Push button heads are a key component part of push buttons, which are a simple type of switch mechanism used to control one aspect of a machine or device. They are the part that is pressed to operate the switch, and are often composed of a hard material such as metal or plastic.
What are push button heads used for?
The push button head is the part of a push button that is pressed down upon when the button is operated. In an industrial setting, they are often used to start or stop heavy machinery. Push button heads are usually colour coded to make their function clear and sometimes shaped to conform to fingers or hands.
Types of push button heads
Push button heads largely vary by material, colour and shape, depending on what you use them for. An emergency stop button, for example may be bright red, with a larger head for quick and easy use in an emergency situation. Buttons for turning machinery on and off may be flat so that they lie flush inside a push button control stationhousing and can't be knocked or used accidentally.
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Snap fitting modular range of 22.5mm control devicesUp
to six clip-together contact elements per actuatorStayput actuators convert with simple adaptor to spring returnFlush, surface or rear mounting.
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All actuators have matt chromed bezels and ingress
protection to IP65 as standard. Contact blocks, LED modules and transformers can all be purchased separately. Range available in pull reset, turn reset, key reset, illuminated and spring returnKey version uses Ronis455 ...
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Eaton M22 illuminated push button heads are flush
mounted with a titanium bezel. Available in a wide range of lens colours. IP67, IP69K Smartwire-DT compatible Stay-put/spring-return function can be changed on device.
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Any mounting position allowedAmbient conditions:Operating temperature: -25...+60°CStorage temperature:
-40...+70°CMaterialsAn aluminium and zinc alloy (zama) is used for the metal part whereas plastic parts are made of polyamide and polycarbonate.