- Anti-Vandal
- Surface Mount
- Panel Mount
- Illuminated
- Process Sealed
- Right Angle
- Pushbutton
- Tactile
- DIP
- Slide
- Rocker
- Toggle
- Key
- Circuit Breaker
- Snap-Action
- Capacitive Touch
Application Notes: Food & Beverage
Switches and relays are vital components in food and beverage equipment, ensuring the safe, efficient, and automated operation of various processes, These components help control machinery, regulate temperature, manage fluid flow, and ensure safety and hygiene standards are met. CIT relays and switches are currently being used in lighting controls, water heaters, dishwashers, thermostates, beverage dispensers, exhaust hoods, commercial grills, refrigeration equipment, ranges, ovens and HVAC systems. They play a key role in automating operations, improving efficiency, and ensuring consistent product quality.
Relays for Food & Beverage Applications
Series | Models | Type | Contact Arrangement | Contact Rating | Coil Voltage | Mounting Methods |
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relay | 1A, 2A, 1B, 2B, 1C, 2C | 1 Pole: 20A@277VAC & 28VDC General Purpose; 2 Pole: 12A@250VAC & 28VDC General Purpose, 10A@277VAC General Purpose, 1/2hp@125VAC | 12VDC, 24VDC, 36VDC, 48VDC, 110VDC, 220VDC, 12VAC, 24VAC, 36VAC, 48VAC, 110VAC, 120VAC, 220VAC, 240VAC | PC Pin, Solder Lug | |
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relay | 2C, 3C, 4C | UL: 2 & 3 Pole 10A@220VAC & 28VDC General Purpose, 4 Pole 5A@220VAC & 28VDC General Purpose; TUV: 2 Pole 5A@220VAC & 28VDC | 12VDC, 24VDC, 110VDC, 12VAC, 24VAC, 110VAC, 120VAC, 220VAC | PC Pin, Solder Lug | |
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relay | 1A, 1B, 1C | NO: 40A@240VAC Resistive, 20A@240VAC Resistive 250K cycles, 30A@277VAC General Purpose, 25A@277VAC Resistive 100K cycles, 5A@280VAC Ballast, 2hp@250VAC; 1hp@125VAC 50K cycles 40C; NC: 30A@240VAC Resistive, 20A@240VAC General Purpose, 20A@277VAC General Pur | 5VDC, 9VDC, 12VDC, 24VDC, 48VDC, 110VDC, 12VAC, 24VAC, 110VAC, 120VAC, 220VAC, 240VAC, 277VAC | PC Pin | |
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relay | 1A, 1B, 1C | NO: 40A@240VAC Resistive, 20A@240VAC Resistive 250K cycles, 30A@277VAC General Purpose, 25A@277VAC Resistive 100K cycles, 5A@280VAC Ballast, 2hp@250VAC, 1hp@125VAC 50K cycles 40C; NC: 30A@240VAC Resistive, 20A@240VAC General Purpose, 20A@277VAC General Pur | 5VDC, 9VDC, 12VDC, 24VDC, 48VDC, 110VDC, 12VAC, 24VAC, 110VAC, 120VAC, 220VAC, 240VAC, 277VAC | PC Pin | |
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relay | 1A, 1B, 1C | NO: 40A@240VAC Resistive, 20A@240VAC Resistive 250K cycles, 30A@277VAC General Purpose, 25A@277VAC Resistive 100K cycles, 5A@280VAC Ballast, 2hp@250VAC, 1hp@125VAC 50K cycles 40C; NC: 30A@240VAC Resistive, 20A@240VAC General Purpose, 20A@277VAC General Pur | 5VDC, 9VDC, 12VDC, 24VDC, 48VDC, 110VDC, 12VAC, 24VAC, 110VAC, 120VAC, 220VAC, 240VAC, 277VAC | Panel Mount |
Switches for Food & Beverage Applications
Series | Models | Type | Features | Electrical Ratings | Options |
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switch | Latching Options: Momentary Mounting Style: N/A |
50mA@24VDC | Sealed | |
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switch | Latching Options: Momentary, Latching Mounting Style: N/A |
20A@12VDC, 10A@24VDC, 15A@24VDC, 10A@125VAC, 5A@250VAC | Illuminated Sealed | |
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switch | Latching Options: Momentary, Latching Mounting Style: N/A |
3A@125VAC, 3A@250VAC | Illuminated Sealed | |
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switch | Latching Options: Momentary Mounting Style: N/A |
2A@36VDC, 1A@125VAC, 0.5A@250VAC | Illuminated Sealed | |
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switch | Latching Options: Momentary, Latching Mounting Style: N/A |
1A@24VDC, 1A@125VAC, 0.5A@250VAC | Illuminated Sealed | |
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switch | Latching Options: Momentary, Latching Mounting Style: N/A |
2A@24VDC, 2A@125VAC, 1A@250VAC | Illuminated Sealed | |
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switch | Latching Options: Momentary, Latching Mounting Style: N/A |
2A@24VDC, 2A@125VAC, 1A@250VAC | Illuminated Sealed | |
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switch | Latching Options: Momentary, Latching Mounting Style: N/A |
2A@48VDC | Illuminated Sealed | |
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switch | Latching Options: Momentary, Latching Mounting Style: N/A |
2A@48VDC | Illuminated Sealed | |
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switch | Latching Options: Momentary Mounting Style: N/A |
50mA@12VDC | Illuminated Sealed | |
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switch | Latching Options: Momentary Mounting Style: N/A |
50mA@48VDC | Sealed | |
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switch | Latching Options: Momentary Mounting Style: N/A |
50mA@48VDC | ||
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switch | Latching Options: Momentary Mounting Style: N/A |
50mA@48VDC | Sealed | |
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switch | Latching Options: Momentary Mounting Style: N/A |
50mA@48VDC | Sealed | |
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switch | Latching Options: Momentary Mounting Style: N/A |
50mA@48VDC | Sealed | |
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switch | Mounting Style: N/A |
3A@125VAC, 3A@250VAC, 3(0.5)A@125VAC, 3(0.5)@250VAC, 3A@30VDC | ||
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switch | Mounting Style: N/A |
5A@125VAC, 5A@250VAC, 5A@T120 | ||
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switch | Mounting Style: N/A |
UL : 16A@125VAC, 16A@250VAC, 16A@T120, 6A@125VAC, 6A@250VAC, 6A@T120, 5A@125VAC, 5A@T120; TUV 16(6)A@25VAC, 16(A)@T120 | ||
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switch | Mounting Style: N/A |
UL : 10.1A@125VAC, 10.1A@250VAC, 10.1A@40T120 5E4, 6(3)A@125VAC, 12(8)A@250VAC, 12(8)A@40T120 5E4, 5A@125VAC inductive, 5A@T120, 0.1A@125VAC, 0.1A@30VDC resistive, 0.1A@T120 | Sealed |