RS PRO General Purpose Momentary Foot Switch - SPCO Thermoplastic 3A Contact Current, 24 V ac Contact Voltage

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 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
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 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.