RS PRO General Purpose Momentary Foot Switch - SPST Thermoplastic 1.75A Contact Current, 24 V ac Contact Voltage

RS PRO General Purpose Un-guarded Foot Switches

RS PRO foot switches which are ideal for a number of applications. The low profile switch is designed for improved user comfort and is constructed from plastic with a raised tread pattern
Foot switches are commonly used on large machinery were hand operated switches are a safety concern. This foot controller pedal does not come with a guard and can be used in various environments.
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.
This range of foot pedal switches includes:
218-4245 – Momentary, Single Pole Double Throw (SPDT)
218-4267 – Momentary, Single Pole Double Throw (SPDT)
251-2224 - Momentary, Single Pole Double Throw (SPDT), Yellow cover and black base
325-2692 - Momentary, Single Pole Double Throw (SPDT), Green cover and black base
325-2686 - Momentary, Single Pole Double Throw (SPDT), Red cover and black base
325-2715 – Momentary, 2 NO
513-5145 – Momentary, 2 X SPST, medically approved
513-5139 - Momentary, 2 NC (SPDT) Grey cover

Features and Benefits:

• Front hinged, low profile switch
• Raised tread pattern
• Foot or palm operation
• Momentary (non-latching) action with SPDT contacts
• Supplied with 2m of cable
• Dual version - 2 N/O contacts with a common connection. The physical barrier between pedals prevents accidental simultaneous operation
• Single foot switch also available in Red (RS 325-2686) Green (RS 325-2692) and Yellow (RS 251-2224)
• Operating temperature: -5°C to +40°C

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.