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Control and Indicating Devices (Pushbuttons, Switches, and Indicators)

Pilot devices are integral to most automated processes, from simple pushbuttons and indicating lights to selector switches, foot switches, and visual/audible signal devices. A wide selection of panel and surface-mount devices is available from top manufacturers.

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Pushbuttons
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Joysticks
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Potentiometers
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Pushbutton / Switch / Indicator Accessories
Hazardous Location Devices
Hazardous Location Devices
Emergency Stop Control Stations
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Pushbutton Enclosures
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Pushbuttons / Switches / Indicators

Control and signaling devices such as pushbuttons, indicator lights, selector switches and visual and/or audible signaling devices are commonly used to control and monitor conditions for all types of equipment, processes, and machinery. Also known as pilot devices, these components provide crucial control and indication, as well as help ensure a safe work area and protect equipment. A wide variety of devices is available at prices that make sense without sacrificing quality, including:

  • An assortment of panel-mountable pushbuttons, switches, and indicators in metal or plastic housings and in various barrel/mounting sizes including 16mm, 22mm, and 30mm
  • Pre-assembled control stations for industrial and hazardous locations
  • Pushbutton enclosures
  • Unmounted pendant switches
  • Audible and visual signal devices in a variety of mounting styles
  • Capacitive pilot devices with touch control
  • Foot switches
  • Legend plates, mounting flanges, contact blocks, and accessories for pilot devices

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Pushbuttons

Newest Additions!

  • Comepi ECX series 22mm momentary pushbuttons with multiple colors and operator options

Pushbuttons are mechanical devices designed to activate or deactivate an electrical circuit when operated. They are available in various colors and operator options, including:

  • Flush or extended operator
  • Momentary or maintained action
  • Round and rectangular operators available
  • Non-illuminated or illuminated
  • 16mm, 22mm, or 30mm mounting dimensions
  • Blank face operators or with various text/legend options
  • Operator-only models require specific contact blocks and mounting flanges

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(GCX3112-SC)

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Emergency Stop Pushbuttons

Emergency stop pushbuttons provide for one-push emergency equipment shutdown to protect personnel and machinery when dangerous conditions arise. Mushroom heads offer a large target operator with various options, including:

  • Keyed or twist-release action
  • Opaque or illuminated
  • 16mm, 22mm, or 30mm mounting dimensions

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(GCX3131)

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Mushroom Head Pushbuttons

Newest Additions!

  • Comepi ECX series 22mm emergency stop pushbutton with twist-to-release 40mm mushroom head operator

Mushroom pushbuttons' oversized operators offer a large target to allow quick and sure activation with a hard-to-miss actuator. Models are available in various colors and options, including:

  • Momentary, twist-to-release, or key-operated action
  • Illuminated or non-illuminated
  • 22mm or 30mm mounting dimensions
  • Operator-only models require specific contact blocks and mounting flanges

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(GCX3134)

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Selector Switches

Newest Additions!

  • Comepi ECX series 22mm knob and key-operated selector switches

A selector switch is a mechanical switch that can be turned left or right to open or close one or more electrical circuits. Models are available in various colors and options, including:

  • Knob, lever, or keyed operator
  • Up to 5 selectable positions
  • Maintained or spring return action
  • Illuminated or non-illuminated (depending on operator style)
  • 19mm, 22mm, or 30mm mounting dimensions
  • Operator-only models require specific contact blocks and mounting flanges

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(ECX4300)

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Start / Stop Combo Switches

Start/Stop combo pushbuttons are reliable, low-cost devices with a convenient double-headed operator ideal for two-way ON/OFF control. Models are available with a variety of options, including:

  • Illuminated or non-illuminated
  • With or without legend markings
  • 22mm mounting dimension

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(GCX3150)

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Joysticks

Joystick switches are ideal when the control action may be more easily understood by the physical position of the operator. Models are available with a variety of options, including:

  • two- or four-position operators
  • momentary or maintained action
  • 22mm or 30mm mounting dimensions

Starting at

(ECX3512)

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Potentiometers

Potentiometers create a variable output based on knob position. Models include 5K ohm or 10K ohm resistance circuits with a rheostat-style output and knob operator, with a 22mm mounting dimension.

