Push to Make Switch

A Push to Make Switch is a type of electrical switch where the connection inside the switch is wired to be normally open.

When the switch is compressed the connection is made which allows the electricity to flow and the device the switch is connected to switch “on”. Pushing the switch makes the connection – hence the name “Push to Make”.

Push to make switches can also be referred to as “normally open” because the connection is open until the switch is compressed.

The opposite of a push to make switch is called a push to break switch. In this type of switch, the connection is always “made” and compressing the switch will break the electrical connection. This type of switch is most used for emergency stop switches.

Push to Make Examples 

Most switches are push to make switches. They are the most common device used throughout many industries and most of the switches we come into contact with on a daily basis are push to make switches.

Some application examples include;

Medical and industrial machines – Medical and Industrial equipment applications are very popular applications for our push to make switches. There are many different machines and device within both the medical and industrial sector which use push to make switches. Our most popular product for these devices are footswitches. Some example devices are;

·         Metal cutting machines

·         Metal bending machines

·         Tattoo machines

·         Optical instruments

·         Medical devices

·         Hair removal devices

·         Laser machines

Light Switches – A light switch is a push to make switch as they are wired normally open and the electrical connection is made when the switch is turned on.

Movable bed controls– a medical bed can be moved up or down at the head or the feet to make the patient comfortable. This can use a push to make hand control or footswitch. Very often this will be a momentary switch as the user will have to keep the switch compressed for the connection to remain intact. Once the compression is removed the connection will be lost and the movement will stop.  

Push to Make Switches from Herga

Many of the switches we offer are available as push to make or push to break. We have a wide variety of different types of switches available to view on our website, take a look at our product categories.

·         Footswitches

·         Hand Controls

·         Microswitches

·         Puck switches

As well as electric switches we also offer a range of pneumatic switches. These use air to function rather than electricity and are suitable for wet environments. Find out more about them here.

For more information on push to make switches or any of the products within our portfolio please contact us. 

For more information please contact: Herga Technology Email: sales@herga.com Tel: +44 (0)1284 701422