Variable Output Switches

	Maximum Resistance Maximum Resistance

	Actuator Style Actuator Style


Rotary	Foot Pedal

Rocker with Mini Slide Dimmer	Push Button

Rocker with Slide Dimmer	Lever

Slide	Toggle

Toggle with Mini Slide Dimmer

	Wattage Wattage

	Number of Turns Number of Turns

	Wire Connection Type Wire Connection Type


Screw Terminals	Solder

Wire Leads	Quick- Disconnect Terminals

	For Panel Cutout Diameter For Panel Cutout Diameter

	Number of Terminals Number of Terminals

	Environment Environment

	Housing Material Housing Material

Plastic

Iron

Metal

	Specifications Met Specifications Met

	Maximum Voltage Maximum Voltage

	Environmental Rating Environmental Rating

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

DFARS Specialty Metals
COTS-Exempt

	For Maximum Panel Thickness For Maximum Panel Thickness

	Shaft Diameter Shaft Diameter

1/8"

1/4"

	Diameter Diameter

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

RoHS Compliant

RoHS Compliant with
Exemptions

	Depth Behind Panel Depth Behind Panel

	Color Color

	White		Black
	Gray		Ivory
	Beige

	Switching Voltage Switching Voltage

125V AC

250V AC

12V DC

	Actuator Color Actuator Color

	Black
	White

	For Bulb Type For Bulb Type

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

REACH Compliant

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Choosing an Electrical Switch

Metal

Plastic

Rated NEMA 4X and 13, these potentiometers are protected from debris, washdowns, and oil/coolant spraying. Also known as variable output switches or rheostats, they vary electrical flow to control speed, volume, and light intensity.

					Actuator
Wattage @ Voltage	Max. Voltage	For Panel Cutout Dia.	Dp. Behind Panel	No. of Turns	Dia.	Material	Wire Connection Type	Environmental Rating	Specifications Met	Choose a Max. Resistance		Each
Metal
2 W @ 120 V AC/ 2 W @ 24 V DC	500V AC/500V DC	1 3/16" (30 mm)	1 3/4"	1	1 1/8"	Plastic	Screw Terminals	NEMA 4X, NEMA 13, IP66	UL Listed, C-UL Listed, CSA Certified, UL 508	500 ohms, 25 kilohms	0000000	0000000
Plastic
2 W @ 120 V AC/ 2 W @ 24 V DC	500V AC/500V DC	7/8" (22 mm)	2 1/4"	1	1 1/8"	Plastic	Screw Terminals	NEMA 4X, NEMA 13, IP65	UL Listed, C-UL Listed, CE Marked	1 kilohms, 2.5 kilohms, 5 kilohms, 10 kilohms	000000	00000

Potentiometers

Vary electrical flow to control speed, volume, and light intensity. The number of turns affects the resolution—the higher the number, the better the control. Also known as variable output switches or rheostats. A knob is required (not included).

Switches with ball bearings have a smoother rotation and a longer service life than other potentiometers.

Switches

						Shaft
	No. of Turns	Wattage	For Panel Cutout Dia.	Dp. Behind Panel	Dia.	Dia.	Lg.	Housing Material	Wire Connection Type	No. of Terminals	Environmental Rating	Choose a Max. Resistance, kilohms		Each
A	10	2 W @ 325 V AC	7/16"	1"	7/8"	1/4"	1/2"	Plastic	Solder Lugs	3	IP65	1, 5, 10	0000000	000000
A	10	2 W @ 447 V AC	7/16"	3/4"	7/8"	1/4"	1/2"	Plastic	Solder Lugs	3	IP40	1, 5, 10	0000000	00000
A	10	2 W @ 450 V AC	7/16"	3/4"	7/8"	1/4"	1/2"	Plastic	Solder Lugs	3	IP40	1, 5, 10	0000000	00000
A	5	1.5 W @ 273 V AC	7/16"	3/4"	7/8"	1/4"	1/2"	Plastic	Solder Lugs	3	IP40	1, 5, 10	0000000	00000
B	1	1 W @ 300 V AC	7/16"	7/16"	7/8"	1/4"	1/2"	Plastic	Solder Lugs	3	IP40	1, 5, 10	0000000	00000
C	10	5 W @ 1,000 V AC	7/16"	1 3/4"	1 13/16"	1/4"	1/2"	Plastic	Solder Lugs	3	IP40	1, 5, 10	0000000	000000

