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Latching and Momentary Switches

The difference between Latching and Momentary Switches A Momentary switch remains in its “on” state only as long as it is being compressed. Once the user removes the compression of the switch the device is no longer on. An everyday example of a momentary switch is an electric drill....

Industrial footswitches have increased temperature range ratings

The 6219 and 6229 series are aimed at foot-operated input control for office equipment, domestic appliances and light industrial machinery with up to 3A and 250V AC/DC maximum electrical ratings and an SPCO contact configuration. The contrastingly sized rear hinged footswitches provide...

Types of Switches from Herga Technology

All of these types can be broken down into subtypes creating even more different types of switches. Types of footswitch We have a selection of footswitches which are suitable for different applications and industries.  Each of our ranges has a different purpose and therefore different...

Why Colour is Important

The use of Colour is an important consideration and can be one of the most important things in our lives. The way colours affect us has an impact emotionally and psychologically, often to a degree that we are not even aware of.   The colour will therefore be a powerful part of the...

Herga Technology and Variohm EuroSensor at COMPAMED 2015

We have exhibited at COMPAMED as part of the Medica Trade Fair for many years; it is one of the biggest and busiest shows we attend and although it’s a lot of work, it is always well worth attending.   Popular Products at COMPAMED 2015 This year we were exhibiting a range of...

Herga Introduces TIM WOODS 8 Wastes of Lean

The model uses 8 different elements and can be adopted in any department, from the efficient purchasing control of goods through the obvious Manufacturing area through to Sales and logistics. The photo to the right shows Karen Docking presenting TIM WOODS to a group of Herga staff (Kelvin,...