Mechanical position and electrical circuitry meet in the no-nonsense limit switch. These cost-effective input devices excel in tough environments and are as simple to install as they are to maintain.

Limit switches: A mechanical limit switch interlocks a mechanical motion or position with an electrical circuit. A good starting point for limit-switch selection is contact arrangement. The most ...

There are many different types of switches that are intended to address different design requirements, deployment environments, and usage scenarios. I’m always amazed how one thing leads to another.

AutomationDirect has added a complete line of limit switches for safety applications to its Safety Products offering. AutomationDirect has added a complete line of limit switches for safety ...

Toggle switches are triggered by a device in one of two or more positions. Household light switch wiring is an example of a toggle switch. The toggle switch is usually a two position switch. The ...

What causes a switch to bounce, and how many times will a switch bounce? Methods of debouncing a switch. What is NoBounce technology? Most people, especially non-engineers, tend not to think about ...