Black Panel Seal	000000000	Each	00000
Gray Panel Seal	00000000	Each	0000

Switches with Ball Bearings

						Shaft
	No. of Turns	Wattage	For Panel Cutout Dia.	Dp. Behind Panel	Dia.	Dia.	Lg.	Housing Material	Wire Connection Type	No. of Terminals	Choose a Max. Resistance, kilohms		Each
D	1	2 W @ 350 V AC	7/16"	5/8"	2"	1/4"	3/8"	Plastic	Solder Lugs	3	1, 5, 10	0000000	0000000

Black Panel Seal	000000000	Each	00000
Gray Panel Seal	00000000	Each	0000

Switches with On/Off Controls

			Switching					Shaft
	No. of Turns	Wattage	Current	Voltage	For Panel Cutout Dia.	Dp. Behind Panel	Dia.	Dia.	Lg.	Housing Material	Wire Connection Type	No. of Terminals	Environmental Rating	Choose a Max. Resistance, kilohms		Each
E	1	0.125 W @ 350 V AC	1.5A	12V DC	3/16"	1/4"	7/16"	1/8"	5/16"	Metal	Solder Lugs	5	IP40	5, 10, 20, 25	000000	000000

Digital Potentiometers

More precise than analog potentiometers, these have a three-digit display that is easy to read. Also known as variable output switches or rheostats, they vary electrical flow to control speed, volume, and light intensity.

Push Button

Potentiometers
		For Panel Cutout									Covers
Wattage	No. of Digits	Ht.	Wd.	Dp. Behind Panel	Housing Material	Wire Connection Type	No. of Terminals	Choose a Max. Resistance, kilohms		Each		Each
2 W @ 500 V AC	3	13/16"	1 7/16"	1 3/8"	Plastic	Solder Lugs	3	1, 5, 10, 20	0000000	000000	0000000	000000

Rotary

Knob

Wattage	No. of Digits	No. of Turns	Dia.	For Panel Cutout Dia.	Dp. Behind Panel	Housing Material	Wire Connection Type	No. of Terminals	Choose a Max. Resistance, kilohms		Each
1.5 W @ 385 V AC	3	10	1 1/4"	1"	5/8"	Plastic	Solder Lugs	3	1, 5, 10	0000000	0000000

Panel Seals for Potentiometers

Create a seal around a potentiometer shaft to keep out moisture and dust.

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

	Mounting Thread
For Shaft Dia.	Size	Pitch	Material	Includes	Specifications Met	Choose a Color		Each
UNEF
1/8"	1/4"-32	__	Silicone Rubber	Mounting Nut	A-A-59588	Black, Gray	000000000	00000
1/4"	3/8"-32	__	Silicone Rubber	Mounting Nut	A-A-59588 Class 3A Grade 50, C-UL Recognized Component, UL Recognized Component	Black, Gray	00000000	0000
Metric
1/4"	M9	0.75 mm	Silicone Rubber	Mounting Nut	A-A-59588	Black, Gray	000000000	0000
1/4"	M10	0.75 mm	Silicone Rubber	Mounting Nut	A-A-59588	Black, Gray	000000000	0000

Light Dimmers

Rotary

Rotary with Wall Plate

Slide with Wall Plate

Toggle

Rocker with Slide Dimmer

Rocker with Mini Slide Dimmer

Adjust the brightness of lights.

Toggle switches stay put in any position; move the toggle up and down to increase and decrease lighting level.

