A footswitch definition is a switch that is simply operated by someone’s foot by stepping on the actuator and sometimes this switch is also called a “stomp” switch or foot pedals. These switches are used for hands-free switching. Footswitches are available in different styles and shapes based on requirements. A switch is an electrical component used in complex data-transmission equipment in telemechanics as well as in communications engineering.
These are also used in solving control & programming problems within computer technology and also to connect different circuits within electric machines. These are available in various types based on requirements like a one-way or single-pole, two-way or double pole, light dimmer, bell push, foot switch, and many more. So this article discusses one of the most frequently used industrial switches the foot switch. These switches are normally used in lifts, and conveyor systems, controlling the auxiliary motors on tool machines & other auxiliary foot-operated devices. These switches are available with a security lock to avoid accidental tripping.
The working principle of this switch is similar to an electric switch. This switch includes two contact points and the wires of this switch are simply connected to the circuit in a device. When Normally Open (NO) contacts within the switch are not getting connected, then the circuit in the device is not connected, so the device will be turned OFF. Once this footswitch is compressed then two contacts will be closed so the electric circuit will be connected and the machine will be turned ON.
