B

    Style C

    Image of Product. Style D. Front orientation. Foot Switches. Corrosion-Resistant Washdown Foot Switches, Quick-Disconnect-Terminal Wire Connection, Without Guard, Style D.
    Image of Product. Style E. Front orientation. Foot Switches. Corrosion-Resistant Washdown Foot Switches, Quick-Disconnect-Terminal Wire Connection, With Guard, Style E.
    Image of Product. Style F. Front orientation. Foot Switches. Corrosion-Resistant Washdown Foot Switches, Quick-Disconnect-Terminal Wire Connection, With Guard, Style F.

    Style D

    Style E

    Style F

    Step on these switches to actuate a process hands-free in an area with frequent washdowns. Rated NEMA 6P, 13, and IP68, they protect against corrosion, washdowns, temporary submersion, and oil/coolant spraying. Made of aluminum, they resist corrosion better than iron and steel switches.
    1 Speed with Wire Leads
    Image of Product. Style A. Front orientation. Foot Switches. Corrosion-Resistant Washdown Foot Switches, Wire Lead Connection, Without Guard, Style A.
    Image of Product. Style B. Front orientation. Foot Switches. Corrosion-Resistant Washdown Foot Switches, Wire Lead Connection, Without Guard, Style B.

    Style A

    Style B

    Without Guard—Switches without a guard let you easily see the pedal and step on it from many angles.
    Foot Switches
    Replacement Foot
    Switch Actuators
    Wire
    Leads
    Mounting
    Style
    No. of Circuits
    Controlled
    Switch Starting
    Position
    Switch
    Action
    Switch
    Designation
    Switching Current
    @ Voltage
    No.
    of
    Lg.,
    ft.
    Conduit
    Trade Size
    Fasteners
    Included
    No. of
    Holes
    Hole
    Dia.
    Each
    Each
    Aluminum Housing
    A11 Off
    		Momentary
    		SPST-NO
    		10 amp @ 125V AC, 250V AC361/2
    		No20.25"8225K1010000000———0
    A11 Off
    		Momentary
    		SPST-NO
    		18 amp @ 125V AC, 250V AC381/2
    		No20.25"8225K510000008225K511000000
    A21 Off
    		Momentary
    		SPST-NO
    		10 amp @ 125V AC, 250V AC481/2
    		No20.25"8225K102000000———0
    B21 Off
    		Momentary
    		SPST-NO
    		15 amp @ 125V AC, 250V AC481/2
    		No20.25"8225K520000008225K52100000
     
    Switch Guards
    Each
    Guard8225K53000000
    1 Speed with Quick-Disconnect Terminals
    Image of Product. Style C. Front orientation. Foot Switches. Corrosion-Resistant Washdown Foot Switches, Quick-Disconnect-Terminal Wire Connection, Without Guard, Style C.
    Image of Product. Style D. Front orientation. Foot Switches. Corrosion-Resistant Washdown Foot Switches, Quick-Disconnect-Terminal Wire Connection, Without Guard, Style D.

    Style C

    Style D

    Image of Product. Style E. Front orientation. Foot Switches. Corrosion-Resistant Washdown Foot Switches, Quick-Disconnect-Terminal Wire Connection, With Guard, Style E.
    Image of Product. Style F. Front orientation. Foot Switches. Corrosion-Resistant Washdown Foot Switches, Quick-Disconnect-Terminal Wire Connection, With Guard, Style F.

    Style E

    Style F

    With Guard—Switches with a guard shield the pedal so you don't accidentally step on it and activate the switch.
    Without Guard—Switches without a guard let you easily see the pedal and step on it from many angles.
    Foot Switches
    Foot
    Switch Pedals
    Mounting
    Style
    No. of Circuits
    Controlled
    Switch Starting
    Position
    Switch
    Action
    Switch
    Designation
    Switching Current
    @ Voltage
    No. of
    Terminals
    Quick-Disconnect
    Tab Wd.
    Conduit
    Trade Size
    Fasteners
    Included
    No. of
    Holes
    Hole
    Dia.
    Each
    Each
    Aluminum Housing
    C11 Off or 1 On
    		Momentary
    		SPDT
    		16 amp @ 125V AC, 250V AC30.187"1/2
    		No40.28"7670K8100000007670K1300000
    C22 Off or 2 On
    		Momentary
    		DPDT
    		16 amp @ 125V AC, 250V AC60.187"1/2
    		No40.28"7670K820000007670K130000
    D21 Off or 1 On
    		Momentary
    		SPDT
    		16 amp @ 125V AC, 250V AC60.187"3/4
    		No40.28"7670K850000007670K130000
    D42 Off or 2 On
    		Momentary
    		DPDT
    		16 amp @ 125V AC, 250V AC120.187"3/4
    		No40.28"7670K860000007670K130000
     