Rocker switches with slide dimmers and mini slide dimmers turn lights on and off with a separate rocker actuator to maintain a desired lighting level.

Rotary
For Bulb Type	No. of Circuits Controlled	No. of Terminals	Input Voltage	Wattage	Wire Connection Type	Choose a Color		Each
Incandescent	1	3	120V AC	600W	Wire Leads	White	0000000	00000
Rotary with Wall Plate
Incandescent	1	2	120V AC	1,500W	Wire Leads	Beige, White	0000000	000000
Incandescent	1	2	120V AC	2,000W	Wire Leads	Beige, White	0000000	000000
Slide with Wall Plate
Incandescent	1	3	120V AC	600W	Wire Leads	White	0000000	00000
Incandescent	1	3	120V AC	1,500W	Wire Leads	White	0000000	000000
Incandescent	1	3	120V AC	2,000W	Wire Leads	White	0000000	000000
Toggle
Incandescent	1	2	120V AC	600W	Screw Terminals	Ivory, White	0000000	00000
Rocker with Slide Dimmer
Incandescent, Halogen	1	2	120V AC	600W	Wire Leads	White	00000000	00000
Incandescent, Halogen	1	2	120V AC	1,000W	Wire Leads	Ivory, White	0000000	000000
Rocker with Mini Slide Dimmer
Incandescent, Halogen	1	2	120V AC	600W	Screw Terminals	Ivory, White	0000000	00000
Incandescent, Halogen	1	2	120V AC	1,000W	Screw Terminals	Ivory, White	0000000	00000

Multi-Way Light Dimmers

Rocker with Slide Dimmer

Toggle with Mini Slide Dimmer

Often used in large, open workspaces, these switches can be wired on opposite ends of the room to control the brightness of lights on the same circuit. They're also known as three-way switches and work in pairs to control lights from two different locations. The actuator to turn lights on and off is separate from the dimmer to maintain a desired lighting level. They fit standard wall plates (not included).

Rocker with Slide Dimmer
For Bulb Type	Multi-Way Switch Type	No. of Circuits Controlled	No. of Terminals	Input Voltage	Wattage	Wire Connection Type	Color		Each
Incandescent and Halogen or CFL and LED	3 Way	1	4	120V AC	600W/150W	Wire Leads	White	0000000	000000
Toggle with Mini Slide Dimmer
Incandescent and Halogen or CFL and LED	3 Way	1	4	120V AC	600W/150W	Screw Terminals	White	0000000	00000

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

Speaker Volume Controls

Control with Volume Knob

Control with Key Lock

Wire one of these controls between your speakers and amplifier to adjust the volume.

The control with a key lock prevents tampering.

Power, W	No. of Sound Levels	Voltage	Ht.	Wd.	Dp.	Mounting Plate Material	Fasteners Included	Features	Specifications Met		Each
25	10	25V AC, 70V AC, 100V AC	4 1/2"	2 3/4"	2 3/4"	Stainless Steel	Yes	Volume Knob	C-ETL Listed, ETL Listed	00000000	000000
50	10	25V AC, 70V AC, 100V AC	4 1/2"	2 3/4"	2 3/4"	Stainless Steel	Yes	Volume Knob	C-ETL Listed, ETL Listed	00000000	00000
100	10	25V AC, 70V AC, 100V AC	4 1/2"	2 3/4"	2"	Stainless Steel	Yes	Key Lock	__	00000000	000000
100	10	25V AC, 70V AC, 100V AC	4 1/2"	2 3/4"	3 1/8"	Stainless Steel	Yes	Volume Knob	C-ETL Listed, ETL Listed	00000000	00000

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Choosing an Electrical Switch

Harsh Environment Potentiometers

Potentiometers

Digital Potentiometers

Panel Seals for Potentiometers

Light Dimmers

Multi-Way Light Dimmers

Variable-Speed Foot Switches

Speaker Volume Controls