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Plastic Enclosed Push-Button Switches
Rated NEMA 4X and 13, all switches resist corrosion and can withstand washdowns and oil/coolant spraying. The contact blocks are rated IP20.
Switches rated IP69K can withstand high-pressure washdowns.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Conduit | Housing | ||||||||||||
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| Actuator Color (Industry Designation) | No. of Circuits Controlled per Button | Switch Starting Position | Switch Action | No. of Terminals per Button | Switching Current @ Voltage | Max. Voltage  | Knockout Size | Fasteners Included | No. of Holes | Hole Dia. | Environmental Rating | Each | |
With Screw Terminals | |||||||||||||
2 Flush Buttons | |||||||||||||
| 1 Green Button with Start (SPST-NO), 1 Red Button with Stop (SPST-NC) | 1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) | Springs Back (Momentary) | 2 | 6 A @ 120 V AC, 0.55 A @ 120 V DC | 600V AC 600V DC | PG-13.5 | No | 2 | 3/16" | NEMA 4X, NEMA 13, IK03, IP69K, IP67, IP66, IP20 | 0000000 | 000000 |
Joystick Switches
Intuitively steer and position cranes, robot arms, and other machinery that moves in multiple directions—your equipment will follow the movements you make with these joysticks. They control multiple circuits as you move them in different directions and patterns. Assemble a complete switch with an actuator and at least one contact block (sold separately). All actuators include a mounting clip that can fit up to two contact blocks. They’re NEMA and IP rated for protection from dust, washdowns, and oil/coolant spraying.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Low-Profile Wet-Location Limit Switches
Stack these slim switches together, or fit them into tight spaces. They're rated IP67 for protection from temporary submersion. When an object in motion comes into contact with the actuator, it sends a signal to open or close a circuit. They’re often used on conveyor systems and elevators.
Switches with powder-coated zinc and plastic housings are rated NEMA 4 and 13 for protection from washdowns and oil/coolant spraying.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Housing | ||||||||||||||||
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| No. of Circuits Controlled | Switch Starting Position | Switch Action | Industry Designation | Switching Current @ Voltage | Max. Voltage | Operating Temp. Range, °F | Actuator Ht. | No. of Wire Leads | Cable Lead Lg., ft. | Lg. | Ht. | Dp. | Housing Material | Each | ||
Plunger Actuator Style | ||||||||||||||||
With Wire Leads | ||||||||||||||||
| A | 1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) or 1 On (Normally Closed) | Springs Back (Momentary) | SPDT | 3 A @ 240 V AC, 0.55 A @ 125 V DC | 250V DC 240V AC | -13° to 158° | 0.2" | 4 | 3 | 1.2" | 2.2" | 0.7" | Powder-Coated Zinc | 0000000 | 000000 |
| A | 1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) or 1 On (Normally Closed) | Springs Back (Momentary) | SPDT | 3 A @ 240 V AC, 0.55 A @ 125 V DC | 250V DC 240V AC | -13° to 158° | 0.2" | 4 | 3 | 1.2" | 2.2" | 0.7" | Plastic | 0000000 | 00000 |
Roller Plunger Actuator Style | ||||||||||||||||
With Wire Leads | ||||||||||||||||
| D | 1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) or 1 On (Normally Closed) | Springs Back (Momentary) | SPDT | 3 A @ 240 V AC, 0.55 A @ 125 V DC | 250V DC 240V AC | -13° to 158° | 0.6" | 4 | 3 | 1.2" | 2.2" | 0.7" | Powder-Coated Zinc | 0000000 | 00000 |
