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    About Electrical Switches
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    Choose a switch with the right trigger type, number of inputs, and control functions to power your equipment.

    8 mm Panel-Mount Push-Button Switches

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Push-Button Switches. 8 mm Panel-Mount Push-Button Switches, Round Push Button.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Push-Button Switches. 8 mm Panel-Mount Push-Button Switches, Square Push Button.

    Round Push Button

    Square Push Button

    Install in 8 mm dia. cutouts. A quick push is all it takes to actuate these switches. For an easy way to tell different switches apart, choose a different actuator color for each.
    No. of Circuits
    Controlled
    Switch Starting
    Position
    Switch
    Action
    No. of
    Terminals
    Switch
    Designation
    Switching Current @ Voltage
    Max. Voltage
    Dia.
    Ht.
    Wd.
    Dp. Behind
    Panel
    Certification
    Choose an Actuator Color
    Each
    Plastic Actuator Base with Tab Wire Connection
     
    Round Push Button (IP40)
    11 Off or 1 On
    		Momentary
    		3SPDT
    		0.5 amp @ 240V AC, 0.1 amp @ 120V DC250V AC
    250V DC    		11/32"——1 1/8"CSA Certified, UL Recognized Component
    		Black, Blue, Green, White, Red, Yellow7463N1100000
    11 Off or 1 On
    		Maintained
    		3SPDT
    		0.5 amp @ 240V AC, 0.1 amp @ 120V DC250V AC
    250V DC    		11/32"——1 1/8"CSA Certified, UL Recognized Component
    		Black, Blue, Green, White, Red, Yellow7463N2100000
     
    Square Push Button (IP40)
    11 Off or 1 On
    		Momentary
    		3SPDT
    		0.5 amp @ 240V AC, 0.1 amp @ 120V DC250V AC
    250V DC    		—11/32"11/32"1 1/8"CSA Certified, UL Recognized Component
    		Black, Blue, Green, White, Red, Yellow7463N310000
    11 Off or 1 On
    		Maintained
    		3SPDT
    		0.5 amp @ 240V AC, 0.1 amp @ 120V DC250V AC
    250V DC    		—11/32"11/32"1 1/8"CSA Certified, UL Recognized Component
    		Black, Blue, Green, White, Red, Yellow7463N4100000
     

    Outlet-Box-Mount Push-Button Switches

    Image of Product. Metal Actuator with Positive-Force Contacts. Front orientation. Metal Actuator. Outlet-Box-Mount Push-Button Switches, Positive-Force Contacts, Screw-Terminal Wire Connection.
    Image of Product. Plastic Actuator. Front orientation. Plastic Actuator. Outlet-Box-Mount Push-Button Switches, Screw-Terminal Wire Connection.
    Image of Product. Plastic Actuator with Positive-Force Contacts. Front orientation. Plastic Actuator. Outlet-Box-Mount Push-Button Switches, Positive-Force Contacts, Screw-Terminal Wire Connection.

    Metal Actuator

    with

    Positive-Force

    Contacts

    Plastic

    Actuator

    Plastic

    Actuator with

    Positive-Force

    Contacts

    Also known as palm-button switches, these have a large button that makes them easy to use even while wearing gloves. They're rated NEMA 13 and IP65 for protection from oil/coolant spraying and washdowns.
    Positive-Force Contacts—Switches with positive force contacts will open a circuit when actuated even if a spring fails or the contacts stick.
    No. of Circuits
    Controlled
    Switch Starting
    Position
    Switch
    Action
    No. of
    Terminals
    Switch
    Designation
    Actuator
    Color
    Cover
    Color
    Switching Current @ Voltage
    Max. Voltage
    Dia.
    Enclosure
    Rating
    Each
    Metal Actuator with Screw-Terminal Wire Connection and Positive-Force Contacts
    21 Off and 1 On
    		Momentary
    		4DPST-1NO/1NC
    		ChromeBlack6 amp @ 120V AC, 2.2 amp @ 120V DC600V AC
    250V DC    		2 1/4"IP65, NEMA 13
    		6560K740000000
     
    Plastic Actuator with Screw-Terminal Wire Connection
    22 Off
    		Momentary
    		4DPST-NO
    		BlackBlack6 amp @ 120V AC, 2.2 amp @ 120V DC600V AC
    250V DC    		2 1/4"IP65, NEMA 13
    		6560K41000000
     
