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    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.

    Rotary Switches

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Rotary Switches. Rotary Switches, For 1/4" Diameter Panel Cutouts.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Rotary Switches. Rotary Switches, For 13/32" Diameter Panel Cutouts.

    For 1/4"

    Diameter Panel

    Cutouts

    For 13/32"

    Diameter Panel

    Cutouts

    Control multiple devices with one switch. Turn the shaft to change switch positions. Each position closes a set of contacts per circuit, so you can select between multiple devices on one or more circuits.
    For 13/32" Diameter Panel Cutouts—Switches for ¹³⁄₃₂" panel cutout diameter require a knob.
    Shaft
    No. of Circuits
    Controlled
    Switch
    Action
    No. of
    Positions
    No. of
    Terminals
    Dp. Behind
    Panel
    Overall
    Dia.
    Lg.
    Dia.
    Switching Current @ Voltage
    Each
    Nickel-Plated Brass with Black Plastic Knob
     
    With Solder Pin Terminals for 1/4" Diameter Panel Cutouts
    1Maintained
    		891 1/16"9/16"13/16"1/8"2 amp @ 125V AC, 1 amp @ 30V DC6548K21000000
    2Maintained
    		4101 1/16"9/16"13/16"1/8"2 amp @ 125V AC, 1 amp @ 30V DC6548K2200000
     
    With Solder Turret Terminals for 1/4" Diameter Panel Cutouts
    1Maintained
    		671"9/16"13/16"1/8"3 amp @ 125V AC, 2 amp @ 30V DC6548K2300000
     
    Plastic
     
    With Tab For 13/32" Diameter Panel Cutouts
    1Maintained
    		121313/16"1"1 1/2"1/4"2.5 amp @ 125V AC, 0.35 amp @ 125V DC65865K3100000
    2Maintained
    		61413/16"1"1 1/2"1/4"2.5 amp @ 125V AC, 0.35 amp @ 125V DC65865K3200000
    3Maintained
    		41513/16"1"1 1/2"1/4"2.5 amp @ 125V AC, 0.35 amp @ 125V DC65865K3300000
    4Maintained
    		31613/16"1"1 1/2"1/4"2.5 amp @ 125V AC, 0.35 amp @ 125V DC65865K3400000
     

    22 mm Panel-Mount Knob Switches

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Rotary Switches. 22 mm Panel-Mount Knob Switches.
    Momentary Switch and Maintained Switch—Set these switches to either spring back (momentary) or stay switched (maintained).
    Enclosure Rating—Switches are rated NEMA 4X, NEMA 13, and IP66.
    No. of Circuits
    Controlled
    Switch Starting
    Position
    Switch Action
    No. of
    Terminals
    Switch
    Designation
    Switching Current @ Voltage
    Max. Voltage
    Dia.
    Dp. Behind
    Panel
    For Max. No. of
    Contact Blocks
    Enclosure Rating
    Certification
    Each
    Screw-Terminal Wire Connection
     
    2 Positions
    22 Off
    		Momentary, Maintained
    		4DPST-NO
    		6 amp @ 120V AC, 3 amp @ 24V DC250V DC
    500V AC    		13/16"1 3/4"4NEMA 4X, NEMA 13, IP66
    		UL Listed, CSA Certified, CE Marked, CCC Marked
    		6299T11000000
    21 Off and 1 On
    		Momentary, Maintained
    		4DPST-1NO/1NC
    		6 amp @ 120V AC, 3 amp @ 24V DC250V DC
    500V AC    		13/16"1 3/4"4NEMA 4X, NEMA 13, IP66
    		UL Listed, CSA Certified, CE Marked, CCC Marked
    		6299T1200000
     
