Control Boxes
A control box (push button station) is a closed enclosure with button holes in its cover that allows push buttons and an emergency stop button to be placed on the machine or in the field, independent of the panel. It is used at machine-side start-stop stations where the operator must give the command from the point of work, on conveyor lines, and on cranes operated by pendant control. Standard control boxes are offered empty or with buttons fitted, and crane control boxes in single-speed and two-speed pendant types; the boxes from the brands EMAS, Bemis, Siemens and ABB have plastic, aluminum and metal housings. Select the box by whether it is empty or fitted with buttons, number of button positions, housing material, IP rating, and whether it will be fixed or pendant. With empty boxes, the buttons and contact blocks are purchased separately; verify from the manufacturer data that the hole diameter and box depth suit the button series you will use.
Products
- Siemens 3SU1801-0NA00-2AA2 Enclosed Control Push Button Twist-to-Reset, plastic enclosure,1NC contact, unguarded — Siemens · SKU: 3SU1801-0NA00-2AA2 · TRY 4,814.00 · Made to order
- Schneider Electric XALE1 EMPTY 1 HOLE — Schneider Electric · SKU: XALE1 · TRY 867.36 · In stock
- Gwest VK - 8 Crane Pendant Control Station — Gwest · SKU: 6704 · TRY 208.55 · In stock
- Siemens 3SU1852-0AA00-0AB1 Enclosed Control Push Button Metal 2-hole empty enclosure — Siemens · SKU: 3SU1852-0AA00-0AB1 · TRY 4,478.00 · Made to order
- Gwest GBK - 6 Empty Control Boxes — Yellow-Black — Gwest · SKU: 6124 · TRY 126.00 · In stock
- Schneider Electric XACA671 PUSHBUTTON STATION — Schneider Electric · SKU: XACA671 · TRY 11,953.94 · In stock
- Schneider Electric XALD03 3 P.B EMPTY CONT. BOX — Schneider Electric · SKU: XALD03 · TRY 2,791.11 · In stock
- Gwest GBK - 2 Empty Control Boxes — Yellow-Black — Gwest · SKU: 6116 · TRY 52.50 · In stock
- Siemens 3SU1854-0AA00-0AB1 Enclosed Control Push Button Metal 4-hole empty enclosure — Siemens · SKU: 3SU1854-0AA00-0AB1 · TRY 7,534.00 · Made to order
- Gwest VK - 4 Crane Pendant Control Station — Gwest · SKU: 6702 · TRY 125.13 · In stock
- Siemens 3SU1802-0AB00-2AB1 Enclosed Control Push Button Plastic watertight enclosure 1 green 1 red push button 1NC - 1NO contact — Siemens · SKU: 3SU1802-0AB00-2AB1 · TRY 4,634.00 · Made to order
- Gwest GBK - 4 Empty Control Boxes — Yellow-Black — Gwest · SKU: 6120 · TRY 88.20 · In stock
- Schneider Electric XALE2 EMPTY 2 HOLES — Schneider Electric · SKU: XALE2 · TRY 1,162.03 · In stock
- Siemens 3SU1804-0AA00-0AB1 Enclosed Control Push Button Plastic 4-hole empty enclosure — Siemens · SKU: 3SU1804-0AA00-0AB1 · TRY 3,061.00 · In stock
- Siemens 3SU1853-0AA00-0AB1 Enclosed Control Push Button Metal 3-hole empty enclosure — Siemens · SKU: 3SU1853-0AA00-0AB1 · TRY 5,821.00 · Made to order
- Gwest GBK - 1 Empty Control Boxes — Yellow-Black — Gwest · SKU: 6114 · TRY 42.00 · In stock
- Siemens 3SU1801-0AC00-2AB1 Enclosed Control Push Button Plastic sealed enclosure 1 red push button 1NC contact — Siemens · SKU: 3SU1801-0AC00-2AB1 · TRY 2,987.00 · Made to order
- Siemens 3SU1803-0AA00-0AB1 Enclosed Control Push Button Plastic 3-hole empty enclosure — Siemens · SKU: 3SU1803-0AA00-0AB1 · TRY 2,516.00 · Made to order
- Schneider Electric XALD04 4 P.B EMPTY CONT. BOX — Schneider Electric · SKU: XALD04 · TRY 4,225.58 · In stock
- Siemens 3SU1852-0AB00-2AB1 Enclosed Control Push Button Metal sealed enclosure 1 green 1 red push button 1NO-1NC contact — Siemens · SKU: 3SU1852-0AB00-2AB1 · TRY 7,904.00 · Made to order
- Siemens 3SU1801-0NB00-2AC2 Enclosed Control Push Button Twist-to-Release, plastic housing, 2NC contact, protected — Siemens · SKU: 3SU1801-0NB00-2AC2 · TRY 6,732.00 · Made to order
- Gwest VK - 6 Crane Pendant Control Station — Gwest · SKU: 6703 · TRY 166.84 · In stock
- Schneider Electric XALD05 5 P.B EMPTY CONT. BOX — Schneider Electric · SKU: XALD05 · TRY 5,003.97 · In stock
- Schneider Electric XACA871 PUSHBUTTON STATION — Schneider Electric · SKU: XACA871 · TRY 12,954.73 · In stock
- Siemens 3SU1801-0NA00-2AC2 Enclosed Control Push Button Twist-to-Release, plastic enclosure,1NC contact, protected — Siemens · SKU: 3SU1801-0NA00-2AC2 · TRY 6,122.00 · Made to order
How to choose Control Boxes
A control box (push button station) is a closed enclosure with button holes in its cover that allows push buttons and an emergency stop button to be placed on the machine or in the field, independent of the panel. It is used at machine-side start-stop stations where the operator must give the command from the point of work, on conveyor lines, and on cranes operated by pendant control.
- Separate sensing, motion control, logic processing and operator interface requirements.
- Select signal type, supply voltage, communication protocol and I/O count for the machine network.
- Verify housing size, sensing distance and PNP/NPN output polarity against the PLC input card.
Frequently asked questions
What is Control Boxes and where is it used?
A control box (push button station) is a closed enclosure with button holes in its cover that allows push buttons and an emergency stop button to be placed on the machine or in the field, independent of the panel. It is used at machine-side start-stop stations where the operator must give the command from the point of work, on conveyor lines, and on cranes operated by pendant control.
What should I compare when choosing Control Boxes?
Select the box by whether it is empty or fitted with buttons, number of button positions, housing material, IP rating, and whether it will be fixed or pendant.
Which product groups are available under Control Boxes?
The current subcategories include Crane Control Boxes, Standard Control Boxes. Open a subcategory to compare its products and technical details.
Control Boxes Selection Guide: Technical Criteria and Engineering Practice