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Industrial Applications

ElectroSwitch Corporation
Industrial Power Rotary Switches

Switches for Industrial ApplicationsElectroswitch is on the Qualified Supplier List of most major equipment manufacturers in the US. Their switches are specified for the most demanding duty and in all types of industrial, construction, and transportation equipment. Anywhere the ability to perform reliably under the most severe conditions of shock and vibration is essential, you will find Electroswitch products. Whatever your application, you will either find a standard switch to precisely match it or a special switch can be designed and tested to meet your needs. Detent-action, snap-action, cam-action switches, tap switches and knife switches are offered to enhance your application.

Detent-Action Switches Detent-Action SwitchesDetent-action, multipole selector switches are versatile, heavy-duty switches which satisfy a great variety of complex switching applications.
  • Up to 16 positions and up to 75 poles (more if gear operated drive is utilized)
  • Up to 30 amperes continuous rating
  • UL Recognized & CSA Certified
  • Positive detent action
  • Silver to silver contacting
  • Most are available with: Waterproof Mount - Push-to-Turn - Key Operated
    Spring Return - Solenoid Lock - Key Lock
    Gear Operated - Solenoid Operated
  • Double-sided wiping contacts for low contact resistance and shock proof contacting
  • All contact making and breaking takes place in fully enclosed decks
Snap-Action Switches Snap-Action SwitchesSnap switches combine a relatively small number of basic parts to satisfy a wide variety of requirements for selector and control switching in power circuits.
  • Two to four positions and up to 12 poles
  • Double-wiping contacts for low contact resistance even under extreme shock and vibration conditions
  • Current ratings to 200 amps at 600VAC
  • Switching speed not dependent on operator action
  • Quick make & break action, approximately ten millisecond contact transfer time
  • For DC as well as AC switching
  • All making and breaking of contacts takes place in fully enclosed decks
  • Insulating materials - NEMA Class A (105°C)
Cam-Action Switches Cam-Action SwitchesCam switches combine a relatively small number of basic parts to satisfy a wide variety of requirements for selector and control switching in power circuits.
  • Up to 12 positions and up to 24 poles
  • Up to 800 amperes continuous rating
  • Excellent horsepower ratings for motor load
  • Double break silver alloy contacts
  • UL Listed & CSA Certified
  • Most are available with: Door Mount
    Waterproof Mount - Key Operated
    Spring Return - Base Mounting
    Padlockable - Key Interlock
    Gear Operated - Single Hole Mount
Tap & Knife Switches
    Tap & Knife SwitchesHeavy-duty 1, 2 & 3 Phase Rotary Tap Switches
  • 100 thru 5000 ampere, single phase
  • 100 thru 2500 ampere, two or three Phase
  • Non-load break
  • 600 Volt, 60 Hertz AC 600 Volt DC


  • Type A & DL Heavy Duty Knife Switches
  • 30 thru 3000 ampere front connected
  • 30 thru 10,000 ampere back connected non-fused
  • Non-load break
  • 480 to 600 Volt, 60 Hertz AC
  • 250 to 600 Volt DC
  • All switches can be single or double throw

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