    Aluminum Housing with Steel Guard
    E11 Off or 1 On
    		Momentary
    		SPDT
    		16 amp @ 125V AC, 250V AC30.187"1/2
    		No40.28"7670K830000007670K130000
    E22 Off or 2 On
    		Momentary
    		DPDT
    		16 amp @ 125V AC, 250V AC60.187"1/2
    		No40.28"7670K840000007670K130000
    F21 Off or 1 On
    		Momentary
    		SPDT
    		16 amp @ 125V AC, 250V AC60.187"3/4
    		No40.28"7670K870000007670K130000
    F42 Off or 2 On
    		Momentary
    		DPDT
    		16 amp @ 125V AC, 250V AC120.187"3/4
    		No40.28"7670K880000007670K130000
     

    Wireless Foot Switches

    Activate equipment from up to 40 feet away—these switches include a transmitter and a receiver that connects to equipment. The transmitter is rated IP68 and the receiver is rated IP01.
    1 Speed with Wire Leads
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Foot Switches. Wireless Foot Switches.
    Wire
    Leads
    Mounting
    No. of Circuits
    Controlled
    Switch Starting
    Position
    Switch
    Action
    Switch
    Designation
    Switching Current @ Voltage
    Max. Transmission
    Distance, ft.
    Max. Voltage
    Transmission
    Freq., GHz
    No.
    of
    Lg.,
    ft.
    Color
    Fasteners
    Included
    No. of
    Holes
    Hole
    Dia.
    Each
    Iron Housing with Aluminum Guard
    11 Off or 1 On
    		Momentary
    		SPDT
    		10 amp @ 125V AC, 250V AC, 8 amp @ 24V DC40380V AC, 48V DC2.41 to 2.48310OrangeNo30.31"6907T1000000000
     

    Foot Switches

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Foot Switches. Foot Switches, Front Pivot with 1 Pedal.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Foot Switches. Foot Switches, Front Pivot with 1 Pedal and Three-Prong Outlet.

    Front Pivot with 1 Pedal

    Front Pivot with 1 Pedal

    and Three-Prong Outlet

    Image of Specification. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Contains Border. Three-Prong Outlet. Foot Switches.

    Three-Prong Outlet

    Keep your hands free for other tasks by triggering switches with your foot.
    Front—Front-pivot switches reduce fatigue by letting you rest your foot on them. They won't actuate until you lean into them with your bodyweight.
    Three-Prong Outlet—Switches with a three-prong outlet allow you to plug your device directly into the switch. You can power both the switch and the device with a single wall outlet—no wiring needed.
    Switch Guards—Guards (sold separately) prevent accidental switch actuation.
    Foot Switches
    Switch Guards
    Mounting
    No. of Circuits
    Controlled
    Switch Starting
    Position
    Switch
    Action
    Switch
    Designation
    Switching Current @ Voltage
    Housing
    Material
    Wire
    Connection
    No. of
    Terminals
    Fasteners
    Included
    No. of
    Holes
    Hole
    Dia.
    Each
    Each
    1 Speed
     
    Front Pivot with 1 Pedal
    11 Off
    		Momentary
    		SPST-NO
    		3 amp @ 125V AC, 250V AC, 28V DCStainless SteelWire Leads—No20.12"9518T1200000009518T210000000
    11 Off or 1 On
    		Momentary
    		SPDT
    		3 amp @ 125V AC, 250V AC, 28V DCStainless SteelButt Splice3No20.12"9518T11000009518T21000000
     
    Front Pivot with 1 Pedal and Three-Prong Outlet
    11 Off
    		Momentary
    		SPST-NO
    		3 amp @ 125V ACStainless Steel——No20.12"9518T130000009518T21000000
     

    Wet-Location Foot Switches

    Image of Product. Switch with Safety Lever and Oversized Guard. Front orientation. Contains Inset, Border. Foot Switches. Wet-Location Foot Switches, Oversized Guard, Safety Lever, Aluminum Guard, With Guard.

    Switch with Safety Lever and Oversized

    Guard

    Operate these switches hands-free when working in wet or humid environments. They’re IP and NEMA rated, so they won’t corrode when exposed to water, oil, or coolant spray.
    Oversized Guard—Switches with an oversized guard fit bulky shoes and toe guards.
    Safety Lever—Switches with a safety lever lock the pedal in place to prevent accidental activation. Fully insert your foot to release the safety lever. If the lever isn't released, the pedal won't depress.
    With Guard—Switches with a guard shield the pedal so you don't accidentally step on it and activate the switch.
    Number of
    Mounting
    Speeds
    Circuits
    Controlled
    Switch Starting
    Position
    Switch
    Action
    Switch
    Designation
    Switching Current @ Voltage
    Wire
    Connection
    No. of
    Terminals
    Conduit
    Trade Size
    Fasteners
    Included
    No. of
    Holes
    Hole
    Dia.
    Each
    Iron Housing with Safety Lever and Oversized Aluminum Guard
     
    IP56, NEMA 4, NEMA 13
    111 Off or 1 On
    		Momentary
    		SPDT
    		20 amp @ 125V AC, 250V AC, 0.5 amp @ 125V DC, 0.25 amp @ 250V DCScrew Terminal33/4
    		No30.31"7344K310000000
    122 Off or 2 On
    		Momentary
    		DPDT
    		20 amp @ 125V AC, 250V AC, 0.5 amp @ 125V DC, 0.25 amp @ 250V DCScrew Terminal63/4
    		No30.31"7344K32000000
     
