RS PRO Light Duty Latching Foot Switch - Polymer Case Material, SPST, 12 A @ 250 V ac Contact Current, 250V Contact

EN 60529. Adjustable strain relief clamp. RS PRO Light Duty Un-guarded Foot Switches. RS PRO light duty foot switches which are ideal for a number of applications. They have a light weight polymeric housing with non-skid base pads and the raised ribs on the cover ensure a good grip. Foot switches are commonly used on large machinery were hand operated switches are a safety concern. This foot controller pedal is ideal for various applications. RS PRO offers a range of footswitches and accessories to meet your requirements. The range has been RS approved meaning great value for money and high-quality you can rely on. This range of light-duty foot pedal switches includes: ; 116-906 116-906 - Momentary SPDT ; 116-681 116-681 - Momentary DPDT ; 116-748 116-748 - Maintained SPST-NO. Features and Benefits:. Contact rating 12 A to 16A, 125-250Vac Rust and corrosion proof reinforced polymeric construction for arduous use Non-skid base pad Rated to IP20 Dark grey in colour Adjustable strain relief clamp for various cable sizes Flame retardant. Typical Applications. Foot switches are commonly used in applications where hands-free control is more practical or safer. They can be found on: Industrial machinery and smaller power tools Hospital beds Dentist Chairs Lamps. FAQs What are the different types of switching options? Switches are components that switch a circuit on or off by making contact or breaking contact, the two most common are: Non-latching (Momentary) – this type of foot switch makes contact when you push it but breaks contact when you release it. Latching (Maintained) – this type of foot switch needs to be pressed once for ON and again for OFF Why would you use a footswitch? As these switches are operated by the person ‘s feet, this means that their hands are free so therefore allows the individual to multitask.