Sized to fit in tight spaces, these starters have a shorter height and narrower depth than most other starters. A NEMA 4X rated enclosure protects them from corrosion and washdowns. They provide on/off control for a motor and protect it from overloads—starters will shut the motor off if current exceeds the full-load current rating. Set the adjustable overload relay for the exact overload current needed. All have auxiliary contacts to send a signal or connect to another device, such as an alarm or indicating light.

Note: The full-load current rating of your motor must fall within the starter’s overload current range. Match input voltage, also known as coil voltage, to your control circuit; motor voltage may be different. Look for the full-load current rating on the motor’s faceplate, or estimate the current rating (given the motor’s horsepower and voltage).

Add auxiliary contact blocks to signal more devices.

Rated NEMA 4X, these enclosed starters are protected from corrosion and washdowns. Use them with motors that run forward and backward, such as motors for conveyor belts. They provide on/off control and protect motors from overloads—starters will shut the motor off if current exceeds the full-load current rating. Set the adjustable overload relay for the exact overload current needed. All have auxiliary contacts to send a signal or connect to another device, such as an alarm or indicating light. Note: The full-load current rating of your motor must fall within the starter’s overload current range. Match input voltage, also known as coil voltage, to your control circuit; motor voltage may be different. Look for the full-load current rating on the motor’s faceplate, or estimate the current rating (given the motor’s horsepower and voltage).

Add auxiliary contact blocks to signal more devices.

It takes two hands to activate these switches, minimizing the risk of accidental equipment start up. They have an emergency stop push-button to immediately cut power. They’re rated IP65 for protection from low-pressure washdowns.

Switches with push-button actuators require a safety relay (sold separately) for a complete system.

Switches with finger-touch actuators turn circuits on and off with a light touch, even when wearing gloves. An infrared sensor detects the lightest finger contact, and an indicator lights up to confirm when they are activated. Because they don't require you to press down a button to operate, they meet ANSI B11.TR1 standards to reduce hand, wrist, and arm fatigue. You'll need a relay or controller to complete your system—upgrade to a controller if you plan to operate additional devices beyond your switch.

Safety controller expansion modules can be added to safety controllers to increase the number of inputs.

Telescoping stands can be added to switches with finger-touch actuators to mount them away from a wall. The stands telescope to adjust the height of the switch and tilt to adjust the angle of the switch.

To prevent accidents, these switches won’t let your machine start running unless two people in different locations coordinate control. This is useful for large operations where it would be difficult to hear or see someone call for power to be cut. They come with two foot switches that communicate wirelessly—both need to be pressed at the same time for your machine to run. For example, if used with a machine that pulls wire up a building through conduit, this means that two people dozens of floors apart can each stop the machine by releasing their foot. As an extra precaution, give the included pendant switches to people walking around your operation. If they see a problem, the pendant switches shut power off with a push of a button, even if the foot switches are pressed.

The foot switches work up to 3.7 miles away from each other if there’s a clear line of sight between the two. If there are walls or other obstacles, they work up to 1,500 ft. away from each other. Plug your equipment into the receiver foot switch before plugging the switch into an outlet—no wiring is required.