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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.

    Foot Switches

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Foot Switches. Foot Switches, Back Pivot with 1 Pedal.

    Back Pivot with 1 Pedal

    Keep your hands free for other tasks by triggering switches with your foot.
    2 Speeds—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.
    Back—Back-pivot switches actuate with a tap of the toe.
    No. of Circuits
    Controlled
    Switch Starting
    Position
    Switch
    Action
    Switch
    Designation
    Switching Current @ Voltage
    Housing
    Material
    Wire
    Connection
    No. of
    Terminals
    Each
    2 Speeds
     
    Back Pivot with 1 Pedal
    11 Off or 1 On
    Momentary
    SPDT
    10 amp @ 125V AC, 250V AC, 0.5 amp @ 125V DC, 0.25 amp @ 250V DCAluminumTab65767N120000000
     

    Easy-Grip Pendant Switches

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Pendant Switches. Easy-Grip Pendant Switches, Style B.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Pendant Switches. Easy-Grip Pendant Switches, Style C.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Pendant Switches. Easy-Grip Pendant Switches, Style E.

    Style B

    Style C

    Style E

    With a slim shape, these switches fit comfortably in your hand. Use them with mobile machinery such as cranes, hoists, and trolleys.
    Style B
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Pendant Switches. Easy-Grip Pendant Switches, Style B.
    2 Speeds—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.
    Mechanical Interlock—Switches with mechanical interlock prevent both buttons from operating simultaneously.
    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—Switch
    Designation)
    Each
    2 Speeds with Screw Terminals and Mechanical Interlock
     
    Yellow Plastic Housing
    211 Off
    Momentary
    45 amp @ 120V AC
    2 amp @ 24V DC
    240V AC
    120V DC
    Up (Black—SPST-NO)
    Down (Black—SPST-NO)
    7987K4120000000
     
    Replacements for Pendant Switches
    Style C
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Pendant Switches. Easy-Grip Pendant Switches, Style C.
    Style C can be wired to prevent both buttons from operating simultaneously.
    2 Speeds—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.
    Mechanical Interlock—Switches with mechanical interlock prevent both buttons from operating simultaneously.
    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—Switch
    Designation)
    Each
    2 Speeds with Screw Terminals and Mechanical Interlock
     
    Yellow Plastic Housing
    311 Off
    Momentary
    45 amp @ 120V AC
    2 amp @ 24V DC
    240V AC
    120V DC
    Up (Black—SPST-NO)
    Down (Black—SPST-NO)
    Stop (Red—DPST-NC)
    7987K4150000000
     
    Replacements for Pendant Switches
    Style E
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Pendant Switches. Easy-Grip Pendant Switches, Style E.
    2 Speeds—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.
    Mechanical Interlock—Switches with mechanical interlock prevent both buttons from operating simultaneously.
    NEMA 4X Enclosure Rating—NEMA 4X rated switches protect against corrosion.
    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—Switch
    Designation)
    Enclosure
    Rating
    Each
    2 Speeds with Screw Terminals and Mechanical Interlock
     
    Yellow Plastic Housing
    211 Off
    Momentary
    33 amp @ 120V AC
    1.1 amp @ 24V DC
    120V AC
    125V DC
    Up (Black—SPST-NO)
    Down (Black—SPST-NO)
    IP55
    NEMA 4X
    7999K140000000
     

    Wet-Location Foot Switches

    Image of Product. Switch. Front orientation. Foot Switches. Wet-Location Foot Switches, Without Guard.
    Image of Product. Switch with Guard. Front orientation. Foot Switches. Wet-Location Foot Switches, Aluminum Guard, With Guard.

    Switch

    Switch with Guard

    Image of Product. Switch with Oversized Guard. Front orientation. Foot Switches. Wet-Location Foot Switches, With Guard, Oversized Guard, Aluminum Guard.
    Image of Product. Switch with Safety Lever and Oversized Guard. Front orientation. Contains Inset, Border. Foot Switches. Wet-Location Foot Switches, Oversized Guard, Safety Lever, Aluminum Guard, With Guard.

