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Pilot Devices

Accessory Components

Benshaw stocks a wide selection of pilot devices, including push buttons, selector switches, toggle and rocker switches, indicator lights and more. 

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Component Types

Push Buttons
Pilot Lights
Selector Switches
Potentiometers
Contact Blocks

Push Buttons

MushroomBenshaw’s line of 30mm push buttons are durable, flexible and well-suited to a variety of applications. We stock both non-illuminated and illuminated versions, and we can also customize buttons to suit your needs. All of our push buttons are UL listed and rated NEMA 4X for use in even harsh applications.

Rated NEMA 4X and UL listed

  • Momentary non-illuminated
  • Maintained non-illuminated
  • Push pull maintained non-illuminated
  • Momentary illuminated
  • Push pull maintained illuminated 

Pilot Lights

Standard Pilot LightBenshaw offers a complete line of standard and push-to-test 30mm pilot lights, both at 24V or 120V. As with all of Benshaw’s pilot devices, our pilot lights are UL rated up to NEMA 4X.

Rated NEMA 4X and UL listed

  • Standard
  • Extended
  • Mushroom
  • Guarded
  • Shrouded

Selector Switches

Selector SwitchBenshaw’s comprehensive line of 30mm selector switches encompasses two-, three- and four-position models, with both maintained and spring return options. Our selector switches are also customizable via several handle insert color options and contact block configurations. All selector switches are UL rated up to NEMA 4X.

Rated NEMA 4X and UL listed

  • 2-position, 3-position, 4-position
  • Maintained return
  • Spring return

Potentiometers

PotentiomentersBenshaw offers standard 2 Watt potentiometers with prewired terminal blocks.

Rated NEMA 4X and UL listed

  • NEMA RATING: 1, 2, 3, 3R, 12, 13, 4, 4X
  • UL listed
  • Fully-assembled operators come standard with one 3/16” (4.8mm) and three 1/16” (1.6mm) gaskets

Contact Blocks

Contact BlockBenshaw’s line of 30mm contact blocks is designed to save you time and cost. These robust yet easy to install blocks enable one pilot device to operate several control circuits. Our heavy-duty construction ensures that these contact blocks stay connected. Our mix and match flexibility allows you to create a unique product to accommodate your needs. An IP20 guard is standard on all contact blocks.

Ratings:

  • 600V AC
  • 250V DC
  • An IP20 guard is standard on all contact blocks

Contact us to discuss your specific requirements with the Benshaw team

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