RS PRO heavy duty foot switches which are ideal for industrial applications. The rugged cast metal construction is heavy enough to prevent the foot switch from sliding when being operated. The three holes on the switch lets you mount it to the floor or equipment. These foot switches also come with a shield for added protection.

Foot switches are commonly used on large machinery were hand operated switches are a safety concern. 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:
116-827 – Momentary, DPDT
116-833 - Momentary, SPDT, Anti trip
116-849 - Momentary, SPDT
116-956 – Momentary, DPDT, Anti trip

Contact rating 20A 125-250Vac
Full Shield
Orange cast iron body and pedal with sturdy aluminium shield for added protection
Rated to IP56
M20 cable entry

To prevent accidental operation a trip latch is included which has to be operated before the treadle can be depressed (116-833 and 116-956). Customer adjustment allows one pole to operate before the other if required.
Anti-skid rubber feet and 3 holes for rigid mounting to floor or equipment.

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.

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