9002AW NEMA industial foot switches are heavy duty devices to used to control many industrial processes, while leaving the operator's hands free to perform other functions. The type or model of foot switch suitable for each application will vary depending on many factors. This foot switch has pedal and side shields. It has a mechanical latch in first stage. A single pole double throw snap switch is used for each stage of this two stage foot switch and the contacts are rated at 5A resistive at 600 VAC. For other contact ratings, refer to the catalog. The snap switch for each stage contains two double break contact elements (1 N.O. and 1 N.C.) that must be used on circuits of same polarity. Foot switch has an enclosure rating of NEMA 2, 4 and 13. The cable entry for this foot switch has a 0.75 inch NPT conduit tread. Foot switch is UL listed and CSA certified.