RS PRO Heavy Duty Momentary Foot Potentiometer - DPCO Die Cast Aluminium 21A Contact Current, 250 V ac Contact Voltage

RS PRO Heavy Duty Un-guarded Foot Switches

RS PRO rugged heavy duty foot switches which are ideal for industrial applications. They are manufactured from die-cast aluminium and have been designed for high performance and are excellent quality.

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 all your requirements. The range has been RS approved meaning great value for money and high-quality you can rely on.

This range of heavy duty foot pedal switches includes:
211-0698 – Momentary
771-9247 – Momentary - 5K potentiometer, DPCO, Snap action - at the start of pedal depression
771-9256 - Momentary - 10K potentiometer, DPCO, Snap action - at start of the pedal depression

Features and Benefits:

Industrial foot switch – both sturdy and durable
Positive break contacts open in the event of contact weld or broken spring
Average life expectancy 1x106 operations
Sealed to IP67 – protected from dust, and waterproof
Operating Temperature: -25°C to +60°C
Ergonomic design and long life expectancy
Yellow colour with a black base

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.

Standards

EN60204-1/EN 60947-5-1