RS PRO General Purpose Momentary Foot Switch - Thermoplastic Case Material, DPST, 3 A Contact Current, 250V Contact - 3252715

RS PRO General Purpose Un-guarded Foot Switches. RS PRO foot switches which are ideal for a number of applications. The low profile switch is designed for improved user comfort and is constructed from plastic with a raised tread pattern Foot switches are commonly used on large machinery were hand operated switches are a safety concern. This foot controller pedal does not come with a guard and can be used in various environments. 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. This range of foot pedal switches includes: ; 218-4245 218-4245 – Momentary, Single Pole Double Throw (SPDT) ; 218-4267 218-4267 – Momentary, Single Pole Double Throw (SPDT) ; 251-2224 251-2224 - Momentary, Single Pole Double Throw (SPDT), Yellow cover and black base ; 325-2692 325-2692 - Momentary, Single Pole Double Throw (SPDT), Green cover and black base ; 325-2686 325-2686 - Momentary, Single Pole Double Throw (SPDT), Red cover and black base ; 325-2715 325-2715 – Momentary, 2 NO ; 513-5145 513-5145 – Momentary, 2 X SPST, medically approved ; 513-5139 513-5139 - Momentary, 2 NC (SPDT) Grey cover. Features and Benefits:. Front hinged, low profile switch Raised tread pattern Foot or palm operation Momentary (non-latching) action with SPDT contacts Supplied with 2m of cable Dual version - 2 N/O contacts with a common connection. The physical barrier between pedals prevents accidental simultaneous operation Single foot switch also available in Red (RS ; 325-2686 325-2686 ) Green (RS ; 325-2692 325-2692 ) and Yellow (RS ; 251-2224 251-2224 ) 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.