    Switch with Oversized Guard

    Switch with Safety Lever and Oversized

    Guard

    Operate these switches hands-free when working in wet or humid environments. They’re IP and NEMA rated, so they won’t corrode when exposed to water, oil, or coolant spray.
    Oversized Guard—Switches with an oversized guard fit bulky shoes and toe guards.
    Safety Lever—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.
    With Guard—Switches with a guard shield the pedal so you don't accidentally step on it and activate the switch.
    Without Guard—Switches without a guard are unobstructed and let you press them from multiple angles.
    2 Speeds—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.
    Number of
    Mounting
    Speeds
    Circuits
    Controlled
    Switch Starting
    Position
    Switch
    Action
    Switch
    Designation
    Switching Current @ Voltage
    Wire
    Connection
    No. of
    Terminals
    Conduit
    Trade Size
    Fasteners
    Included
    No. of
    Holes
    Hole
    Dia.
    Each
    Iron Housing
     
    IP56, NEMA 4, NEMA 13
    211 Off or 1 On
    Momentary
    SPDT
    20 amp @ 125V AC, 250V AC, 0.5 amp @ 125V DC, 0.25 amp @ 250V DCScrew Terminal63/4
    No30.31"7372K1040000000
     
    Iron Housing with Aluminum Guard
     
    IP56, NEMA 4, NEMA 13
    211 Off or 1 On
    Momentary
    SPDT
    20 amp @ 125V AC, 250V AC, 0.5 amp @ 125V DC, 0.25 amp @ 250V DCScrew Terminal63/4
    No30.31"7372K51000000
     
    Iron Housing with Oversized Aluminum Guard
     
    IP56, NEMA 4, NEMA 13
    211 Off or 1 On
    Momentary
    SPDT
    20 amp @ 125V AC, 250V AC, 0.5 amp @ 125V DC, 0.25 amp @ 250V DCScrew Terminal63/4
    No30.31"7372K71000000
     
    Iron Housing with Safety Lever and Oversized Aluminum Guard
     
    IP56, NEMA 4, NEMA 13
    211 Off or 1 On
    Momentary
    SPDT
    20 amp @ 125V AC, 250V AC, 0.5 amp @ 125V DC, 0.25 amp @ 250V DCScrew Terminal63/4
    No30.31"7372K105000000
     
    Switch Guards

    Wireless Pendant Switches

    Image of Product. Receiver. Front orientation. Pendant Switches. Wireless Pendant Switches.
    Image of Product. Transmitter. Front orientation. Pendant Switches. Wireless Pendant Switches.

    Receiver

    Transmitter

    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.
    2 Speeds—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.
    For Existing Systems—For existing systems, please advise which channels are currently in use so that a different channel can be provided.
    Cannot Be Sold to Canada—Switches that cannot be sold to Canada are restricted by product labeling requirements.
    For
    Existing Systems
    For New Systems
    No. of
    Buttons
    No. of Circuits Controlled
    per Actuator
    Switch Starting
    Position
    Switch
    Action
    No. of Terminals
    per Actuator
    Switching Current
    @ Voltage
    Max. Voltage,
    V AC
    Actuator Color (Switch Designation)
    Enclosure
    Rating
    Cannot Be
    Sold To
    Each
    Each
    2 Speeds with Spade Terminals and Green Off/On/Start Lever Switch
     
    Blue Plastic Housing
    511 Off
    Momentary
    210 amp @ 125V AC
    5 amp @ 250V AC
    242 Turn Reset Black Buttons with East, Up (SPST-NO)
    1 Red Button with Right Arrows (SPST-NC)
    2 White Buttons with Down, West (SPST-NO)
    IP65
    NEMA 4
    Canada7985K1820000000007985K122000000000
    511 Off
    Momentary
    210 amp @ 125V AC
    5 amp @ 250V AC
    1102 Turn Reset Black Buttons with East, Up (SPST-NO)
    1 Red Button with Right Arrows (SPST-NC)
    2 White Buttons with Down, West (SPST-NO)
    IP65
    NEMA 4
    Canada7985K1790000007985K119000000
     
