RS PRO General Purpose Momentary Foot Switch - Mild Steel Case Material, SPST, 3 A Contact Current, 250V Contact Voltage

RS PRO Treadle Foot Switch

RS PRO treadle foot switch is an extended foot switch which has been designed to incorporate two non-latching foot switches (see stock no. 316-901) connected in parallel. These switches have been constructed from steel and are extremely reliable. This light duty foot switch has SPST N/O contacts and is black and grey in colour.

Treadle foot switches are suitable for machine control applications where the operator needs to be able to move either left or right whilst carrying out their daily work.

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
Rated at 250V ac/30V dc 3A
Incorporates a non-slip base pad and footpad
Ideal for machine control applications
Sealed to IP40
Operating Temperature: -5°C to +40°C
Grey cover 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.