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    46 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.

    Wet-Environment Toggle Switches

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Toggle Switches. Wet-Environment Toggle Switches, Rounded Toggle.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Toggle Switches. Wet-Environment Toggle Switches, Flat Toggle.

    Rounded Toggle

    Flat Toggle

    A rubber seal protects these switches from splashing water.
    IP68 Enclosure Rating, NEMA 4 Enclosure Rating, and NEMA 13 Enclosure Rating—NEMA 4, 13, and IP68 rated switches are protected against oil/coolant spraying, washdowns, and temporary submersion.
    On-(On) and On-On—Switches with an on-on or on-(on) position designation alternate power between sets of terminals.
    No. of Circuits
    Controlled
    Switch Starting
    Position
    Switch
    Action
    No. of
    Terminals
    Switch
    Designation
    Position
    Designation
    Color
    Switching Current @ Voltage
    Max. Voltage
    For Max.
    Panel Thk.
    Mounting Hardware
    Included
    Mounting Thread
    Size
    Choose a Wire Connection
    Each
    2 Position with Rounded Toggle—NEMA 4, NEMA 13, IP68
     
    For 1/2" Diameter Panel Cutouts
    11 Off
    Maintained
    2SPST-NO
    On-Off
    15 amp @ 125V AC, 12 amp @ 28V DC28V DC
    277V AC
    0.13"Yes15/32"-32
    Quick-Disconnect Terminal, Screw Terminal8002K71000000
    11 Off
    Momentary
    2SPST-NO
    Off-(On)
    10 amp @ 125V AC/28V DC28V DC
    277V AC
    0.13"Yes15/32"-32
    Quick-Disconnect Terminal, Screw Terminal8002K1100000
    11 Off or 1 On
    Maintained
    3SPDT
    On-On
    15 amp @ 125V AC, 12 amp @ 28V DC28V DC
    277V AC
    0.13"Yes15/32"-32
    Quick-Disconnect Terminal, Screw Terminal8002K7500000
    11 Off or 1 On
    Momentary
    3SPDT
    On-(On)
    10 amp @ 125V AC/28V DC28V DC
    277V AC
    0.13"Yes15/32"-32
    Screw Terminal
    8002K19200000
    22 Off
    Maintained
    4DPST-NO
    On-Off
    15 amp @ 125V AC/28V DC28V DC
    277V AC
    0.13"Yes15/32"-32
    Quick-Disconnect Terminal, Screw Terminal8002K7700000
    22 Off
    Momentary
    4DPST-NO
    Off-(On)
    10 amp @ 125V AC/28V DC28V DC
    277V AC
    0.13"Yes15/32"-32
    Screw Terminal
    8002K21200000
    22 Off or 2 On
    Maintained
    6DPDT
    On-On
    15 amp @ 125V AC/28V DC28V DC
    277V AC
    0.13"Yes15/32"-32
    Quick-Disconnect Terminal, Screw Terminal8002K8200000
    44 Off or 4 On
    Maintained
    124PDT
    On-On
    15 amp @ 125V AC, 12 amp @ 28V DC28V DC
    277V AC
    0.13"Yes15/32"-32
    Quick-Disconnect Terminal
    8002K38100000
     
    2 Position with Flat Toggle—NEMA 4, NEMA 13, IP68
     
    For 1/2" Diameter Panel Cutouts
    11 Off
    Maintained
    2SPST-NO
    On-Off
    Yellow15 amp @ 125V AC, 12 amp @ 28V DC28V DC
    277V AC
    0.13"Yes15/32"-32
    Quick-Disconnect Terminal
    8002K4100000
     
    3 Position with Rounded Toggle— NEMA 4, NEMA 13, IP68
     
    For 1/2" Diameter Panel Cutouts
    11 Off or 1 On
    Maintained
    3SPDT
    On-Off-On
    15 amp @ 125V AC, 12 amp @ 28V DC28V DC
    277V AC
    0.13"Yes15/32"-32
    Quick-Disconnect Terminal, Screw Terminal8002K1800000
    11 Off or 1 On
    Momentary
    3SPDT
    (On)-Off-(On)
    10 amp @ 125V AC/28V DC28V DC
    277V AC
    0.13"Yes15/32"-32
    Quick-Disconnect Terminal, Screw Terminal8002K9100000
    22 Off or 2 On
    Maintained
    6DPDT
    On-Off-On
    15 amp @ 125V AC/28V DC28V DC
    277V AC
    0.13"Yes15/32"-32
    Quick-Disconnect Terminal, Screw Terminal8002K7900000
    22 Off or 2 On
    Momentary
    6DPDT
    (On)-Off-(On)
    10 amp @ 125V AC/28V DC28V DC
    277V AC
    0.13"Yes15/32"-32
    Quick-Disconnect Terminal, Screw Terminal8002K9800000
     
