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    Harsh Environment Snap-Acting Switches

    Image of Product. Style D. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Snap-Acting Switches. Harsh Environment Snap-Acting Switches, Bottom Mount, Roller Lever Actuator Style, Style D.
    Image of Product. Style E. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Snap-Acting Switches. Harsh Environment Snap-Acting Switches, Bottom Mount, Dual Switch Roller Lever Actuator Style, Style E.

    Style D

    Style E

    Open and close circuits in a snap—even in harsh conditions. With a rubber-encased housing and stainless steel bracket, these switches handle high vibrations and resist corrosion. They’re rated IP68 for protection from dust and temporary submersion. Because they open and close circuits faster than other switches—reducing the time that contacts are near one another—they prevent contacts from sticking. They also minimize the chance of arcing, so electricity won’t jump across contacts. They’re often used as door-open indicators on enclosures or as an internal component in limit, pressure, and temperature switches.
    Roller Lever Actuator Style—Roller lever actuator switches activate when parts glide front-to-back across their actuation surface. They produce less friction than standard levers, which prevents wear and tear over time.
    Dual Switch Roller Lever Actuator Style—Dual switch roller lever actuator switches actuate two SPDT switches simultaneously, giving you the equivalent of a DPDT switch. A roller at the end of the arm reduces friction and wear from parts moving across their actuation surface.
    Wire
    Leads
    Housing
    Style
    No. of Circuits
    Controlled
    Switch Starting
    Position
    Switch
    Action
    Switch
    Designation
    Switching Current
    @ Voltage
    Max. Voltage
    Operating Temp.
    Range, ° F
    Actuator
    Ht.
    Wire
    Connection
    No.
    of
    Lg.
    Lg.
    Ht.
    Dp.
    Lever
    Lg.
    Each
    Bottom Mount
     
    Roller Lever Actuator Style
    D11 Off
    Momentary
    SPST-NO
    5 amp @ 120V AC
    5 amp @ 28V DC
    120V AC
    28V DC
    -40 to 1850.61"Wire Leads224"1.75"0.34"1.75"2.2"7287K1040000000
    D11 Off or 1 On
    Momentary
    SPDT
    5 amp @ 120V AC
    5 amp @ 28V DC
    120V AC
    28V DC
    -40 to 1850.61"Wire Leads324"1.75"0.34"1.75"2.2"7303K1100000
     
    Dual Switch Roller Lever Actuator Style
    E21 Off or 1 On
    Momentary
    SPDT
    5 amp @ 120V AC
    5 amp @ 28V DC
    120V AC
    28V DC
    -40 to 1850.6"Wire Leads624"2.5"1.25"1.75"2.3"7303K12000000
     

    Enclosed Washdown Snap-Acting Switches

    Image of Attribute. Style F. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Snap-Acting Switches. Enclosed Washdown Snap-Acting Switches, Bottom Mount, Plunger Actuator Style, Style F.
    Image of Attribute. Style G. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Snap-Acting Switches. Enclosed Washdown Snap-Acting Switches, Bottom Mount, Lever Actuator Style, Style G.
    Image of Attribute. Style H. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Snap-Acting Switches. Enclosed Washdown Snap-Acting Switches, Bottom Mount, Roller Lever Actuator Style, Style H.
    Image of Attribute. Style J. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Snap-Acting Switches. Enclosed Washdown Snap-Acting Switches, Bottom Mount, Wobble Stick Actuator Style, Style J.

    Style F

    Style G

    Style H

    Style J

    Rated NEMA 4 and IP66, these enclosed switches have a sealed actuator for protection from washdowns. They open and close circuits quickly to minimize arcing and prevent contacts from sticking.
    Housing
    Style
    No. of Circuits
    Controlled
    Switch Starting
    Position
    Switch
    Action
    Switch
    Designation
    Switching Current
    @ Voltage
    Max. Voltage
    hp @ Switching
    Voltage
    Operating Temp.
    Range, ° F
    Actuator
    Ht.
    Wire
    Connection
    No. of
    Terminals
    Lg.
    Ht.
    Dp.
    Conduit
    Trade Size
    Lever
    Lg.
    Each
    Bottom Mount
     
