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	Actuator Style Actuator Style


Push Button	Foot Pedal

	Switching Voltage Switching Voltage

	Environment Environment

	Switch Action Switch Action

Stays Switched (Maintained)

Springs Back (Momentary)

	Switch Starting Position Switch Starting Position

1 Off (Normally Open) and
1 On (Normally Closed)

1 Off (Normally Open) or 1
On (Normally Closed)

2 Off (Normally Open) or 2
On (Normally Closed)

	With Guard With Guard

Without Guard

With Guard

	Number of Circuits Controlled Number of Circuits Controlled

	Number of Speeds Number of Speeds

	Push-Button Style Push-Button Style


Flush	Projecting

Mushroom

	Switching Current Switching Current

15A

20A

	Electrical Connection Type Electrical Connection Type


Hardwire	Wire Leads

	Number of Buttons Number of Buttons

	Number of Pedals Number of Pedals

	Environmental Rating Environmental Rating	Show

IP56

	Environmental Rating Environmental Rating	Hide

Warning: Products have one, but not necessarily all, of the selected characteristics.

Associated Apparatus for
IEC Zone 0 Groups IIC,
IIB, IIA

Associated Apparatus for
IEC Zone 20 Groups IIIC,
IIIB, IIIA

IEC Zone 0 Groups IIC,
IIB, IIA

IEC Zone 1 Groups IIC,
IIB, IIA

IEC Zone 2 Groups IIC,
IIB, IIA

IEC Zone 20 Groups
IIIC, IIIB, IIIA

IEC Zone 21 Groups
IIIC, IIIB, IIIA

NEC Class I Division 1
Groups A, B, C, D

NEC Class I Division 1
Groups B, C, D

NEC Class I Division 2
Group D

NEC Class I Division 2
Groups A, B, C, D

NEC Class I Division 2
Groups B, C, D

NEC Class I Divisions
1, 2 Group D

NEC Class I Divisions
1, 2 Groups A, B, C, D

NEC Class I Divisions
1, 2 Groups B, C, D

NEC Class I Divisions
1, 2 Groups C, D

NEC Class II Division 1
Groups E, F ,G

NEC Class II Division 2
Groups F, G

NEC Class II Divisions
1, 2 Groups E, F, G

NEC Class II Divisions
1, 2 Groups F, G

NEC Class III
Divisions 1, 2

NEC Zone 1 Group IIA

NEC Zone 1 Groups
IIB, IIA

NEC Zone 1 Groups
IIC, IIB, IIA

NEC Zone 2 Groups
IIB, IIA

	Housing Material Housing Material

Iron

Stainless Steel

	Actuator Color Actuator Color

	Black
	Red

	Industry Designation Industry Designation

DPDT

DPST-1NO/1NC

SPDT

	DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement) DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement)

DFARS Specialty Metals
COTS-Exempt

	Wire Connection Type Wire Connection Type


Quick- Disconnect Terminals	Screw Terminals

	Number of Terminals Number of Terminals

	Conduit Trade Size Conduit Trade Size

3/4

	System of Measurement System of Measurement

Inch

	REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals) REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals)

REACH Compliant

	RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances)

RoHS Compliant

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About Float Switches

Stainless Steel Enclosed Push-Button Switches

With a stainless steel enclosure, these switches are more durable than aluminum and plastic. They're rated NEMA 4X for protection from corrosion and washdowns.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

Push-Button Switches

One Flush Button

One Mushroom Button

One Flush
Button and One
Projecting Button

One Flush
Button and One
Mushroom Button

								Mounting
Message (Actuator Color)	No. of Circuits Controlled per Button	Switch Starting Position	Switch Action	No. of Terminals per Button	Industry Designation	Switching Current @ Voltage	Max. Voltage	Fasteners Included	No. of Holes	Hole Dia.	Environmental Rating		Each
With Screw Terminals
1 Flush Button
Start (Black)	2	1 Off (Normally Open) and 1 On (Normally Closed)	Springs Back (Momentary)	4	DPST-1NO/1NC	6 A @ 120 V AC, 5 A @ 24 V DC	600V AC 600V DC	No	4	7/32"	NEMA 4X, IP56	0000000	0000000
1 Mushroom Button
Stop (Red)	2	1 Off (Normally Open) and 1 On (Normally Closed)	Springs Back (Momentary)	4	DPST-1NO/1NC	6 A @ 120 V AC, 5 A @ 24 V DC	600V AC 600V DC	No	4	7/32"	NEMA 4X, IP56	0000000	000000
1 Flush Button and 1 Projecting Button
Start (Black), Stop (Red)	2	1 Off (Normally Open) and 1 On (Normally Closed)	Springs Back (Momentary)	4	DPST-1NO/1NC	6 A @ 120 V AC, 5 A @ 24 V DC	600V AC 600V DC	No	4	7/32"	NEMA 4X, IP56	0000000	000000
1 Flush Button and 1 Mushroom Button
Start (Black), Stop (Red)	2	1 Off (Normally Open) and 1 On (Normally Closed)	Springs Back (Momentary)	4	DPST-1NO/1NC	6 A @ 120 V AC, 5 A @ 24 V DC	600V AC 600V DC	No	4	7/32"	NEMA 4X, IP56	0000000	000000

