Created and designed for predominantly standard or medium-duty control circuit applications, Schneider Electrics push-button pendant station provides a covering case for the internal push button. The enclosures are made up from a rugged, double insulated thermoplastic material. This unit is a simple yet effective mechanical switch which is commonly used to control the hoist and lowering function within a machine or device. Strategically designed for easy handling and operation, even when the user has is wearing heavy work gloves.

Due to the nature of the component and its capability of controlling certain pieces of machinery, users will commonly find push button pendant stations being used within an industrial environment for machines such as cranes that hoist overhead, fixed hoists, beam hoists and similar types of machinery.