    Plunger Actuator Style
    F11 Off or 1 On
    Momentary
    SPDT
    15 amp @ 250V AC
    0.5 amp @ 125V DC
    600V AC
    250V DC
    1/4 hp @ 250V AC-25 to 1601"Screw Terminal33.04"1.75"1"1/2
    7778K240000000
     
    Lever Actuator Style
    G11 Off or 1 On
    Momentary
    SPDT
    15 amp @ 250V AC
    0.5 amp @ 125V DC
    600V AC
    250V DC
    1/4 hp @ 250V AC-25 to 1602.1"Screw Terminal33.04"1.75"1"1/2
    6"7778K26000000
     
    Roller Lever Actuator Style
    H11 Off or 1 On
    Momentary
    SPDT
    15 amp @ 250V AC
    0.5 amp @ 125V DC
    600V AC
    250V DC
    1/4 hp @ 250V AC-25 to 1602.3"Screw Terminal33.04"1.75"1"1/2
    1.8"7778K25000000
     
    Wobble Stick Actuator Style
    J11 Off or 1 On
    Momentary
    SPDT
    15 amp @ 250V AC
    0.5 amp @ 125V DC
    600V AC
    250V DC
    1/4 hp @ 250V AC-25 to 1605.1"Screw Terminal33.04"1.75"1"1/2
    7778K27000000
     

    Vertical-Mount Float Switches for Water

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Float Switches. Vertical-Mount Float Switches for Water, Buna-N Float.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Float Switches. Vertical-Mount Float Switches for Water, Polypropylene Float.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Float Switches. Vertical-Mount Float Switches for Water, CPVC Float.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Float Switches. Vertical-Mount Float Switches for Water, 316 Stainless Steel Float.

    Buna-N Float

    Polypropylene

    Float

    CPVC Float

    316 Stainless Steel

    Float

    Mount these switches from outside the tank through a threaded connection at the top or bottom of your tank. They activate process equipment such as pumps or motors when the water level in your tank reaches the float. Choose switches with a stainless steel float for durability in harsh conditions.
    Pipe
    Size
    Thread
    Type
    Gender
    Min. Specific
    Gravity
    Max. Pressure
    @ Temp.
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Insertion
    Dp.
    Switch Starting
    Position
    Switch
    Designation
    Current @ Voltage
    Mounting
    Location
    Float
    Ht.
    Overall
    Dia.
    Electrical
    Connection
    Each
    120V AC/240V AC Input Voltage
     
    Buna-N Float
    1/8
    NPT
    Male0.4550 psi @ 70° F35 to 1501 7/8"1 On
    SPST-NC
    0.17 amp @ 120V ACTop, Bottom1 1/16"1 7/8"Wire Leads48095K41000000
     
    Polypropylene Float
    1/8
    NPT
    Male0.650 psi @ 70° F35 to 2251 9/16"1 Off/1 On
    SPST-NO
    SPST-NC
    0.17 amp @ 120V ACTop, Bottom1"1"Wire Leads50195K1100000
    1/8
    NPT
    Male0.9150 psi @ 70° F35 to 1501 9/16"1 Off/1 On
    SPST-NO
    SPST-NC
    0.17 amp @ 120V ACTop, Bottom1"1"Wire Leads50195K7500000
    1/8
    NPT
    Male0.9150 psi @ 70° F35 to 1501 7/8"1 Off/1 On
    SPST-NO
    SPST-NC
    0.17 amp @ 120V ACTop, Bottom1"3/4"Wire Leads50195K6500000
     
    CPVC Float
    1/4
    NPT
    Male0.8515 psi @ 70° F35 to 1802 15/16"1 Off/1 On
    SPST-NO
    SPST-NC
    0.17 amp @ 120V ACTop, Bottom1 13/16"1 1/2"Wire Leads5127K21000000
     
    316 Stainless Steel Float
    1/2
    NPT
    Male0.35300 psi @ 70° F35 to 3004 13/16"1 Off/1 On
    SPST-NO
    SPST-NC
    0.83 amp @ 120V ACTop, Bottom3 1/2"3 1/2"Wire Leads4646K37000000
     

    Vertical-Mount Float Switches for Fuels and Oils

    Image of Product. Float Switch. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Vertical-Mount Float Switches for Fuels and Oils.
    Image of Product. Float Switch with Splash Guard. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Vertical-Mount Float Switches for Fuels and Oils, Splash Guard.