    3 Position with Flat Toggle—NEMA 4, NEMA 13, IP68
     
    For 1/2" Diameter Panel Cutouts
    11 Off or 1 On
    Momentary
    3SPDT
    (On)-Off-(On)
    Yellow15 amp @ 125V AC, 10 amp @ 28V DC28V DC
    277V AC
    0.13"Yes15/32"-32
    Quick-Disconnect Terminal
    8002K8400000
     

    Washdown Any-Direction Foot Switches

    Rated NEMA 6P and IP68, these switches are protected against corrosion, washdowns, and temporary submersion. Apply pressure from any direction to actuate.
    1 Speed with Wire Leads
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Foot Switches. Washdown Any-Direction Foot Switches.
    Wire
    Leads
    Actuator
    No. of Circuits
    Controlled
    Switch Starting
    Position
    Switch
    Action
    Switch
    Designation
    Switching Current @ Voltage
    No.
    of
    Lg.,
    ft.
    Material
    Color
    Each
    Plastic Housing
    11 Off
    Momentary
    SPST-NO
    5 amp @ 125V AC, 5 amp @ 30V DC28PlasticBlack1787N210000000
     

    12 mm Panel-Mount Push-Button Switches

    Image of Product. Plastic Actuator Base. Front orientation. Plastic Actuator Base. 12 mm Panel-Mount Push-Button Switches.

    Plastic

    Actuator Base

    Switches meet IP ratings for protection from temporary submersion. Install them in a standard panel cutout diameter. They actuate with a quick push.
    Wire
    Leads
    No. of Circuits
    Controlled
    Switch Starting
    Position
    Switch
    Action
    No. of
    Terminals
    Switch
    Designation
    Actuator
    Color
    Switching Current
    @ Voltage
    Max. Voltage
    Dia.
    Dp. Behind
    Panel
    No.
    of
    Lg.
    Enclosure
    Rating
    Each
    Plastic Actuator Base
     
    Wire Lead Connection
    11 Off
    Momentary
    2SPST-NO
    Black5 amp @ 120V AC/28V DC120V AC
    28V DC
    5/16"15/16"224"IP68
    8185K11000000
    11 Off or 1 On
    Momentary
    3SPDT
    Black5 amp @ 120V AC/28V DC120V AC
    28V DC
    5/16"15/16"324"IP68
    8185K1300000
    11 On
    Momentary
    2SPST-NC
    Black5 amp @ 120V AC/28V DC120V AC
    28V DC
    5/16"15/16"224"IP68
    8185K1200000
     

    Pull-to-Unlock Toggle Switches

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Toggle Switches. Pull-to-Unlock Toggle Switches , Ball-End Toggle.

    Ball-End Toggle

    Prevent accidental actuation—these toggle switches must be pulled out before they can switch a circuit.
    Ball-End Toggle—Ball end toggle switches are rated NEMA 4, 13, and IP68 for protection against washdowns, oil/coolant spraying, and temporary submersion.
    On-On—Switches with an on-on position designation alternate power between sets of terminals.
    No. of Circuits
    Controlled
    Switch Starting
    Position
    Switch
    Action
    No. of
    Terminals
    Switch
    Designation
    Position
    Designation
    Switching Current @ Voltage
    Max. Voltage
    For Max.
    Panel Thk.
    Mounting Hardware
    Included
    Mounting Thread
    Size
    Wire
    Connection
    Each
    2 Position with Ball-End Toggle—NEMA 4, NEMA 13, IP68
     
    For 1/2" Diameter Panel Cutouts
    11 Off or 1 On
    Maintained
    3SPDT
    On-On
    15 amp @ 125V AC, 12 amp @ 28V DC28V DC
    277V AC
    0.13"Yes15/32"-32
    Screw Terminal
    7337K97000000
    22 Off or 2 On
    Maintained
    6DPDT
    On-On
    15 amp @ 125V AC/28V DC28V DC
    277V AC
    0.13"Yes15/32"-32
    Screw Terminal
    7337K9800000
     
