RS PRO General Industrial Momentary Foot Switch - SPCO Die Cast Aluminium 6A Contact Current, 250 V ac Contact Voltage

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.