    Float Switch

    Float Switch with

    Splash Guard

    Mount these switches from outside the tank through a threaded connection at the top or bottom of your tank. They activate process equipment such as pumps or motors when the diesel fuel, hydraulic fluid, or oil level in your tank reaches the float.
    316 Stainless Steel Float—Choose switches with a stainless steel float for durability in harsh conditions.
    Splash Guard—Switches with splash guard minimize false switch activation caused by splashing liquid.
    Pipe
    Size
    Thread
    Type
    Gender
    Min. Specific
    Gravity
    Max. Pressure
    @ Temp.
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Insertion
    Dp.
    Switch Starting
    Position
    Switch
    Designation
    Current @ Voltage
    Mounting
    Location
    Float
    Ht.
    Overall
    Dia.
    Electrical
    Connection
    Each
    120V AC/240V AC Input Voltage
     
    Buna-N Float
    1/8
    NPT
    Male0.45150 psi @ 70° F35 to 2501 9/16"1 Off/1 On
    SPST-NO
    SPST-NC
    0.17 amp @ 120V ACTop, Bottom1"1"Wire Leads48095K11000000
    1/8
    NPT
    Male0.55150 psi @ 70° F35 to 1451 7/8"1 Off/1 On
    SPST-NO
    SPST-NC
    0.28 amp @ 120V ACTop, Bottom1"1"Wire Leads48095K6100000
    1/4
    NPT
    Male0.55150 psi @ 70° F35 to 1452 7/8"1 Off/1 On
    SPST-NO
    SPST-NC
    0.5 amp @ 120V ACTop, Bottom2"1 1/4"Wire Leads48095K8100000
     
    Buna-N Float with Splash Guard
    1/8
    NPT
    Male0.55150 psi @ 70° F35 to 1451 7/8"1 Off/1 On
    SPST-NO
    SPST-NC
    0.28 amp @ 120V ACTop, Bottom1"1 1/2"Wire Leads48095K6200000
    1/4
    NPT
    Male0.55150 psi @ 70° F35 to 1452 7/8"1 Off/1 On
    SPST-NO
    SPST-NC
    0.5 amp @ 120V ACTop, Bottom2"2"Wire Leads48095K8200000
     
    316 Stainless Steel Float
    1/8
    NPT
    Male0.7300 psi @ 70° F35 to 3002 1/16"1 Off/1 On
    SPST-NO
    SPST-NC
    0.5 amp @ 120V ACTop, Bottom1 3/16"1 1/8"Wire Leads4646K82000000
     

    Enclosed Snap-Acting Switches

    Image of Attribute. Style F. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Snap-Acting Switches. Enclosed Snap-Acting Switches, Bottom Mount, Roller Lever Actuator Style, Style F.

    Style F

    Enclosures protect these snap-acting switches from the environment. They open and close circuits quickly to minimize arcing and prevent contacts from sticking. They’re often used as door-open indicators on appliances and enclosures or as an internal component in limit, pressure, and temperature switches.
    Switches with a roller plunger, cross roller plunger, or roller lever actuator allow parts to glide across the actuation surface with less friction than standard plungers or levers. This prevents wear and tear over time.
    Housing
    Style
    No. of Circuits
    Controlled
    Switch Starting
    Position
    Switch
    Action
    Switch
    Designation
    Switching Current
    @ Voltage
    Max. Voltage
    hp @ Switching
    Voltage
    Operating Temp.
    Range, ° F
    Actuator
    Ht.
    Wire
    Connection
    No. of
    Terminals
    Lg.
    Ht.
    Dp.
    Conduit
    Trade Size
    Lever
    Lg.
    Each
    Bottom Mount
     
