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    Motor Switches

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Motor Switches. Motor Switches, Toggle Switch Actuator.

    Toggle

    Switch

    Actuator

    Use these switches to turn motors on and off, or to control lighting and electric heat circuits. They do not provide overload protection.
    Toggle Switch Actuator—Toggle switches work like a traditional light switch—just flip the toggle up or down. Even if you’re wearing thick gloves, they’re easy to actuate.
    Switching
    No. of Circuits
    Controlled
    Electrical Phase (hp)
    Switch Starting
    Position
    Switch
    Designation
    Current,
    amp
    Voltage,
    V AC
    Ht.
    Wd.
    Wire
    Connection
    Certification
    Each
    Maintained
     
    Toggle Switch Actuator
    2Single (3 hp @ 240V AC)2 Off
    		DPST-NO
    		306003.7"1.8"Screw TerminalUL Listed, CSA Certified
    		7657K33000000
    2Single (5 hp @ 240V AC)2 Off
    		DPST-NO
    		406003.7"1.8"Screw TerminalUL Listed, CSA Certified
    		7858N2100000
    2Single (5 hp @ 240V AC)2 Off
    		DPST-NO
    		506003.8"2.3"Screw TerminalUL Listed, CSA Certified
    		7858N11000000
    2Single (5 hp @ 240V AC)2 Off
    		DPST-NO
    		606003.8"1.7"Screw TerminalUL Listed
    		7657K35000000
    2Single (10 hp @ 240V AC)2 Off
    		DPST-NO
    		856003.8"3.6"Screw TerminalUL Listed, CSA Certified
    		7858N13000000
     

    Enclosed Motor Switches

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Motor Switches. Enclosed Motor Switches.
    These switches are housed in a plastic enclosure. Since they’re already protected, you can mount them to a wall if there’s no space left in your electrical panel. You can also turn them into a handheld control and move them around your workstation by attaching a cord and cord grip. The enclosure is plastic, so it won’t swell in moist environments. Easy to operate even if you’re wearing gloves, flip the toggle switch up and down. Use these switches to turn motors on and off, or with lighting and electric heat circuits. They do not provide overload protection.
    Switching
    No. of Circuits
    Controlled
    Electrical Phase (hp)
    Switch Starting
    Position
    Switch
    Designation
    Current,
    amp
    Voltage,
    V AC
    Housing
    Material
    Ht.
    Wd.
    Wire
    Connection
    Environment
    Enclosure
    Rating
    Certification
    Each
    Maintained
     
    Toggle Switch Actuator
    2Single (3 hp @ 240V AC)2 Off
    		DPST-NO
    		30600Plastic4.2"2.8"Screw TerminalIndoor OnlyNEMA 1
    		UL Listed, CSA Certified
    		7657K31000000
    2Single (5 hp @ 240V AC)2 Off
    		DPST-NO
    		60600Plastic4.5"4.7"Screw TerminalIndoor OnlyNEMA 1
    		UL Listed, CSA Certified
    		7657K36000000
     

    Hazardous Location Enclosed Motor Switches

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Motor Switches. Hazardous Location Enclosed Motor Switches.
    Safely turn motors on and off near ignitable gases and dust—the housing on these switches seals in anything that could ignite flammable material. Made from aluminum, the housing is lightweight and durable. It guards against water, oil, and other materials that could cause damage. Even in harsh conditions, there’s no need to mount these switches inside an electrical panel.
    You need to grip and twist the lever to actuate these switches, so they won’t accidentally turn on or off if something bumps into them. In addition to starting and stopping motors, they work with other circuits, such as lighting and electric heat circuits. They don’t provide overload protection.
    Switching
    No. of Circuits
    Controlled
    Electrical Phase (hp)
    Switch Starting
    Position
    Switch
    Designation
    Current,
    amp
    Voltage,
    V AC
    Housing
    Material
    Ht.
    Wd.
    Wire
    Connection
    Environment
    Hazardous Location Rating
    Enclosure
    Rating
    Certification
    Each
    Maintained
     
