Schneider Electric Push Buttons, Switches & Signaling Devices
Push buttons, along with other components, make up the control and signaling system in a wide variety of industrial and commercial applications. Schneider Electric’s push buttons are built to last. They are made of high-quality materials and are constructed to ensure a long mechanical life. They perform reliably under conditions of moisture, dust, and vibration, which makes them just as suitable for light-duty applications as for heavy industrial machinery.
Schneider push buttons come in a modular system, so many different applications can be served. The buttons can be used in tandem with contact blocks that either interrupt the circuit when the button is pressed or complete the circuit when the button is pressed. These components can be mounted in a variety of ways on the type of enclosures that house a control panel or the business end of a light switch.
Schneider Electric's signaling towers can unite several light and sound modules to allow operators to identify, from a distance, the different states and faults of a machine. Their selector switches, beacons, strobes, buzzers and horns are all devices designed to help relay information to the operator of the status of machines in industrial applications. The safety and robustness of Schneider Electric pilot devices can be counted on in factories all across the USA and worldwide.
FAQs
What is the construction of Schneider Electric pushbuttons?
Schneider Electric pushbuttons feature a durable construction made from high-quality plastic or metal materials, ensuring resistance to impact, dust, and moisture for reliable performance in industrial environments.
How do I select the ideal pilot device products for my industrial applications?
To select the ideal pilot device products for your industrial applications, consider your control requirements, environmental conditions, and desired visual or audible feedback, ensuring compatibility with your panel layout and safety standards.
What series of Schneider Electric push buttons and switches are available?
Schneider Electric offers the popular Harmony series (such as Harmony XB4, XB5, and XB7), which includes push buttons, selector switches, pilot lights, and emergency stop devices for industrial and commercial control applications.
What is the voltage range for Schneider Electric signaling devices?
Schneider Electric signaling devices are available in a range of voltages, typically from 12V to 240V AC/DC, depending on the model and application requirements.
Are Schneider Electric push buttons UL and CE certified?
Yes, all Harmony push buttons, switches, and signaling devices carry UL, CSA, and CE certifications, ensuring compliance with global safety and quality standards.
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.