Toggle & Specialty Switches

Toggle and specialty switches provide manual electrical control for commercial and industrial equipment, emergency lighting, machinery, appliances, and select marine and recreational applications. This category includes toggle, push-button, and rocker switch styles for on/off control, along with toggle switch covers that help shield compatible controls from moisture, dust, and dirt.

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Helpful Buying Guide

Choose a Toggle or Specialty Switch for Your Control Setup

Start by matching the switch configuration, operating style, electrical rating, terminal or lead style, and panel-mounting requirements to the compatible equipment and installation. The available products include single-pole and double-pole options, straightforward on/off controls, a multi-position SPDT toggle, and protective covers for compatible toggle switches.

Visual Guide

Popular examples in this category

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Use Cases

Manual control for equipment and lighting

These switches are used for manual on/off control in industrial equipment and emergency lighting. Selected styles are also suited to machinery, appliances, and weather-resistant marine or recreational equipment applications.

How to Choose

Match the switching arrangement first

Confirm whether the application calls for SPST, SPDT, DPST, or DPDT switching. Then compare the stated electrical rating, control style, mounting opening, and connection method.

Applications

Select the operating format that fits

Toggle switches provide familiar lever control, maintained push-button switches operate by pushing on and pushing off, and a lighted rocker offers visible indication at the switch location.

Additional Info

Plan for mounting and protection

Many listed toggle switches use a 1/2-inch mounting hole, while the rocker fits a 0.550 in. x 1.125 in. panel cutout. Covers and selected switch designs help address moisture and dust around compatible switch assemblies.

4Switch configurations

SPST, SPDT, DPST, and DPDT configurations are represented.

6A–20AStated current ratings

Available switch ratings range from 6A to 20A.

1/2 in.Common toggle mounting hole

Many listed toggle switches specify this panel-mounting hole size.

2Protective covers per pack

Rubber toggle switch covers are offered in a two-cover pack.

Comparison Guide

Compare the available control types

Use this overview to narrow the product type based on the required control format, connection or mounting detail, and application needs.

Control typeRepresentative selection detailsTypical compatible uses
Toggle switchesSPST, SPDT, DPST, and DPDT options; stated ratings from 6A to 20A; many use a 1/2-inch mounting holeIndustrial equipment and emergency lighting
Maintained push-button switchSPST push-on, push-off operation; 6-inch stripped 18 AWG leads; mounting nut includedElectrical applications needing straightforward on/off control
Lighted rocker switchLighted SPST rocker; 16A at 125VAC; 0.550 in. x 1.125 in. panel cutoutMachinery and appliance control
Toggle switch coversEPDM rubber construction; built-in hex-nut base; two covers per packHelping protect compatible toggle switches from moisture, dust, and dirt
Planning Guide

Plan the right fit before choosing

Compare switch configurations

Choose the pole and throw arrangement required by the control circuit

Configuration is a central selection factor because the category includes several switching arrangements for different compatible applications.

  • SPST switches provide simple single-circuit on/off control.
  • SPDT toggles provide the specified single-pole, double-throw arrangement and a multi-position switching option.
  • DPST and DPDT toggles provide double-pole switching options where two poles are required.
Review installation details

Confirm ratings, connections, and panel fit before installation

Compare each switch against the electrical and physical requirements of the compatible equipment. Available ratings include 6A at 120VAC, 6A at 125V or 125VAC, 16A at 125VAC, and 20A at 125VAC.

  • Connection options represented include spade terminals, screw terminals, wire leads, and 6-inch stripped 18 AWG leads.
  • Many toggle styles specify a 1/2-inch mounting hole.
  • The lighted rocker specifies a 0.550 in. x 1.125 in. panel cutout.
  • The maintained push-button includes a mounting nut.
Consider the operating environment

Add visible indication or protection where the application calls for it

For appliance and machinery control points, a lighted rocker provides visible indication at the switch location. For weather-resistant applications, a wired push switch includes double insulation and an internal O-ring to help resist moisture and dust. Rubber covers help shield compatible toggle switches from moisture, dust, and dirt.

  • The wired push on/off switch is intended for weather-resistant marine and recreational equipment applications.
  • Rubber toggle covers use EPDM rubber and a built-in hex-nut base that screws onto compatible toggle switches.
  • Toggle switch covers are supplied in a two-cover pack.
FAQ

Common questions before buying

What switch configurations are available?

The category includes SPST, SPDT, DPST, and DPDT switch configurations.

Which switches are intended for industrial equipment or emergency lighting?

Several SPST, SPDT, DPST, and DPDT toggle switches are described for industrial equipment or emergency lighting applications.

What mounting requirements should I check?

Many toggle switches specify a 1/2-inch mounting hole. The lighted rocker fits a 0.550 in. x 1.125 in. panel cutout.

Are there options for moisture and dust exposure?

A wired push switch includes double insulation and an internal O-ring to help resist moisture and dust, while EPDM rubber covers help shield compatible toggle switches from moisture, dust, and dirt.

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