    Roller Lever Actuator Style
    F11 Off or 1 On
    Momentary
    SPDT
    15 amp @ 250V AC
    0.5 amp @ 125V DC
    600V AC
    250V DC
    1/4 hp @ 250V AC-25 to 1601.8"Screw Terminal33.04"1.75"1"1/2
    1.8"7778K220000000
     

    Through-Wall Vertical-Mount Float Switches for Water

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Float Switches. Through-Wall Vertical-Mount Float Switches for Water.
    Install these switches into an unthreaded hole at the top or bottom of your tank and secure with a nut from inside the tank. They activate process equipment such as pumps or motors when the water level in your tank reaches the float.
    For Hole
    Dia.
    Min. Specific
    Gravity
    Max. Pressure
    @ Temp.
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Insertion
    Dp.
    Switch Starting
    Position
    Switch
    Designation
    Current @ Voltage
    Mounting Location
    Float
    Ht.
    Overall
    Dia.
    Electrical
    Connection
    Includes
    Each
    120V AC/240V AC Input Voltage
     
    Polypropylene Float
    3/8"0.9150 psi @ 70° F35 to 1501 9/16"1 Off/1 On
    SPST-NO
    SPST-NC
    0.17 amp @ 120V ACThrough Wall, Top, Bottom1"1"Wire LeadsMounting Nut50195K76000000
     

    Vertical-Mount Float Switches for Food and Beverage

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Float Switches. Vertical-Mount Float Switches for Food and Beverage, Style A.
    Image of Product. Style B. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Style B. Vertical-Mount Float Switches for Food and Beverage.
    Image of Product. Style C. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Style C. Vertical-Mount Float Switches for Food and Beverage.

    Style A

    Style B

    Style C

    Mount these switches into a threaded connection at the top or bottom of your tank. Often used in food-processing applications, they meet NSF/ANSI Standard 169.
    Switches
    Replacement
    Floats
    Style
    Pipe
    Size
    Thread
    Type
    Gender
    Min. Specific
    Gravity
    Max. Pressure
    @ Temp.
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Insertion
    Dp.
    Switch Starting
    Position
    Switch
    Designation
    Current @ Voltage
    Mounting
    Location
    Float
    Ht.
    Overall
    Dia.
    Electrical
    Connection
    Certification
    Each
    Each
    120V AC/240V AC Input Voltage
     
    Polypropylene Float
    A1/8
    NPT
    Male0.9100 psi @ 70° F35 to 2201 7/8"1 Off/1 On
    SPST-NO
    SPST-NC
    0.28 amp @ 120V ACTop, Bottom1"1"Wire LeadsUL Recognized Component, CSA Certified
    50195K9300000050195K96000000
    A1/4
    NPT
    Male0.87100 psi @ 70° F35 to 2202 7/8"1 Off/1 On
    SPST-NO
    SPST-NC
    0.5 amp @ 120V ACTop, Bottom2"1 1/2"Wire LeadsUL Recognized Component, CSA Certified
    50195K130000050195K9700000
     
    PVDF Float
    A1/8
    NPT
    Male0.8515 psi @ 70° F35 to 2201 7/8"1 Off/1 On
    SPST-NO
    SPST-NC
    0.28 amp @ 120V ACTop, Bottom1"1"Wire LeadsUL Recognized Component, CSA Certified
    44785K130000044785K1800000
     
