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There are 12 categories of button switches

Release time:2025-04-24 News section:Industry news

Buttons can be classified by operation mode and protection mode. Common button categories and characteristics:



Open type: suitable for embedding and fixing on the panel of the switch board, control cabinet or console. The code name is K



Protective: With a protective shell, it can prevent mechanical damage to internal button parts or human contact with live parts, code named H



Waterproof type: With a sealed shell, it can prevent rainwater from entering. The code name is S



Anti corrosion type: It can prevent the invasion of corrosive gases in the chemical industry. The code name is F



Explosion proof type: can be used in places containing explosive gases and dust without causing explosion transmission, such as coal mines and other places. The code name is B



Knob type: Rotate the operating contact by hand, with two positions for on/off, usually panel mounted. The code is X



Key type: operate by inserting and rotating a key, which can prevent accidental operation or be operated by a dedicated person. The code name is Y



Emergency: There is a large red mushroom button protruding from the outside, used to cut off power in case of emergency. Code named J or M



Self sustaining button: The button is equipped with a self-sustaining electromagnetic mechanism and is mainly used in power plants, substations, or testing equipment for operators to exchange signals and issue instructions. It is generally operated through a panel. The code name is Z



Light button: The button is equipped with a signal light, which is not only used to issue operation commands, but also serves as a signal indicator. It is often used on the panels of control cabinets and consoles. The code name is D



Combination: Multiple button combinations. The code name is E



Interlocking type: Multiple contacts interlock with each other. The code name is C