Choosing an Electrical Switch
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Easy-Grip Pendant Switches
With a slim shape, these switches fit comfortably in your hand. Use them with mobile machinery such as cranes, hoists, and trolleys.
Style C can be wired to prevent both buttons from operating simultaneously.
Two-speed switches have staged contacts. When you push the button, it will first actuate the slow speed. Continue to push for the additional speed to be actuated.
Switches with mechanical interlock prevent both buttons from operating simultaneously.
NEMA 4X rated switches protect against corrosion.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
| Style | No. of Buttons | No. of Circuits Controlled per Actuator | Switch Starting Position | Switch Action | No. of Terminals per Actuator | Switching Current @ Voltage | Max. Voltage  | Message (Actuator Color—Industry Designation) | Housing Material | Each | |
2 Speed with Screw Terminals and Mechanical Interlock | |||||||||||
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NEMA 4X | |||||||||||
| B | 2 | 1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) | Springs Back (Momentary) | 4 | 5 A @ 120 V AC, 2 A @ 24 V DC | 120V DC 240V AC | Up (Black—SPST-NO), Down (Black—SPST-NO) | Yellow Plastic | 00000000 | 0000000 |
| C | 3 | 1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) | Springs Back (Momentary) | 4 | 5 A @ 120 V AC, 2 A @ 24 V DC | 120V DC 240V AC | Up (Black—SPST-NO), Down (Black—SPST-NO), Stop (Red—DPST-NC) | Yellow Plastic | 00000000 | 000000 |
NEMA 4X and IP55 | |||||||||||
| E | 2 | 1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) | Springs Back (Momentary) | 3 | 3 A @ 120 V AC; 1.1 A @ 24 V DC | 120V AC 125V DC | Up (Black—SPST-NO), Down (Black—SPST-NO) | Yellow Plastic | 0000000 | 000000 |
| Message | Each | |
For NEMA 4X Switches | ||
|---|---|---|
| 28 Assorted Labels | 0000000 | 000000 |
| Clarity | Actuator Color | Each | |
For NEMA 4X Switches | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Clear | Black | 00000000 | 00000 |
Wireless Pendant Switches
Operate equipment from up to 330 feet away—these switches include a transmitter and a receiver that connects to equipment. Use up to 45 wireless switches in the same area. They're rated IP65 for protection from washdowns.
Two-speed switches have staged contacts. For slow speed, press the button halfway down to close the first contact. For high speed, push it all the way to close the second contact.
Switches that cannot be sold to Canada are restricted by product labeling requirements.
Replace worn stickers or change the function of a button with labels. Packs include commonly used functions such as up, down, start, and stop.
To Order: For existing systems, please advise which channels are currently in use so that a different channel can be provided. For the replacement transmitter, please specify the serial number.
| No. of Buttons | No. of Circuits Controlled per Actuator | Switch Starting Position | Switch Action | No. of Terminals per Actuator | Switching Current @ Voltage | Max. Voltage | Actuator Color (Industry Designation) | Housing Material | Cannot Be Sold To | For Existing Systems | For New Systems | |
2 Speed with Wire Leads with Spade Terminals—With Green Off/On/Start Lever Switch | ||||||||||||
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| 5 | 1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) | Springs Back (Momentary) | 2 | 10 A @ 125 V AC, 5 A @ 250 V AC | 24V AC | 2 Black Buttons with Up/East and Turn Reset; (SPST-NO), 2 White Buttons with Down; West (SPST-NO), 1 Red Buttons with Right Arrows (SPST-NC) | Blue Plastic | Canada | 00000000 | ||
| 5 | 1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) | Springs Back (Momentary) | 2 | 10 A @ 125 V AC, 5 A @ 250 V AC | 110V AC | 2 Black Buttons with Up/East and Turn Reset; (SPST-NO), 2 White Buttons with Down; West (SPST-NO), 1 Red Buttons with Right Arrows (SPST-NC) | Blue Plastic | Canada | 00000000 | ||
| 9 | 1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) | Springs Back (Momentary) | 2 | 10 A @ 125 V AC, 5 A @ 250 V AC, 8 A @ 30 V AC | 110V AC | 4 Black Buttons with Up/East/South/1 and Turn Reset; (SPST-NO), 4 White Buttons with Down; West; North; 2 (SPST-NO), 1 Red Buttons with Right Arrows (SPST-NC) | Orange Plastic | Canada | 00000000 | ||
| No. of Buttons | Housing Material | Each | |
For 2 Speed | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Orange Plastic | 00000000 | 0000000 |
| Message | Each | |
For Switches with 5, 7-9 Buttons | ||
|---|---|---|
| 80 Assorted Labels | 00000000 | 00000 |
Corrosion-Resistant Washdown Pendant Switches
Control cranes and other mobile machinery in dirty, outdoor, and wet environments without damaging your switch. The plastic housing is rated NEMA 4X to protect the switch interior from dust, sprayed water, and ice. They are also rated NEMA 12 for keeping out oil and other liquid drips. All of these switches can be wired to prevent two buttons from operating at the same time.