    3 Positions
    33 Off
    		Momentary, Maintained
    		63PST-NO
    		6 amp @ 120V AC, 3 amp @ 24V DC250V DC
    500V AC    		13/16"1 3/4"6NEMA 4X, NEMA 13, IP66
    		UL Listed, CSA Certified, CE Marked, CCC Marked
    		6299T1300000
    32 Off and 1 On
    		Momentary, Maintained
    		63PST-2NO/1NC
    		6 amp @ 120V AC, 3 amp @ 24V DC250V DC
    500V AC    		13/16"1 3/4"6NEMA 4X, NEMA 13, IP66
    		UL Listed, CSA Certified, CE Marked, CCC Marked
    		6299T1400000
     
    Blocks
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Switch Contact Blocks.
    Replace contact blocks or add additional contact blocks to control more circuits.
    No. of Circuits
    Controlled
    Switch Starting
    Position
    No. of
    Terminals
    Switch
    Designation
    Enclosure
    Rating
    Certification
    Specs.
    Met
    Each
    11 Off
    		2SPST-NO
    		IP20
    		UL Listed, CSA Certified, CE Marked
    		UL 5086299T15000000
    11 On
    		2SPST-NC
    		IP20
    		UL Listed, CSA Certified, CE Marked
    		UL 5086299T1600000

    Battery Knob Switches

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Battery Switches.
    Alternate between two batteries without interrupting power. These switches are often used in marine applications.
    Mounting
    Holes
    Actuator
    Material
    No. of
    Terminals
    Max. Voltage,
    V DC
    Max. Continuous Current
    @ Voltage
    Terminal
    Size
    For Max.
    Wire Ga.
    No.
    of
    Dia.
    Ht.
    Wd.
    Dp.
    Environment
    Enclosure
    Rating
    Certification
    Flammability
    Rating
    Each
    Stud-Terminal Wire Connection
     
    For 3 5/8" Diameter Panel Cutouts
    Plastic332350 amp @ 32V DC3/8"
    		4/0
    		41/4"3 7/8"3 7/8"3 1/8"Dusty, Washdown, WetIP66
    		CE Marked, UL Listed, UL Marine Listed
    		ISO 8846, SAE J117169685K61000000
     

    Rotary Limit Switches

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Limit Switches. Rotary Limit Switches.
    Start or stop equipment after a set number of rotations to avoid over-rotation. For example, if attached to a crane spool, these switches will stop winding or unwinding cable after a certain number of rotations, preventing damage to equipment. Use their shaft to attach them to rotational equipment. They open and close circuits as fast as snap-acting switches.
    Gear Speed Ratio—Gear speed ratio determines when these switches actuate. A gear speed ratio of 5:1 means they actuate after 5 rotations.
    Housing
    Shaft
    Gear Speed
    Ratio
    No. of Circuits
    Controlled
    Switch Starting
    Position
    Switch
    Action
    Switch
    Designation
    Switching Current @ Voltage
    Max. Voltage
    Operating Temp.
    Range, ° F
    No. of
    Terminals
    Lg.
    Ht.
    Dp.
    Housing
    Material
    Type
    Lg.
    Dia.
    Conduit
    Trade Size
    Enclosure
    Rating
    Each
    Rotary Actuator
     
    Screw-Terminal Wire Connection
    5:121 Off or 1 On
    		Momentary
    		SPDT
    		15 amp @ 250V AC, 0.25 amp @ 250V DC480V AC
    250V DC    		-40 to 18036"2.8"4.5"AluminumKeyed1 1/2"1/2"1/2
    		NEMA 4
    		7821N11000000000
    20:121 Off or 1 On
    		Momentary
    		SPDT
    		15 amp @ 250V AC, 0.25 amp @ 250V DC480V AC
    250V DC    		-40 to 18036"2.8"4.5"AluminumKeyed1 1/2"1/2"1/2
    		NEMA 4
    		7821N1200000000
    40:121 Off or 1 On
    		Momentary
    		SPDT
    		15 amp @ 250V AC, 0.25 amp @ 250V DC480V AC
    250V DC    		-40 to 18036"2.8"4.5"AluminumKeyed1 1/2"1/2"1/2
    		NEMA 4
    		7821N1300000000
    100:121 Off or 1 On
    		Momentary
    		SPDT
    		15 amp @ 250V AC, 0.25 amp @ 250V DC480V AC
    250V DC    		-40 to 18036"2.8"4.5"AluminumKeyed1 1/2"1/2"1/2
    		NEMA 4
    		7821N1400000000
     

    Light Dimmers

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Light Dimmers. Light Dimmers, Rotary Actuator.

