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Electrical Power, Networking, and Controlling

Push-Button Switches

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

71 products

Snap-Acting Switches

Open and close circuits quickly to minimize arcing and sticking; often used as door-open indicators

42 products

Toggle Switches

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

3 products

Rocker Switches

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

21 products

Limit Switches

Turn equipment on or off when objects touch the actuator; often used for conveyors and bin filling

22 products

Pendant Switches

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

65 products

Emergency Stop Switches

Cut power to equipment during emergencies

28 products

Foot Switches

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

18 products

Switch Contact Blocks

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

4 products

Speed-Monitoring Switches

Avoid downtime and machinery damage by detecting slowdowns in drive trains and conveyors

1 product

Safety Switches

Protect people by cutting power to machines when access doors open; also known as interlock switches

9 products

Pull Switches

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

1 product

Timer Switches

Automatically turn electrical equipment on or off after a set interval

5 products

Photoelectric Sensors

Detect objects from longer distances than proximity and ultrasonic sensors

7 products

Relays

Electrically open and close circuits to control power to lights, motors, and other equipment

36 products

Monitoring Relays

Trip circuits or sound an alarm when voltage, current, or other limits are exceeded

17 products

Safety Relays

Monitor circuits and force machines to a safe stop if the relay detects a fault

5 products

Timer Relays

Turn machinery on or off after receiving an electrical signal that starts the timer

15 products

Interface Relays

Isolate input and output circuits to protect PLCs and other controllers

2 products

Fabricating and Machining

Abrasive Blaster Safety Switches

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

1 product

Lighting

Light Switches

Manually turn lights on and off

2 products