People Electric · Foot Switch
Product overview
People Electric EKW foot switches provide pedal-operated switching in machine and control circuits. Select the exact ordered suffix and contact arrangement for the control circuit. Conventional thermal current and control-circuit making/breaking duty are separate ratings and must be checked for the actual load.
Technical selection summary
| Manufacturer / series | Original People Electric EKW; the supplied photograph shows an EKW5A-B example |
|---|---|
| Control circuit | AC50/60Hz, rated operational voltage up to 380V |
| Conventional thermal current | 5A; not a universal inductive switching-current rating |
| Rated control duty | 300VA at AC380V as tabulated |
| Electrical endurance test | 20,000 operations at AC380V, making 7.9A / breaking 0.79A, cosφ 0.25 ±0.05, 120 operations/hour |
| Overall dimensions | Length up to 138mm; width up to 66mm; height up to 96mm, per original drawing |
| Mounting | Longitudinal centre 122 ±0.315mm; transverse centre 52 ±0.23mm; Ø5mm holes as drawn |
| Leads / contact arrangement | Rubber-insulated lead cable; verify the exact contact circuit and conductor identification against the original diagram and supplied switch |
| Standard stated by manufacturer | GB 14048.5 |
This is a series enquiry page, not a guarantee that every suffix has the same contact arrangement. Confirm the exact EKW model, operating action, contact circuit, control voltage/load and cable details before order. Do not use the 5A thermal rating as the AC380V inductive breaking-current rating.
Typical applications
- Foot-operated control inputs on industrial machinery.
- Control circuits requiring frequent pedal actuation with a suitable rated load.
Specify your enquiry
For a focused quotation, include:
- Exact EKW model/suffix and required contact arrangement or replacement label photo.
- Control voltage, load type/current, pedal action and cable requirements.
- Mounting arrangement, quantity and destination.
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