RS PRO Momentary Foot Switch - Die Cast Aluminium Case Material, NC/NO, 6 A @ 500 V ac Contact Current, 230V Contact / 2110698

EN60204-1/EN 60947-5-1. RS PRO Heavy Duty Un-guarded Foot Switches. RS PRO rugged heavy duty foot switches which are ideal for industrial applications. They are manufactured from die-cast aluminium and have been designed for high performance and are excellent quality. 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 all your requirements. The range has been RS approved meaning great value for money and high-quality you can rely on. This range of heavy duty foot pedal switches includes: ; 211-0698 211-0698 – Momentary ; 771-9247 771-9247 – Momentary - 5K potentiometer, DPCO, Snap action - at the start of pedal depression ; 771-9256 771-9256 - Momentary - 10K potentiometer, DPCO, Snap action - at start of the pedal depression. Features and Benefits:. Industrial foot switch – both sturdy and durable Positive break contacts open in the event of contact weld or broken spring Average life expectancy 1x106 operations Sealed to IP67 – protected from dust, and waterproof Operating Temperature: -25°C to +60°C Ergonomic design and long life expectancy Yellow colour with a black base. 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.