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Flush-Mount 16 mm Panel-Mount Push-Button Switches
Because these switches mount flush against a panel, they're easy to clean and hard to damage.
Note: Illuminated switches include a bulb. If wiring the switch and the bulb to the same circuit, the circuit voltage must not exceed bulb voltage.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
| No. of Circuits Controlled | Switch Starting Position | Switch Action | No. of Terminals | Industry Designation | Switching Current @ Voltage | Max. Voltage  | Dia. | Dp. Behind Panel | For Max. No. of Contact Blocks | Choose an Actuator Color | Environmental Rating | Each | |
Plastic Base with Solder Lugs | |||||||||||||
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| 1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) | Springs Back (Momentary) | 4 | SPST-NO | 0.1 A @ 42 V AC/42 V DC | 42V AC 42V DC | 3/4" | 1 3/16" | 1 | IP40 | 000000 | 000000 | |
Plastic Base with Solder Lugs—Illuminated | |||||||||||||
| 1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) | Springs Back (Momentary) | 4 | SPST-NO | 0.1 A @ 42 V AC/42 V DC | 42V AC 42V DC | 3/4" | 1 3/16" | 1 | IP40 | 0000000 | 00000 | |
Plastic Base with Solder Lugs and Push Reset | |||||||||||||
| 1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) | Stays Switched (Maintained) | 4 | SPST-NO | 0.1 A @ 42 V AC/42 V DC | 42V AC 42V DC | 3/4" | 1 3/16" | 1 | IP40 | 000000 | 00000 | |
Plastic Base with Solder Lugs and Push Reset—Illuminated | |||||||||||||
| 1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) | Stays Switched (Maintained) | 4 | SPST-NO | 0.1 A @ 42 V AC/42 V DC | 42V AC 42V DC | 3/4" | 1 3/16" | 1 | IP40 | 0000000 | 00000 | |
Foot Switches
Keep your hands free for other tasks by triggering switches with your foot.
Front-pivot switches reduce fatigue by letting you rest your foot on them. They won't actuate until you lean into them with your bodyweight. Optional guards prevent accidental switch actuation.
Foot Switches | ||||||||||||||
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Mounting | Optional Guards | |||||||||||||
| No. of Circuits Controlled | Switch Starting Position | Switch Action | Industry Designation | Switching Current @ Voltage | Housing Material | Wire Connection Type | No. of Terminals | Fasteners Included | No. of Holes | Hole Dia. | Each | Each | ||
1 Speed | ||||||||||||||
Front Pivot with 1 Pedal | ||||||||||||||
| 1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) | Springs Back (Momentary) | SPST-NO | 10 A @ 125 V AC/250 V AC, 0.1 A @ 28 V DC | Steel | Wire Leads | __ | No | 2 | 0.12" | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) | Stays Switched (Maintained) | SPST-NO | 10 A @ 125 V AC/250 V AC, 0.1 A @ 28 V DC | Steel | Wire Leads | __ | No | 2 | 0.12" | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) or 1 On (Normally Closed) | Springs Back (Momentary) | SPDT | 15 A @ 125 V AC/250 V AC, 0.1 A @ 28 V DC | Steel | Quick-Disconnect Terminals | 3 | No | 2 | 0.12" | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) or 1 On (Normally Closed) | Stays Switched (Maintained) | SPDT | 15 A @ 125 V AC/250 V AC, 0.1 A @ 28 V DC | Steel | Quick-Disconnect Terminals | 3 | No | 2 | 0.12" | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
Subminiature Wet-Location Snap-Acting Switches
Built for tight spaces exposed to water, these switches have a housing that's less than 1" long and IP67 rated for protection from temporary submersion. They open and close circuits quickly to minimize arcing and prevent contacts from sticking. They’re often used as door-open indicators on appliances and enclosures or as internal components in limit, pressure, and temperature switches.
Switches with a plunger actuator require a push to actuate.
Switches with a lever actuator have an arm that increases the size of the actuation surface.
