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    60 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.

    Miniature Switch Mats

    With a smaller footprint than other switch mats, these fit in confined spaces.
    With Wire Leads
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Switch Mats. Miniature Switch Mats.
    Wire
    Leads
    Wd.
    Lg.
    Thk.
    No. of Circuits
    Controlled
    Switch Starting
    Position
    Switch
    Action
    Switch
    Designation
    Switching Current
    @ Voltage
    Actuation
    Force, lbf
    Max. Pressure,
    psi
    No.
    of
    Lg.,
    ft.
    AWG
    Material
    Each
    Black
    6"8"3/8"11 Off
    Momentary
    SPST-NO
    0.5 amp @ 24V AC/24V DC10 to 153,00021518
    Vinyl Plastic7374K310000000
     

    Cut-to-Length Low-Profile Switch Mats

    Customize the length of these switches by cutting them from a 25-foot roll. The width cannot be cut. They fit under carpeting or anywhere else you want to hide them. Mats have bare wires that solder or crimp to a connector.
    With Solder or Crimp-On Connection
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Switch Mats. Cut-to-Length Low-Profile Switch Mats.
    Wd.
    Lg.,
    ft.
    Thk.
    No. of Circuits
    Controlled
    Switch Starting
    Position
    Switch
    Action
    Switch
    Designation
    Switching Current
    @ Voltage
    Actuation
    Force, lbf
    Material
    No. of
    Wires
    Each
    Yellow
    30"253/32"11 Off
    Momentary
    SPST-NO
    1 amp @ 24V AC/24V DC5Polyethylene27676K3000000000
     

    Water-Resistant Miniature Switch Mats

    Rated IP67 and NEMA 6, these switch mats withstand washdowns and temporary submersion. They have a smaller footprint than other switch mats to fit in confined spaces.
    With Wire Leads
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Switch Mats. Water-Resistant Miniature Switch Mats.
    Wire
    Leads
    Wd.
    Lg.
    Thk.
    No. of Circuits
    Controlled
    Switch Starting
    Position
    Switch
    Action
    Switch
    Designation
    Switching Current
    @ Voltage
    Actuation
    Force, lbf
    Max. Pressure,
    psi
    No.
    of
    Lg.,
    ft.
    AWG
    Material
    Certification
    Each
    Black
    6"8"3/8"11 Off
    Momentary
    SPST-NO
    1 amp @ 24V AC/24V DC10 to 153,00021518
    Vinyl PlasticC-UL Recognized Component, UL Recognized Component
    7374K420000000
     

    Switch Mats

    Step on these mats to control doors, lights, or alarms.
    With Wire Leads
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Switch Mats. Switch Mats.
    Wire
    Leads
    Wd.
    Lg.
    Thk.
    No. of Circuits
    Controlled
    Switch Starting
    Position
    Switch
    Action
    Switch
    Designation
    Switching Current
    @ Voltage
    Actuation
    Force, lbf
    Max. Pressure,
    psi
    No.
    of
    Lg.,
    ft.
    AWG
    Material
    Each
    Black
    10"17"3/8"11 Off
    Momentary
    SPST-NO
    1 amp @ 24V AC/24V DC10 to 153,0002618
    Vinyl Plastic7351K610000000
    14"23"3/8"11 Off
    Momentary
    SPST-NO
    1 amp @ 24V AC/24V DC10 to 153,0002618
    Vinyl Plastic7351K62000000
    18"30"3/8"11 Off
    Momentary
    SPST-NO
    1 amp @ 24V AC/24V DC10 to 153,0002618
    Vinyl Plastic7351K63000000
    30"30"3/8"11 Off
    Momentary
    SPST-NO
    1 amp @ 24V AC/24V DC10 to 153,0002618
    Vinyl Plastic7351K64000000
     
    Brown
    10"17"3/8"11 Off
    Momentary
    SPST-NO
    1 amp @ 24V AC/24V DC10 to 153,0002618
    Vinyl Plastic7351K3000000
    14"23"3/8"11 Off
    Momentary
    SPST-NO
    1 amp @ 24V AC/24V DC10 to 153,0002618
    Vinyl Plastic7351K1000000
    18"30"3/8"11 Off
    Momentary
    SPST-NO
    1 amp @ 24V AC/24V DC10 to 153,0002618
    Vinyl Plastic7351K2000000
    30"30"3/8"11 Off
    Momentary
    SPST-NO
    1 amp @ 24V AC/24V DC10 to 153,0002618
    Vinyl Plastic7351K51000000
     

    Safety Switch Mats

    Prevent personnel from getting too close to dangerous equipment while it’s running. Step anywhere on these mats and they can turn on warning lights and alarms or shut down equipment. To minimize circuit damage, they also activate if they detect any malfunctions in your equipment’s electrical system. A complete switch requires a mat and a controller (sold separately). Together they meet ANSI/RIA R15.06 safety requirements. Mats are rated IP65 for protection from washdowns.
    With Wire Leads
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Inset. Switch Mats. Safety Switch Mats, Black.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Inset. Switch Mats. Safety Switch Mats, Red.

