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1,509 Products

Electrical Power, Networking, and Controlling

Toggle Switches

Flip the toggle from one position to the other, turning circuits on and off

129 products

Push-Button Switches

Our most common switch type actuates circuits with the push of a button

395 products

Lever Switches

Grip and twist the lever to turn circuits on and off, preventing accidental actuation

130 products

Rocker Switches

Press the wide, flat surface to easily turn circuits on and off

121 products

Switch Contact Blocks

Mount to switches to control electrical circuits as you move the switch

40 products

Emergency Stop Switches

Cut power to equipment during emergencies

143 products

Foot Switches

Step on the pedal to actuate circuits while keeping your hands free for other tasks

77 products

Pendant Switches

Control machinery, such as cranes, hoists, and trolleys, from a safe distance

93 products

Slide Switches

Like a flashlight, the switch slides from one side to the other to turn circuits on and off

1 product

Doorbell Switches

Activate doorbells or buzzers with the push of a button

22 products

Key Switches

Turn a key to actuate circuits, preventing accidental start and limiting access

77 products

Finger-Touch Switches

Lightly touch with your finger to turn circuits on and off

26 products

Pull-Chain Switches

Pull a chain to send a signal, such as for turning on and off lights and fans

1 product

Switch Mats

Step on a mat to actuate circuits, often to control doors, lights, and alarms

35 products

Battery Switches

Turn the knob to alternate between two batteries without interrupting power

1 product

Joystick Switches

Move the joystick to steer and position cranes, robot arms, and other machinery

11 products

Enclosure Door Switches

Control fans, lights, and other devices inside your enclosure when you open and close the door

2 products

Pull Switches

Tug on a cable or rope to turn on and off circuits, often for production lines along conveyors

4 products

DIP Switches

Slide actuators to open or close each circuit to configure instructions for electronic devices

7 products

Touch-Pad Switches

Lay flat or mount on a wall to alert you when doors open or objects are removed

2 products

Fingerprint Scanners

Use fingerprints to confirm the identity of personnel before granting access to areas or equipment

2 products

Enabling Switches

Equipment only runs while you press the switch; also known as deadman switches

10 products

Ribbon Switches

Place across driveways or walkways to actuate when foot and vehicle traffic pass over

15 products

Tablet Holders

Equip tablets with safety switches to halt robots, conveyors, and other machinery in an instant

3 products

Potentiometers

Control speed, volume, and light intensity by varying electrical flow; also known as rheostats

2 products

Measuring and Inspecting

Rotary Switches

Control multiple devices with a single switch

13 products

Lighting

Light Switch/Receptacles

Combine a switch and receptacle into a single outlet box for a small footprint

1 product

Safety Equipment

Smoke Detector Test Stations

Test hard-to-reach HVAC smoke detectors from a convenient location

1 product

Fabricating and Machining

Abrasive Blaster Safety Switches

Shut off abrasive blasters if the operator loses control; also known as deadman switches

11 products