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.

Approvals

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