    316 Stainless Steel Float
    B1/8
    NPT
    Male0.8300 psi @ 70° F35 to 3901 7/8"1 Off/1 On
    SPST-NO
    SPST-NC
    0.28 amp @ 120V ACTop, Bottom1 3/16"1 1/8"Wire LeadsUL Recognized Component, CSA Certified
    4646K83000004646K8900000
    B1/4
    NPT
    Male0.65200 psi @ 70° F35 to 3902 15/16"1 Off/1 On
    SPST-NO
    SPST-NC
    0.5 amp @ 120V ACTop, Bottom2 1/8"2 1/8"Wire LeadsUL Recognized Component, CSA Certified
    4646K85000004646K8700000
    B1/4
    NPT
    Male0.65200 psi @ 70° F35 to 4802 15/16"1 Off/1 On
    SPST-NO
    SPST-NC
    0.5 amp @ 120V ACTop, Bottom2 1/8"2 1/8"Wire LeadsUL Recognized Component, CSA Certified
    4646K15000004646K8700000
    C1/4
    NPT
    Male0.8500 psi @ 70° F35 to 3902 7/8"1 Off/1 On
    SPST-NO
    SPST-NC
    1 amp @ 120V ACTop, Bottom2 1/16"2 1/16"Wire Leads4646K530000004646K8700000
    C1/4
    NPT
    Male0.8750 psi @ 70° F35 to 3002 7/8"1 Off/1 On
    SPST-NO
    SPST-NC
    0.83 amp @ 120V ACTop, Bottom2 1/16"2 1/16"Wire LeadsUL Recognized Component, CSA Certified
    4646K230000004646K8700000
     
    Replacement Float Clips

    Vertical-Mount Float Switches for Chemicals

    Image of Product. Float Switch. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Vertical-Mount Float Switches for Chemicals.
    Image of Product. Float Switch with Splash Guard. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Vertical-Mount Float Switches for Chemicals, Splash Guard.

    Float Switch

    Float Switch with

    Splash Guard

    Mount these switches from outside the tank through a threaded connection at the top or bottom of your tank. They activate process equipment such as pumps or motors when the chemical level in your tank reaches the float.
    316 Stainless Steel Float—Choose switches with a 316 stainless steel float for durability in harsh conditions.
    Splash Guard—Switches with splash guard minimize false switch activation caused by splashing liquid.
    Pipe
    Size
    Thread
    Type
    Gender
    Min. Specific
    Gravity
    Max. Pressure
    @ Temp.
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Insertion
    Dp.
    Switch Starting
    Position
    Switch
    Designation
    Current @
    Voltage
    Mounting
    Location
    Float
    Ht.
    Overall
    Dia.
    Electrical
    Connection
    Each
    120V AC/240V AC Input Voltage
     
    Polypropylene Float
    1/4
    NPT
    Male0.85100 psi @ 70° F35 to 2202 7/8"1 Off/1 On
    SPST-NO
    SPST-NC
    0.5 amp @ 120V ACTop, Bottom2"1 1/2"Wire Leads50195K85000000
    1/4
    NPT
    Male0.85100 psi @ 70° F35 to 2202 7/8"1 Off/1 On
    SPST-NO
    SPST-NC
    1 amp @ 120V ACTop, Bottom2"1 1/2"Wire Leads50195K6200000
     
    Polypropylene Float with Splash Guard
    1/8
    NPT
    Male0.9100 psi @ 70° F35 to 2201 7/8"1 Off/1 On
    SPST-NO
    SPST-NC
    0.3 amp @ 120V ACTop, Bottom1"1 1/2"Wire Leads50195K9400000
    1/4
    NPT
    Male0.85100 psi @ 70° F35 to 2202 7/8"1 Off/1 On
    SPST-NO
    SPST-NC
    0.5 amp @ 120V ACTop, Bottom2"2"Wire Leads50195K8400000
     
    PVDF Float with Splash Guard
    1/8
    NPT
    Male0.9515 psi @ 70° F35 to 2201 7/8"1 Off/1 On
    SPST-NO
    SPST-NC
    0.3 amp @ 120V ACTop, Bottom1"1 1/2"Wire Leads44785K1600000
     
    316 Stainless Steel Float with Splash Guard
    1/4
    NPT
    Male0.65200 psi @ 70° F35 to 4802 15/16"1 Off/1 On
    SPST-NO
    SPST-NC
    0.5 amp @ 120V ACTop, Bottom2 1/8"2 3/8"Wire Leads4646K16000000
     