    Black

    Red

    Red—Red mats are easy to spot in crowded areas and in dim light. They help you avoid stepping on them if you don’t want to stop machinery or to find them quickly if you do.
    Floor Mat Edging—Edging secures mats to the floor. Punch holes in the edging to insert a screw anywhere along the length.
    Switch Mats
    Floor Mat Edging
    Wire
    Leads
    Wd.
    Lg.
    Thk.
    No. of Circuits
    Controlled
    Switch Starting
    Position
    Switch
    Action
    Switch
    Designation
    Switching Current
    @ Voltage
    Actuation
    Force, lbf
    Max. Pressure,
    psi
    No.
    of
    Lg.,
    ft.
    AWG
    Material
    Certification
    Each
    Each
    Black
    24"36"1/2"11 Off
    Momentary
    SPST-NO
    1 amp @ 24V AC/24V DC221,1004618
    PVC
    TUV SUD Certified, C-UL Recognized Component, UL Recognized Component
    7666K2100000007666K810000000
    24"48"1/2"11 Off
    Momentary
    SPST-NO
    1 amp @ 24V AC/24V DC221,1004618
    PVC
    TUV SUD Certified, C-UL Recognized Component, UL Recognized Component
    7666K270000007666K87000000
    24"60"1/2"11 Off
    Momentary
    SPST-NO
    1 amp @ 24V AC/24V DC221,1004618
    PVC
    TUV SUD Certified, C-UL Recognized Component, UL Recognized Component
    7666K220000007666K82000000
    24"72"1/2"11 Off
    Momentary
    SPST-NO
    1 amp @ 24V AC/24V DC221,1004618
    PVC
    TUV SUD Certified, C-UL Recognized Component, UL Recognized Component
    7666K23000000007666K83000000
    36"48"1/2"11 Off
    Momentary
    SPST-NO
    1 amp @ 24V AC/24V DC221,1004618
    PVC
    TUV SUD Certified, C-UL Recognized Component, UL Recognized Component
    7666K25000000007666K85000000
    36"60"1/2"11 Off
    Momentary
    SPST-NO
    1 amp @ 24V AC/24V DC221,1004618
    PVC
    TUV SUD Certified, C-UL Recognized Component, UL Recognized Component
    7666K28000000007666K88000000
    36"72"1/2"11 Off
    Momentary
    SPST-NO
    1 amp @ 24V AC/24V DC221,1004618
    PVC
    TUV SUD Certified, C-UL Recognized Component, UL Recognized Component
    7666K26000000007666K86000000
    48"72"1/2"11 Off
    Momentary
    SPST-NO
    1 amp @ 24V AC/24V DC221,1004618
    PVC
    TUV SUD Certified, C-UL Recognized Component, UL Recognized Component
    7666K29000000007666K89000000
     
    Red
    24"36"1/2"11 Off
    Momentary
    SPST-NO
    1 amp @ 24V AC/24V DC221,1004618
    PVC
    TUV SUD Certified, C-UL Recognized Component, UL Recognized Component
    7666K1010000007666K81000000
    24"48"1/2"11 Off
    Momentary
    SPST-NO
    1 amp @ 24V AC/24V DC221,1004618
    PVC
    TUV SUD Certified, C-UL Recognized Component, UL Recognized Component
    7666K1020000007666K87000000
    36"48"1/2"11 Off
    Momentary
    SPST-NO
    1 amp @ 24V AC/24V DC221,1004618
    PVC
    TUV SUD Certified, C-UL Recognized Component, UL Recognized Component
    7666K103000000007666K85000000
     
    Switch Controllers
    With Wire Leads—Diamond Tread
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Inset. Switch Mats. Safety Switch Mats, Diamond-Tread Surface.
    Mats with diamond tread have a raised pattern on the surface to add traction and prevent slipping. Made from aluminum, they’re more durable than plastic mats, and less likely to be punctured or damaged by impact. However, they’re also more rigid than plastic mats, so they can only be used on flat surfaces. These mats are often used in high-traffic welding shops and freight warehouses.
    Wire
    Leads
    Wd.
    Lg.
    Thk.
    No. of Circuits
    Controlled
    Switch Starting
    Position
    Switch
    Action
    Switch
    Designation
    Switching Current
    @ Voltage
    Actuation
    Force, lbf
    Max. Wt.
    Cap., lb.
    No.
    of
    Lg.,
    ft.
    AWG
    Material
    Certification
    Each
    24"36"7/8"11 Off
    Momentary
    SPST-NO
    1 amp @ 24V AC/24V DC4520,0004618
    Aluminum
    C-UL Recognized Component, UL Recognized Component
    7666K104000000000
    24"72"7/8"11 Off
    Momentary
    SPST-NO
    1 amp @ 24V AC/24V DC4520,0004618
    Aluminum
    C-UL Recognized Component, UL Recognized Component
    7666K10500000000
    30"48"7/8"11 Off
    Momentary
    SPST-NO
    1 amp @ 24V AC/24V DC4520,0004618
    Aluminum
    C-UL Recognized Component, UL Recognized Component
    7666K10600000000
    36"72"7/8"11 Off
    Momentary
    SPST-NO
    1 amp @ 24V AC/24V DC4520,0004618
    Aluminum
    C-UL Recognized Component, UL Recognized Component
    7666K10700000000
     