    Lever Actuator
    2Single (3 hp @ 240V AC)2 Off
    		DPST-NO
    		30600Painted Aluminum6.5"3"Screw TerminalHazardousNEC Class I Divisions 1, 2 Groups C, D
    NEC Class II Divisions 1, 2 Groups E, F, G
    		NEMA 7, NEMA 9
    		UL Listed, C-UL Listed, CSA Certified
    		7657K320000000
     

    High-Current Toggle Switches

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Toggle Switches. High-Current Toggle Switches .
    Able to withstand high currents, these switches are often used with motors and pumps.
    No. of Circuits
    Controlled
    Switch Starting
    Position
    Switch
    Action
    No. of
    Terminals
    Switch
    Designation
    Position
    Designation
    Switching Current @ Voltage
    Max. Voltage
    Dp. Behind
    Panel
    Mounting Hardware
    Included
    Each
    2 Position with Screw Terminals
     
    For 1/2" Diameter Panel Cutouts
    22 Off
    		Maintained
    		4DPST-NO
    		On-Off
    		16 amp @ 125V AC, 8 amp @ 30V DC250V DC
    250V AC    		0.77"Yes8001K53000000
    22 Off
    		Maintained
    		4DPST-NO
    		On-Off
    		20 amp @ 125V AC, 10 amp @ 30V DC250V DC
    250V AC    		0.9"Yes8001K5400000
    22 Off
    		Maintained
    		4DPST-NO
    		On-Off
    		20 amp @ 30V AC/125V AC/250V AC250V DC
    250V AC    		1.27"Yes8001K85000000
    22 Off
    		Maintained
    		4DPST-NO
    		On-Off
    		30 amp @ 125V AC/30V DC30V DC
    250V AC    		1.34"Yes8001K1100000
     

    Raintight Enclosed Motor Switches

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Motor Switches. Raintight Enclosed Motor Switches.
    Start and stop motors outdoors and in other wet environments. Rated NEMA 3R, these switches seal out rain and light splashes. They’re housed in a protective aluminum enclosure, so you don’t need to mount them inside an electrical panel. The enclosure is lighter in weight than stainless steel enclosures yet still stands up to water and oil.
    In addition to turning motors on and off, these switches work with other circuits, such as lighting and electric heat circuits. They do not provide overload protection.
    Switching
    No. of Circuits
    Controlled
    Electrical Phase (hp)
    Switch Starting
    Position
    Switch
    Designation
    Current,
    amp
    Voltage,
    V AC
    Housing
    Material
    Ht.
    Wd.
    Wire
    Connection
    Environment
    Enclosure
    Rating
    Certification
    Flammability
    Rating
    Each
    Maintained
    2Single (3 hp @ 240V AC)2 Off
    		DPST-NO
    		30600Aluminum5.8"4.5"Screw TerminalOutdoor, WetNEMA 3R
    		UL Listed, CSA Certified
    		UL 94 V-2
    		7657K34000000
     

    High-Starting-Current Rocker Switches

    Image of Product. Blank. Front orientation. Rocker Switches. High-Starting-Current Rocker Switches, Tab Wire Connection, Without Guard, Not Illuminated, Blank.
    Image of Product. Horizontal Line/Circle. Front orientation. Rocker Switches. High-Starting-Current Rocker Switches, Tab Wire Connection, Without Guard, Not Illuminated, Horizontal Line, Circle.
    Image of Product. Vertical Line/Circle. Front orientation. Rocker Switches. High-Starting-Current Rocker Switches, Tab Wire Connection, Without Guard, Not Illuminated, Circle, Vertical Line.
    Image of Product. Blank with Wire Leads. Front orientation. Rocker Switches. High-Starting-Current Rocker Switches, Wire Lead Connection, Not Illuminated, Without Guard, Blank.

