Electrical Components

Key switches, limit switches, and solenoids play a critical role in the safe and reliable operation of commercial overhead doors. Key switches provide secure access control, allowing only authorized users to operate the door system. Limit switches help regulate door travel by controlling open and close positions, preventing overrun and reducing wear on components. Solenoids act as the mechanical link that enables locking and release functions, ensuring smooth and dependable operation. Together, these components help improve safety, maintain performance, and minimize downtime in demanding commercial and industrial environments.

Below is a selection of some of our offerings, for more information contact us or visit our online shop

Key Switches

  • Emergency stop switch with a key and a red stop button on a gray metal box.

    IKXS

    • NEMA 4 Exterior

    • Tamperproof

    • OPEN-CLOSE Key Switch with Stop Button Surface Mount

  • A coin-operated switch with a key, used for locking or unlocking, mounted on a gray metal box.

    IKX

    • NEMA 4 Exterior

    • Tamperproof

    • OPEN-CLOSE Key Switch

    • Surface Mount

  • A gray electrical key switch with a key inserted, mounted on a gray metal box. The switch has options for ON and OFF and a note indicating a key is required for operation.

    IKXL

    • NEMA 4 Exterior

    • ON-OFF Key Switch

    • Surface Mount

  • A metal electrical enclosure with a circular dial switch on the front.

    CM-1000

    • Camden

    • Cast aluminum surface mount box

    • Weatherproof gasket

  • A proximity sensor with a black round top, mounted on a small circuit board with two black wires attached.

    CM-1000/30

    • Camden contact Switch

    • Momentary contact

Limit Switches

  • A close-up of a black mechanical microswitch with a metal lever arm, electrical pins on one side, and various technical markings.

    Limit 023

    • 46° lever

    • Snap-act

    • SPDT

  • A small black electronic relay with multiple metal pins extending from its sides.

    Limit 024

    • Flat

    • Snap-act sw

    • 2xSPDT

Solenoids

  • A close-up of an electromechanical relay with metal components, wires, and a black coil, mounted on a metal base.

    Solenoid001

    120V 4 X 240

  • A small, metal, electrical component with a coil, mounting brackets, and a label with specifications.

    Solenoid002

    240V 4 X 894

  • A mechanical relay switch with metal components and a black plastic casing.

    Solenoid003

    440V

  • A metal industrial electromagnetic switch or relay with mounting base and electrical components.

    Solenoid004

    575v 8 X 169 - 575V 60Hz Laminated

Pull Cords

  • A detonator connected to a timer device with a yellow stick and a piece of yellow rope.

    Pull Cord

    • Ceiling pull switch

    • NEMA 3R, 4, 12

    • Exterior mount in aluminum die cast enclosure

    • Rotating and pivoting cam

    • SPST

  • A red bungee cord with metal hooks, a black rubber ball, a metal lock, and a plastic device with wiring attached.

    Euro Style

    • Pull Switch

    • IP67

    • 2.5m rope

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