All Push Buttons, Switches & Signaling Devices
Push buttons, switches, and signaling devices are the components in electrical control systems that provide the interface between humans and machines. A push button is the simplest manual control, you just press it once and the device will start, stop, or reset—it's that easy. You can choose push buttons in lots of colors, shapes and lighting types; they're made for things like emergency stops, motor controls or starting a process, therefore they end up being the basic way we interact with machines in factories.
Switches, by contrast, offer more complex control by opening or closing electrical circuits to manage current flow. They come in many varieties— selector switches, toggle switches, limit switches — each built for a certain job or movement. Selector switches let you pick which mode a machine runs in, therefore you control its behavior; limit switches sense when a moving part reaches a spot, letting the system know its position.
That blinking light or buzz tone? It basically tells the operator and the maintenance team whether the machine's ok or has a problem. Visual notices are given by stack lights, indicator lights, beacons and pilot lights while loud alerts are given by buzzers and sirens. They give the operator clear, instant information about the equipment such as faults and safety alerts.
ABB Push Buttons, Switches & Signaling Devices
Adalet Push Buttons, Switches & Signaling Devices
Appleton Push Buttons, Switches & Signaling Devices
Benshaw Push Buttons, Switches & Signaling Devices
Eaton Push Buttons, Switches & Signaling Devices
Ericson Push Buttons, Switches & Signaling Devices
IDEC Push Buttons, Switches & Signaling Devices
Killark Push Buttons, Switches & Signaling Devices
Phoenix Contact Push Buttons, Switches & Signaling Devices
Schneider Electric Push Buttons, Switches & Signaling Devices
FAQs
Are control stations suitable for signaling applications and industrial applications?
Yes, control stations are optimally suited for both signaling and industrial applications because they provide reliable control, monitoring, and indication functions in demanding environments.
Can potentiometers be installed in an automation panel?
Yes, potentiometers can be installed in an automation panel to provide adjustable control of variables such as voltage, speed, or signal levels in industrial processes.
Do modular devices, such as a pushbutton with an LED indicator, allow for hands free operation of machinery?
No, modular devices such as a pushbutton with an LED indicator do not allow for hands-free operation of machinery because they require manual activation by an operator.
Do push buttons utilize contact blocks?
Yes, push buttons utilize contact blocks, which open or close electrical circuits when the button is pressed to control machinery or signal functions.
What UL type is available in push buttons?
Push buttons are available in various UL types, including Type 1, 3R, 4, 4X, and 12, each offering different levels of protection against dust, water, and environmental conditions.
Maintaining NEMA 4 Rating When Making Enclosure Penetrations
Cutouts are very common when modifying enclosures for push buttons, indication lights, conduit entries or mounting hardware. Cutting into an enclosure runs the risk of eliminating the protective nature of the NEMA rated attributes. Proper steps must be followed in order to preserve the NEMA rating of an enclosure.
Devices mounted to the enclosure must have the same NEMA rating as the enclosure.
This means that if the devices are installed to the manufacturer's specifications, they will be able to maintain the NEMA rating of the enclosure.
Water tight conduit hubs must be used when running wire through a cutout in an enclosure.
There are many different types of conduit hubs that are used to secure conduit to an enclosure. However, only certain conduit hubs are rated for a watertight seal. By using water tight hubs, the NEMA rating of the enclosure is maintained.
Bonded washers are necessary when mounting hardware to an enclosure.
If standard mounting hardware is used, the NEMA rating of the enclosure will no longer be maintained. Bonded washers have rubber gaskets that make a watertight seal around the drilled hole. It is also important to make sure the material used for the bonded washer matches the material of the enclosure. Stainless steel enclosures require stainless steel bonded washers.