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    Rotary Switches & Components

    Rotary switches are a broad subcategory of switch types that operate through a rotational action. They’re especially widespread components in devices and circuits that require a single switch to offer more than two positions or functions.

    Our rotary switches and accessories include a huge selection of switch configurations, as well as numerous options for add-ons and spares, such as:

    • Rotary switch dials, knobs, caps and collet knob dials
    • Rotary switch shaft assemblies and spindles
    • Rotary switch lock mechanisms, screens and spacers
    • Rotary switch rotating open circuits

    Leading brands we work with to source high quality, durable, excellent value rotary switches and component parts include Arcol, Knitter-Switch, Honeywell, NSF, Vishay, RS PRO, Hartmann, NKK Switches and TE Connectivity.

    How are rotary switches typically used?

    Rotary switches are common HMI (human-machine interface) components in numerous kinds of industrial equipment, as well as in a wide range of consumer appliances.

    They’re sometimes preferred over other control input methods, such as touch-screens, in applications where software error could be problematic or hazardous. They’re also widely used on mechanical equipment featuring complex circuits where a single switch position needs to open/close various combinations of different contacts at once.

    How do rotary switches work?

    • Rotary switches turn around a spindle connected to a shaft assembly. This spindle, or rotor, is positioned such that it can make contact with any number of different attached electrical circuits as the rotary switch turns.
    • In this way, rotary switches are capable of incorporating greater numbers of poles and throws than most other types of simple in-line switches
    • Rotary switches are usually designed to be stepped, rather than completely smooth or linear in operation, to prevent stalling at intermediate stages between two or more connected circuits - although several such dial-based variants are also available.
    • The most common assembly type for modern rotary switches involves a ‘star wheel’ mechanism to switch positions at set intervals (say, 30, 45, 60 or 90 degrees)
    • Depending on the number of positions required, some rotary switches also employ a toothed washer below the holding nut, to limit or increase the number of available slots a given switch can click between
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    3680 Products showing for Rotary Switches & Components

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    RS PRO, SP 5 Position 30° Multi Step Cam Switch, 500V ac, 16A, Knob Actuator
    • RS stock no. 265-7672
    Each
    R 750,47
    RS PRO, SP 10 Position 30° Multi Step Cam Switch, 500V ac, 16A, Knob Actuator
    • RS stock no. 265-7676
    Each
    R 623,41
    RS PRO, 4P 3 Position 60° Changeover Cam Switch, 690V ac, 80A, Knob Actuator
    • RS stock no. 265-7687
    Each
    R 3 059,88
    RS PRO, SP 4 Position 45° Multi Step Cam Switch, 500V ac, 16A, Knob Actuator
    • RS stock no. 265-7671
    Each
    R 558,02
    RS PRO, 4P 3 Position 60° Changeover Cam Switch, 690 V, 20A, Rotary Actuator
    • RS stock no. 208-3919
    Each
    R 1 001,50
    RS PRO, 8P 2 Position 60° Rotary Cam Switch, 500V ac, 25A, Knob Actuator
    • RS stock no. 265-7682
    Each
    R 1 191,80
    RS PRO, SP 8 Position 30° Multi Step Cam Switch, 500V ac, 16A, Knob Actuator
    • RS stock no. 265-7675
    Each
    R 531,97
    RS PRO, SP 6 Position 30° Multi Step Cam Switch, 500V ac, 16A, Knob Actuator
    • RS stock no. 265-7673
    Each
    R 652,52
    RS PRO, 1P 5 Position Multi Step Cam Switch, 690 V, 16A
    • RS stock no. 208-3902
    Each
    R 649,49
    Eaton Handle for N (S)1(-4) Series, NZM1(-4) Series, PN1(-4) Series
    • RS stock no. 454-8275
    • Mfr. Part No. 260178 NZM1-XTVDVR
    Each
    R 2 611,99
    RS PRO Rotary Switch, 200 mA, 500 mA, Solder
    • RS stock no. 175-8672
    1 Pack of 1
    R 32,52
    RS PRO, SPST 2 Position 90° Rotary Cam Switch, 500V ac, 16A, Knob Actuator
    • RS stock no. 265-7665
    Each
    R 445,17
    RS PRO, 3P 3 Position 60° Changeover Cam Switch, 500V ac, 12A, Knob Actuator
    • RS stock no. 265-7693
    Each
    R 490,90
    RS PRO Rotary Switch, 200 mA, 500 mA, Solder
    • RS stock no. 175-8668
    1 Pack of 1
    R 35,30
    RS PRO, 3P 3 Position Motor Reversing Cam Switch, 690 V, 20A
    • RS stock no. 208-3908
    Each
    R 727,31
    RS PRO, 4P 2 Position On-Off Cam Switch, 20A
    • RS stock no. 208-3931
    Each
    R 721,75
    Lorlin, 12 Position SPST Rotary Switch, 150 mA @ 250 V ac, Solder Tab
    • RS stock no. 320-679
    • Mfr. Part No. CK1029
    Each
    R 72,34
    RS PRO, 2P 2 Position On-Off Cam Switch, 690 V, 20A
    • RS stock no. 208-3926
    Each
    R 481,78
    RS PRO, 3P 2 Position Changeover Cam Switch, 690 V, 20A
    • RS stock no. 208-3915
    Each
    R 782,78
    Kraus & Naimer, SP 3 Position Double Throw Cam Switch, 10A
    • RS stock no. 340-291
    • Mfr. Part No. CG4.A210/GBA127.EF
    Each
    R 457,40
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