Operator & Pilot Devices
We carry Sprecher + Schuh and Lovato Electric — comprehensive lineups of push buttons, selector switches, emergency stops, pilot lights, and signaling devices.
Operator & Pilot Devices — Push Buttons, Selector Switches & Signaling for Industrial Control
When it comes to operator and pilot devices, AMPS stocks what you need and knows how to apply it. We carry two industry-trusted brands — Sprecher + Schuh and Lovato Electric — offering comprehensive lineups of push buttons, selector switches, emergency stops, pilot lights, and signaling devices built for demanding industrial environments.
Operator and pilot devices are the interface between your personnel and your machines — the buttons they press, the switches they turn, the lights that tell them what’s happening. Getting the right combination of form factor, protection rating, and functionality is essential for both operator safety and system reliability.
KEY SPECS
- 22mm and 30mm form factors
- IP66 through IP69K ratings
- UL Type 4/13 and 4X rated
- Up to 5,000,000 cycle mechanical life
- LED illuminated options available
COMMON APPLICATIONS
- Machine control panels
- Emergency stop stations
- Operator interface stations
- Outdoor and washdown installations
- Food & beverage and heavy industrial
Sprecher + Schuh Pilot Devices
Sprecher + Schuh’s 22mm pilot device lineup — including the D7, D7D Monolithic, and emergency stop series — is designed for high performance control, signaling, and switching applications. Modularly designed for easy assembly and interchangeability, these devices are an economical choice trusted across industrial automation, machine control, and panel building applications.
What Sprecher + Schuh Pilot Devices Offer
- 22mm modular design for easy assembly and interchangeability
- Push buttons (flush and extended), illuminated and non-illuminated
- Emergency stop operators and stations for personnel safety
- Selector switches in 2, 3, and 4-position configurations
- Key-operated selector switches and push-pull operators
- IP66, UL Type 4/13 and 4X rated for harsh environments
Lovato Electric Pilot Devices
Lovato Electric’s Platinum series and Metal 8LM series deliver 22mm and 30mm pilot devices engineered for reliability in critical industrial environments. With IP66, IP67, IP69K, and UL Type 4X ratings, Lovato pilot devices are built for extreme ambient conditions. Mechanical life ratings of up to 5,000,000 cycles make these devices a long-term investment in panel reliability.
What Lovato Electric Pilot Devices Offer
- 22mm and 30mm form factors in durable plastic and metal
- Platinum series and Metal 8LM series options
- Push buttons, mushroom-head operators (40mm and 60mm), and illuminated devices
- Long-life LED assemblies for indicator lights
- Selector switches, potentiometers, and key-operated switches
- IP66/IP67/IP69K and UL Type 4X rated — suitable for extreme environments
At AMPS, we work directly with engineers, purchasing teams, and plant managers to make sure you get the right pilot devices for your application — not just whatever ships fastest. With deep inventory and hands-on technical support, we’re built to keep your projects moving.
