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1,782 Products

Electrical Power, Networking, and Controlling

Lever Switches

Grip and twist the lever to turn circuits on and off, preventing accidental actuation

97 products

Push-Button Switches

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

275 products

Toggle Switches

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

18 products

Emergency Stop Switches

Cut power to equipment during emergencies

107 products

Limit Switches

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

69 products

Disconnect Switches

Make sure equipment stays turned off during inspection and maintenance

86 products

Foot Switches

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

29 products

Snap-Acting Switches

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

9 products

Key Switches

Turn a key to actuate circuits, preventing accidental start and limiting access

14 products

Tilt Switches

Trip circuits when tilted; use as position indicators, pump level controls, and limit switches

8 products

Motor Switches

Turn motors, lighting, and electric heat circuits on and off

13 products

Joystick Switches

Move the joystick to steer and position cranes, robot arms, and other machinery

11 products

Magnetic Switches

Actuate when a magnet comes within sensing distance; often used to detect when doors or windows open

34 products

Toggle Switch Covers

Completely cover toggle switches to protect them from moisture and dust

8 products

Pendant Switches

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

37 products

Finger-Touch Switches

Lightly touch with your finger to turn circuits on and off

5 products

Pull Switches

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

3 products

Speed-Monitoring Switches

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

1 product

Sensor Switches

Detect moving objects from a distance, triggering a circuit to open or close

79 products

Vibration Switches

Monitor vibration in machinery and shut it down or sound an alarm if levels rise

1 product

Toggle Switch Seals

Seal dust and moisture out of switches while leaving the toggle exposed

3 products

Switch Mats

Step on a mat to actuate circuits, often to control doors, lights, and alarms

1 product

Push-Button Switch Covers

Completely cover push-button switches to protect them from moisture and dust

7 products

Safety Switches

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

5 products

Timer Switches

Automatically turn electrical equipment on or off after a set interval

21 products

Transfer Switches

Switch to backup power during an outage

2 products

Potentiometers

Control speed, volume, and light intensity by varying electrical flow; also known as rheostats

6 products

Motor Starters

Turn motors on and off and protect them from current overloads

161 products

Motor Speed Controls

Manage the speed of AC and DC motors

6 products

Relays

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

6 products

Console Enclosures

Build out interfaces with buttons, gauges, and other components to monitor and control machinery

9 products

Fluid Handling

Pressure Switches

Activate controls, set off alarms, and power equipment when a set pressure is reached

174 products

Differential Pressure Switches

Activate controls and alarms when the pressure difference between process lines exceeds a setpoint

31 products

Vacuum Switches

Activate controls, set off alarms, and power equipment when a set vacuum is reached

16 products

Pressure and Vacuum Switches

Activate controls, set off alarms, and power equipment when a set pressure or vacuum is reached

3 products

Flow Switches

Turn equipment on or off when flow rate reaches a set point

39 products

Float Switches

Start process equipment such as pumps and motors when the liquid in your tank reaches the float

14 products

Level Sensor Switches

Activate equipment by detecting the liquid level in a tank

11 products

Paddle Level Switches

Actuate when the paddle stops rotating to indicate the level of dry material

6 products

Directional Control Valves

Manage the flow of fluids to move equipment in air- and hydraulic-powered systems

24 products

Temperature Switches

Turn heating equipment on or off at a specified temperature

91 products

Temperature Controllers

Precisely regulate process temperatures; more accurate than temperature switches

24 products

Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning

HVAC Switches

Control and monitor airflow in HVAC systems automatically

1 product

Thermostats

Connect to heaters, fans, and air conditioners to control the temperature

4 products

Measuring and Inspecting

Rotary Switches

Control multiple devices with a single switch

4 products

Lighting

Light Switches

Manually turn lights on and off

4 products

Light Switch Sensors

Automatically turn lights on and off when you enter and exit rooms

31 products

Safety Equipment

Fire Alarm Station Covers

Shield your fire alarm pull stations from damage and tampering

4 products

Building and Machinery Hardware

Cam Latches

Secure drawers, cabinets, mailboxes, and other enclosures

18 products