Also known as deadman switches, these switches make sure equipment only runs if you lightly press the hand grip. If you let go or a shock tightens your grip, they cut power. Use them when you need to override a system’s safety controls to program or service equipment. For example, if you need to be in a robot's working area to troubleshoot issues.

Switches with a Buna-N rubber housing work well in dirty and oily environments, such as machine shop floors, because they stand up to fuel oil, hydraulic oil, ethylene glycol, and grease. Because they have a cord on bottom, they can't stand up on their own. Add a mounting bracket to store them upright and out of the way.

Switches with an auxiliary actuator give you control over more components in your system. Red emergency push buttons stop additional equipment with a single push. For example, you could shut down the conveying line a robot is working around. Black push buttons and rockers turn additional equipment, such as inspection lights, on and off.

Switches that meet EN 418 or EN 60947-5-1 comply with European safety standards for emergency stop applications.

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.

Rated IP67, these switches have an enclosure that shields their interior during temporary submersion. They open and close circuits in a snap—their quick actuation limits arcing and keeps contacts from sticking. These switches are often used to indicate an open appliance or enclosure door. You can also use them inside limit, pressure, and temperature switches. Switches with a plunger actuator require a push to actuate, similar to a button.

Switches with a roller plunger actuator have a roller that moves parallel to the body length when an object pushes the actuator. This reduces friction to limit wear and tear on your switch.

Switches with a roller lever actuator combine the larger actuation area of a standard lever with a smooth gliding roller actuator. They minimize friction to limit wear and tear on your switch.

Switches with a 4-pole micro M12 plug quickly connect and disconnect from your switch. Use cables (sold separately) to wire your switch connection to your setup.

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.

At least 25% smaller than our Miniature Snap-Acting Switches, these switches are often used to trigger actions from inside a vehicle’s door or an engine compartment. They open and close circuits faster than other switches, preventing contacts from sticking by reducing the time that they're near one another. They also minimize the chance of arcing, so electricity won’t jump across contacts.

Plunger actuator switches send a signal when the actuator is pushed directly downward. They have the smallest actuator of the actuators here, reducing the risk of accidental switching.

Lever actuator switches have a larger surface area than plunger actuator switches and can be pushed down by front-to-back movement, so they require less precision to activate.

Roller lever actuator switches allow parts to glide across the actuation surface with less friction than standard levers. This prevents wear and tear over time.

Simulated roller lever actuator switches have a curved arm that can be pressed down for actuation by forward, backward, and repeated back-and-forth movement.

Smaller and more sensitive than standard snap-acting switches, these switches fit in tight spaces and actuate from light pressure. Snap-acting switches quickly open or close circuits to reduce arcing and keep contacts from sticking.

Switches with a plunger actuator require a push to activate, similar to a button.

Switches with a lever actuator activate when material moves across the arm, which provides a large actuation area.

Switches with a roller lever actuator use a lever with a roller at the end to activate. This allows parts to glide across the actuation surface with minimal friction, limiting wear and tear.

Switches with an angled lever actuator have an arm with a tapered end. This creates an extra angle for actuation.

These switches actuate when a magnet comes within sensing distance, and reset when the magnet moves away. They’re often used to detect when a door or window opens. Mount the switch in a stationary position, such as a door frame, and mount the magnet to a movable object, such as the door. They do not include a safety relay and cannot be used with safety-guard doors found on machinery.

Switches with a plug connect to cables with a socket (sold separately), allowing you to quickly connect and disconnect the switch.

Switches with an LED status indicator let you visually confirm that it’s connected and whether it’s actuated.

IP65 rated switches protect against rinsing and dust. IP68 rated switches protect against washdowns and continuous submersion. Use IP69K rated switches in demanding environments, such as roadways.

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.