    3 Position with Ball-End Toggle—NEMA 4, NEMA 13, IP68
     
    For 1/2" Diameter Panel Cutouts
    11 Off or 1 On
    Maintained
    3SPDT
    On-Off-On
    15 amp @ 125V AC, 12 amp @ 28V DC28V DC
    277V AC
    0.13"Yes15/32"-32
    Screw Terminal
    7337K9500000
    11 Off or 1 On
    Momentary
    3SPDT
    (On)-Off-(On)
    10 amp @ 125V AC/28V DC28V DC
    277V AC
    0.13"Yes15/32"-32
    Screw Terminal
    7337K9600000
     

    Wet-Environment Pendant Switches

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Pendant Switches. Wet-Environment Pendant Switches, Style A.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Pendant Switches. Wet-Environment Pendant Switches, Style B.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Pendant Switches. Wet-Environment Pendant Switches, Style D.
    Image of Specification. Front orientation. Contains Border. On. Wet-Environment Pendant Switches.
    Image of Specification. Front orientation. Contains Border. Off. Wet-Environment Pendant Switches.

    Style A

    Style B

    Style D

    On

    Off

    These switches withstand temporary submersion. Use them to operate mobile machinery.
    Style A
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Pendant Switches. Wet-Environment Pendant Switches, Style A.
    IP68 Enclosure Rating—IP68-rated switches are protected from dust and temporary submersion.
    Wire
    Leads
    No. of
    Cables
    No. of
    Buttons
    No. of Circuits Controlled
    per Actuator
    Switch Starting
    Position
    Switch
    Action
    No. of Terminals
    per Actuator
    Switch
    Designation
    Switching Current
    @ Voltage
    Max. Voltage
    Housing
    Material
    No.
    of
    AWG
    Lg.,
    ft.
    Each
    1 Speed with Wire Leads
     
    Push Button Actuator—IP68
    1111 Off
    Momentary
    2SPST-NO
    5 amp @ 120V AC
    5 amp @ 24V DC
    120V AC
    28V DC
    Black Rubber218
    1 1/26944K2050000000
    2111 Off
    Momentary
    2SPST-NO
    5 amp @ 120V AC
    5 amp @ 24V DC
    120V AC
    28V DC
    Black Rubber218
    1 1/26944K1100000
    2111 Off
    Momentary
    2SPST-NO
    5 amp @ 120V AC
    5 amp @ 24V DC
    120V AC
    28V DC
    Red Rubber218
    1 1/26944K20100000
    3111 Off or 1 On
    Momentary
    3SPDT
    5 amp @ 120V AC
    5 amp @ 24V DC
    120V AC
    28V DC
    Black Rubber318
    1 1/26944K20400000
     
    Switch Mounts
    Style B
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Pendant Switches. Wet-Environment Pendant Switches, Style B.
    IP68 Enclosure Rating—IP68-rated switches are protected from dust and temporary submersion.
    Wire
    Leads
    No. of
    Cables
    No. of
    Buttons
    No. of Circuits Controlled
    per Actuator
    Switch Starting
    Position
    Switch
    Action
    No. of Terminals
    per Actuator
    Switch
    Designation
    Switching Current
    @ Voltage
    Max. Voltage
    Housing
    Material
    No.
    of
    AWG
    Lg.,
    ft.
    Each
    1 Speed with Wire Leads
     
    Push Button Actuator—IP68
    2111 Off
    Momentary
    2SPST-NO
    5 amp @ 120V AC
    15 amp @ 24V DC
    120V AC
    28V DC
    Black Rubber216
    1 1/26944K13000000
     
    Style D
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Pendant Switches. Wet-Environment Pendant Switches, Style D.
    Image of Specification. Front orientation. Contains Border. On. Wet-Environment Pendant Switches.
    Image of Specification. Front orientation. Contains Border. Off. Wet-Environment Pendant Switches.

    On

    Off

    IP68 Enclosure Rating—IP68-rated switches are protected from dust and temporary submersion.
    Wire
    Leads
    No. of
    Cables
    No. of
    Positions
    No. of Circuits Controlled
    per Actuator
    Switch Starting
    Position
    Switch
    Action
    No. of Terminals
    per Actuator
    Switch
    Designation
    Switching Current
    @ Voltage
    Max. Voltage
    Message
    Housing
    Material
    No.
    of
    AWG
    Lg.,
    ft.
    Each
    1 Speed with Wire Leads
     
    Rocker Switch Actuator—IP68
    2211 Off
    Maintained
    2SPST-NO
    5 amp @ 120V AC
    15 amp @ 24V DC
    120V AC
    28V DC
    On/OffBlack Rubber216
    1 1/26944K120000000
     
    Switch Mounts

    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
    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
     
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