RS PRO General Purpose Momentary Foot Switch - Mild Steel Case Material, SP-CO, 3 A Contact Current, 250V Contact - 2542348

RS PRO Robust Metal Foot switches. RS PRO single pole versatile foot switch with a durable steel housing for long life and high reliability. The foot switches have a low profile that helps eliminate operator fatigue, with only a small amount of pressure required to operate. 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 your requirements. The range has been RS approved meaning that the products are great value for money and a high-quality you can rely on. This range of foot pedal switches includes: ; 254-2348 254-2348 - Black robust metal foot switch, Momentary ; 251-2230 251-2230 - Black/White, Momentary. Features and Benefits:. Use for controlling industrial devices and small machines Fitted with a momentary changeover switch Complete with 2 metres of cable Sealed to IP40 Single pedal foot operated switches Durable and reliable with steel housing for long life 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.