Schrack Technik offers cam switches which can be used for almost any desired application. For example, you can use them as motor switches, main switches, control switches and instrument switches.
A cam switch has a cam-shaped switching shaft, hence the name, which opens or closes contacts individually. Cam switches are also sometimes referred to as rotary switches. Cam switches are used to open or close an electrical connection - at least two switching positions are required to do so.
The main area of application for cam switches is control technology.
A special form of a cam switch is the step switch. A step switch is used to set the different stages or steps of a machine. It is similar in design to an on/off switch.
The step switch is mostly used for panel mounting, single hole mounting, or in-line installation. At Schrack Technik you will find step switches that offer 1 or 2 poles and switching positions from 1-4. You can also acquire step switches with or without zero setting.
Step switches are used in industrial applications to set the power or operating stage of machines or electric circuits.
Control instruments and signal indicators are used to control automated processes or to start or stop a machine. In case of “