IDEC Push Buttons
IDEC push buttons are widely recognized for their high-quality engineering and versatility, making them suitable for a wide range of applications across the industrial world. These push buttons include both illuminated and non-illuminated variants, catering to different operational needs and preferences. The illuminated pushbuttons are particularly useful in environments where visual feedback is crucial, as they enhance visibility and communication of the machine's status.
In addition to pushbuttons, IDEC's product range extends to include key selector switches and emergency stop switches, each designed to provide specific functionalities. Key selector switches offer an added level of security and control, allowing access or activation only to those with the key. Emergency stop switches, on the other hand, are a critical safety feature in many industrial applications, providing a quick and accessible way to halt operations in urgent situations.
More Information about IDEC Push Buttons
The construction of IDEC push buttons is focused on durability and safety. Many models are engineered to be finger-safe with contact blocks that prevent accidental contact with electrical components, enhancing user safety. They are also built to maintain assembly integrity even in high vibration applications, ensuring reliable performance in challenging industrial environments.
Compliance with international standards is a hallmark of IDEC's engineering prowess. Their push buttons often carry CE marks and TUV approvals, indicating adherence to strict safety and quality guidelines. This compliance ensures that IDEC push buttons can be integrated into systems globally, meeting the diverse regulatory requirements encountered in different parts of the world.
IDEC's attention to detail in ensuring correct installation and ease of use is evident in their design. Whether it's a standard push button, a complex illuminated selector switch, or a rugged emergency stop switch, IDEC strives to provide solutions that are not only effective but also intuitive and user-friendly. Their products offer a combination of reliable protection, functional diversity, and aesthetic appeal, making them a preferred choice for operators and engineers seeking the best-engineered switches and control components.
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.