Industrial Switches are available in 5 types.

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Detent-Action Switches, for 5-30 amps at 600 volts, provide up to 16 positions and 75 poles. Snap-Action Switches, for 20-200 amps at 600 volts, provide up to 4 positions and 12 poles. Cam-Action Switches, for 25-800 amps at 600 volts, provide up to 12 positions and 24 poles. Tap Switches have dual (continuous/intermittent) ratings ranging from 100-2400 amps, and are available in 1-, 2-, or 3-phase models. Knife Switches are rated for 30-10,000 amps.



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World's Largest Selection Of Industrial Switches


WEYMOUTH, MA - Electroswitch announces the availability of the world's largest selection of switches for industrial applications.

Electroswitch manufactures heavy-duty industrial switches for currents ranging from milli-amps to 10,000 amps and from millivolts to 13,800 volts. They range from two inches to more than two feet wide and from a weight of just a few ounces to 500 pounds. Models are available in key lock, gear driven, and application-specific custom configurations. All perform reliably, even under the most severe conditions of shock and vibration.

Industrial switch designs include Detent-, Snap-, and Cam-Action Rotary Switches as well as Tap and Knife Switches.

Detent-Action Switches are designed for 5 to 30 amps at 600 volts and provide up to 16 positions and 75 poles. Snap-Action Switches are designed for 20 to 200 amps at 600 volts and provide up to 4 positions and 12 poles. Cam-Action Switches are designed for 25 to 800 amps at 600 volts and provide up to 12 positions and 24 poles. Tap Switches have dual (continuous/intermittent) ratings ranging from 100 to 2400 amps and are available in single-, two-, or three-phase models with molded or fabricated bases. Knife Switches are designed for 30 to 10,000 amps and are available as single or double throw.

All switches are designed with long-life contacts for years of trouble-free service.

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