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    Push Button Switches

    Push button switches also known as push switches are one of the most common types of electrical switches used in the market today. These versatile components are used in a wide range of applications, from everyday household appliances to industrial machinery.

    With their straightforward operation and robust construction, push buttons are a popular choice for controlling electrical devices, activating alarms, and initiating various control sequences.

    Here at RS, we offer a comprehensive selection of high-quality illuminated and non-illuminated push buttons in a range of shapes, sizes, and colours. If you are designing a new project or simply maintaining an existing installation we are confident we have the right push button switch for you.

    How do Push Button Switches Work?

    A push button has two main components, the button itself and the internal switching mechanism. When pushing the button, it forces the plunger to move, which in turn engages or disengages the internal contacts, thereby completing or breaking the electrical circuit.

    Types of Push Button Switches

    Push button switches come in a variety of types, each with unique characteristics and features. Some of the most common are

    Momentary Push Button Switch

    Momentary push buttons also known as spring return buttons are a type of switch that requires continuous compression. They will turn on when the user applies a force (usually your finger) to the switch button and will only stay on while the switch button is compressed. Once the force is removed momentary switches will spring back and return to their original off position.

    Momentary switches will ALWAYS have brackets around the momentary position to help with identification. For example (On)-Off-(On), On-(Off)

    Latching Push Button Switch

    Latching push buttons, also known as maintained or stay-put push buttons are a type of switch that does not require continuous compression. They will turn on when the user applies a force (usually your finger) to the switch button and will remain in the on position. It is only until the user compresses the switch button again that the switch will un-latch and return to its original off position.

    Illuminated Push Button Switch

    Illuminated push buttons incorporate a light source, typically an LED, that lights up when the button is pressed. illuminated switches are often used in low-light or dark environments and are ideal for applications where a visual indication of the switch's status is required.

    5599 Products showing for Push Button Switches

    APEM
    Illuminated
    Momentary
    SPST
    Panel Mount
    13.6mm
    -
    -
    -
    Red
    -
    28/48V dc
    5 A @ 28 V dc
    Dome
    Red
    IP67
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Gold Plated Silver
    TE Connectivity
    -
    Momentary
    DPDT
    Panel Mount
    22.2mm
    -
    -
    -
    Silver
    -
    250V ac
    3 A
    Round
    -
    IP67
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Copper
    Idec
    Illuminated
    -
    SPST
    Panel Mount
    22mm
    CW
    -
    -
    Blue
    -
    -
    -
    Round
    -
    IP65
    28mm
    Plastic
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Eaton
    Illuminated
    Maintained
    -
    Threaded
    22.5mm
    series M22
    -
    -
    White
    -
    24V
    -
    -
    White
    IP66, IP67, IP69K
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    EAO
    Illuminated
    Latching
    SPDT
    Panel Mount
    19mm
    82
    -
    -
    -
    -
    240V
    3A
    -
    Blue
    IP65, IP67
    -
    Aluminium
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Silver Alloy
    APEM
    Illuminated
    Momentary
    SPST
    Panel Mount
    30.2mm
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    30V dc
    1 A
    -
    White
    IP67
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Silver
    Eaton
    -
    -
    1NC, 3NO
    DIN Rail
    -
    Z-T
    -
    -
    Black
    -
    400V
    -
    -
    -
    IP40
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Otto
    Illuminated
    Momentary
    SPDT
    Panel Mount
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Black
    -
    28V dc
    5 A @ 28 V dc
    Dome
    Green
    IP68S
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Sliver
    TE Connectivity
    -
    (On)-Off
    SPST - NO
    Panel Mount
    -
    PB6
    -
    -
    -
    -
    50 V dc, 125V ac
    -
    -
    -
    IP68
    -
    Polyamide
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Eaton
    -
    Latching
    -
    Panel Mount
    22.5mm
    -
    -
    -
    Red
    -
    -
    -
    Round
    -
    IP66, IP67, IP69K
    22.5mm
    Plastic
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Plastic
    EAO
    Illuminated
    Latching
    SPDT
    Panel Mount
    19mm
    82
    -
    -
    -
    -
    240V
    3A
    Round
    Blue
    IP65, IP67
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Silver Alloy
    ITW Switches
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Schneider Electric
    Illuminated
    -
    SPDT
    -
    22mm
    XB5
    -
    -
    Blue
    -
    24V
    -
    Round
    -
    IP66, IP67
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Siemens
    Illuminated
    -
    SPST
    -
    22mm
    SIRIUS ACT 3SU11
    -
    -
    Yellow
    -
    -
    -
    Round
    -
    IP66, IP67, IP69(IP69K)
    29.45mm
    Plastic
    -
    Extended product life, Low carbon manufacture
    Yes
    -
    -
    APEM
    Illuminated
    Momentary
    SPST
    Panel Mount
    14.8mm
    -
    -
    -
    Red
    -
    250V ac
    200 mA @ 48 V dc
    Dome
    Red
    IP67
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Gold Plated Silver
    EAO
    Illuminated
    Momentary
    SPDT
    Panel Mount
    19mm
    82
    -
    -
    -
    -
    240V
    3A
    -
    Red
    IP65, IP67
    -
    Stainless Steel
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Silver Alloy
    C & K
    -
    Momentary
    SPST
    Panel Mount
    12.3mm
    -
    -
    -
    Red
    11mm
    32V dc
    5 A
    Round
    -
    IP68
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Copper, Copper Alloy
    Siemens
    Illuminated
    Momentary
    -
    Front
    29.45mm
    3SU1
    -
    -
    Green, Red
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Green, Red
    IP66, IP67, IP69(IP69K)
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Siemens
    -
    -
    SPDT
    -
    22mm
    SIRIUS ACT 3SU11
    -
    -
    Blue
    -
    -
    -
    Round
    -
    -
    29.45mm
    Plastic
    -
    Extended product life, Low carbon manufacture
    Yes
    -
    -
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