RS PRO Momentary Foot Switch - Aluminium Case Material, DP-CO, 3 A @ 240 V ac, 6 A @ 125 V ac Contact Current, 240V

RS PRO Heavy Duty Shielded Foot Switch

RS PRO heavy duty foot switch comes with a shield for extra safety and has DPDT snap action contacts. This foot controller pedal is orange in colour and is constructed from aluminium. This foot switch can also be mounted securely to the floor or on equipment for extra protection.

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
Contact rating 10A 250Vac DPDT snap action
Orange cast aluminium construction
Protective shield - "O" shield accepts oversized safety shoes
Rated to IP68 – protected from dust and water
Single PG16 threaded conduit entry
3 fixing holes for floor or equipment mounting

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

EN 60529