Switches with a roller lever actuator allow parts to glide across the actuation surface with less friction than standard levers. This prevents wear and tear over time.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Wire Leads | 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 Terminals | No. of | Lg. | Lg. | Ht. | Dp. | Lever Lg. | Each | |
Plunger Actuator Style | ||||||||||||||||
With Wire Leads | ||||||||||||||||
| 1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) or 1 On (Normally Closed) | Springs Back (Momentary) | SPST-NO | 0.1 A @ 125 V AC | 125V AC | -40° to 185° | 0.051" | __ | 2 | 12" | 0.84" | 0.665" | 0.25" | __ | 00000000 | 00000 |
With Quick-Disconnect Terminals | ||||||||||||||||
| 1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) or 1 On (Normally Closed) | Springs Back (Momentary) | SPDT | 0.1 A @ 125 V AC | 125V AC | -40° to 185° | 0.051" | 3 | __ | __ | 0.78" | 0.42" | 0.25" | __ | 00000000 | 0000 |
With Solder Pin Terminals | ||||||||||||||||
| 1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) or 1 On (Normally Closed) | Springs Back (Momentary) | SPDT | 0.1 A @ 125 V AC | 125V AC | -40° to 185° | 0.051" | 3 | __ | __ | 0.78" | 0.42" | 0.25" | __ | 00000000 | 0000 |
Lever Actuator Style | ||||||||||||||||
With Wire Leads | ||||||||||||||||
| 1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) or 1 On (Normally Closed) | Springs Back (Momentary) | SPST-NO | 0.1 A @ 125 V AC | 125V AC | -40° to 185° | 0.189" | __ | 2 | 12" | 0.84" | 0.665" | 0.25" | 0.57" | 00000000 | 00000 |
With Quick-Disconnect Terminals | ||||||||||||||||
| 1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) or 1 On (Normally Closed) | Springs Back (Momentary) | SPDT | 0.1 A @ 125 V AC | 125V AC | -40° to 185° | 0.189" | 3 | __ | __ | 0.78" | 0.42" | 0.23" | 0.57" | 00000000 | 0000 |
With Solder Pin Terminals | ||||||||||||||||
| 1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) or 1 On (Normally Closed) | Springs Back (Momentary) | SPDT | 0.1 A @ 125 V AC | 125V AC | -40° to 185° | 0.189" | 3 | __ | __ | 0.78" | 0.42" | 0.23" | 0.57" | 00000000 | 0000 |
Roller Lever Actuator Style | ||||||||||||||||
With Wire Leads | ||||||||||||||||
| 1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) or 1 On (Normally Closed) | Springs Back (Momentary) | SPST-NO | 0.1 A @ 125 V AC | 125V AC | -40° to 185° | 0.362" | __ | 2 | 12" | 0.84" | 0.665" | 0.25" | 0.57" | 00000000 | 0000 |
With Quick-Disconnect Terminals | ||||||||||||||||
| 1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) or 1 On (Normally Closed) | Springs Back (Momentary) | SPDT | 0.1 A @ 125 V AC | 125V AC | -40° to 185° | 0.362" | 3 | __ | __ | 0.78" | 0.42" | 0.25" | 0.57" | 00000000 | 0000 |
With Solder Pin Terminals | ||||||||||||||||
| 1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) or 1 On (Normally Closed) | Springs Back (Momentary) | SPDT | 0.1 A @ 125 V AC | 125V AC | -40° to 185° | 0.362" | 3 | __ | __ | 0.78" | 0.42" | 0.25" | 0.57" | 00000000 | 0000 |
Miniature Snap-Acting Switches
Smaller than standard size snap-acting switches, these fit in tight spaces. They open and close circuits quickly to minimize arcing and prevent contacts from sticking. They’re often used as door-open indicators on appliances and enclosures or as an internal component in limit, pressure, and temperature switches.
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 Terminals | Lg. | Ht. | Dp. | Lever Lg. | Each | |
Plunger Actuator Style | |||||||||||||||
| 1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) or 1 On (Normally Closed) | Springs Back (Momentary) | SPDT | 0.1 A @ 125 V AC | 125V AC | -40° to 180° | 0.11" | Quick-Disconnect Terminals | 3 | 1.1" | 0.63" | 0.4" | __ | 0000000 | 00000 |
Lever Actuator Style | |||||||||||||||
| 1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) or 1 On (Normally Closed) | Springs Back (Momentary) | SPDT | 0.1 A @ 125 V AC | 125V AC | -40° to 180° | 0.22" | Quick-Disconnect Terminals | 3 | 1.1" | 0.63" | 0.4" | 1.1" | 0000000 | 00000 |
Roller Lever Actuator Style | |||||||||||||||
| 1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) or 1 On (Normally Closed) | Springs Back (Momentary) | SPDT | 0.1 A @ 125 V AC | 125V AC | -40° to 180° | 0.34" | Quick-Disconnect Terminals | 3 | 1.1" | 0.63" | 0.4" | 0.5" | 0000000 | 0000 |
Tilt Switches
Often used as position indicators, pump level controls, and machine limit switches, these switches actuate when tilted to a certain angle. They mount horizontally and activate when tilted downward, and deactivate when tilted up. Differential angle is the total angle from the point of activation to the point of deactivation. All combine electromechanical and solid state technologies for reliability and long life.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
| No. of Circuits Controlled | Switch Starting Position | Industry Designation | Switching Current @ Voltage | Max. Voltage | Differential Angle | No. of Wire Leads | Dia. | Lg. | Housing Material | Environmental Rating | Each | ||
With Ring Terminals | |||||||||||||
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| A | 1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) | SPST-NO | 0.1 A @ 120 V AC, 0.25 A @ 24 V DC | 60V DC/120V AC | 15° | 2 | 0.53" | 1.88" | Plastic | NEMA 4, IP67 | 000000 | 000000 |
DIN-Rail Mount Solid State Interface Relays
With no moving parts, these solid state relays last longer, switch faster, and are quieter than mechanical relays. They interface between your controller and components to isolate input and output circuits, which protects components from voltage spikes, amplifies the relay’s signal, and reduces interference for reliable transmission. The included relay socket mounts on 35 mm DIN rail (also known as DIN 3 rail) for fast installation. Relays disconnect from the socket for easy replacement. Rated IP20, they prevent fingers and other objects from touching live circuits.
Relays with Relay Sockets | Replacement Relays | |||||||||||
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| Number of Terminals | Input Voltage | Output Voltage | Control Current | Switching Current @ Voltage | Max. Switching Voltage | Ht. | Wd. | Dp. | Each | Each | ||
1 Circuit Controlled with 1 Off (Normally Open)—SPST-NO | ||||||||||||
| 5 | 24V AC, 48V AC, 120V AC, 240V AC, 24V DC, 48V DC, 60V DC, 120V DC, 240V DC | 0-48V DC | 100mA | 100 mA @ 48 V DC | 48V DC | 3.5" | 0.2" | 3.4" | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 5 | 24V DC | 3-48V DC | 100mA | 100 mA @ 48 V DC | 48V DC | 3.1" | 0.2" | 3.7" | 0000000 | 00000 | 000000 | 00 |