Key switch to operate - where to buy?

[Nail]

Hi,

Can anyone help rather than me having to try a miriad of different search terms and lots of scrolling - proving fruitless so far!

I want to buy a key switch to retrofit to a bandsaw. It’s a key switch where the key has to stay in the switch for the bandsaw to operate. My google-fu is failing me and I’m hoping someone just knows the right thing and the right term.

Thanks!

 

[Distinterior]

Try searching for "Key Operated Switch".......

I did so and there are plenty to choose from.......Here is an example......

https://www.jwsltd.co.uk/KS-2.html?utm_term=&utm_campaign=UK+|+Shopping+|+All+Products+(Max+Clicks)&utm_source=adwords&utm_medium=ppc&hsa_acc=9050400371&hsa_cam=18269910600&hsa_grp=141000968397&hsa_ad=620435827662&hsa_src=g&hsa_tgt=pla-294682000766&hsa_kw=&hsa_mt=&hsa_net=adwords&hsa_ver=3&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwmYCzBhA6EiwAxFwfgIMXwxkOkEKfVMSLYi7A2tfQVj3tgSh5O_LVhtPloipU8N2gdjXvURoCKiMQAvD_BwE

On that particular example, I believe you would want the KS1 option from your description of your requirements.....
It's a "Maintained Double Pole" switch.

 

[Terry - Somerset]

Try "key lock switch". You should get plenty of hits.

 

[Sideways]

Search for m22 push button. Lots of stuff will come up including switches.
Brands to look for include schneider harmony and eaton which are the two families that I tend to buy. Both have a big range including key swiches.

 

[Nail]

Try searching for "Key Operated Switch".......

I did so and there are plenty to choose from.......Here is an example......

https://www.jwsltd.co.uk/KS-2.html?utm_term=&utm_campaign=UK+|+Shopping+|+All+Products+(Max+Clicks)&utm_source=adwords&utm_medium=ppc&hsa_acc=9050400371&hsa_cam=18269910600&hsa_grp=141000968397&hsa_ad=620435827662&hsa_src=g&hsa_tgt=pla-294682000766&hsa_kw=&hsa_mt=&hsa_net=adwords&hsa_ver=3&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwmYCzBhA6EiwAxFwfgIMXwxkOkEKfVMSLYi7A2tfQVj3tgSh5O_LVhtPloipU8N2gdjXvURoCKiMQAvD_BwE

On that particular example, I believe you would want the KS1 option from your description of your requirements.....
It's a "Maintained Double Pole" switch.

Is maintained the term for ‘key has to stay in to operate’ ?

That’s the less obvious part for my searching.

 

[Spectric]

https://www.cef.co.uk/catalogue/pro...VnI9QBh1uYABsEAAYAiAAEgIoLvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

or

https://www.cef.co.uk/catalogue/products/4015247-m22-wrs-key-operated-2-position-switch-only

but make sure it is wired into the control wiring and not load.

 

[Distinterior]

Is maintained the term for ‘key has to stay in to operate’ ?

That’s the less obvious part for my searching.

Yes, I believe so.
The other option (KS2) is "Momentary" and I believe that means you would have to hold the key in the on position for it to continue activating whatever you are using the switch for.

I'm sure @Spectric can confirm...?

 

[Nail]

https://www.cef.co.uk/catalogue/pro...VnI9QBh1uYABsEAAYAiAAEgIoLvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

or

https://www.cef.co.uk/catalogue/products/4015247-m22-wrs-key-operated-2-position-switch-only

but make sure it is wired into the control wiring and not load.

That’s perfect - thank you. Nice and clear on the description for how that first operates. Exactly what I need.

 

[Nail]

Yes, I believe so.
The other option (KS2) is "Momentary" and I believe that means you would have to hold the key in the on position for it to continue activating whatever you are using the switch for.

I’ve had a quick search and there’s nothing that suggests you can’t turn the switch on, remove the key and walk away leaving it turned on with a maintained switch.

All sorted now though but thanks!