    Switch Controllers

    Low-Profile Switch Mats

    These mats fit under carpeting or anywhere else you want to hide them.
    With Wire Leads
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Switch Mats. Low-Profile Switch Mats.
    Wire
    Leads
    Wd.
    Lg.
    Thk.
    No. of Circuits
    Controlled
    Switch Starting
    Position
    Switch
    Action
    Switch
    Designation
    Switching Current
    @ Voltage
    Actuation
    Force, lbf
    No.
    of
    Lg.
    AWG
    Material
    Certification
    Each
    Green
    6"23"1/4"11 Off
    Momentary
    SPST-NO
    1 amp @ 24V AC/24V DC5218"22
    PVC
    C-UL Recognized Component, UL Recognized Component
    7676K1000000
    17"23"1/4"11 Off
    Momentary
    SPST-NO
    1 amp @ 24V AC/24V DC526 ft.22
    PVC
    C-UL Recognized Component, UL Recognized Component
    7676K2000000
     

    Heavy Duty Safety Switch Mats

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Switch Mats. Heavy Duty Safety Switch Mats.
    Thicker than standard safety switch mats, these can withstand repeated impact from heavy and sharp objects. They turn equipment off when stepped on or when a fault is detected, preventing personnel from getting too close to dangerous equipment when equipment is on. A complete switch requires a mat and a controller (sold separately). Together they meet ANSI/RIA R15.06 safety requirements. Mats are rated IP65 for protection from washdowns.
    With Wire Leads
    Floor Mat Edging—Edging secures mats to the floor. Punch holes in the edging to insert a screw anywhere along the length.
    Switch Mats
    Floor Mat Edging
    Wire
    Leads
    Wd.
    Lg.
    Thk.
    No. of Circuits
    Controlled
    Switch Starting
    Position
    Switch
    Action
    Switch
    Designation
    Switching Current
    @ Voltage
    Actuation
    Force, lbf
    Max. Pressure,
    psi
    No.
    of
    Lg.,
    ft.
    AWG
    Material
    Certification
    Each
    Each
    Black
    24"36"5/8"11 Off
    Momentary
    SPST-NO
    1 amp @ 24V AC/24V DC201,5004618
    PVC
    C-UL Recognized Component, UL Recognized Component
    7666K4100000007666K810000000
    24"48"5/8"11 Off
    Momentary
    SPST-NO
    1 amp @ 24V AC/24V DC201,5004618
    PVC
    C-UL Recognized Component, UL Recognized Component
    7666K47000000007666K87000000
    24"60"5/8"11 Off
    Momentary
    SPST-NO
    1 amp @ 24V AC/24V DC201,5004618
    PVC
    C-UL Recognized Component, UL Recognized Component
    7666K42000000007666K82000000
    24"72"5/8"11 Off
    Momentary
    SPST-NO
    1 amp @ 24V AC/24V DC201,5004618
    PVC
    C-UL Recognized Component, UL Recognized Component
    7666K43000000007666K83000000
    36"48"5/8"11 Off
    Momentary
    SPST-NO
    1 amp @ 24V AC/24V DC201,5004618
    PVC
    C-UL Recognized Component, UL Recognized Component
    7666K45000000007666K85000000
    36"60"5/8"11 Off
    Momentary
    SPST-NO
    1 amp @ 24V AC/24V DC201,5004618
    PVC
    C-UL Recognized Component, UL Recognized Component
    7666K48000000007666K88000000
    36"72"5/8"11 Off
    Momentary
    SPST-NO
    1 amp @ 24V AC/24V DC201,5004618
    PVC
    C-UL Recognized Component, UL Recognized Component
    7666K46000000007666K86000000
     
