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About Electrical Switches

Choose a switch with the right trigger type, number of inputs, and control functions to power your equipment.

Overhead Rope-Pull Switches

Pull Down

Pull Any Direction

Tug the hanging rope to actuate these switches. They're rated NEMA 4 to protect against washdowns.

Pull-down switches only actuate when you pull the rope directly down.

Pull-any-direction switches actuate even when you pull the rope at an angle. These are good for spaces where you can't mount the switch directly above your workstation.

Pull Down
Rope Lg., ft.	No. of Circuits Controlled	Switch Starting Position	Switch Action	No. of Terminals	Industry Designation	Switching Current @ Voltage	Max. Voltage	Actuation Force, lbs.	Conduit Trade Size	Mounting Fasteners Included	Specifications Met		Each
With Screw Terminals
15	2	1 Off (Normally Open) and 1 On (Normally Closed)	Springs Back (Momentary)	4	DPST-1NO/1NC	6 A @ 120 V AC, 3 A @ 240 V AC, 0.5 A @ 125 V DC	600V AC 600V DC	5	1/2	Yes	UL Listed	8488K11	0000000
Pull Any Direction
With Screw Terminals
15	2	1 Off (Normally Open) and 1 On (Normally Closed)	Springs Back (Momentary)	4	DPST-1NO/1NC	6 A @ 120 V AC, 3 A @ 240 V AC, 0.5 A @ 125 V DC	600V AC 600V DC	5	1/2	Yes	__	8488K61	000000

Cable-Pull Emergency Stop Switches

One Direction

One Direction with Power and Tension Indicator

One Direction with
Emergency Stop Button,
Power and Tension Indicator

Two Direction

Immediately cut power by pulling a cable. These switches are often used to turn off production lines and material handling systems in an emergency. All have positive-force, snap-open contacts that open a circuit when actuated, even if a spring fails or the contacts stick. The contacts will remain open until you tension the cable and reset the switch.

Two-direction switches can be used with tension springs (not included) to open contacts and stop machinery if the cable breaks.

Switches with a power indicator illuminate when the cable has been pulled.

Switches with a tension indicator let you visually confirm that tension is set correctly in the system.

Switches with an emergency stop button can be shut off either by their button or cable. They’re often installed where equipment may block access to the cable.

Accessory kits (sold separately) simplify the installation of a new switch.

Switches
									Mounting					Accessory Kits
For Max. Cable Lg., ft.	No. of Circuits Controlled	Switch Starting Position	No. of Terminals	Industry Designation	Switching Current @ Voltage	Max. Voltage	Actuation Force, lbs.	Conduit Trade Size	Fasteners Included	No. of Holes	Hole Dia.		Each	Includes		Each
With Screw Terminals
1 Direction (IP65, NEMA 4)
15	1	1 Off (Normally Open) and 1 On (Normally Closed)	4	DPST-1NO/1NC	10 A @ 120 V AC	400V AC	18	1/2	No	4	1/4"	65975K51	0000000	Cable, Clamps, Tension Screws, Thimbles	65975K81	0000000
30	1	1 Off (Normally Open) or 1 On (Normally Closed)	3	SPDT	10 A @ 120 V AC	380V AC	27	1/2	No	4	1/4"	65975K62	000000	Cable, Clamps, Tension Screws, Thimbles	65975K82	000000
75	2	2 Off (Normally Open) or 2 On (Normally Closed)	6	DPDT	10 A @ 120 V AC	380V AC	45	1/2	No	4	1/4"	65975K63	000000	Cable, Clamps, Tension Screws, Thimbles	65975K83	000000
1 Direction with Power Indicator and Tension Indicator (IP67, NEMA 4, NEMA 13)
250	1	1 Off (Normally Open) or 1 On (Normally Closed)	3	SPDT	6 A @ 120 V AC, 2.8 A @ 24 V DC	300V AC/250V DC	40	1/2	No	4	1/4"	65975K75	000000	__	______	00
1 Direction with Emergency Stop Button, Power Indicator and Tension Indicator (IP67, NEMA 4, NEMA 13)
250	1	1 Off (Normally Open) or 1 On (Normally Closed)	3	SPDT	6 A @ 120 V AC, 2.8 A @ 24 V DC	300V AC/250V DC	40	1/2	No	4	1/4"	65975K11	000000	__	______	00
2 Direction (IP67)
165	2	1 Off (Normally Open) and 1 On (Normally Closed)	4	DPST-1NO/1NC	1.1 A @ 120 V AC	240V AC	5	3/4	No	2	5/16"	65975K84	000000	Cable, Clamps, Eyebolts, Tension Screws, Tension Springs	65975K94	000000

Hazardous Location Cable-Pull Emergency Stop Switches

Safe to use near ignitable gases and dust, the housing on these switches seals in anything that could ignite flammable material. All are UL listed and CSA certified for use in hazardous locations. Yank the cable anywhere along your line to quickly cut power in emergencies. They have positive-force, snap-open contacts that open a circuit when actuated, even if a spring fails or the contacts stick. The contacts will remain open until you tension the cable and reset the switch. Use the tension indicator to visually confirm that they’re reset correctly.