    Plastic Actuator with Screw-Terminal Wire Connection and Positive-Force Contacts
    11 On
    		Momentary
    		2SPST-NC
    		RedYellow6 amp @ 120V AC, 2.2 amp @ 120V DC600V AC
    250V DC    		2 1/4"IP65, NEMA 13
    		6560K31000000
    11 On
    		Momentary
    		2SPST-NC
    		YellowBlack6 amp @ 120V AC, 2.2 amp @ 120V DC600V AC
    250V DC    		2 1/4"IP65, NEMA 13
    		6560K32000000
    21 Off and 1 On
    		Momentary
    		4DPST-1NO/1NC
    		BlackBlack6 amp @ 120V AC, 2.2 amp @ 120V DC600V AC
    250V DC    		2 1/4"IP65, NEMA 13
    		6560K71000000
    21 Off and 1 On
    		Momentary
    		4DPST-1NO/1NC
    		GreenBlack6 amp @ 120V AC, 2.2 amp @ 120V DC600V AC
    250V DC    		2 1/4"IP65, NEMA 13
    		6560K73000000
    21 Off and 1 On
    		Momentary
    		4DPST-1NO/1NC
    		RedYellow6 amp @ 120V AC, 2.2 amp @ 120V DC600V AC
    250V DC    		2 1/4"IP65, NEMA 13
    		6560K72000000
    21 Off and 1 On
    		Momentary
    		4DPST-1NO/1NC
    		YellowBlack6 amp @ 120V AC, 2.2 amp @ 120V DC600V AC
    250V DC    		2 1/4"IP65, NEMA 13
    		6560K76000000
     
    Switch Guards
    Ring guards protect the actuator and reduce the chance of accidental actuation.
    Each
    Ring Guard for Switch with Metal Actuator6560K820000000
    Ring Guard for Switch with Plastic Actuator6560K83000000

    Heavy Duty Limit Switches

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Limit Switches. Heavy Duty Limit Switches.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Left Actuation. Heavy Duty Limit Switches.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Right Actuation. Heavy Duty Limit Switches.
    Rugged enough for mining operations, these limit switches require a high actuation force, like heavy rocks moving on a conveyor. They open and close a circuit as quickly as a snap-acting switch but have a larger actuator for larger objects. The roller on the end of the lever arm reduces friction to prevent wear and tear on the switch. Rated NEMA 4 and 13 as well as IP67, these switches are protected from dirt, oil spraying, and temporary submersion.
    To determine if you need a right or left actuation direction, stand facing where you'll put the switch. If objects will be passing to the right, you'll need a right actuation direction. If they'll be passing to the left, you'll need a left actuation direction.
    Housing
    Actuation
    Direction
    No. of Circuits
    Controlled
    Switch Starting
    Position
    Switch
    Action
    Switch
    Designation
    Switching Current @ Voltage
    Max. Voltage
    Actuation Torque,
    in·ozf
    Operating Temp.
    Range, ° F
    Actuator
    Ht.
    For Max.
    Cable OD
    No. of
    Terminals
    Lg.
    Ht.
    Dp.
    Housing
    Material
    Enclosure Rating
    Each
    Roller Lever Actuator
     
    Screw-Terminal Wire Connection
    Left22 Off
    		Momentary
    		DPST-NO
    		20 amp @ 120V AC, 5 amp @ 120V DC600V AC
    600V DC    		150-10 to 1855.7"0.5"42.3"5"3.4"AluminumNEMA 4, NEMA 13, IP67
    		7904N220000000
    Left22 On
    		Momentary
    		DPST-NC
    		20 amp @ 120V AC, 5 amp @ 120V DC600V AC
    600V DC    		150-10 to 1855.7"0.5"42.3"5"3.4"AluminumNEMA 4, NEMA 13, IP67
    		7904N24000000
    Right22 Off
    		Momentary
    		DPST-NO
    		20 amp @ 120V AC, 5 amp @ 120V DC600V AC
    600V DC    		150-10 to 1855.7"0.5"42.3"5"2"AluminumNEMA 4, NEMA 13, IP67
    		7904N21000000
    Right22 On
    		Momentary
    		DPST-NC
    		20 amp @ 120V AC, 5 amp @ 120V DC600V AC
    600V DC    		150-10 to 1855.7"0.5"42.3"5"2"AluminumNEMA 4, NEMA 13, IP67
    		7904N23000000
    Right21 Off and 1 On
    		Momentary
    		DPST-1NO/1NC
    		20 amp @ 120V AC, 5 amp @ 120V DC600V AC
    600V DC    		150-10 to 1855.7"0.5"42.3"5"2"AluminumNEMA 4, NEMA 13, IP67
    		7904N25000000
     

