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Switches

Mil. Spec. Washdown Toggle Switches

These switches meet MIL-S-3950.

High-Current Toggle Switches

Able to withstand high currents, these switches are often used with motors and pumps.

Wireless Pendant Switches

Operate equipment from up to 330 feet away—these switches include a transmitter and a receiver that connects to equipment.

Wireless Foot Switches

Control equipment from up to 40 feet away—these switches include a transmitter and a receiver that connects to equipment.

Two-Hand Safety Switches

It takes two hands to activate these switches, minimizing the risk of accidental equipment start up.

Enclosure Door Switches

Activate or deactivate fans, lights, and other devices inside your enclosure when you open or close the door.

Frame-Mounted Safety Switches

Also known as interlock switches, these ensure the safety of personnel by automatically shutting off power to machinery when an access door opens. They’re often used with machine guards.

Easy-Clean Touch Light Switches

Flat and completely smooth, these switches are easy to wipe down. With just a light tap, you can switch lights on and off, even if you’re wearing gloves.

Relays

DIN-Rail Mount Solid State Relays

Unlike mechanical relays, these solid state relays have no moving parts, so they require less maintenance and last longer, switch faster, and are quieter. They mount on 35 mm DIN rail (also known as DIN 3) for fast installation.

DIN-Rail Mount Interface Relays

Isolate input and output circuits to prevent damage from voltage spikes, reduce signal interference, and amplify signal.

Screw Terminal Relays

Use the screw terminals to hardwire these relays.

Compact Spade-Terminal Relays

Fit these relays where standard spade-terminal relays are too big.

Circuit Board Relays

Smaller than relays with electrical wiring, these relays fit in compact devices. Mount them through holes on circuit boards with their solder pin terminals.

Hazardous Location Relays

Sealed for safety, these relays are a good choice for hazardous locations where combustible or corrosive gases may be present.

Circuit Board Safety Relays

Reduce connection errors on circuit boards that control machine guards and other safety devices. These relays take up less space on a board than those with electrical wiring because their solder pin terminals mount directly through circuit board holes.

Interface Safety Relays

These relays pair the transmission reliability of an interface relay with the fail-safe operation of a safety relay. They have interlocking contacts—also known as force-guided or mechanically linked contacts—so opposing contacts won't close at the same time.

Smart Multifunction Monitoring Relays

Remotely control these relays through an app on your smartphone—they simultaneously monitor phase, voltage, and frequency.

Frequency-Monitoring Relays

Prevent changes in frequency from damaging sensitive equipment.

Compact Programmable Logic Controllers

Smaller than other PLCs, these controllers save space in your control cabinet. They combine the functionality of a relay, timer relay, and switch in one unit, so you can program simple automation jobs.

Timer Relays

Turn machinery, such as paint and conveyor lines, on and off after a set period of time.

Solid State Surface-Mount Timer Relays

Attach these relays to a flat surface using the mounting hole. They have no moving parts, so compared to mechanical switches, they require less maintenance, last longer, and are quieter.

Smart DIN-Rail Mount Multifunction Timer Relays

Whether installed in an electrical cabinet or hard-to-reach area, these timer relays are controlled remotely from your smartphone. They connect to your phone via a free downloadable app so you can set time delay ranges, adjust settings, and save programs.