									Mounting
For Max. Cable Lg., ft.	No. of Circuits Controlled	Switch Starting Position	No. of Terminals	Industry Designation	Switching Current @ Voltage	Max. Voltage	Actuation Force, lbs.	Conduit Trade Size	Fasteners Included	Hole Dia. (No. of Holes)	Hole Thread Size (No. of Holes)	Features		Each
With Screw Terminals
1 Direction (NEMA 4; NEMA 7; NEMA 9; NEMA 13; NEC Class I Divisions 1, 2 Groups B, C, D; NEC Class II Divisions 1, 2 Groups E, F, G)
200	1	1 Off (Normally Open) or 1 On (Normally Closed)	3	SPDT	10 A @ 600 V AC, 10 A @ 250 V DC	250V DC/600V AC	25	1/2	No	1/4" (2)	5/16"-18 (2)	Tension Indicator	7543N11	000000000
200	2	2 On (Normally Closed)	4	DPST-NC	10 A @ 600 V AC, 10 A @ 250 V DC	250V DC/600V AC	25	1/2	No	1/4" (2)	5/16"-18 (2)	Tension Indicator	7543N12	00000000

Cable-Pull Emergency Stop Switches with Restart Switch

Tug the cable to stop your line, then follow it back to the restart switch. Typically separate devices, the stop and reset controls are in one compact unit. As a secondary shutdown option, a push-button stop switch is also built in. A secondary push-button stop switch ensures you can halt equipment immediately, even when the cable is out of reach. Because they let you control circuits from a distance with a quick tug, these cable-pull stop switches are often used to turn off production lines and material handling systems. To notify your team on the floor that you’ve stopped equipment, a power indicator lights up when you pull the cable.

Use the tension indicator to confirm that cable is set up correctly. Circuits remain open until you tension the cable and hit the restart button. Cable is not included.

Two-direction switches support twice the total cable distance of one-direction switches. With pulls on each side, you can route cable in two opposite directions. These switches are often placed at the midpoint of conveyors and other long runs of equipment.

1 Direction Switches

Left Side Cable Location

Right Side Cable Location

											Mounting
Cable Location	For Max. Cable Lg., ft.	No. of Circuits Controlled	Switch Starting Position	No. of Terminals	Industry Designation	Switching Current @ Voltage	Max. Voltage	Actuation Force, lbs.	Conduit Trade Size	Bulb Voltage	Fasteners Included	No. of Holes	Hole Dia.		Each
With Screw Terminals
With Restart Button, Emergency Stop Button, Power Indicator and Tension Indicator (IP54, NEMA 1)
Left Side	325	2	2 Off (Normally Open) or 2 On (Normally Closed)	6	DPDT	6 A @ 120 V AC, 2.8 A @ 24 V DC	240V AC 24V DC	11	1/2	24V DC	No	4	1/4"	5746N301	000000000
Left Side	325	2	2 Off (Normally Open) or 2 On (Normally Closed)	6	DPDT	6 A @ 120 V AC, 2.8 A @ 24 V DC	240V AC 24V DC	11	1/2	120V AC	No	4	1/4"	5746N201	00000000
Right Side	325	2	2 Off (Normally Open) or 2 On (Normally Closed)	6	DPDT	6 A @ 120 V AC, 2.8 A @ 24 V DC	240V AC 24V DC	11	1/2	24V DC	No	4	1/4"	5746N11	00000000
Right Side	325	2	2 Off (Normally Open) or 2 On (Normally Closed)	6	DPDT	6 A @ 120 V AC, 2.8 A @ 24 V DC	240V AC 24V DC	11	1/2	120V AC	No	4	1/4"	5746N202	00000000

2 Direction Switches

										Mounting
For Max. Cable Lg., ft.	No. of Circuits Controlled	Switch Starting Position	No. of Terminals	Industry Designation	Switching Current @ Voltage	Max. Voltage	Actuation Force, lbs.	Conduit Trade Size	Bulb Voltage	Fasteners Included	No. of Holes	Hole Dia.		Each
With Screw Terminals
With Restart Button, Emergency Stop Button, Power Indicator and Tension Indicator (IP54, NEMA 1)
325	2	2 Off (Normally Open) or 2 On (Normally Closed)	6	DPDT	6 A @ 120 V AC, 2.8 A @ 24 V DC	240V AC 24V DC	11	1/2	24V DC	No	4	1/4"	5746N12	000000000
325	2	2 Off (Normally Open) or 2 On (Normally Closed)	6	DPDT	6 A @ 120 V AC, 2.8 A @ 24 V DC	240V AC 24V DC	11	1/2	120V AC	No	4	1/4"	5746N204	000000

Cable-Pull Switches

One Direction

Two-Direction

Connect these switches to a cable to control circuits from a distance. They're typically used to turn off production lines and material handling systems. Mount in any position and tug on the cable to send a switching signal. Equipment will not start up again until the switch is manually reset.

With Screw Terminals
No. of Circuits Controlled	Switch Starting Position	Switch Action	No. of Terminals	Industry Designation	Switching Current @ Voltage	Max. Voltage	Actuation Force, lbs.	Conduit Trade Size	Mounting Fasteners Included		Each
1 Direction (NEMA 1)
1	1 On (Normally Closed)	Stays Switched (Maintained)	2	SPST-NC	6 A @ 120 V AC, 3 A @ 240 V AC; 0.6 A @ 125 V DC	600V AC 600V DC	2-6	1/2	Yes	7186K53	0000000
2 Direction (IP66, NEMA 4X)
1	1 Off (Normally Open) or 1 On (Normally Closed)	Stays Switched (Maintained)	3	SPDT	5 A @ 125 V AC, 1 A @ 24 V DC	60V DC 250V AC	0.2-2	1/2	No	7186K101	000000