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    17 Products

    Pressure Switches for Air Compressors

    Maintain the air pressure needed for air-powered devices. These switches turn your electric air compressor off when it reaches the set pressure and on when it reaches the reset pressure. All are NEMA rated to protect their parts from dirt and stand up to some corrosion, but they shouldn’t be used outdoors. UL listed and CSA certified, all meet American and Canadian safety standards. Those that are CE marked meet European safety standards.
    Pressure Switches
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Pressure Switches. Pressure Switches for Air Compressors.
    Polypropylene Housing—Switches with plastic housing stand up to corrosion.
    Reset
    Point, psi
    Max. Horsepower
    Pressure Set
    Point Range, psi
    Min.
    Max.
    Approx. Difference Between Set
    Point and Reset Point, psi
    Max. Continuous
    Pressure, psi
    Accuracy
    Process Temp.
    Range, ° F
    Connection
    Material
    AC (Single Phase)
    AC (Three Phase)
    DC
    Wire
    Connection
    Enclosure
    Rating
    Each
    Polypropylene Housing—1/4 NPSF Female Pipe
    20 to 805602280±3%-20 to 255Zinc-Plated Steel2 hp @ 115V AC
    3 hp @ 230V AC
    3 hp @ 115V AC
    5 hp @ 230V AC
    1 hp @ 115V DC
    1 hp @ 230V DC
    Screw TerminalNEMA 1
    0000000000000
    40 to 100208020100±3%-20 to 255Zinc-Plated Steel1 1/2 hp @ 115V AC
    2 hp @ 230V AC
    2 hp @ 115V AC
    3 hp @ 230V AC
    Screw TerminalNEMA 1
    000000000000
    60 to 2004017030200±3%-20 to 255Zinc-Plated Steel2 hp @ 115V AC
    3 hp @ 230V AC
    3 hp @ 115V AC
    5 hp @ 230V AC
    1 hp @ 115V DC
    1 hp @ 230V DC
    Screw TerminalNEMA 1
    000000000000
    100 to 2006016040200±3%-20 to 255Zinc-Plated Steel1 1/2 hp @ 115V AC
    2 hp @ 230V AC
    2 hp @ 115V AC
    3 hp @ 230V AC
    Screw TerminalNEMA 1
    000000000000
     
    Pressure Switches with Air Exhaust Valve
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Pressure Switches. Pressure Switches for Air Compressors, Pressure Switches with Air Exhaust Valve.
    Switches with an air exhaust valve release the air between the cylinder and check valve when the compressor shuts off, reducing stress on the compressor’s motor. This extends the life of the motor and makes for an easier startup each time.
    Polypropylene Housing—Switches with plastic housing stand up to corrosion.
    Reset
    Point, psi
    Max. Horsepower
    Pressure Set
    Point Range, psi
    Min.
    Max.
    Approx. Difference Between Set
    Point and Reset Point, psi
    Max. Continuous
    Pressure, psi
    Accuracy
    Process Temp.
    Range, ° F
    Connection
    Material
    AC (Single Phase)
    AC (Three Phase)
    DC
    Wire
    Connection
    Enclosure
    Rating
    Each
    Polypropylene Housing—1/4 NPSF Female Pipe
    20 to 805602280±3%-20 to 255Zinc-Plated Steel2 hp @ 115V AC
    3 hp @ 230V AC
    3 hp @ 115V AC
    5 hp @ 230V AC
    1 hp @ 115V DC
    1 hp @ 230V DC
    Screw TerminalNEMA 1
    00000000000000
    40 to 100208020100±3%-20 to 255Zinc-Plated Steel1 1/2 hp @ 115V AC
    2 hp @ 230V AC
    2 hp @ 115V AC
    3 hp @ 230V AC
    Screw TerminalNEMA 1
    000000000000
    60 to 2004017030200±3%-20 to 255Zinc-Plated Steel2 hp @ 115V AC
    3 hp @ 230V AC
    3 hp @ 115V AC
    5 hp @ 230V AC
    1 hp @ 115V DC
    1 hp @ 230V DC
    Screw TerminalNEMA 1
    0000000000000
    100 to 2006016040200±3%-20 to 255Zinc-Plated Steel1 1/2 hp @ 115V AC
    2 hp @ 230V AC
    2 hp @ 115V AC
    3 hp @ 230V AC
    Screw TerminalNEMA 1
    000000000000
     

    Pressure Switches for Water Pumps

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Pressure Switches. Pressure Switches for Water Pumps, Pressure Switches with Manual On/Off Lever.

