Footswitch · 2NC+2NO slow action · metal guard · ITC Electrical F1-U2Z-UN

What this product is for

This guarded single-pedal footswitch is used for hands-free control of industrial machinery, workstations, and process equipment where the operator needs foot actuation instead of a hand-operated switch.

Use for

Use for machine start-stop control circuits, production equipment, assembly stations, and other industrial control applications that require 2NC+2NO slow action contacts and a guarded pedal.

Avoid for

Avoid using this product where a dedicated emergency stop device, safety relay system, or application-specific certified safety control is required unless the full control design and local code requirements have been reviewed.

Best for

Best for industrial panels and machine interfaces where electricians or maintenance teams need a metal footswitch with a protective shroud, sealed housing, and multiple contact outputs for control logic.

Installed in

Typically installed on factory floors, machine bases, fabrication cells, assembly lines, and operator stations. The guarded housing helps reduce unintended pedal operation in busy industrial areas.

Why this product exists

This model provides foot-operated control while keeping the operator's hands free for material handling or machine positioning. The 2NC+2NO contact arrangement supports more complex control schemes than a basic 1NO+1NC footswitch.

Compared with similar products

Compared with 1NO+1NC footswitches, this version offers additional contacts for interlocks, signalling, or multi-circuit control. Compared with unguarded models, the protective shroud is typically preferred where accidental actuation is a concern. Slow action contacts are commonly selected where maintained, deliberate pedal travel is preferred over snap action response.

Typical guidance only: confirm electrical rating, approvals, and control-circuit suitability against the machine design and local electrical code before purchase.

Specifications

• Product type: Single-pedal footswitch
• Series/family: F1 series
• Contact configuration: 2NC + 2NO
• Contact action: Slow action
• Guard: Yes, protective shroud
• Construction: Metal housing
• Ingress protection: IP65
• Electrical rating: approximately 10 A, up to 500 V AC based on catalogue cross-reference
• Operating temperature: -30 degC to 80 degC (-22 degF to 176 degF)
• Cable entry: 3 x M20
• Weight: approximately 1.50 kg (3.3 lb)
• Approvals listed in catalogue cross-reference: CSA, UL
• Approximate dimensions from catalogue family data: 6.14 in x 5.73 in x 3.70 in (156 x 146 x 94 mm)