RS PRO Momentary Foot Potentiometer - Die Cast Aluminium Case Material, DP-CO, 21 A Contact Current, 250V Contact

Rugged high performing heavy duty foot switches.

Positive break contacts open in the event of contact weld or broken spring
Average life expectancy 1x10⁶ operations
Sealed to IP67

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.

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