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(ECX2300-5K)

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Capacitive Switches

Newest Additions!

  • More Captron Caneo series capacitive pushbutton switches

Capacitive pushbutton sensor switches detect when a hand or body part nears the device's surface. They feature a robust IP69K design, wear-free operation, resistance to water, oil, and harsh environments, and are available in various mounting/operator sizes.

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(CS10KMLDT-C10-00A6)

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Pendant Switches

Pushbutton pendants are ergonomically designed hand-held control switches for direct line-of-sight operation in production, material handling, changeovers, cleaning and troubleshooting applications. Rubber switch covers make these devices ideal for demanding environments.

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(55501)

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Pneumatic Switches

ECP series pushbutton and switch operators are used with EVP series valve bodies to create manual electro-pneumatic actuators. The operators fit in a 22mm mounting hole and allow various pneumatic valve and ECX series electrical contact block configurations.

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(ECP3100)

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Indicating Lights

Indicator lights offer visual signals of machine or operation status. Models are available in various colors and styles, including:

  • Inert or push-to-test action
  • LED or incandescent bulbs
  • Round and rectangular styles
  • 16mm, 22mm, or 30mm mounting dimensions

Replacement lamps available for many models.

Starting at

(ECX2052-24L)

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Legend Plates

Newest Additions!

  • Comepi plastic rectangular and round legend plates

Aluminum, brass, or plastic legend plates are available with various markings to accommodate the most common control functions/status; blank plates for custom engraving are also available.

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(ECX-1669-G)

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Pushbutton / Switch / Indicator Accessories

Newest Additions!

  • Comepi contact blocks, mounting flanges, mounting magnets, and more

Accessories for pilot devices include:

  • Contact blocks
  • Mounting flanges
  • Mounting magnets
  • Replacement incandescent and LED lamps
  • Specialized tools
  • Replacement lenses and operators
  • Gaurds for emergency stop applications
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Hazardous Location Devices

Hazardous location pilot devices include control stations that contain and extinguish explosions, and prevent the igniting of external hazardous atmospheres by the enclosed arcing device. Models in a variety of pushbutton, pilot light, and switch configurations, in sealed or unsealed assemblies, meet Class I and II, Div 1 & 2 requirements. HazLoc alarm buzzers offer audible indication of equipment status.

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(SWB-2)

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Emergency Stop Control Stations

Newest Additions!

  • Comepi SB series pre-assembled emergency stop control stations

Emergency stop control stations are plastic or IP69K stainless steel housings that enclose large mushroom head pushbuttons for emergency protection of machinery and personnel when potentially harmful conditions occur. Models with LED indicator and protection guards are available.

Starting at

(SB115-012-G)

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Start / Stop Combo Control Stations

Newest Additions!

  • Comepi start/stop combo control stations

Start/stop combo control stations are reliable, low-cost solutions for simple operation of discrete control elements. These preassembled control stations include an enclosure with various configurations of up to 4 pilot devices and their operating contacts.

Starting at

(SB114-081-G)

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Pushbutton Enclosures

Newest Additions!

  • Comepi polycarbonate pushbutton enclosures

Pushbutton enclosures house and protect 22mm or 30mm mount pilot devices. Carbon and stainless steel models prevent ingress of dust, water and oil; ABS, fiberglass, and polycarbonate models are suitable for harsh environments; sanitary models are ideal for applications in food/beverage industries.

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(SA100SL)

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Foot Switches

Foot switches are commonly used for applications where hands-free operation is required. Electric and pneumatic manual valve models are available, in a choice of operating actions and physical configurations.

Starting at

(CVS-5272-FP)

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Signaling Devices

Newest Additions!

  • More Patlite visual and audible-visual signaling devices and accessories

Signaling devices provide audible, visual, or audible-visual alarms and status notifications for industrial and commercial processes. These devices include beacons, LED signal columns, buzzers, horns, and audible-visual beacons in various sizes, mounting styles, lighting effects, and sound patterns.

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(ECX2070-24)

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