    Switch Controllers

    Ribbon Switches

    Step or press anywhere along the switch to control doors, lights, or alarms. These switches are often placed across driveways and walkways to detect foot and vehicle traffic. Rated IP67, they can be temporarily submerged in puddles without the water harming their internal parts. These switches are bright yellow, so they can easily be spotted from far away. Made from PVC, they are flexible enough to conform to irregular and uneven surfaces.
    With Wire Lead Connection
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Ribbon Switches. Ribbon Switches.
    Wire
    Leads
    Yellow
    Lg.,
    ft.
    Wd.
    Thk.
    No. of Circuits
    Controlled
    Switch Starting
    Position
    Switch
    Action
    Switch
    Designation
    Switching Current
    @ Voltage
    Max. Voltage
    No.
    of
    Lg.,
    ft.
    Ga.
    Material
    Enclosure
    Rating
    Actuation
    Force, lbf
    Each
    34"5/8"11 Off
    Momentary
    SPST-NO
    1 amp @ 24V AC/24V DC24V AC/24V DC21820
    PVC
    IP67
    205677N110000000
    54"5/8"11 Off
    Momentary
    SPST-NO
    1 amp @ 24V AC/24V DC24V AC/24V DC21820
    PVC
    IP67
    205677N12000000

    Low-Profile Ribbon Switches

    These narrow switches are also thin enough to be hidden under carpeting or installed anywhere space is limited. Actuate them anywhere along the length of the switch.
    With Wire Lead Connection
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Ribbon Switches. Low-Profile Ribbon Switches.
    Wire
    Leads
    Gray
    Yellow
    Lg.,
    ft.
    Wd.
    Thk.
    No. of Circuits
    Controlled
    Switch Starting
    Position
    Switch
    Action
    Switch
    Designation
    Switching Current
    @ Voltage
    Max. Voltage
    No.
    of
    Lg.
    Ga.
    Material
    Actuation
    Force, lbf
    Each
    Actuation
    Force, lbf
    Each
    33/4"3/16"11 Off
    Momentary
    SPST-NO
    1 amp @ 24V AC/24V DC32V AC/32V DC218"18
    PVC
    3.77379K130000001.57379K23000000
    63/4"3/16"11 Off
    Momentary
    SPST-NO
    1 amp @ 24V AC/24V DC32V AC/32V DC218"18
    PVC
    3.77379K160000001.57379K26000000
    Mounting Channels

    Corrosion-Resistant Low-Profile Ribbon Switches

    Made with stainless steel conductors, these switches resist corrosion in damp areas. They’re less than 1/4” thick, so they’ll fit under floor mats and in other tight spaces. Control doors, lights, and alarms by pressing or stepping anywhere along the switch to actuate it. They’re more rigid than other strip switches, so mounting channels aren’t necessary—just stick them in place with mounting tape.
    With Wire Lead Connection
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Ribbon Switches. Corrosion-Resistant Low-Profile Ribbon Switches.
    Wire
    Leads
    Beige
    Lg.,
    ft.
    Wd.
    Thk.
    No. of Circuits
    Controlled
    Switch Starting
    Position
    Switch
    Action
    Switch
    Designation
    Switching Current
    @ Voltage
    Max. Voltage
    No.
    of
    Lg.
    Ga.
    Material
    Conductor
    Material
    Actuation
    Force, lbf
    Each
    39/16"3/16"11 Off
    Momentary
    SPST-NO
    1 amp @ 24V AC/24V DC24V AC/24V DC218"22
    PVC
    Stainless Steel
    0.65656N110000000
    69/16"3/16"11 Off
    Momentary
    SPST-NO
    1 amp @ 24V AC/24V DC24V AC/24V DC218"22
    PVC
    Stainless Steel
    0.65656N12000000

    Cut-to-Length Low-Profile Ribbon Switches

    Customize the length of these switches by cutting them from a 50-foot roll. They're narrow and thin, so they can be hidden under carpeting or installed anywhere space is limited. Actuate them anywhere along the length of the switch. A complete system includes a strip switch and a termination kit (sold separately).
    Switches with Wire Lead Connection
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Ribbon Switches. Cut-to-Length Low-Profile Ribbon Switches, Switches with Wire Lead Connection.
    Wire
    Leads
    Gray
    Yellow
    Lg.,
    ft.
    Wd.
    Thk.
    No. of Circuits
    Controlled
    Switch Starting
    Position
    Switch
    Action
    Switch
    Designation
    Switching Current
    @ Voltage
    No.
    of
    Ga.
    Actuation
    Force, lbf
    Each
    Actuation
    Force, lbf
    Each
    503/4"3/16"11 Off
    Momentary
    SPST-NO
    1 amp @ 24V AC/24V DC218
    3.77379K10000000001.57379K2000000000
    Accessories for Ribbon Switches
    Termination Kits with Wire Lead Connection
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Ribbon Switches. Cut-to-Length Low-Profile Ribbon Switches, Termination Kits with Wire Lead Connection.
    Wire
    Leads
    Gray
    Yellow
    No.
    of
    Lg.
    Ga.
    Includes
    Each
    Each
    218"18
    Dead End Connector, Live End Connector7379K30000007379K4000000
    Fillers
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