Choosing an Electrical Switch
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Foot Switches
Keep your hands free for other tasks by triggering switches with your foot.
Back-pivot switches actuate with a tap of the toe. Center-pivot switches let you control two circuits with a single foot—one with your toe and one with your heel. Also known as rocker switches, they can be pressed either forward or backward, meaning you actuate one circuit at a time.
Two-speed switches have staged contacts. For slow speed, push the pedal halfway to close the first contact; for high speed, push it all the way to close the second contact.
| No. of Circuits Controlled | Switch Starting Position | Switch Action | Industry Designation | Switching Current @ Voltage | Housing Material | Wire Connection Type | No. of Terminals | Each | |
1 Speed | |||||||||
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Center Pivot with 1 Pedal | |||||||||
| 2 | 1 Off (Normally Open) or 1 On (Normally Closed) | Springs Back (Momentary) | SPDT | 15 A @ 125 V AC/250 V AC, 0.5 A @ 125 V DC, 0.25 A @ 250 V DC | Aluminum | Solder Lugs | 6 | 0000000 | 0000000 |
2 Speeds | |||||||||
Back Pivot with 1 Pedal | |||||||||
| 1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) or 1 On (Normally Closed) | Springs Back (Momentary) | SPDT | 10 A @ 125 V AC/250 V AC, 0.5 A @ 125 V DC, 0.25 A @ 250 V DC | Aluminum | Solder Lugs | 6 | 0000000 | 000000 |
Compact Safety Limit Switches
Shorter and thinner than other safety limit switches, these are sized to fit tight spaces. They protect machinery and ensure the safety of personnel. Positive-force contacts open the circuit when actuated, even if a spring fails or the contacts stick. 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 bin filling operations. All are NEMA and IP rated for protection from washdowns.
Styles E and F have an actuator that allows you to adjust its height, making it easier to align switch with the target during installation.
NEMA 13 and IP67 rated switches are protected from oil/coolant spraying and temporary submersion.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Housing | ||||||||||||||||
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| Style | 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 | Lg. | Ht. | Dp. | Housing Material | Environmental Rating | Each | |
Plunger Actuator Style | ||||||||||||||||
| A | 1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) or 1 On (Normally Closed) | Springs Back (Momentary) | SPDT | 10 A @ 300 V AC, 10 A @ 250 V DC | 300V AC 250V DC | -40° to 185° | 0.7" | Screw Terminals | 1.2" | 2.4" | 1.2" | Zinc | NEMA 4, NEMA 13, IP66, IP67 | 0000000 | 000000 |
Roller Plunger Actuator Style | ||||||||||||||||
| B | 1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) or 1 On (Normally Closed) | Springs Back (Momentary) | SPDT | 10 A @ 300 V AC, 10 A @ 250 V DC | 300V AC 250V DC | -40° to 185° | 1.1" | Screw Terminals | 1.2" | 2.4" | 1.2" | Zinc | NEMA 4, NEMA 13, IP66, IP67 | 0000000 | 000000 |
Roller Lever Actuator Style | ||||||||||||||||
| D | 1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) or 1 On (Normally Closed) | Springs Back (Momentary) | SPDT | 10 A @ 300 V AC, 10 A @ 250 V DC | 300V AC 250V DC | -40° to 185° | 2.1" | Screw Terminals | 1.2" | 2.4" | 1.2" | Zinc | NEMA 4, NEMA 13, IP66, IP67 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| E | 1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) or 1 On (Normally Closed) | Springs Back (Momentary) | SPDT | 10 A @ 300 V AC, 10 A @ 250 V DC | 300V AC 250V DC | -40° to 185° | 0.9"-3" | Screw Terminals | 1.2" | 2.4" | 1.2" | Zinc | NEMA 4, NEMA 13, IP66, IP67 | 0000000 | 00000 |
Rod Actuator Style | ||||||||||||||||
| F | 1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) or 1 On (Normally Closed) | Springs Back (Momentary) | SPDT | 10 A @ 600 V AC, 10 A @ 250 V DC | 600V AC 250V DC | -40° to 185° | 0.6"-5.8" | Screw Terminals | 1.2" | 2.4" | 1.2" | Plastic | NEMA 4, NEMA 13, IP66, IP67 | 00000000 | 00000 |
Safety Limit Switches
Protect machinery and ensure the safety of personnel—these switches have positive-force contacts that will open the circuit when actuated even if a spring fails or the contacts stick. 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 bin filling operations. All are NEMA and IP rated for protection from washdowns.
Styles E and F have an actuator that allows you to adjust its height, making it easier to align switch with the target during installation.
