Mechanical Switches
Mechanical switches are electromechanical switches that are mechanically actuated by the movement of a machine part, cover or shaft, change contact position and pass this information to the control circuit. They are used for end-of-stroke and position sensing in machines, door and guard cover monitoring, travel limiting in cranes, and switching tasks inside devices. The subgroups include limit switches, micro and miniature switches, safety limit switches and rotary limit switches; this page also directly lists Siemens 3SE5 series limit switches, push button switches and cabinet switches. Select the switch by the type of actuator head (roller, plunger, lever, spring rod), contact arrangement and whether it is snap-action or slow-action, housing material and width, IP rating, and the current and voltage of the control circuit. Where personnel protection is involved in door and cover monitoring, look at the products in the safety limit switches subgroup instead of standard types.
Products
- Gwest GMS - 101C GMS Series Micro Switch — Gwest · SKU: 6831 · TRY 25.42 · In stock
- Siemens 3SE7930-1AD Safety Switch Equipment — Siemens · SKU: 3SE7930-1AD · TRY 220.00 · Made to order
- Isıso T4NS-4BF Door Safety Switch 2NC — Isıso · SKU: T4NS-4BF · TRY 429.01 · In stock
- Siemens 3SE6617-3CA04 Safety Switch Equipment Magnetic switch, 3 m Cable (2NC + 1 NC Contact) — Siemens · SKU: 3SE6617-3CA04 · TRY 8,334.00 · Made to order
- Siemens 3SE6315-0BB02-1AP0 Safety Switch Equipment Uniquely Coded (Counterpart Can Be Taught Multiple Times) — Siemens · SKU: 3SE6315-0BB02-1AP0 · TRY 19,429.00 · Made to order
- Siemens 3SE7140-1BF00 Safety Switch Equipment up to 50m, 2NC contact, IP65, With locking and button reset — Siemens · SKU: 3SE7140-1BF00 · TRY 37,727.00 · Made to order
- Siemens 3SE7150-1BD04 Safety Switch Equipment — Siemens · SKU: 3SE7150-1BD04 · TRY 25,697.00 · Made to order
- Siemens 3SE7910-3AC Safety Switch Equipment 20m Steel Wire Rope — Siemens · SKU: 3SE7910-3AC · TRY 11,094.00 · Made to order
- Gwest GMS - 100C GMS Series Micro Switch — Gwest · SKU: 6830 · TRY 23.98 · In stock
- Siemens 3SE7310-1AE00 Safety Switch Equipment 2NO + 2NC Contact, IP 65 — Siemens · SKU: 3SE7310-1AE00 · TRY 52,120.00 · Made to order
- Siemens 3SE6310-1BC01 Safety Switch Equipment Standard — Siemens · SKU: 3SE6310-1BC01 · TRY 8,593.00 · Made to order
- Siemens 3SE7950-1AB Safety Switch Equipment Tensioner, for fine adjustment of pre-tension, M6 x 60 — Siemens · SKU: 3SE7950-1AB · TRY 1,240.00 · Made to order
- Gwest GMS - 106C GMS Series Micro Switch — Gwest · SKU: 6836 · TRY 28.80 · In stock
- Siemens 3SE6714-2CA Safety Switch Equipment Actuator — Siemens · SKU: 3SE6714-2CA · TRY 1,651.00 · Made to order
- Siemens 3SE7950-1AD Safety Switch Equipment Tensioner, for fine adjustment of pre-tension, M6 x 110 — Siemens · SKU: 3SE7950-1AD · TRY 3,397.00 · Made to order
- Siemens 3SE6714-3CA Safety Switch Equipment Actuator — Siemens · SKU: 3SE6714-3CA · TRY 1,651.00 · Made to order
- Siemens 3SE7941-1AC Safety Switch Accessory Cable Clamp, Oval, 2x 4 mm — Siemens · SKU: 3SE7941-1AC · TRY 1,062.00 · Made to order
- Siemens 3SE6310-0BC01 Safety Switch Equipment Standard — Siemens · SKU: 3SE6310-0BC01 · TRY 2,743.00 · Made to order
- Siemens 3SE7910-3AH Safety Switch Equipment 50m Steel Wire Rope — Siemens · SKU: 3SE7910-3AH · TRY 27,691.00 · Made to order
- Siemens 3SE7150-1BD00 Safety Switch Equipment up to 25m, 1NC+1NO contact, IP65, With locking and button reset — Siemens · SKU: 3SE7150-1BD00 · TRY 16,246.00 · Made to order
- Siemens 3SE6415-1AB02 Safety Switch Accessory Uniquely Coded - Closed circuit (Counterpart can be taught multiple times) — Siemens · SKU: 3SE6415-1AB02 · TRY 68,230.00 · Made to order
- Siemens 3SE7931-1AD Safety Switch Equipment Tension Spring, 35N, for Connections up to 50m — Siemens · SKU: 3SE7931-1AD · TRY 2,461.00 · Made to order
- Siemens 3SE5000-0AV06 Safety Switch Equipment Angled Actuator, Length 51 mm, Angled Approach to Switch from the Right — Siemens · SKU: 3SE5000-0AV06 · TRY 2,581.00 · Made to order
- Siemens 3SE7920-1AB Safety Switch Equipment Eye Screw, M8, Used to Secure the Rope — Siemens · SKU: 3SE7920-1AB · TRY 832.00 · Made to order
- Siemens 3SE6415-1BB01 Safety Switch Accessory Coded - Closed circuit — Siemens · SKU: 3SE6415-1BB01 · TRY 62,814.00 · Made to order
How to choose Mechanical Switches
Mechanical switches are electromechanical switches that are mechanically actuated by the movement of a machine part, cover or shaft, change contact position and pass this information to the control circuit. They are used for end-of-stroke and position sensing in machines, door and guard cover monitoring, travel limiting in cranes, and switching tasks inside devices.
- 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 Mechanical Switches and where is it used?
Mechanical switches are electromechanical switches that are mechanically actuated by the movement of a machine part, cover or shaft, change contact position and pass this information to the control circuit. They are used for end-of-stroke and position sensing in machines, door and guard cover monitoring, travel limiting in cranes, and switching tasks inside devices.
What should I compare when choosing Mechanical Switches?
Select the switch by the type of actuator head (roller, plunger, lever, spring rod), contact arrangement and whether it is snap-action or slow-action, housing material and width, IP rating, and the current and voltage of the control circuit.
Which product groups are available under Mechanical Switches?
The current subcategories include Limit Switches, Micro and Miniature Switches, Safety Limit Switches, Rotary Limit Switches. Open a subcategory to compare its products and technical details.
Mechanical Switches Selection Guide: Technical Criteria and Engineering Practice