Transcript AltechFootswitches

Foot Switches
Sales Training Outline 2006
Klaus Tum
Product Manager
35 Royal Road
Flemington, NJ
908-806-9400
www.altechcorp.com
Klaus Tum (short bio)
• Electrical Engineer
• 10 years with Altech Corporation
• Product Manager of Circuit Breakers,
Busbars, Motor Disconnect Switches,
Foot Switches, Sensors, Contactors,
Motor Starters, Pin & Sleeve Connectors
Introduction
Introduction
FM Series Foot Switches
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Small Size/High Quality
Light/Medium Duty Applications
Available in Gray, Black, or Off-White
Completely customizable with an infinite combination of cable
choices, connectors and configurations
• 5 AMP, 250 VOLT AC electrical rating
• Available in momentary and maintained configurations
• Custom color pedals
PCFS-3M Series Foot Switches
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Compact size
Black steel body, with or without guards
Up to 10A, (1/2hp) / 125 VAC electrical rating
Custom cables and connectors
Low cost
Made to compete with Treadlite series
FK Series Foot Switches
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Medium size
Available in Gray or Black
Higher electrical rating than FM Series
Up to 10 AMP, 250 Volt AC electrical rating
Custom cables and connectors
FM/FK Switch Configuration
FL Series Foot Switches
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Medium Size/Heavy Duty
Polyamide 6.6 body, pedal and cover
Resistant against water, oil and certain chemicals
10 AMP, 500 Volt (20 AMP, 250 Volt) AC electrical ratings
FS Series Foot Switches
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Heavy Duty/Medium Size
Die cast aluminum body and cover; polyamide 6.6 pedal
Snap Action or slow make-break switch inserts
10 Amp, 500 Volt (20 Amp, 250 Volt) AC electrical ratings
Standard colors: gray body, red cover, black pedal
– Custom color are also available
FS Series Foot Switches
• One, two and three pedal models available
• All models available with or without foot guards
FL/FS Switch Configuration
Potentiometer Configuration
• Available in FL/FS series
• Standard configuration includes
microswitch
• Available with resistance from
100 OHM to 20K OHM (10K OHM
standard)
Available Accessories
• Aluminum pedals
• Foot guard
• Anti trip
• Foot rests
• Custom cables, connectors
Contact Configurations
• Momentary (Press to start - Release to stop)
• Maintained (Press pedal and release, contacts
remain in the “on” position, press pedal again and
release, contacts are in the “off” position)
• Two stage (First set of contacts close, when pedal
is further depressed past pressure point, second
contacts close)
Custom
Configurations
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Custom assemblies
Custom colors/ textures
Custom cables
Custom connectors
IEC 601-1 for Medical Applications
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Protection Level IPX8 (Immersion in water)
Limited voltage rating to 25V~ (AC)/60V (DC)
UL/CSA, VDE approved switch insert
Installed cable with special pull/bend protection
strain relief
• Special, modified housing
• Available with FM, FL and FS Series Foot Switches
Why Altech Foot Switches?
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Highest quality European components
Customizable to any customer’s needs
Trained support staff to answer all of your questions
Minimal lead time, even for custom applications
Excellent technical support