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

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.

Supplied with

2 metres of 3 core cable water proof