12313 Toggle Switch Control Gear
A plastic toggle switch for building-material and material-handling equipment, manufactured in Mexico
- MaterialPlastic
- Easy operation for quick building-material tasks
- Plastic construction keeps the toggle light and corrosion-resistant
- Manufactured in Mexico for consistent production quality
- Designed for material-handling and ladder applications
- New condition ensures full mechanical reliability out of the box
12313 Toggle Switch
The 12313 toggle switch is a control component designed for machinery and machine shop environments. It serves building material handling and ladder applications where a simple on-off actuator is required. The part is manufactured in Mexico and supplied new for industrial fitting.
Thermals and Power
The switch body is made from plastic and operates without active cooling or external power consumption. Normal use generates no measurable heat or audible noise because the device is a passive mechanical contact. Power draw is limited to the circuit it controls rather than the switch itself.
Contact Configuration
The single specification that determines fit is the toggle actuation style, which provides a maintained two-position action for direct circuit control. Buyers who need a momentary push-button, a rotary selector or a multi-pole arrangement should look for a different control type.
Highlights
- Easy operation for quick building-material tasks
- Plastic construction keeps the toggle light and corrosion-resistant
- Manufactured in Mexico for consistent production quality
- Designed for material-handling and ladder applications
- New condition ensures full mechanical reliability out of the box
Specifications
| Brand | RIDGID |
|---|---|
| Material | Plastic |
Questions about this item
How is the 12313 toggle switch installed, and what step do people often miss?
Mount the switch in a prepared panel cut-out, secure the supplied hardware, then connect the wires to the terminals; the step often missed is tightening the terminal screws fully so vibration cannot loosen them.
What maintenance or replacement will the 12313 toggle switch need later?
Inspect the plastic housing and terminal connections periodically for cracks, discolouration or corrosion; replace the switch if the toggle action feels loose or the contacts show heat damage.
What limit appears first on the 12313 toggle switch during sustained use?
The plastic body and toggle lever can degrade from repeated mechanical cycling and heat at the contacts, leading to brittle housing or increased contact resistance before the electrical rating is reached.
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