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Electrical Power, Networking, and Controlling

Toggle Switches

Toggle Switches

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

Push-Button Switches

Push-Button Switches

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

Lever Switches

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

Rocker Switches

Rocker Switches

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

Switch Contact Blocks

Switch Contact Blocks

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

Emergency Stop Switches

Emergency Stop Switches

Cut power to equipment during emergencies

Slide Switches

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

Foot Switches

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

Rotary Switches

Rotary Switches

Control multiple devices with a single switch

Pendant Switches

Pendant Switches

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

Key Switches

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

Doorbell Switches

Doorbell Switches

Activate doorbells or buzzers with the push of a button

Finger-Touch Switches

Finger-Touch Switches

Lightly touch with your finger to turn circuits on and off

Battery Switches

Battery Switches

Turn the knob to alternate between two batteries without interrupting power

Pull-Chain Switches

Pull-Chain Switches

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

Switch Mats

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

Enclosure Door Switches

Enclosure Door Switches

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

DIP Switches

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

Joystick Switches

Joystick Switches

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

Pull Switches

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

Touch-Pad Switches

Touch-Pad Switches

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

Enabling Switches

Enabling Switches

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

Fingerprint Scanners

Fingerprint Scanners

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

Ribbon Switches

Ribbon Switches

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

Potentiometers

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

Lighting

Light Switch/Receptacles

Light Switch/Receptacles

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

Safety Equipment

Smoke Detector Test Stations

Smoke Detector Test Stations

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

Building and Machinery Hardware

T-Slotted Framing Switches

T-Slotted Framing Switches

Attach to your rail to actuate components or cut power

Fabricating and Machining

Abrasive Blaster Safety Switches

Abrasive Blaster Safety Switches

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

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