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

Rugged heavy duty guarded foot switches.

Non-latching and alternate action versions which are guarded to prevent accidental operation
Stock no. 208-3265 has two stage operation whereby one set of N/C + N/O contacts operate before the other N/C + N/O contacts during full actuator travel
Screw terminals and self-lifting clamp for connection of leads 2x1.5mm² or wire up to 2x2.5mm²
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.