This Linemaster 636-S Clipper 1/2 hp foot switch is rated for 15 amps at 125 VAC and 10 amps at 250 VAC, and is suitable for use with medium-duty electrical devices. It has a cast iron housing for strength and durability, a non-skid base to help prevent sliding on smooth floors, and an integral, adjustable strain relief clamp that protects the power cord (not included) from strain or pulling. The foot switch provides two-stage, momentary action for quick-release termination. It has two bolt holes for mounting to the floor or equipment. This foot switch is certified by Underwriters Registered (UR) and bears the European Conformity (CE) mark. It has an Ingress Protection (IP) rating of 20 for protection against access with a finger. A heavy gauge steel guard and protective boot are available for this product (contact manufacturer). This momentary operation foot switch is suitable for use with conveyor belts, lifts, and other light industrial applications in which users need hands-free, on-and-off power activation.
| Specifications |
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| Power rating | 15 amp at 125 VAC, 10 amp at 250 VAC |
| Mounting | Two bolt holes |
| Circuitry | Each stage SPDT |
| Weight | 2.25 lb. |
| Dimensions* | 1.78 x 3.45 x 4.56 inches (H x W x D) |
| Standards met | UR certified, CE marked |
*H is height, the vertical distance from the lowest to highest point; W is width, the horizontal distance from left to right; D is depth, the horizontal distance from front to back.
Foot switches are used to turn on and off electrical devices and may also provide control over the device's speed and mode of operation. They come with up to three pedals and can have a maintained, momentary, variable, or anti-trip switch action. For maintained action switches, one press of the pedal controls the power, whereas momentary action switches require constant pressure on the pedal for power. Variable action switches (also called foot potentiometers) function similarly to momentary action switches, but also provide control over the connected device's operating speed. Anti-trip action switches require users to release a safety latch before pressing down for momentary action. Foot switches vary in their contact specifications, amp ratings, plugs and receptacles, and material construction to suit different applications, device amperages, plug configurations, and environments. Foot switches are commonly used with power tools, sewing machines, musical instruments, dental equipment, and lighting, and in the construction, laboratory, production, and medical fields, among others.
Linemaster manufactures foot switches for medical and industrial applications. The company, founded in 1952, is headquartered in Woodstock, CT.