Contact Blocks

2 Circuit Contact Block

No. of Circuits Controlled	Switch Starting Position	No. of Terminals	Industry Designation	Switching Current @ Voltage	Max. Voltage	Dp. Behind Panel	Specifications Met		Each
2	1 Off (Normally Open) and 1 On (Normally Closed)	4	DPST-1NO/1NC	6 A @ 120 V AC, 5 A @ 24 V DC	600V AC/600V DC	1 3/4"	UL Listed, CSA Certified	00000000	000000

Wet-Location Foot Switches

With Guard

With Oversized Guard

Safe for use in wet locations, these switches are IP and NEMA rated for protection from corrosion, washdowns, and oil/coolant spraying.

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.

Switches with an oversized guard accommodate bulky footwear.

Switches with a safety lever prevent accidental activation; the lever must be pushed forward before pressing the pedal.

									Mounting
No. of Speeds	No. of Circuits Controlled	Switch Starting Position	Switch Action	Industry Designation	Switching Current @ Voltage	Wire Connection Type	No. of Terminals	Conduit Trade Size	Fasteners Included	No. of Holes	Hole Dia.		Each
Iron Housing with Aluminum Guard
IP56, NEMA 4, NEMA 13
1	1	1 Off (Normally Open) or 1 On (Normally Closed)	Springs Back (Momentary)	SPDT	20 A @ 125 V AC/250 V AC, 3 A @ 28 V DC	Screw Terminals	3	3/4	No	3	0.31"	0000000	0000000
1	1	1 Off (Normally Open) or 1 On (Normally Closed)	Stays Switched (Maintained)	SPDT	20 A @ 125 V AC/250 V AC, 3 A @ 28 V DC	Screw Terminals	3	3/4	No	3	0.31"	0000000	000000
1	2	2 Off (Normally Open) or 2 On (Normally Closed)	Springs Back (Momentary)	DPDT	20 A @ 125 V AC/250 V AC, 3 A @ 28 V DC	Screw Terminals	6	3/4	No	3	0.31"	0000000	000000
2	1	1 Off (Normally Open) or 1 On (Normally Closed)	Springs Back (Momentary)	SPDT	20 A @ 125 V AC/250 V AC, 3 A @ 28 V DC	Screw Terminals	6	3/4	No	3	0.31"	0000000	000000
Iron Housing with Oversized Aluminum Guard
IP56, NEMA 4, NEMA 13
1	1	1 Off (Normally Open) or 1 On (Normally Closed)	Springs Back (Momentary)	SPDT	20 A @ 125 V AC/250 V AC, 3 A @ 28 V DC	Screw Terminals	3	3/4	No	3	0.31"	0000000	000000
1	1	1 Off (Normally Open) or 1 On (Normally Closed)	Stays Switched (Maintained)	SPDT	20 A @ 125 V AC/250 V AC, 3 A @ 28 V DC	Screw Terminals	3	3/4	No	3	0.31"	0000000	000000
1	2	2 Off (Normally Open) or 2 On (Normally Closed)	Springs Back (Momentary)	DPDT	20 A @ 125 V AC/250 V AC, 3 A @ 28 V DC	Screw Terminals	6	3/4	No	3	0.31"	0000000	000000
2	1	1 Off (Normally Open) or 1 On (Normally Closed)	Springs Back (Momentary)	SPDT	20 A @ 125 V AC/250 V AC, 3 A @ 28 V DC	Screw Terminals	6	3/4	No	3	0.31"	0000000	000000
Iron Housing with Safety Lever and Oversized Aluminum Guard
IP56, NEMA 4, NEMA 13
1	1	1 Off (Normally Open) or 1 On (Normally Closed)	Springs Back (Momentary)	SPDT	20 A @ 125 V AC/250 V AC, 3 A @ 28 V DC	Screw Terminals	3	3/4	No	3	0.31"	0000000	000000
1	2	2 Off (Normally Open) or 2 On (Normally Closed)	Springs Back (Momentary)	DPDT	20 A @ 125 V AC/250 V AC, 3 A @ 28 V DC	Screw Terminals	6	3/4	No	3	0.31"	0000000	000000

Optional Oversized Guards

0000000

Each

000000

Variable-Speed Foot Switches

Iron

Iron with Guard

When the pedal is pressed, the built-in potentiometer adjusts the resistance to vary the speed for motor drives. These switches can be wired to either increase or decrease the current when actuated. All 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.

