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

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.