971-DJ, RS PRO Light Duty Maintained Foot Switch - Polymer Case Material, SPST-NO, 12 A @ 250 V ac Contact Current, 250V, Ножной выключатель

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 - Momentary SPDT
116-681 - Momentary DPDT
116-748 - Maintained SPST-NO

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

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.

EN 60529

Adjustable strain relief clamp.

RS Pro Datasheet