Two-speed switches have staged contacts. For slow speed, press the button halfway down to close the first contact. For high speed, push it all the way to close the second contact.
Use labels to replace worn stickers or change the function of a button. Packs include 28 commonly used functions, such as up, down, start, and stop.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
| No. of Buttons | No. of Circuits Controlled per Actuator | Switch Starting Position | Switch Action | No. of Terminals per Actuator | Switching Current @ Voltage | Max. Voltage | Message | Actuator Color (Industry Designation) | Housing Material | For Cable OD | Each | |
2 Speed with Screw Terminals | ||||||||||||
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| 2 | 1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) | Springs Back (Momentary) | 2 | 5 A @ 120 V AC, 2 A @ 24 V DC | 120V DC 250V AC | 28 Assorted Labels | 2 Black Buttons (SPST-NO) | Yellow ABS Plastic | 0.3"-0.41" | 0000000 | 0000000 |
| 4 | 1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) | Springs Back (Momentary) | 2 | 5 A @ 120 V AC, 2 A @ 24 V DC | 120V DC 250V AC | 28 Assorted Labels | 4 Black Buttons (SPST-NO) | Yellow ABS Plastic | 0.41"-0.53" | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 6 | 1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) | Springs Back (Momentary) | 2 | 5 A @ 120 V AC, 2 A @ 24 V DC | 120V DC 250V AC | 28 Assorted Labels | 6 Black Buttons (SPST-NO) | Yellow ABS Plastic | 0.52"-0.65" | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 6 | 1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) | Springs Back (Momentary) | 2 | 5 A @ 120 V AC, 2 A @ 24 V DC | 120V DC 250V AC | 28 Assorted Labels | 4 Black Buttons (SPST-NO), 1 Green Button (SPST-NO), 1 Red Button (SPST-NC) | Yellow ABS Plastic | 0.52"-0.65" | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 6 | 1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) | Stays Switched (Maintained) | 2 | 5 A @ 120 V AC, 2 A @ 24 V DC | 120V DC 250V AC | 28 Assorted Labels | 4 Black Buttons (SPST-NO), 1 Green Button (SPST-NO), 1 Red Button (SPST-NC) | Yellow ABS Plastic | 0.52"-0.65" | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 8 | 1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) | Springs Back (Momentary) | 2 | 5 A @ 120 V AC, 2 A @ 24 V DC | 120V DC 250V AC | 28 Assorted Labels | 8 Black Buttons (SPST-NO) | Yellow ABS Plastic | 0.52"-0.65" | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 8 | 1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) | Springs Back (Momentary) | 2 | 5 A @ 120 V AC, 2 A @ 24 V DC | 120V DC 250V AC | 28 Assorted Labels | 6 Black Buttons (SPST-NO), 1 Green Button (SPST-NO), 1 Red Button (SPST-NC) | Yellow ABS Plastic | 0.52"-0.65" | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 8 | 1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) | Stays Switched (Maintained) | 2 | 5 A @ 120 V AC, 2 A @ 24 V DC | 120V DC 250V AC | 28 Assorted Labels | 6 Black Buttons (SPST-NO), 1 Green Button (SPST-NO), 1 Red Button (SPST-NC) | Yellow ABS Plastic | 0.52"-0.65" | 0000000 | 000000 |
| For No. of Speeds | For No. of Buttons | For Button Color | Each | |
| 2 | 2 | Black | 0000000 | 000000 |
| Message | Each | |
| 28 Assorted Labels | 0000000 | 000000 |
Foot Switches
Keep your hands free for other tasks by triggering switches with your foot.