    Rotary Actuator

    Adjust the brightness of lights.
    For Bulb
    Type
    No. of Circuits
    Controlled
    No. of
    Terminals
    Input Voltage,
    V AC
    Wattage
    Wire
    Connection
    Certification
    Color
    Each
    Rotary Actuator
    Incandescent13120600 WWire Leads
    		UL Listed
    		White7083K2900000
     

    Harsh Environment Potentiometers

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Potentiometers. Harsh Environment Potentiometers, Plastic Housing.

    Plastic Housing

    Rated NEMA 13, these potentiometers protect against debris and splashing oil and coolant. Also known as variable output switches, they vary electrical flow to control speed, volume, and light intensity.
    NEMA 4X Enclosure Rating—NEMA 4X rated potentiometers withstand weather, washdowns, and corrosion.
    Actuator
    Wattage @ Voltage
    Max. Voltage
    For Panel Cutout
    Dia.
    Dp. Behind
    Panel
    No. of
    Turns
    Resolution
    Dia.
    Material
    Wire
    Connection
    Enclosure Rating
    Certification
    Choose a Maximum
    Resistance, kohm
    Each
    Plastic Housing
    2 W @ 120V AC
    2 W @ 24V DC    		500V AC/500V DC7/8", 22 mm2 1/4"110%1 1/8"PlasticScrew Terminal
    		NEMA 4X, NEMA 13, IP65
    		UL Listed, C-UL Listed, CE Marked
    		1, 2.5, 5, 107506T1000000
    2 W @ 120V AC
    2 W @ 24V DC    		500V AC/500V DC1 3/16", 30 mm2 1/8"110%1 1/8"PlasticScrew Terminal
    		NEMA 4X, NEMA 13, IP65
    		UL Listed, C-UL Listed, CE Marked
    		1, 2.5, 5, 107506T21000000
     

    Heavy Duty Light Dimmers

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Light Dimmers. Heavy Duty Light Dimmers, Rotary Actuator with Wall Plate.

    Rotary

    Actuator with

    Wall Plate

    Often used with high-wattage lights, an external heat sink prevents these dimmers from overheating. They stick out from the wall 1/2 in. to help them disperse heat.
    For Bulb Type
    No. of Circuits
    Controlled
    No. of
    Terminals
    Input Voltage,
    V AC
    Wattage,
    W
    Wire
    Connection
    Features
    Certification
    Choose a
    Color
    Each
    Rotary Actuator with Wall Plate
    Incandescent and Halogen121201,500Wire Leads
    		Heat SinkUL Listed
    		Beige, White7083K270000000
    Incandescent and Halogen121202,000Wire Leads
    		Heat SinkUL Listed
    		Beige, White7083K28000000
     

    Precision Potentiometers

    Control a device with 10 times the precision as our standard potentiometers. With a resolution of 0.1% or less, these potentiometers fine-tune an electrical flow, so you get the exact brightness, loudness, or speed you need. For example, use them to control the speed of a conveyor so packages move at just the right pace for labeling. Unlike standard potentiometers, confirm your settings on the display. Also known as variable output switches.
    Rotary Actuator
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Potentiometers. Precision Potentiometers, Rotary Actuator.
    Wattage @
    Voltage
    No. of
    Digits
    Resolution
    No. of
    Turns
    For Panel
    Cutout Dia.
    Dp. Behind
    Panel
    Dia.
    Housing
    Material
    Wire
    Connection
    No. of
    Terminals
    Choose a Maximum
    Resistance, kohm
    Each
    1.5 W @ 385V AC30.1%101"5/8"1 1/4"PlasticTab
    		31, 5, 107436K430000000
    1.5 W @ 385V AC30.1%1010 mm1/2"7/8"PlasticTab
    		31, 5, 107436K112000000
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