NEMA 13 and IP67 rated switches are protected from oil/coolant spraying and temporary submersion.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Housing | ||||||||||||||||
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| Style | 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 | Lg. | Ht. | Dp. | Housing Material | Environmental Rating | Each | |
Plunger Actuator Style | ||||||||||||||||
| A | 1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) or 1 On (Normally Closed) | Springs Back (Momentary) | SPDT | 10 A @ 600 V AC, 10 A @ 250 V DC | 600V AC 250V DC | -13° to 185° | 1.3" | Screw Terminals | 1.7" | 3.2" | 1.7" | Zinc | NEMA 4, NEMA 13, IP67 | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Roller Plunger Actuator Style | ||||||||||||||||
| B | 1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) or 1 On (Normally Closed) | Springs Back (Momentary) | SPDT | 10 A @ 600 V AC, 10 A @ 250 V DC | 600V AC 250V DC | -13° to 185° | 1.8" | Screw Terminals | 1.7" | 3.2" | 1.7" | Zinc | NEMA 4, NEMA 13, IP67 | 0000000 | 000000 |
Roller Lever Actuator Style | ||||||||||||||||
| D | 1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) or 1 On (Normally Closed) | Springs Back (Momentary) | SPDT | 10 A @ 600 V AC, 10 A @ 250 V DC | 600V AC 250V DC | -40° to 185° | 2.5" | Screw Terminals | 1.7" | 3.2" | 1.7" | Zinc | NEMA 4, NEMA 13, IP67 | 0000000 | 000000 |
| E | 1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) or 1 On (Normally Closed) | Springs Back (Momentary) | SPDT | 10 A @ 600 V AC, 10 A @ 250 V DC | 600V AC 250V DC | -40° to 185° | 0.9"-3" | Screw Terminals | 1.7" | 3.2" | 1.7" | Zinc | NEMA 4, NEMA 13, IP67 | 0000000 | 000000 |
Durable Disconnect Switches
Protected by a steel enclosure, these switches withstand tougher conditions than switches in a plastic housing. Also known as safety switches, they have quick-make/quick-break action to eliminate arcing and prolong switch life. They have a lockout to secure in the off position using a padlock (not included).
Use switches with a fuse holder where overload protection is needed. When used with UL Class RK1, RK5, or T fuses, they require rejection-style fuse clips. Note: Horsepower ratings are based on time-delay fuses installed.
Switches with safety interlock keep the door closed when the switch is on, and prevent the switch from turning on when the door is open.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Switches | ||||||||||||||
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Switching | Rejection-Style Fuse Clips for RK1 and RK5 Fuse Class | |||||||||||||
| Current, A | Voltage | Switch Action | Industry Designation | Electrical Phase (hp) | For No. of Wires | For Fuse Class | Ht. | Wd. | Environmental Rating | Specifications Met | Each | Each | ||
Powder-Coated Steel with Red Actuator | ||||||||||||||
2 Circuits with Lockout, Safety Interlock, Fuse Holder | ||||||||||||||
| 30 | 240V AC/ 250V DC | Stays Switched (Maintained) | DPST | Single (3 hp @ 240 V AC) Three (7 1/2 hp @ 240 V AC) | 3 | RK1, RK5, K5, H | 14 1/4" | 6 5/8" | NEMA 1 | UL Listed | 0000000 | 0000000 | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 100 | 240V AC/ 250V DC | Stays Switched (Maintained) | DPST | Single (15 hp @ 240 V AC) | 3 | RK1, RK5, K5, T, H | 23 1/8" | 11 3/4" | NEMA 1 | UL Listed | 0000000 | 000000 | 00000000 | 00000 |
2 Circuits with Lockout, Fuse Holder | ||||||||||||||
| 60 | 240V AC/ 250V DC | Stays Switched (Maintained) | DPST | Single (10 hp @ 240 V AC) | 3 | RK1, RK5, K5, H | 10 1/16" | 6 7/16" | NEMA 1 | UL Listed | 0000000 | 000000 | 00000000 | 00000 |
3 Circuits with Lockout, Safety Interlock | ||||||||||||||
| 100 | 240V AC/ 250V DC | Stays Switched (Maintained) | 3PST | Single (15 hp @ 240 V AC) Three (30 hp @ 240 V AC) | 3 | __ | 23 1/8" | 11 3/4" | NEMA 1 | UL Listed | 0000000 | 000000 | 000000 | 00 |
3 Circuits with Lockout, Safety Interlock, Fuse Holder | ||||||||||||||
| 30 | 240V AC/ 250V DC | Stays Switched (Maintained) | 3PST | Single (3 hp @ 240 V AC) Three (7 1/2 hp @ 240 V AC) | 3 | RK1, RK5, K5, H | 14 1/4" | 6 5/8" | NEMA 1 | UL Listed | 0000000 | 000000 | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 100 | 240V AC/ 250V DC | Stays Switched (Maintained) | 3PST | Single (15 hp @ 240 V AC) Three (30 hp @ 240 V AC) | 4 | RK1, RK5, K5, T, H | 23 1/8" | 11 3/4" | NEMA 1 | UL Listed | 0000000 | 000000 | 00000000 | 00000 |
3 Circuits with Lockout, Fuse Holder | ||||||||||||||
| 60 | 240V AC/ 250V DC | Stays Switched (Maintained) | 3PST | Single (10 hp @ 240 V AC) Three (15 hp @ 240 V AC) | 4 | RK1, RK5, K5, H | 10 1/16" | 6 7/16" | NEMA 1 | UL Listed | 0000000 | 000000 | 00000000 | 00000 |
3 Circuits with Lockout | ||||||||||||||
| 30 | 240V AC/ 250V DC | Stays Switched (Maintained) | 3PST | Single (3 hp @ 240 V AC) Three (7 1/2 hp @ 240 V AC) | 3 | __ | 6 3/8" | 4 9/16" | NEMA 1 | UL Listed | 0000000 | 00000 | 000000 | 00 |
| 60 | 240V AC/ 250V DC | Stays Switched (Maintained) | 3PST | Three (15 hp @ 240 V AC) | 3 | __ | 8 9/16" | 5 7/16" | NEMA 1 | UL Listed | 0000000 | 000000 | 000000 | 00 |
| Rejection-Style Fuse Clip for T Fuse Class | 00000000 | Each | 000000 |
Outdoor Durable Disconnect Switches
A raintight NEMA 3R rated enclosure protects these switches from falling liquids and light splashing. The enclosure is steel, so it withstands tougher conditions than plastic enclosures. All have quick-make/quick-break action to eliminate arcing and prolong switch life. They have a lockout to secure in the off position using a padlock (not included).
