RS PRO General Purpose Momentary Foot Switch - Stainless Steel Case Material, SP-CO, 3 A Contact Current, 250V Contact

2 metres of 3 core cable water proof. RS PRO Stainless Steel Foot Switch. RS PRO momentary stainless steel foot switches are small and compact and come supplied with 2m of cable. They have Single Pole Double Throw (SPDT) contacts and is IPX7 rating meaning it is protected from water. 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:. Stainless steel (grade 316) housing –both tough and versatile Black tread on base Low profile to reduce operator fatigue Momentary foot switch controller Change over contacts 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.