    Orange Plastic Housing
    911 Off
    Momentary
    210 amp @ 125V AC
    5 amp @ 250V AC
    8 amp @ 30V AC
    1104 Turn Reset Black Buttons with 1, East, South, Up (SPST-NO)
    1 Red Button with Right Arrows (SPST-NC)
    4 White Buttons with 2, Down, North, West (SPST-NO)
    IP65
    NEMA 4
    Canada7985K183000000007985K12300000000
     
    Accessories and Replacements for Pendant Switches

    Corrosion-Resistant Washdown Pendant Switches

    Image of Product. Two Buttons. Front orientation. Pendant Switches. Corrosion-Resistant Washdown Pendant Switches, 2 Buttons.
    Image of Product. Four Buttons. Front orientation. Pendant Switches. Corrosion-Resistant Washdown Pendant Switches, 4 Buttons.
    Image of Product. Six Buttons. Front orientation. Pendant Switches. Corrosion-Resistant Washdown Pendant Switches, 6 Buttons.
    Image of Product. Eight Buttons. Front orientation. Pendant Switches. Corrosion-Resistant Washdown Pendant Switches, 8 Buttons.

    Two

    Buttons

    Four

    Buttons

    Six

    Buttons

    Eight

    Buttons

    Control cranes and other mobile machinery in dirty, outdoor, and wet environments without damaging your switch. The polycarbonate 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.
    2 Speeds—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.
    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 (Switch
    Designation)
    For Cable OD
    Enclosure
    Rating
    Each
    2 Speeds with Screw Terminals
     
    Yellow Polycarbonate Housing
    211 Off
    Momentary
    25 amp @ 120V AC
    2 amp @ 24V DC
    250V AC
    24V DC
    36 Assorted Labels2 Black Buttons (SPST-NO)0.44" to 0.81"NEMA 4X
    NEMA 12
    7161K3610000000
    411 Off
    Momentary
    25 amp @ 120V AC
    2 amp @ 24V DC
    250V AC
    24V DC
    36 Assorted Labels4 Black Buttons (SPST-NO)0.41" to 0.53"NEMA 4X
    NEMA 12
    7161K371000000
    611 Off
    Momentary
    25 amp @ 120V AC
    2 amp @ 24V DC
    250V AC
    24V DC
    36 Assorted Labels6 Black Buttons (SPST-NO)0.52" to 0.65"NEMA 4X
    NEMA 12
    7161K381000000
    611 Off
    Momentary
    25 amp @ 120V AC
    2 amp @ 24V DC
    250V AC
    24V DC
    36 Assorted Labels4 Black Buttons (SPST-NO)
    1 Green Button (SPST-NO)
    1 Red Button (SPST-NC)
    0.52" to 0.65"NEMA 4X
    NEMA 12
    7161K781000000
    611 Off
    Maintained
    25 amp @ 120V AC
    2 amp @ 24V DC
    250V AC
    24V DC
    36 Assorted Labels4 Black Buttons (SPST-NO)
    1 Green Button (SPST-NO)
    1 Red Button (SPST-NC)
    0.44" to 0.81"NEMA 4X
    NEMA 12
    7161K791000000
    811 Off
    Momentary
    25 amp @ 120V AC
    2 amp @ 24V DC
    250V AC
    24V DC
    36 Assorted Labels8 Black Buttons (SPST-NO)0.44" to 0.81"NEMA 4X
    NEMA 12
    7161K851000000
    811 Off
    Momentary
    25 amp @ 120V AC
    2 amp @ 24V DC
    250V AC
    24V DC
    36 Assorted Labels6 Black Buttons (SPST-NO)
    1 Green Button (SPST-NO)
    1 Red Button (SPST-NC)
    0.52" to 0.65"NEMA 4X
    NEMA 12
    7161K821000000
    811 Off
    Maintained
    25 amp @ 120V AC
    2 amp @ 24V DC
    250V AC
    24V DC
    36 Assorted Labels6 Black Buttons (SPST-NO)
    1 Green Button (SPST-NO)
    1 Red Button (SPST-NC)
    0.44" to 0.81"NEMA 4X
    NEMA 12
    7161K831000000
     
    Replacements for Pendant Switches
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