Siemens Pedals
A foot pedal (pedal switch) is a control element with an internal contact mechanism that lets the operator give a start or stop command to the machine with the foot while the hands stay on the workpiece. It is used on workbenches where both hands must stay free, such as presses, press brakes, guillotine shears, spot welders and filling machines. The category includes single and double pedals, guarded with a shield over the top and unguarded, with metal, aluminum and plastic housings, as well as corded mini pedals, from the brands EMAS, Schneider Electric, Isıso and Gwest. Select the pedal by whether it is single or double, need for a guarded case, housing material, contact arrangement such as 1NO + 1NC or 2NO + 2NC, and the rated current and voltage of the contacts. The guarded case prevents a falling part or an accidental step from triggering the pedal. Double pedals give two separate commands, such as forward and reverse, from a single housing. An industrial foot pedal should not be confused with an instrument pedal or a sewing machine pedal; it is a pedal switch that gives commands to the machine's control circuit through a contact.
Products
- Siemens 3SE2932-1AA20 Control Push Button Metal-Guarded, Double Foot Pedal (2NO + 2NC) — Siemens · SKU: 3SE2932-1AA20 · TRY 25,019.00 · Made to order
- Siemens 3SE2902-0AA20 Control Push Button Metal Guarded, Single Foot Pedal (1NO + 1NC) — Siemens · SKU: 3SE2902-0AA20 · TRY 14,660.00 · Made to order
- Siemens 3SE2903-1AA20 Control Push Button Metal Guarded, Single Foot Pedal (2NO + 2NC) — Siemens · SKU: 3SE2903-1AA20 · TRY 15,318.00 · Made to order
- Siemens 3SE2924-3AA20 Control Push Button Metal-Guarded Single Foot Pedal Suitable for 13850 (2NO+2NC) — Siemens · SKU: 3SE2924-3AA20 · TRY 25,344.00 · Made to order
- Siemens 3SE2932-0AB20 Control Push Button Unprotected, Double Foot Pedal (1NO + 1NC) — Siemens · SKU: 3SE2932-0AB20 · TRY 16,465.00 · Made to order
- Siemens 3SE2902-0AB20 Control Push Button Unguarded, Single Foot Pedal (1NO + 1NC) — Siemens · SKU: 3SE2902-0AB20 · TRY 9,979.00 · Made to order
- Siemens 3SE2932-1AB20 Control Push Button Unprotected, Double Foot Pedal (2NO + 2NC) — Siemens · SKU: 3SE2932-1AB20 · TRY 17,618.00 · Made to order
- Siemens 3SE2903-1AB20 Control Push Button Unguarded, Single Foot Pedal (2NO + 2NC) — Siemens · SKU: 3SE2903-1AB20 · TRY 10,384.00 · Made to order
How to choose Pedals
A foot pedal (pedal switch) is a control element with an internal contact mechanism that lets the operator give a start or stop command to the machine with the foot while the hands stay on the workpiece. It is used on workbenches where both hands must stay free, such as presses, press brakes, guillotine shears, spot welders and filling machines.
- 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 Pedals and where is it used?
A foot pedal (pedal switch) is a control element with an internal contact mechanism that lets the operator give a start or stop command to the machine with the foot while the hands stay on the workpiece. It is used on workbenches where both hands must stay free, such as presses, press brakes, guillotine shears, spot welders and filling machines.
What should I compare when choosing Pedals?
Select the pedal by whether it is single or double, need for a guarded case, housing material, contact arrangement such as 1NO + 1NC or 2NO + 2NC, and the rated current and voltage of the contacts.
Where can I find technical details for Pedals products?
An industrial foot pedal should not be confused with an instrument pedal or a sewing machine pedal; it is a pedal switch that gives commands to the machine's control circuit through a contact.
Pedals Selection Guide: Technical Criteria and Engineering Practice