    Through-Wall Vertical-Mount Float Switches for Chemicals

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Float Switches. Through-Wall Vertical-Mount Float Switches for Chemicals.
    Install these switches into an unthreaded hole at the top or bottom of your tank and secure with a nut from inside the tank. They activate process equipment such as pumps or motors when the chemical level in your tank reaches the float.
    For Hole
    Dia.
    Min. Specific
    Gravity
    Max. Pressure
    @ Temp.
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Insertion
    Dp.
    Switch Starting
    Position
    Switch
    Designation
    Current @ Voltage
    Mounting Location
    Float
    Ht.
    Overall
    Dia.
    Electrical
    Connection
    Includes
    Each
    120V AC Input Voltage
     
    Polypropylene Float
    3/8"0.750 psi @ 70° F35 to 2201 1/4"1 Off
    SPST-NO
    0.12 amp @ 120V ACThrough Wall, Top, Bottom5/8"9/16"Wire LeadsMounting Nut50195K74000000
    3/8"0.750 psi @ 70° F35 to 2201 1/4"1 On
    SPST-NC
    0.12 amp @ 120V ACThrough Wall, Top, Bottom5/8"9/16"Wire LeadsMounting Nut50195K7300000
     

    Vertical-Mount Float Switches with Brackets for Chemicals

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Float Switches. Vertical-Mount Float Switches with Brackets for Chemicals.
    Use the included bracket to mount these switches to the inside of your tank. They activate process equipment such as pumps or motors when the chemical level in your tank reaches the float. A splash guard minimizes false switch activation caused by splashing liquid.
    316 Stainless Steel Float—Choose switches with a 316 stainless steel float for durability in harsh conditions.
    Min. Specific
    Gravity
    Max. Pressure
    @ Temp.
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Insertion
    Dp.
    Switch Starting
    Position
    Switch
    Designation
    Current @
    Voltage
    Mounting
    Location
    Float
    Ht.
    Overall
    Dia.
    Each
    120V AC/240V AC Input Voltage
     
    Polypropylene Float with Splash Guard
    0.85100 psi @ 70° F35 to 2203 7/8"1 Off/1 On
    SPST-NO
    SPST-NC
    0.5 amp @ 120V ACTop, Bottom2"2 1/2"4666K730000000
     
    316 Stainless Steel Float with Splash Guard
    0.6585 psi @ 70° F35 to 2303 7/8"1 Off/1 On
    SPST-NO
    SPST-NC
    0.5 amp @ 120V ACTop, Bottom2"2 1/2"4666K74000000
     

    Vertical-Mount Float Switches with Bracket for Fuels and Oils

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Float Switches. Vertical-Mount Float Switches with Bracket for Fuels and Oils.
    Use the included bracket to mount these switches to the inside of your tank. They activate process equipment such as pumps or motors when the diesel fuel, hydraulic fluid, or oil level in your tank reaches the float.
    Mounting
    Min. Specific
    Gravity
    Max. Pressure
    @ Temp.
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Insertion
    Dp.
    Switch Starting
    Position
    Switch
    Designation
    Current @ Voltage
    Mounting
    Location
    Float
    Ht.
    Overall
    Dia.
    Electrical
    Connection
    Fasteners
    Included
    No. of
    Holes
    Hole
    Dia.
    Each
    120V AC/240V AC Input Voltage
     
    Buna-N Float
    0.55150 psi @ 70° F35 to 1403 3/16"1 Off
    SPST-NO
    0.17 amp @ 120V ACTop, Bottom1 9/16"2 5/8"Wire LeadsNo29/32"4879K210000000
    0.55150 psi @ 70° F35 to 1403 3/16"1 Off
    SPST-NO
    0.4 amp @ 120V ACTop, Bottom1 9/16"2 5/8"Wire LeadsNo29/32"4879K25000000
    0.55150 psi @ 70° F35 to 1403 3/16"1 On
    SPST-NC
    0.17 amp @ 120V ACTop, Bottom1 9/16"2 5/8"Wire LeadsNo29/32"4879K23000000
    0.55150 psi @ 70° F35 to 1403 3/16"1 On
    SPST-NC
    0.4 amp @ 120V ACTop, Bottom1 9/16"2 5/8"Wire LeadsNo29/32"4879K27000000
     
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