    Blank

    Horizontal

    Line/Circle

    Vertical

    Line/Circle

    Blank with

    Wire Leads

    Image of Product. Horizontal Line/Circle with Wire Leads. Front orientation. Rocker Switches. High-Starting-Current Rocker Switches, Wire Lead Connection, Not Illuminated, Without Guard, Horizontal Line, Circle.
    Image of Product. Vertical Line/Circle with Wire Leads. Front orientation. Rocker Switches. High-Starting-Current Rocker Switches, Wire Lead Connection, Not Illuminated, Without Guard, Circle, Vertical Line.
    Image of Product. Vertical Line/Circle with Guard and Wire Leads. Front orientation. Rocker Switches. High-Starting-Current Rocker Switches, With Guard, Wire Lead Connection, Not Illuminated, Circle, Vertical Line.

    Horizontal

    Line/Circle

    with Wire Leads

    Vertical

    Line/Circle

    with Wire

    Leads

    Vertical

    Line/Circle with

    Guard and Wire

    Leads

    Also known as high-inrush current switches, these switches can handle starting currents up to 10 times greater than their current rating, such as when a motor starts. They're often used with amplifiers, power supplies, and other high-starting-current devices.
    With Guard—Switches with a guard prevent accidental activation.
    Wire
    Leads
    No. of Circuits
    Controlled
    Switch Starting
    Position
    Switch
    Action
    No. of
    Terminals
    Switch
    Designation
    Position
    Designation
    Message (Location)
    Switching Current @ Voltage
    Max. Voltage
    No.
    of
    Lg.
    Choose a
    Color
    Each
    2 Positions with Tab Terminals
     
    For 1 3/16" High × 13/16" Wide Panel Cutouts
    22 Off
    		Maintained
    		4DPST-NO
    		On-Off
    		Blank (Top), Blank (Bottom)16 amp @ 125V AC, 5 amp @ 30V DC250V AC, 72V DC——Black, Red7194K31000000
    22 Off
    		Maintained
    		4DPST-NO
    		On-Off
    		Horizontal Line (Top), Circle (Bottom)16 amp @ 125V AC, 5 amp @ 30V DC250V AC, 72V DC——Black, Red7194K3500000
    22 Off
    		Maintained
    		4DPST-NO
    		On-Off
    		Vertical Line (Top), Circle (Bottom)16 amp @ 125V AC, 5 amp @ 30V DC250V AC, 72V DC——Black, Red7194K3600000
     
    2 Positions with Wire Leads
     
    For 15/16" High × 19/32" Wide Panel Cutouts
    22 Off
    		Maintained
    		4DPST-NO
    		On-Off
    		Blank (Top), Blank (Bottom)10 amp @ 120V AC, 5 amp @ 24V DC250V AC, 72V DC412"Black7194K4400000
    22 Off
    		Maintained
    		4DPST-NO
    		On-Off
    		Horizontal Line (Top), Circle (Bottom)10 amp @ 120V AC, 5 amp @ 24V DC250V AC, 72V DC412"Black7194K400000
    22 Off
    		Maintained
    		4DPST-NO
    		On-Off
    		Vertical Line (Top), Circle (Bottom)10 amp @ 120V AC, 5 amp @ 24V DC250V AC, 72V DC412"Black7194K4300000
     
    For 1 3/16" High × 13/16" Wide Panel Cutouts
    22 Off
    		Maintained
    		4DPST-NO
    		On-Off
    		Blank (Top), Blank (Bottom)16 amp @ 120V AC, 5 amp @ 24V DC250V AC, 72V DC412"Black7194K5400000
    22 Off
    		Maintained
    		4DPST-NO
    		On-Off
    		Horizontal Line (Top), Circle (Bottom)16 amp @ 120V AC, 5 amp @ 24V DC250V AC, 72V DC412"Black, Red7194K6200000
    22 Off
    		Maintained
    		4DPST-NO
    		On-Off
    		Vertical Line (Top), Circle (Bottom)16 amp @ 120V AC, 5 amp @ 24V DC250V AC, 72V DC412"Black7194K5500000
     
