Foot Switches are single-pole change-over snap action switches featuring exceptional repeat accuracy and strict quality control with silver contacts. Solution for applications requiring a precision lightweight or medium weight foot control. 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. These switches are either momentary or latching. Momentary means, the switch must stay compressed to achieve its function like sewing machines whereas latching means the switch can be pressed one time, then the user can eliminate the force on the switch however the device will stay on until the switch is compressed once more.