Back-pivot switches actuate with a tap of the toe. Two-speed switches have staged contacts. For slow speed, push the pedal halfway to close the first contact; for high speed, push it all the way to close the second contact.
| No. of Circuits Controlled | Switch Starting Position | Switch Action | Industry Designation | Switching Current @ Voltage | Housing Material | Wire Connection Type | No. of Terminals | Each | |
2 Speeds | |||||||||
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Back Pivot with 1 Pedal | |||||||||
| 1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) or 1 On (Normally Closed) | Springs Back (Momentary) | SPDT | 10 A @ 125 V AC/250 V AC, 0.5 A @ 125 V DC, 0.25 A @ 250 V DC | Aluminum | Tab Terminals | 6 | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Wet-Location Foot Switches
Operate these switches hands-free when working in damp or humid environments. They’re IP and NEMA rated, so they won’t corrode when exposed to water, oil, or coolant spray.
Switches without a guard are unobstructed and let you press them from multiple angles. Switches with a guard shield the pedal so you don't accidentally step on it and activate the switch. Switches with an oversized guard fit bulky shoes and toe guards.
Two-speed switches have two contact points. Push the pedal halfway down for the slow speed or all the way down for the high speed.
Switches with a safety lever lock the pedal in place to prevent accidental activation. Fully insert your foot to release the safety lever. If the lever isn't released, the pedal won't depress.
Add an optional oversized guard to switches with or without a standard guard to shield the pedal from getting pressed by accident and to accommodate bulky shoes. Or, replace an existing oversized guard.
Mounting | |||||||||||||
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| No. of Speeds | No. of Circuits Controlled | Switch Starting Position | Switch Action | Industry Designation | Switching Current @ Voltage | Wire Connection Type | No. of Terminals | Conduit Trade Size | Fasteners Included | No. of Holes | Hole Dia. | Each | |
Iron Housing | |||||||||||||
IP56, NEMA 4, NEMA 13 | |||||||||||||
| 2 | 1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) or 1 On (Normally Closed) | Springs Back (Momentary) | SPDT | 20 A @ 125 V AC/250 V AC, 0.5 A @ 125 V DC, 0.25 A @ 250 V DC | Screw Terminals | 6 | 3/4 | No | 3 | 0.31" | 00000000 | 0000000 |
Iron Housing with Aluminum Guard | |||||||||||||
IP56, NEMA 4, NEMA 13 | |||||||||||||
| 2 | 1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) or 1 On (Normally Closed) | Springs Back (Momentary) | SPDT | 20 A @ 125 V AC/250 V AC, 0.5 A @ 125 V DC, 0.25 A @ 250 V DC | Screw Terminals | 6 | 3/4 | No | 3 | 0.31" | 0000000 | 000000 |
Iron Housing with Oversized Aluminum Guard | |||||||||||||
IP56, NEMA 4, NEMA 13 | |||||||||||||
| 2 | 1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) or 1 On (Normally Closed) | Springs Back (Momentary) | SPDT | 20 A @ 125 V AC/250 V AC, 0.5 A @ 125 V DC, 0.25 A @ 250 V DC | Screw Terminals | 6 | 3/4 | No | 3 | 0.31" | 0000000 | 000000 |
Iron Housing with Safety Lever and Oversized Aluminum Guard | |||||||||||||
IP56, NEMA 4, NEMA 13 | |||||||||||||
| 2 | 1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) or 1 On (Normally Closed) | Springs Back (Momentary) | SPDT | 20 A @ 125 V AC/250 V AC, 0.5 A @ 125 V DC, 0.25 A @ 250 V DC | Screw Terminals | 6 | 3/4 | No | 3 | 0.31" | 00000000 | 000000 |
| Optional Oversized Guards | 0000000 | Each | 000000 |