Footswitches are a type of hard-wearing Panel Mount switch that are usually used in hand-operated machinery to make or break a circuit. They can be used to operate a device/function, or as a safety measure if necessary.
Types of Footswitches
We offer a variety of plastic and metal footswitches, with square, rectangular or round actuators. Our plastic footswitches are also available in a range of colours and with LED illumination, so that the user can easily see when the switch is on.
You can select from either a momentary or latching function when ordering your footswitches.
Momentary Footswitches: These switches will only make or break the circuit when pushed, and will stop as soon as the actuator is released. If the footswitch starts an operation or machine, it means that you might have to continuously hold it down for it to work. This can act as a safety measure so that the machinery is less likely to start working by accident.
Latching Footswitches: These switches make or break a circuit when they are pressed, and will remain in this position until they are pushed again. This means that the machine or operation will continue to run until the button is pressed a second time.
Applications for Footswitches
Our footswitches can be used for a wide range of appliances, devices and heavy-duty machinery for industrial controls and commercial environments. Some examples include:
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