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Control stations provide a housing for certain industrial types of [push buttons](https://uk.rs-online.com/web/c/automation-control-gear/industrial-push-buttons-pilot-lights-control-stations/push-button-complete-units/), with some fitting multiple buttons. They are usually made of a tough material such as polycarbonate or stainless steel.

### What are push button control stations used for?

Push button control stations tend to be restricted to use in industrial settings and provide a rugged casing for the buttons, which offers protection from rigorous use and in potentially hazardous environments.

### Types of push button control stations

Push button control stations vary depending on what the push buttons are being used for. This often determines the number and type of buttons needed. For example, two push buttons to start and stop a piece of machinery might be housed in a single push button control station, with a green button for go and a red one for stop. Some push button control stations are designed to prevent accidental operation of the button, with a twisting motion or a separate key needed to complete the function.

Safety two hand control switches are used to safeguard the hands of an operator in industrial situations where machine operation may be hazardous. In order to operate the machine, both hands must be used. This means machinery will not start until both hands are confirmed to be in a safe position.

### What applications are safety two hand control switches used for?

Safety two hand control switches are found in feed and removal processes, or in setting up work. They are used for stopping and starting high-risk machines in environments such as metalworking or printing where rollers, presses and croppers pose a significant risk to an operators hands.

### How do safety two hand control switches work?

To use safety two hand control switches you need to have both hands securely on top of the controller buttons. If your hands are off the controls, the machine will stop or move to a safe area. To activate the machine, both buttons must be pressed simultaneously. Safety two hand control switches are designed with an [emergency stop push button](https://uk.rs-online.com/web/c/automation-control-gear/machine-guarding-safety/emergency-stop-push-buttons/). There are guard hoods over the switches to prevent accidental use.



Push button control stations provide the housing for certain industrial types of push buttons. They usually offer protection and some fit multiple buttons.

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Please take a look at our Schneider Electric Control Stations range, available for next day delivery!Control Stations provide a case for singular or multiple push buttons to help prevent hazardous situations, they are typically made from strong material such as stainless steel for ultimate protection in industrial environments.There are various types of control stations and the type you need will depend on what the push buttons are being used for. Many push button stations come as a start (green button) and a stop (red button) so its easy to identify which button you need. Alternatively, some control stations are key operated or need to be twisted to activate to avoid accidental errors occurring.Safety two handed control switches are used on high-risk machines commonly used in metal working, printing or anything that could inflict an injury on the users hands. It can only be started with two hands in a safe position which is on top of the controller buttons and will only start when both buttons are pressed to avoid any accidents from occurring. This type of machinery is used in industrial environments. If the users hands are removed the machine will stop.

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