Features

• RS PRO General Purpose Plastic Foot Switch. RS PRO momentary foot switch has been designed with an integral non-slip base pad. It is manufactured from thermoplastic and has Single Pole Double Throw (SPDT) contacts. This foot controller pedal is black and sealed to IP67. Foot switches are commonly ***d 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 SPDT, momentary footswitch with integral non-slip base pad Cable and contacts module Complete with 2m of cable Contact rating 24V ac/dc 3A Sealed to IP67 – protected from dust and water. Typical Applications. Foot switches are commonly ***d 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 *** 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.