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An emergency stop button, also known as an E-Stop, is a fail-safe control switch that provides safety both for the machinery and for the person using the machinery. The purpose of the emergency push button is to stop the machinery quickly when there is a risk of injury or the workflow requires stopping.

All machinery requires an emergency stop button to reduce risk. Buttons are typically red, often with a yellow background to ensure a vivid and easily identified solution. You can find out more in our emergency stop buttons guide.

### Types of Emergency Stops

The three most common emergency stops are:

- **Push-pull:** The button is pushed in to stop and released by pulling the button back
- **Twist release:** The button is pushed in to stop and released by twisting the button
- **Key release:** The button is pushed in to stop and only released with a key

**Foot and palm buttons** have a large actuator surface and are also tamper-proof. They can be actuated by using the foot or hand and their simple design makes for a quick response. These types of emergency stop switches are ideal for harsh environment applications.

**Position switches** provide a link to the emergency stop actuating element. This type of emergency stop button is highly reliable plus quick and easy to fit. They can also be used in a wide range of applications.

#### Where are they used?

Emergency stop push buttons can be found in any industry including industrial, commercial and public facilities. They are required to be clearly visible to anyone that is required to use them. It is also possible to have several emergency stop buttons on one machine depending on what part of the machine has to be stopped.



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<p>Stop workflow instantly and protect your people and equipment with an emergency stop button from Eaton.</p><p>As its name suggests an emergency stop button, also often called an e-stop, is a fail-safe control switch that cuts the power supply to your machinery immediately when pressed. These devices are used to ensure safety of the person using the machinery and guard the equipment against damage by halting workflow quickly when there is a sudden issue.</p><p>To reduce risk of injury or broken equipment, all machinery should have an e-stop. These buttons are typically red with a yellow background, making them a bright and easily identifiable solution.</p><h2>What are the types of Emergency Stops?</h2><p>Three of the most common emergency stops you'll find are:</p><ul><li>Push-pull: The button is pushed in to stop and released by pulling the button back</li><li>Twist release: The button is pushed in to stop and released by twisting the button</li><li>Key release: The button is pushed in to stop and only released with a key</li></ul><p>Foot and palm buttons have a large actuator surface and are also tamper-proof. They can be actuated by using the foot or hand and their simple design makes for a quick response. These types of switches are ideal for harsh environment installations.</p><p>Position switches provide a link to the emergency stop actuating element. They are highly dependable, and are easy and quick to fit. They can also be used in a broad range of applications.</p><h3>Where are e-stops used?</h3><p>Emergency stop push buttons are found in many industries including commercial applications, public facilities, and often in industrial environments where hazardous machinery is frequently used. They need to be clearly visible for anyone operating the equipment. You can also install multiple e-stop buttons on one machine or control panel depending on what part of the device must be stopped.</p><p>For more information on Push Buttons check out our <a href="https://uk.rs-online.com/web/content/discovery/ideas-and-advice/emergency-stop-buttons-guide">Guide to Emergency Stop Buttons</a> by Eaton.</p>

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