    Pressure Switches with

    Manual On/Off Lever

    Activate or deactivate your electric water pump based on water pressure. These switches turn your pump off when pressure increases to the set pressure and on when pressure drops to the reset pressure. All are NEMA rated to stand up to some corrosion, but they shouldn’t be used outdoors. UL listed and CSA certified, switches meet American and Canadian safety standards.
    Low-Pressure Cutoff—Switches with low-pressure cutoff turn your pump off if water pressure dips 10 psi lower than the reset pressure. This stops the system from pumping when there’s an issue in your line, such as a leak or break, to avoid flooding or other damage. These switches will also resume pump control with their previous setpoints when turned back on.
    Pressure Switches with Manual On/Off Lever—Use switches with a manual on/off lever to turn off your system for maintenance or for long periods of time. When you turn them back on, they’ll resume pump control and remember their pressure setpoints.
    Pressure Switches with Pressure Surge Protection—Switches with pressure surge protection won’t activate during brief periods of high pressure. They’re often used in systems that have frequent pressure spikes.
    Max. Horsepower
    Pressure Set
    Point Range, psi
    Reset Point,
    psi
    Approx. Difference Between Set
    Point and Reset Point, psi
    Max. Continuous
    Pressure, psi
    Accuracy
    AC (Single Phase)
    AC (Three Phase)
    DC
    Wire
    Connection
    Enclosure
    Rating
    Each
    Pressure Switches with Manual On/Off Lever
     
    1/4 NPSF Female Pipe
    20 to 655 to 452065±3%1 1/2 hp @ 120V AC
    2 hp @ 240V AC
    2 hp @ 120V AC
    3 hp @ 240V AC
    Screw TerminalNEMA 1
    00000000000000
    25 to 805 to 602080±3%2 hp @ 120V AC
    3 hp @ 240V AC
    3 hp @ 120V AC
    5 hp @ 240V AC
    1/2 hp @ 120V DC
    1/2 hp @ 240V DC
    Screw TerminalNEMA 1
    0000000000000
     
    Pressure Switches with Manual On/Off Lever and Low-Pressure Cutoff
     
    1/4 NPSF Female Pipe
    20 to 655 to 452065±3%1 1/2 hp @ 120V AC
    2 hp @ 240V AC
    2 hp @ 120V AC
    3 hp @ 240V AC
    1/4 hp @ 240V AC
    1/4 hp @ 120V DC
    Screw TerminalNEMA 1
    0000000000000
     
    Pressure Switches with Pressure Surge Protection
     
    1/4 NPSF Female Pipe
    20 to 655 to 452065±3%1 1/2 hp @ 120V AC
    2 hp @ 240V AC
    2 hp @ 120V AC
    3 hp @ 240V AC
    Screw TerminalNEMA 1
    0000000000000
     

    Multiport Pressure Switches for Air Compressors

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Pressure Switches. Multiport Pressure Switches for Air Compressors, Pressure Switches with Air Exhaust Valve.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Pressure Switches. Multiport Pressure Switches for Air Compressors, Pressure Switches with Air Exhaust Valve and Manual On/Off.

    Pressure Switches with

    Air Exhaust Valve

    Pressure Switches with

    Air Exhaust Valve and

    Manual On/Off

    With multiple ports, these switches maintain the air pressure of your electric air compressor, while also including ports for up to three air-powered devices, reducing the complexity of your air system setup. These switches turn off the compressor when it reaches the set pressure and on when the pressure drops to the reset point. They have an air exhaust valve, so when they shut off, they automatically release air between the compressor’s cylinder and check valve. This reduces stress on the motor to extend its life and makes for easier startups. All are NEMA rated to protect from dirt and stand up to some corrosion, but they shouldn’t be used outdoors. UL listed, CSA certified, and CE marked, they meet American, Canadian, and European safety standards.
    Manual On/Off Lever—Switches with a manual on/off lever let you turn off your system for maintenance or extended periods of time. When you flip the lever back on, the switch will automatically have the setpoint and reset point from its last use.
    Max. Horsepower
    Pressure Set
    Point Range, psi
    Reset Point,
    psi
    Approx. Difference Between Set
    Point and Reset Point, psi
    Max. Continuous
    Pressure, psi
    Accuracy
    AC (Single Phase)
    AC (Three Phase)
    DC
    Wire
    Connection
    Enclosure
    Rating
    Each
    Pressure Switches with Air Exhaust Valve
     
    1/4 NPSC Pipe
    70 to 15040 to 12030150±3%1 1/2 hp @ 120V AC
    2 hp @ 240V AC
    2 hp @ 120V AC
    3 hp @ 240V AC
    1/4 hp @ 120V DC
    1/4 hp @ 240V DC
    Screw TerminalNEMA 1
    0000000000000
    100 to 20060 to 16040200±3%1 1/2 hp @ 120V AC
    2 hp @ 240V AC
    2 hp @ 120V AC
    3 hp @ 240V AC
    1/4 hp @ 120V DC
    1/4 hp @ 240V DC
    Screw TerminalNEMA 1
    000000000000
     
    Pressure Switches with Air Exhaust Valve and Manual On/Off
     
    1/4 NPSC Pipe
    70 to 15040 to 12030150±3%1 1/2 hp @ 120V AC
    2 hp @ 240V AC
    2 hp @ 120V AC
    3 hp @ 240V AC
    1/4 hp @ 120V DC
    1/4 hp @ 240V DC
    Screw TerminalNEMA 1
    000000000000
    100 to 20060 to 16040200±3%1 1/2 hp @ 120V AC
    2 hp @ 240V AC
    2 hp @ 120V AC
    3 hp @ 240V AC
    1/4 hp @ 120V DC
    1/4 hp @ 240V DC
    Screw TerminalNEMA 1
    000000000000
     
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