    Plastic Enclosed Push-Button Switches

    A protective plastic enclosure resists dents, chips, and cracks, so you can install these switches outside of panels. Mount them on a wall, for example, or tether them to a cord at your workstation. They actuate with a push for quick stops and starts. All are NEMA and IP rated to protect against corrosion, washdowns, and oil/coolant spraying. All have knockouts or integrated conduit connections to make it easy to attach conduit or add cord grips.
    Conduit Knockout Size PG-13.5
    Image of Product. Two Flush Buttons. Front orientation. 2 Buttons. Plastic Enclosed Push-Button Switches, Flush Push Button.

    Two Flush

    Buttons

    Image of Specification. Front orientation. Contains Border. Push-Button Switches. Plastic Enclosed Push-Button Switches, Conduit Knockout Size PG-13.5.
    Image of Specification. Front orientation. Contains Border. Push-Button Switches. Plastic Enclosed Push-Button Switches, Conduit Knockout Size PG-13.5.
    Image of Specification. Front orientation. Contains Border. Push-Button Switches. Plastic Enclosed Push-Button Switches, Conduit Knockout Size PG-13.5.
    Image of Specification. Front orientation. Contains Border. Push-Button Switches. Plastic Enclosed Push-Button Switches, Conduit Knockout Size PG-13.5.

    Image of Specification. Front orientation. Contains Border. Push-Button Switches. Plastic Enclosed Push-Button Switches, Conduit Knockout Size PG-13.5.
    Image of Specification. Front orientation. Contains Border. Push-Button Switches. Plastic Enclosed Push-Button Switches, Conduit Knockout Size PG-13.5.
    Image of Specification. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Contains Border. Push-Button Switches. Plastic Enclosed Push-Button Switches, Conduit Knockout Size PG-13.5.
    Image of Specification. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Contains Border. Push-Button Switches. Plastic Enclosed Push-Button Switches, Conduit Knockout Size PG-13.5.

    Flush Push Button—Flush buttons are easy to clean and difficult to damage because they mount flat.
    IP67 Enclosure Rating—Switches rated IP67 can also be submerged.
    IP69K Enclosure Rating—Switches rated IP69K can also withstand high-pressure washdowns.
    Mounting
    Actuator Color (Switch
    Designation)
    No. of Circuits
    Controlled per Button
    Switch Starting
    Position
    Switch
    Action
    No. of Terminals
    per Button
    Switching Current @ Voltage
    Max. Voltage
    Fasteners
    Included
    No. of
    Holes
    Hole
    Dia.
    Enclosure Rating
    Each
    Screw-Terminal Wire Connection
     
    2 Buttons (Flush)
    Green with Start (SPST-NO)
    Red with Stop (SPST-NC)    		11 Off
    		Momentary
    		26 amp @ 120V AC, 0.55 amp @ 120V DC600V AC
    600V DC    		No23/16"IK03, IP20, IP66, IP67, IP69K, NEMA 4X, NEMA 13
    		7546K31000000
     
    Replacement Blocks
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Schneider Electric. Plastic Enclosed Push-Button Switches.

    Replacement

    Blocks

    No. of Circuits
    Controlled
    Switch Starting
    Position
    No. of
    Terminals
    Switch
    Designation
    Mfr.
    Enclosure
    Rating
    Each
    11 Off
    		2SPST-NO
    		Schneider ElectricIP20
    		7546K14000000
    11 On
    		2SPST-NC
    		Schneider ElectricIP20
    		7546K1500000

    Tamper-Resistant Magnetically Actuated Switches

    Image of Product. Style B with Wire Leads. Front orientation. Magnetic Switches. Tamper-Resistant Magnetically Actuated Switches, Plastic Housing with Wire Leads, Style B.
    Image of Product. Coded Magnet for Style B. Front orientation. Magnets. 0.2" Diameter Mounting Hole.