    2 Positions with Wire Leads and Guard
     
    For 15/16" High × 19/32" Wide Panel Cutouts
    22 Off
    		Maintained
    		4DPST-NO
    		On-Off
    		Vertical Line (Top), Circle (Bottom)10 amp @ 120V AC, 5 amp @ 24V DC250V AC, 72V DC412"Black7194K3900000
     

    Submersible High-Starting-Current Rocker Switches

    Image of Product. Horizontal Line/Circle. Front orientation. Rocker Switches. Submersible High-Starting-Current Rocker Switches, Without Guard, Quick-Disconnect-Terminal Wire Connection, Not Illuminated, Horizontal Line, Circle.
    Image of Product. Vertical Line/Circle. Front orientation. Rocker Switches. Submersible High-Starting-Current Rocker Switches, Without Guard, Quick-Disconnect-Terminal Wire Connection, Not Illuminated, Circle, Vertical Line.
    Image of Product. Vertical Line/Circle with Wire Leads. Front orientation. Rocker Switches. Submersible High-Starting-Current Rocker Switches, Wire Lead Connection, Not Illuminated, Without Guard, Circle, Vertical Line.

    Horizontal

    Line/Circle

    Vertical

    Line/Circle

    Vertical Line/Circle

    with Wire Leads

    Rated IP67 for protection from dust and temporary submersion. Also known as high-inrush current switches, these switches can handle starting currents up to 10 times greater than their current rating, such as when a motor starts. They're often used with amplifiers, power supplies, and other high-starting-current devices. Easy to press, these switches have a wide, flat actuation area. Color-code your switches so that operators can identify their function at a glance.
    Wire
    Leads
    No. of Circuits
    Controlled
    Switch Starting
    Position
    Switch
    Action
    No. of
    Terminals
    Switch
    Designation
    Position
    Designation
    Message (Location)
    Switching Current @ Voltage
    Max. Voltage
    No.
    of
    Lg.
    Quick-Disconnect
    Tab Wd.
    Choose a
    Color
    Each
    2 Positions with Quick-Disconnect Terminals
     
    For 1" High × 19/32" Wide Panel Cutouts
    22 Off
    		Maintained
    		4DPST-NO
    		On-Off
    		Horizontal Line (Top), Circle (Bottom)10 amp @ 125V AC, 10 amp @ 30V DC250V AC, 30V DC——0.11"Black, Red7194K126000000
    22 Off
    		Maintained
    		4DPST-NO
    		On-Off
    		Vertical Line (Top), Circle (Bottom)10 amp @ 125V AC, 10 amp @ 30V DC250V AC, 30V DC——0.11"Black7194K10200000
     
    For 1 7/32" High × 13/16" Wide Panel Cutouts
    22 Off
    		Maintained
    		4DPST-NO
    		On-Off
    		Horizontal Line (Top), Circle (Bottom)16 amp @ 125V AC250V AC——0.187"Black, Red7194K12100000
     
    2 Positions with Wire Leads
     
    For 1" High × 19/32" Wide Panel Cutouts
    22 Off
    		Maintained
    		4DPST-NO
    		On-Off
    		Vertical Line (Top), Circle (Bottom)10 amp @ 120V AC, 10 amp @ 24V DC250V AC, 30V DC412"—Black7194K4600000
     

    High-Current Rocker Switches

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Rocker Switches. High-Current Rocker Switches.
    Able to withstand high currents, these switches are often used with motors and pumps.
    No. of Circuits
    Controlled
    Switch Starting
    Position
    Switch
    Action
    No. of
    Terminals
    Switch
    Designation
    Position
    Designation
    Color
    Switching Current
    @ Voltage
    Max.
    Voltage
    Mounting Fasteners
    Included
    Each
    2 Positions with Screw Terminals
     
    For 1 7/16" High × 15/16" Wide Panel Cutouts
    22 Off
    		Maintained
    		4DPST-NO
    		On-Off
    		White30 amp @ 125V AC250V ACYes7165K23000000
    22 Off
    		Maintained
    		4DPST-NO
    		On-Off
    		White30 amp @ 30V DC125V DCYes7165K2900000
     
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