    Switch Guards
    Add an oversized guard to switches with or without a standard guard to shield the pedal from getting pressed by accident and to accommodate bulky shoes. Or, replace an existing oversized guard.
    Each
    Oversized Guard6817K560000000

    Wireless Self-Powered Foot Switches

    Send signals to equipment up to 130 feet away. Because these foot switches are self-powered, they eliminate the clutter of wires and the fuss of batteries. Connect up to 40 switches to one receiver to set up an automation system that spans your whole facility.
    These switches meet EN 60947-5-1, a European safety standard for switches.
    1 Speed
    Image of Product. Switch. Front orientation. Foot Switches. Wireless Self-Powered Foot Switches, Without Guard.
    Image of Product. Switch with Guard. Front orientation. Foot Switches. Wireless Self-Powered Foot Switches, With Guard, Aluminum Guard.

    Switch

    Switch with Guard

    Orange—Orange switches are easy to spot, reducing the risk you might trip on them.
    Actuator
    No. of Circuits
    Controlled
    Switch
    Action
    Max. Transmission
    Distance, ft.
    Transmission
    Freq., MHz
    Color
    Material
    Color
    Flammability
    Rating
    Specs. Met
    Each
    Powder-Coated Aluminum Housing
    1Momentary
    		130915BluePlasticBlackUL 94 V-0
    		EN 60947-5-16399N110000000
    1Momentary
    		130915OrangePowder-Coated AluminumBlue—EN 60947-5-16399N12000000
     
    Powder-Coated Aluminum Housing with Aluminum Guard
    1Momentary
    		130915OrangePowder-Coated AluminumOrange—EN 60947-5-16399N13000000
     
    Receivers
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Switch Receivers. Screw-Terminal Wire Connection.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Switch Receivers. Spring-Clamp-Terminal Wire Connection.

    Screw-Terminal Wire

    Connection

    Spring-Clamp-Terminal Wire

    Connection

    No. of Circuits
    Controlled
    Switch Starting
    Position
    No. of
    Terminals
    Max. Transmission
    Distance, ft.
    Transmission
    Freq., MHz
    Switch
    Designation
    Switching Current @ Voltage
    Input Voltage
    Max. Voltage,
    V AC
    For DIN
    Rail Size, mm
    Flammability
    Rating
    Specs. Met
    Certification
    Each
    Screw Terminals—With LED Indicator and Antenna
    44 Off
    		10130915SPST-NO
    		3 amp @ 250V AC, 3 amp @ 24V DC24V DC25035UL 94 V-0
    		EN 60947-5-1CSA-US Certified, CSA Certified
    		6399N160000000
     
    Spring-Clamp Terminals—With LED Indicator and Antenna
    44 Off or 4 On
    		14130915SPDT
    		6 amp @ 250V AC, 2 amp @ 24V DC24V AC, 24V DC25035——CSA-US Certified, CSA Certified
    		6399N17000000
     

    Variable-Speed Foot Potentiometers

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Potentiometers. Variable-Speed Foot Potentiometers, Iron Housing.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Potentiometers. Variable-Speed Foot Potentiometers, Iron Housing with Aluminum Guard.

    Iron Housing

    Iron Housing with

    Aluminum Guard

    When the pedal is pressed, the built-in potentiometer adjusts the resistance to vary the speed for motor drives. These switches can be wired to either increase or decrease the current when actuated. All are rated NEMA 4 and 13 for protection from washdowns and oil/coolant spraying.
    Mounting
    No. of Circuits
    Controlled
    Switch Starting
    Position
    Switch
    Action
    Switch
    Designation
    Switching Current
    @ Voltage
    No. of
    Terminals
    Quick-Disconnect
    Tab Wd.
    Conduit
    Trade Size
    Enclosure Rating
    Fasteners
    Included
    No.
    of
    Hole
    Dia.
    Choose a Maximum
    Resistance, kohm
    Each
    Quick-Disconnect-Terminal Wire Connection
     
    Iron Housing
    11 Off or 1 On
    		Momentary
    		SPDT
    		15 amp @ 125V AC/250V AC30.187"3/4
    		IP56, NEMA 4, NEMA 13
    		No30.31"1, 5, 106817K110000000
     
    Iron Housing with Aluminum Guard
    11 Off or 1 On
    		Momentary
    		SPDT
    		15 amp @ 125V AC/250V AC30.187"3/4
    		IP56, NEMA 4, NEMA 13
    		No30.31"1, 5, 106817K31000000
     
    Accessories and Replacements for Potentiometers
    Each
    Replacement Potentiometer for 5 kilohms Switches6817K51000000
    Replacement Potentiometer for 10 kilohms Switches6817K5200000
    Oversized Guard for Potentiometers with Guard6817K56000000
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