									Mounting
No. of Circuits Controlled	Switch Starting Position	Switch Action	Industry Designation	Switching Current @ Voltage	No. of Terminals	Quick-Disconnect Tab Wd.	Conduit Trade Size	Environmental Rating	Fasteners Included	No. of Holes	Hole Dia.	Choose a Max. Resistance		Each
With Quick-Disconnect Terminals
Iron Housing
1	1 Off (Normally Open) or 1 On (Normally Closed)	Springs Back (Momentary)	SPDT	15 A @ 125 V AC/250 V AC	3	0.187"	3/4	IP56 NEMA 4 NEMA 13	No	3	0.31"	1 kilohms, 2.5 kilohms, 5 kilohms, 10 kilohms, 1 megohms	0000000	0000000
Iron Housing with Aluminum Guard
1	1 Off (Normally Open) or 1 On (Normally Closed)	Springs Back (Momentary)	SPDT	15 A @ 125 V AC/250 V AC	3	0.187"	3/4	IP56 NEMA 4 NEMA 13	No	3	0.31"	1 kilohms, 2.5 kilohms, 5 kilohms, 10 kilohms, 1 megohms	0000000	000000

Replacement Potentiometer for 10 kilohms Switches	Each	000000
Optional Oversized Guard for Iron Switches with Guard	Each	00000
Replacement Potentiometer for 5 kilohms Switches	Each	00000

Vertical-Mount Hazardous Location Float Switches for Fuels and Oils

For use in locations with flammable gases and combustible dust, this switch is UL listed and CSA certified for Class I, Divisions 1 and 2, Groups C and D; and Class II, Divisions 1 and 2, Groups E, F, and G. Mount it vertically through the top of your tank. It’s rated NEMA 4 for protection from washdowns.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

Pipe											Float			Conduit
Size	Thread Type	Gender	Min. Specific Gravity	Max. Pressure	Temp. Range, °F	Insertion Dp.	Switch Starting Position	Industry Designation	Current	Float Material	Lg.	Dia.	Electrical Connection	Trade Size	Thread Type	Gender		Each
120V AC/240V AC Input Voltage
316 Stainless Steel Body
1 1/2	NPT	Male	0.7	100 psi @ 70° F	35° to 275°	9 1/4"	1 Off (Normally Open) or 1 On (Normally Closed)	SPDT	10 A @ 120 V AC	316 Stainless Steel	4 1/2"	1 5/8"	Wire Leads	3/4	NPT	Female	0000000	0000000

Horizontal-Mount Hazardous Location Float Switches for Fuels and Oils

Designed for use in areas where flammable substances are present, these switches are CSA certified for hazardous locations. Mount them through a tank wall. All are rated NEMA 4 for protection from washdowns. All are single pole, double throw (SPDT) and can be installed to turn one circuit from “off” to “on” (normally open) or from “on” to “off” (normally closed).

Switches with stainless steel body are more corrosion resistant than switches with brass body.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

	Pipe									Conduit
Style	Size	Thread Type	Gender	Min. Specific Gravity	Max. Pressure	Temp. Range, °F	Insertion Dp.	Current	Float Material	Trade Size	Thread Type	Gender	Environmental Rating		Each
120V AC/240V AC Input Voltage
Brass Body
C	1 1/2	NPT	Male	0.7	100 psi @ 70° F	0° to 275°	13 3/16"	10 A @ 120 V AC	316 Stainless Steel	3/4	NPT	Female	NEC Class I Divisions 1, 2 Groups C, D NEC Class II Divisions 1, 2 Groups E, F, G IP56 NEMA 4	0000000	0000000
316 Stainless Steel Body
C	1 1/2	NPT	Male	0.7	100 psi @ 70° F	0° to 275°	13 3/16"	10 A @ 120 V AC	316 Stainless Steel	3/4	NPT	Female	NEC Class I Divisions 1, 2 Groups C, D NEC Class II Divisions 1, 2 Groups E, F, G IP56 NEMA 4	0000000	000000

Hazardous Location Float Switches for Water

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

Pipe											Float			Conduit
Size	Thread Type	Gender	Min. Specific Gravity	Max. Pressure	Temp. Range, °F	Insertion Dp.	Switch Starting Position	Industry Designation	Current	Float Material	Lg.	Dia.	Electrical Connection	Trade Size	Thread Type	Gender		Each
120V AC/240V AC Input Voltage
Brass Body
1 1/2	NPT	Male	0.7	100 psi @ 70° F	35° to 275°	5 1/4"	1 Off (Normally Open) or 1 On (Normally Closed)	SPDT	10 A @ 120 V AC	316 Stainless Steel	4 1/2"	1 5/8"	Wire Leads	3/4	NPT	Female	0000000	0000000
1 1/2	NPT	Male	0.7	100 psi @ 70° F	35° to 275°	7 1/4"	1 Off (Normally Open) or 1 On (Normally Closed)	SPDT	10 A @ 120 V AC	316 Stainless Steel	4 1/2"	1 5/8"	Wire Leads	3/4	NPT	Female	0000000	000000
1 1/2	NPT	Male	0.7	100 psi @ 70° F	35° to 275°	9 1/4"	1 Off (Normally Open) or 1 On (Normally Closed)	SPDT	10 A @ 120 V AC	316 Stainless Steel	4 1/2"	1 5/8"	Wire Leads	3/4	NPT	Female	0000000	000000
2	NPT	Male	0.7	100 psi @ 70° F	35° to 275°	9 1/4"	1 Off (Normally Open) or 1 On (Normally Closed)	SPDT	10 A @ 120 V AC	316 Stainless Steel	4 1/2"	1 5/8"	Wire Leads	3/4	NPT	Female	0000000	000000