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

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.

Approvals

EN 61058-2-1; EN 61058; EN 60601-1; EN 60950

RS PRO Datasheet