Using Push-Button Switches

Use a more-than-century old invention: push-button switches
By Marjorie Gilbert Push-button switches have been a part of our lives from the 1890's. They have been push button electric switches, industrial push button switches, push button light switches, an automotive push button switch as well as the computer push button. What first began as a simple switch for a light has become an integral part of high technology. Perhaps part of the reason for the push button switch's appeal is its ease of use. Press the push button with one finger, and the circuit's completed. Push it again, and the circuit breaks. It is at once an elegant and simple design that adapts itself well to many applications.

Using push-button switches information, you can find what you need about the various push button designs and their applications. This information should help your company find the best electrical push button for its applications. When using push-button switches, you might want to:

1. Use electric push buttons for industrial applications.

2. Explore the push button light switch.

3. Incorporate the computer push button.

4. Rely on the automotive push button switch.

Let the push button electric switch lend itself to industrial applications

Push buttons switches can be in practically any configuration imaginable, with small heads, larger heads and flatter heads that share the same characteristic, it's easy to actuate. Some of the push buttons are a lighted pushbutton switch, which makes it easier for the operator to confirm actuation of the switch. The electric push button works well as an emergency stop button or even a selector switch.
Try:  Many manufacturers make these push button electric switches. Two of the many are Automation Direct and Lamb Industries. The Science Forum has a beneficial forum to help you determine the many uses for a push button electric switch.

Let a push button light switch add a certain je ne sais quoi to any business or residential building

Appealing to the builder or business person alike, the push button light switch can add style to the work place or home. For builders renovating old homes, the push button light switch adds a nice "period" feel without needing to be period--though the authentic push button light switches are available at hardware stores that specialize in period and vintage hardware. If one's business is in a historic building, reproduction push button light switches can add the look while being UL listed. Some of the reproduction push button light switches even have four way capacity.
Try:  Classic Accents and Rejuvenation have the reproduction push button light switches while House of Antique Hardware has the real thing. The push button light switch has added to the decor of homes and business for a while, as evidenced in History of the Button.

Employ computer push buttons when building computers

Computer push buttons are easy to actuate and work well as power supply buttons. These push buttons are also quite simple to install as they come with long "pig tails" that you can cut to the length needed.
Try:  Directon and Triangle Cables manufacture the computer push button. FreshPatents.com details another push button switch that's great for use in compact spaces, like with your computer.

Use automotive push button switches

Even car makers like push button switches. These switches look very similar to the computer push button switch, and have two long pig tails for easy installation. These push buttons can light up, and they work well for interior light applications. Other automotive switches have a softer, round head and work well for horns or starters.
Try:  Judco has the computer-like automotive push button switches while Wiring Products has a variety of automotive push button switches.

• Contact the manufactures for discount pricing on the push button switches. If your company is interested in a push button light switch in a different configuration, contact the manufacturer who may be able to design on to your specifications.