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BUILDING CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT

Often used in a building’s boiler/heater controls, in HVAC systems to sense exhaust

pressure on high efficiency furnances, and in fire suppression systems to sound

alarm when sprinkler activation/waterflow is detected. May also be used in machine

tools to limit the maxiumum movement for pieces of equipment

DOORS AND LIFTS

May be used in elevators and lifts to sense if the car is in position before the door

opens and on door-latching mechanisms to indicate door closed and/or door

locked

SEMI-TRUCKS AND TRAILERS

Can be used to disengage the cruise control when the clutch pedal is depressed

and for diesel engine brake assist. For surface transportation equipment, can be

used as a seat switch

VALVES

Detects whether a valve is “open” or “closed”

TIMING DEVICES

Often used in commercial/industrial-grade timers to turn outputs “on” and/or “off” at

preset times

COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS

May be used as a door interlock on communication consoles or enclosures

FOOT SWITCHES

In commerical and industrial foot switch enclosures, may be used as the switching

element

COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT

May be used to indicate door closed and/or door locked for the self-cleaning feature

IRRIGATION EQUIPMENT

Often used for limiting maximum offset of irrigation towers

MEDICAL INSTRUMENTATION

In medical and dental equipment, often used in foot switches to control the dental

drill and the positioning of the chair

Potential Applications