| D | 1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) or 1 On (Normally Closed) | Springs Back (Momentary) | SPDT | 3 A @ 240 V AC, 0.55 A @ 125 V DC | 250V DC 240V AC | -13° to 158° | 0.6" | 4 | 3 | 1.2" | 2.2" | 0.7" | Plastic | 0000000 | 00000 |
| D | 2 | 2 Off (Normally Open) and 2 On (Normally Closed) | Springs Back (Momentary) | DPDT | 3 A @ 240 V AC, 0.55 A @ 125 V DC | 250V DC 240V AC | -13° to 158° | 0.6" | 8 | 3 | 1.2" | 2.2" | 0.7" | Powder-Coated Zinc | 0000000 | 00000 |
| D | 2 | 2 Off (Normally Open) and 2 On (Normally Closed) | Springs Back (Momentary) | DPDT | 3 A @ 240 V AC, 0.55 A @ 125 V DC | 250V DC 240V AC | -13° to 158° | 0.6" | 8 | 3 | 1.2" | 2.2" | 0.7" | Plastic | 0000000 | 00000 |
Roller Lever Actuator Style | ||||||||||||||||
With Wire Leads | ||||||||||||||||
| E | 1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) or 1 On (Normally Closed) | Springs Back (Momentary) | SPDT | 3 A @ 240 V AC, 0.55 A @ 125 V DC | 250V DC 240V AC | -13° to 158° | 2.1" | 4 | 3 | 1.2" | 2.2" | 0.7" | Powder-Coated Zinc | 0000000 | 00000 |
| E | 1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) or 1 On (Normally Closed) | Springs Back (Momentary) | SPDT | 3 A @ 240 V AC, 0.55 A @ 125 V DC | 250V DC 240V AC | -13° to 158° | 2.1" | 4 | 3 | 1.2" | 2.2" | 0.7" | Plastic | 0000000 | 00000 |
| E | 2 | 2 Off (Normally Open) and 2 On (Normally Closed) | Springs Back (Momentary) | DPDT | 3 A @ 240 V AC, 0.55 A @ 125 V DC | 250V DC 240V AC | -13° to 158° | 2.1" | 8 | 3 | 1.2" | 2.2" | 0.7" | Powder-Coated Zinc | 0000000 | 00000 |
| E | 2 | 2 Off (Normally Open) and 2 On (Normally Closed) | Springs Back (Momentary) | DPDT | 3 A @ 240 V AC, 0.55 A @ 125 V DC | 250V DC 240V AC | -13° to 158° | 2.1" | 8 | 3 | 1.2" | 2.2" | 0.7" | Plastic | 0000000 | 00000 |
Sealed Wet-Location Limit Switches
Sealed actuators prevent these switches from jamming, even when exposed to sand, mud, or dirt. They're rated IP67 for temporary submersion. They have a slim design and can be stacked together or fit into narrow spaces. When an object in motion comes into contact with the actuator, it sends a signal to open or close a circuit. They're often used on conveyor systems and elevators.
Switches with powder-coated zinc and plastic housings are rated NEMA 4 and 13 for protection from washdowns and oil/coolant spraying.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Housing | |||||||||||||||||
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| No. of Circuits Controlled | Switch Starting Position | Switch Action | Industry Designation | Switching Current @ Voltage | Max. Voltage | Operating Temp. Range, °F | Actuator Ht. | Wire Connection Type | No. of Wire Leads | Cable Lead Lg., ft. | Lg. | Ht. | Dp. | Housing Material | Each | ||
Plunger Actuator Style | |||||||||||||||||
| A | 1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) or 1 On (Normally Closed) | Springs Back (Momentary) | SPDT | 3 A @ 240 V AC, 0.55 A @ 125 V DC | 240V AC 250V DC | -13° to 158° | 1.3" | Wire Leads | 4 | 3 | 1.2" | 2.2" | 0.7" | Powder-Coated Zinc | 0000000 | 000000 |
| A | 1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) or 1 On (Normally Closed) | Springs Back (Momentary) | SPDT | 3 A @ 240 V AC, 0.55 A @ 125 V DC | 240V AC 250V DC | -13° to 158° | 1.3" | Wire Leads | 4 | 3 | 1.2" | 2.2" | 0.7" | Plastic | 0000000 | 00000 |