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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.

    5516 Products showing for Push Button Switches

    Schneider Electric
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    SPST
    Panel Mount
    22mm
    Harmony XB5
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    White
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    Round
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    Plastic
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    Yes
    Green Premium
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    Schneider Electric
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    SPST
    Panel Mount
    22mm
    Harmony XB5
    -
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    Blue
    -
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    Round
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    Yes
    Green Premium
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    APEM
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    Momentary
    SPST
    Panel Mount
    14.8mm
    -
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    Green
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    250V ac
    200 mA @ 48 V dc
    Dome
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    IP67
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    -
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    -
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    Gold Plated Silver
    Tripus
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    Latching
    DPDT
    Panel Mount
    -
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    -
    -
    Red/Green
    -
    230V
    16 A @ 230 V ac
    Rectangular
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    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    APEM
    Illuminated
    Latching
    SPST
    Panel Mount
    13.6mm
    -
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    Orange
    -
    28V dc
    5 A @ 28 V dc
    Dome
    -
    IP67
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
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    Gold Plated Silver
    TE Connectivity
    Illuminated
    Latching
    DPDT
    Panel Mount
    19.2mm
    -
    -
    -
    Silver
    -
    250V ac
    3 A
    Round
    Blue
    IP67
    -
    -
    -
    -
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    Copper
    TE Connectivity
    -
    Latching
    DPDT
    Panel Mount
    19.2mm
    -
    -
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    Silver
    -
    250V ac
    3 A
    Round
    -
    IP67
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
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    Copper
    Schneider Electric
    Illuminated
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    1 NO + 1 NC
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    22mm
    XB5
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    White
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    240V
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    Round
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    IP66, IP67, IP69
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    -
    -
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    Schneider Electric
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    -
    SPST
    Panel Mount
    22mm
    Harmony XB5
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    -
    Black
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    -
    -
    Round
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    IP66, IP67, IP69(IP69K)
    -
    Plastic
    -
    -
    Yes
    Green Premium
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    EAO
    Illuminated
    Latching
    SPDT
    PCB
    16mm
    31
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    Black
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    42V ac/dc
    100 mA @ 42 V
    Rectangular
    -
    IP40
    18 x 24mm
    Plastic
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Gold Plated
    Siemens
    Illuminated
    -
    SPST
    -
    22mm
    SIRIUS ACT 3SU11
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    Green
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    -
    -
    Round
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    IP66, IP67, IP69(IP69K)
    29.45mm
    Plastic
    -
    Extended product life, Low carbon manufacture
    Yes
    -
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    Siemens
    Illuminated
    -
    SPST
    -
    22mm
    SIRIUS ACT 3SU11
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    Yellow
    -
    -
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    Round
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    IP66, IP67, IP69(IP69K)
    29.45mm
    Plastic
    -
    Extended product life, Low carbon manufacture
    Yes
    -
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    EICHOFF
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    Latching
    DPDT
    Panel Mount
    -
    -
    -
    45.2mm
    Silver
    21.7mm
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    16 A @ 230 V ac/dc
    Rectangular
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    IP65
    -
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    -
    -
    -
    -
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    APEM
    -
    Momentary
    SPST
    Panel Mount
    12.9mm
    -
    -
    -
    Black
    -
    28V dc
    5 A @ 28 V dc
    -
    -
    IP67
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Gold Plated Silver
    EAO
    Illuminated
    Momentary
    SPDT
    Panel Mount
    22.3mm
    82
    -
    -
    Silver
    -
    240V
    3A
    Round
    Green
    IP65, IP67
    -
    Stainless Steel
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Silver Alloy
    Schneider Electric
    Illuminated
    -
    SPST
    Panel Mount
    16mm
    Harmony XB6
    -
    -
    Red
    -
    -
    -
    Round
    -
    IP65
    -
    -
    -
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    Yes
    Green Premium
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    Omron
    Illuminated
    Momentary
    -
    Panel Mount
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    A22NZ
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    -
    -
    -
    -
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    Orange
    IP66
    -
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    Omron
    Illuminated
    Momentary
    SPST
    -
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    -
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    -
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    Green
    IP66
    -
    -
    -
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    -
    -
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    APEM
    -
    Momentary
    NC/NO
    Panel Mount
    12mm
    IX
    -
    -
    -
    -
    28V dc
    -
    -
    Black
    IP67, IP69K
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    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    EAO
    Illuminated
    Momentary
    SPDT
    Panel Mount
    22.3mm
    82
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    -
    -
    -
    240V
    3A
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    Red
    IP65, IP67
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    Stainless Steel
    -
    -
    -
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    Silver Alloy
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