RS PRO General Purpose Momentary Foot Switch - SPCO Mild Steel 3A Contact Current, 250 V ac Contact Voltage

RS PRO single pole versatile foot switch with a durable steel housing for long life and high reliability. The foot switches have a low profile that helps eliminate operator fatigue, with only a small amount of pressure required to operate.

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 your requirements. The range has been RS approved meaning that the products are great value for money and a high-quality you can rely on.

This range of foot pedal switches includes:
254-2348 - Black robust metal foot switch, Momentary
251-2230- Black/White, Momentary

Use for controlling industrial devices and small machines
Fitted with a momentary changeover switch
Complete with 2 metres of cable
Sealed to IP40
Single pedal foot operated switches
Durable and reliable with steel housing for long life
Operating Temperature: -5°C to +40°C

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.