Use switches with a fuse holder where overload protection is needed. When used with UL Class RK1, RK5, or T fuses, they require rejection-style fuse clips. Note: Horsepower ratings are based on time-delay fuses installed.
Switches with safety interlock keep the door closed when the switch is on, and prevent the switch from turning on when the door is open.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Switches | ||||||||||||
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Switching | Rejection-Style Fuse Clips for RK1 and RK5 Fuse Class | |||||||||||
| Current, A | Voltage | Switch Action | Industry Designation | Electrical Phase (hp) | For No. of Wires | For Fuse Class | Ht. | Wd. | Each | Each | ||
Gray Powder-Coated Steel with Red Actuator | ||||||||||||
2 Circuits with Lockout, Fuse Holder | ||||||||||||
| 30 | 240V AC/ 250V DC | Stays Switched (Maintained) | DPST | Single (3 hp @ 240 V AC) | 3 | RK1, RK5, K5, H | 8 9/16" | 5 7/16" | 0000000 | 000000 | 00000000 | 0000000 |
| 60 | 240V AC/ 250V DC | Stays Switched (Maintained) | DPST | Single (10 hp @ 240 V AC) | 3 | RK1, RK5, K5, H | 10 1/16" | 6 7/16" | 0000000 | 000000 | 00000000 | 00000 |
2 Circuits with Lockout, Safety Interlock, Fuse Holder | ||||||||||||
| 100 | 240V AC/ 250V DC | Stays Switched (Maintained) | DPST | Single (15 hp @ 240 V AC) | 3 | RK1, RK5, K5, T, H | 23 1/8" | 12" | 0000000 | 000000 | 00000000 | 00000 |
3 Circuits with Lockout | ||||||||||||
| 30 | 240V AC/ 250V DC | Stays Switched (Maintained) | 3PST | Three (7 1/2 hp @ 240 V AC) | 3 | __ | 6 3/8" | 4 9/16" | 0000000 | 000000 | 000000 | 00 |
| 60 | 240V AC/ 250V DC | Stays Switched (Maintained) | 3PST | Three (15 hp @ 240 V AC) | 3 | __ | 8 9/16" | 5 7/16" | 0000000 | 000000 | 000000 | 00 |
3 Circuits with Lockout, Fuse Holder | ||||||||||||
| 30 | 240V AC/ 250V DC | Stays Switched (Maintained) | 3PST | Single (3 hp @ 240 V AC) Three (7 1/2 hp @ 240 V AC) | 4 | RK1, RK5, K5, H | 8 9/16" | 5 7/16" | 0000000 | 000000 | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 60 | 240V AC/ 250V DC | Stays Switched (Maintained) | 3PST | Single (10 hp @ 240 V AC) Three (15 hp @ 240 V AC) | 4 | RK1, RK5, K5, H | 10 1/16" | 6 7/16" | 0000000 | 000000 | 00000000 | 00000 |
3 Circuits with Lockout, Safety Interlock | ||||||||||||
| 100 | 240V AC/ 250V DC | Stays Switched (Maintained) | 3PST | Three (30 hp @ 240 V AC) | 3 | __ | 23 1/8" | 12" | 0000000 | 000000 | 000000 | 00 |
3 Circuits with Lockout, Safety Interlock, Fuse Holder | ||||||||||||
| 100 | 240V AC/ 250V DC | Stays Switched (Maintained) | 3PST | Single (15 hp @ 240 V AC) Three (30 hp @ 240 V AC) | 4 | RK1, RK5, K5, T, H | 23 1/8" | 12" | 0000000 | 000000 | 00000000 | 00000 |
| Rejection-Style Fuse Clip for T Fuse Class | 00000000 | Each | 000000 |