    Style B with Wire Leads

    Coded Magnet for

    Style B

    Prevent unauthorized use—these switches require coded magnets (sold separately) to actuate, and cannot be bypassed using ordinary magnets. They actuate when a magnet comes within sensing distance, and reset when the magnet moves away. 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’re often used to detect when a door or window opens, and can be used with movable machine guards. All are rated IP67 for protection from temporary submersion.
    Safety relays are required in safety applications with switches that control two or three circuits.
    Coded Magnets—Coded magnets include tamper-resistant one-way screws for mounting. To remove screws, see one-way bits and drivers.
    Switches
    Coded Magnets
    Style
    No. of Circuits
    Controlled
    Switch Starting
    Position
    Switch
    Designation
    Switching Current
    @ Voltage
    Max. Voltage
    Input Voltage
    Max. Sensing
    Distance
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Enclosure
    Rating
    Each
    Mounting
    Hole Dia.
    Each
    Plastic Housing with Wire Leads
    B21 Off and 1 On
    		DPST-1NO/1NC
    		0.5 amp @ 120V AC/120V DC120V AC
    120V DC    		120V AC
    120V DC    		0.2"3.5"1"0.5"IP67
    		7202K1200000000.2"7202K21000000
     

    Hazardous Location 30 mm Panel-Mount Push-Button Switches

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Push-Button Switches. Hazardous Location 30 mm Panel-Mount Push-Button Switches, Mushroom with Twist Reset.

    Mushroom with Twist

    Reset

    Actuate these switches with a quick push. A housing seals in anything that could ignite flammable material, so you can use them where ignitable gas and dust may be present. You’ll know they’re safe because they meet NEC Class I Div. 2, Groups B, C, D for hazardous locations. Install them in a standard panel cutout.
    Switches come with a contact block for each number of circuits they control.
    Mushroom Push Button—Mushroom switches have a button that sticks out from the panel. Because they’re easy to identify and actuate, these switches are often used to stop equipment. They have a twist reset, so they’ll return to their starting position when you rotate the button.
    No. of Circuits
    Controlled
    Switch Starting
    Position
    Switch
    Action
    No. of
    Terminals
    Switch
    Designation
    Switching Current @ Voltage
    Dia.
    For Max.
    Panel Thk.
    Dp. Behind
    Panel
    For Max. No. of
    Contact Blocks
    Actuator
    Color
    Each
    Plastic Actuator Base with Screw-Terminal Wire Connection—Not Illuminated (690V AC/255V DC Maximum Voltage)
     
    Mushroom with Twist Reset
    11 Off or 1 On
    		Maintained
    		3SPDT
    		6 amp @ 120V AC, 1.1 amp @ 120V DC1 5/8"1/4"2 9/16"2Red6977N110000000
    11 On
    		Maintained
    		2SPST-NC
    		6 amp @ 120V AC, 1.1 amp @ 120V DC1 5/8"1/4"2 9/16"2Red6977N13000000
    22 Off
    		Maintained
    		4DPST-NO
    		6 amp @ 120V AC, 1.1 amp @ 120V DC1 5/8"1/4"2 9/16"2Red6977N14000000
    22 On
    		Maintained
    		4DPST-NC
    		6 amp @ 120V AC, 1.1 amp @ 120V DC1 5/8"1/4"2 9/16"2Red6977N15000000
     
    Accessories and Replacements for Push-Button Switches
    Blocks
    Image of Product. Contact Block. Front orientation. Switch Contact Blocks. Hazardous Location 30 mm Panel-Mount Push-Button Switches, 1 Circuit Controlled.

    Contact Block

    Blocks—Additional contact blocks can be added to control more circuits, or replace the included contact block.
    For Push-Button
    Style
    No. of Circuits
    Controlled
    Switch Starting
    Position
    No. of
    Terminals
    Switch
    Designation
    Wire
    Connection
    Each
    Mushroom11 Off
    		2SPST-NO
    		Screw Terminal6977N16000000
    Mushroom11 On
    		2SPST-NC
    		Screw Terminal6977N1800000
    Replacement Mounting Brackets
    Image of Product. Mounting Bracket. Front orientation. Switch Contact Blocks. Hazardous Location 30 mm Panel-Mount Push-Button Switches, Plastic.

    Mounting

    Bracket

    For Push-Button
    Style
    Material
    For Panel Cutout
    Dia.
    Each
    MushroomPlastic30 mm, 1 3/16"6977N17000000
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