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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.

    Foot Switches

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Foot Switches. Foot Switches, Back Pivot with 1 Pedal.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Foot Switches. Foot Switches, Front Pivot with 1 Pedal.

    Back Pivot with 1 Pedal

    Front Pivot with 1 Pedal

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Foot Switches. Foot Switches, Front Pivot with 1 Pedal and Three-Prong Outlet.
    Image of Specification. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Contains Border. Three-Prong Outlet. Foot Switches.

    Front Pivot with 1 Pedal

    and Three-Prong Outlet

    Three-Prong Outlet

    Keep your hands free for other tasks by triggering switches with your foot.
    Back—Back-pivot switches actuate with a tap of the toe.
    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
     
    Back Pivot with 1 Pedal
    11 Off or 1 On
    Maintained
    SPDT
    20 amp @ 125V AC, 10 amp @ 250V ACIronWire LeadsNo20.22"7024K140000007024K5000000
    22 Off or 2 On
    Maintained
    DPDT
    10 amp @ 125V AC, 250V AC, 3 amp @ 28V DCIronTab6No20.22"7024K40000007024K500000
     
    Front Pivot with 1 Pedal
    11 Off
    Maintained
    SPST-NO
    10 amp @ 125V AC, 250V AC, 0.1 amp @ 28V DCSteelWire LeadsNo20.12"7717K22000007717K3100000
    11 Off or 1 On
    Maintained
    SPDT
    15 amp @ 125V AC, 250V AC, 0.1 amp @ 28V DCSteelQuick-Disconnect Terminal3No20.12"7717K24000007717K3100000
     
    Front Pivot with 1 Pedal and Three-Prong Outlet
    11 Off
    Maintained
    SPST-NO
    10 amp @ 125V ACSteelNo20.12"7717K23000007717K3100000
     

    Wet-Location Foot Switches

    Image of Product. Switch with Guard. Front orientation. Foot Switches. Wet-Location Foot Switches, Aluminum Guard, With Guard.
    Image of Product. Switch with Oversized Guard. Front orientation. Foot Switches. Wet-Location Foot Switches, With Guard, Oversized Guard, Aluminum Guard.

    Switch with Guard

    Switch with 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.
    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 Aluminum Guard
     
    IP56, NEMA 4, NEMA 13
    111 Off or 1 On
    Maintained
    SPDT
    20 amp @ 125V AC, 250V AC, 0.5 amp @ 125V DC, 0.25 amp @ 250V DCScrew Terminal33/4
    No30.31"7372K140000000
     
    Iron Housing with Oversized Aluminum Guard
     
    IP56, NEMA 4, NEMA 13
    111 Off or 1 On
    Maintained
    SPDT
    20 amp @ 125V AC, 250V AC, 0.5 amp @ 125V DC, 0.25 amp @ 250V DCScrew Terminal33/4
    No30.31"7372K32000000
     
    Switch Guards

    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
    Maintained
    2SPST-NO
    15 amp @ 120V AC3 3/4"1 1/2"10 ft. Tubing8152K12000000
     
    With Three-Prong Outlet and Guard
    11 Off
    Maintained
    2SPST-NO
    15 amp @ 120V AC6"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

    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 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
    Maintained
    3SPDT
    20 amp @ 125V AC, 250V AC2 1/8"1 3/4"1 1/4"0.187"10 ft. Tubing7695K12000000
     
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