RS PRO General Industrial Momentary Foot Switch - Die Cast Aluminium Case Material, SP-CO, 6 A Contact Current, 250V

RS PRO Medium Duty Industrial Foot Switch. RS PRO medium duty foot switches which are ideal for general industrial applications This foot switch is constructed from die-cast aluminium making it tough and durable for harsh environments and is black in colour. Foot switches are commonly used on large machinery were hand operated switches are a safety concern. 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. Features and Benefits:. Momentary foot switch controller Die-cast aluminium body for durability Single pole momentary changeover contact rated at 240V, 3A. 9mm rubber gland cable entry Suited for medium/heavy duty industrial applications Designed to reduce operator fatigue Operating Temperature: -5°C to +40°C. 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.