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LINEMASTER - Full Line Catalog

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Corporate Capabilities
Linemaster is a prominent manufacturer of foot switches for medical and industrial applications, offering a diverse range of products including traditional, custom, and wireless foot controls. The company is recognized for its engineering expertise and quality commitment, holding a significant market share in the US.
Industrial Applications & Products
Linemaster provides foot controls for various industrial applications such as adhesive dispensers, packaging equipment, and electric vehicles. The company offers over 550 standard models and specializes in custom and turnkey solutions, including electromechanical, pneumatic, and wireless switches.
Medical Applications & Products
In the medical sector, Linemaster holds a dominant position in the US market, supplying foot controls for equipment like electrosurgical generators and MRI systems. The company is known for its regulatory expertise, holding FDA 510(k) clearance and ISO 13485:2003 certification.
Customization
Linemaster offers extensive customization options for OEMs, including private labeling, custom nameplates, and specific design features like anti-skid pads and custom color matching. This flexibility allows Linemaster to meet diverse customer needs efficiently.
Quality and Standards
The company is committed to maintaining high-quality standards, complying with various regulatory requirements, and continuously improving its quality management systems. Linemaster's products are designed to meet or exceed customer expectations in terms of safety, reliability, and functionality.
Wireless Technology
Linemaster has pioneered the development of wireless foot switches, offering both RF and IR wireless options. These technologies provide flexibility and convenience in both industrial and medical settings.
Conclusion
Linemaster's comprehensive product range, commitment to quality, and ability to customize solutions make it a preferred partner for both industrial and medical applications worldwide.
Overview
Linemaster is a leading manufacturer of medical-grade foot controls, known for their high standards in performance and innovation. Their products are built in a specialized Medical White Room with ESD Safe Construction to handle electronics safely. Linemaster's foot switches are UL Listed, CSA Certified, and meet various international standards, ensuring protection against foreign objects and water ingress.
Design and Production
Linemaster offers custom design services with minimal non-recurring engineering expenses. They provide a wide range of technologies, including Infrared Wireless, Radio Frequency, and Magnetically Immune Circuitry. Their production process is supported by trained technicians and a LEAN Manufacturing professional, ensuring high-quality assembly and testing.
Quality and Testing
The company employs rapid prototyping and extensive testing protocols, including water testing for IP68 compliance, Hypot Test Equipment, and various mechanical tests. Documentation is meticulously managed, ensuring traceability and compliance with global regulatory agencies.
Wireless Capabilities
Linemaster offers unparalleled wireless foot controls, including IR and RF technologies. Their IR Wireless foot controls provide 360-degree coverage with encrypted coding, while RF controls operate on the IEEE 802.15.4 Standard. Both technologies offer long battery life and are suitable for medical and industrial applications.
Historical Background
Founded in 1937, Linemaster has a rich history of innovation, starting with the first footswitch designed by Albert Simonds. The company has grown significantly, now operating a 45,000 square-foot facility in Woodstock, Connecticut, and a second facility in Plainfield.
OEM Services
Linemaster provides various services for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), including custom nameplates, gold alloy contacts, multi-pedal controls, and custom cordsets. They also offer special variations and private labeling options.
Environmental and Safety Standards
The company's products meet several environmental and safety standards, including RoHS and WEEE. They offer foot switches that comply with IEC 529, Type IP68, and IEC 60601-2-2 standards, ensuring robust protection and performance.
Specifications and Features
The document details various models of foot-operated potentiometers, specifically the Hercules and Varior series, designed for use with variable speed motor drives. The Hercules models are available in different configurations, including No Shield, Full Shield, Oversized Shield, and Extra Oversized Shield, each offering different levels of protection and auxiliary switch options. The Varior series is noted for its long treadle throw and large footprint design, suitable for environments where non-watertight housing is acceptable. All models feature a rugged cast metal enclosure, neoprene cover gasket, and O-rings for durability and protection against dust, water, and oil. The potentiometers are available in various resistance values, with custom options available upon request.
Materials and Construction
The treadle and housing are constructed from cast iron or steel, with some models featuring a cast aluminum shield for added protection. The devices are painted in Alert Orange for visibility and safety. Standard features include a single 3/4"-14 N.P.T. threaded conduit entry and a spring-loaded treadle that returns to the normal position when foot pressure is removed.
Options and Customization
Custom cable lengths and potentiometer values are available upon request. Models can be equipped with auxiliary SPDT switches, adjustable for operation at any point of the treadle stroke. Special dual conduit entries and metric sizes are available for OEM orders.
Applications and Usage
These foot controls are suitable for retrofitting most welding equipment and are compatible with brands like ESAB, Hobart, Lincoln, and Miller. LINEMASTER® Throttle Controls are introduced for applications requiring precise speed control, such as electric vehicles.
Contact Information
For more details, dimension drawings, and ordering, visit www.linemaster.com or contact their office in Woodstock, CT, USA.
Compliance and Certification Marks
Products comply with essential European health, safety, and environmental protection legislation through various Product Directives. CSA Certification indicates compliance with Canadian standards. The D-Mark signifies compliance with international electrical safety standards, tested by UL-Demko. TUV provides services including CE Marking assistance and various testing for global conformity. The UL Mark indicates compliance with UL’s safety requirements. The C-UL US Listing Mark indicates compliance with both Canadian and U.S. requirements. WEEE Compliance is a European directive for minimizing environmental impact of electrical and electronic equipment. RoHS Compliance restricts the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment.
Technical Terms and Circuit Descriptions
Descriptions of various switch types such as SPST, SPDT, DPST, and DPDT, including their functions and symbols. Definitions of terms like Double Break (DB), Normally Closed (NC), Normally Open (NO), Make-before-Break (MBB), and Break-before-Make (BBM). Descriptions of Hall Effect Sensors, Maintained and Momentary switches, Reed Switches, and Variable resistors.
Company Policies and Safety Warnings
Linemaster aims to provide superior foot switches at affordable prices. Commitment to high-quality products and services that meet or exceed customer requirements. Focus on continuous improvement of the quality management system. Emphasizes the importance of using foot controls with proper safety guards to prevent injury. Users must ensure foot controls comply with safety regulations and are suitable for their intended use.
Contact Information
Linmaster Switch Corporation provides contact details for inquiries and further information.
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LINEMASTER - Full Line Catalog-1

AMERICA’S FOOT SWITCH LEADER Full Line Catalog

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29 Plaine Hill Road POB 238 Woodstock, CT 06281-0238 USA Call: (860) 974-1000 Fax: (860) 974-0691 Fax Toll Free (US Only): (800) 974-3668

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Symbols Used In This Catalog LIGHT DUTY HEAVY DUTY MEDIUM DUTY MEDIUM DUTY Rocker Switch Heel / Toe Rocker Switch ROCKER Left / Right LINEMASTER® Switch Corporation reserves the right to change the content of this catalog at anytime without notice. Refer to www.linemaster.com for up to date product information.

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CORPORATE CAPABILITIES Linemaster is the global leader in manufacturing foot switches for medical and industrial applications. The world’s best and largest original equipment manufacturers turn to Linemaster for highly-engineered, custom, foot control products. Whether you need traditional, standard, custom, wireless, durable industrial, or medical-grade foot controls, Linemaster’s experience and extensive capabilities gives you a competitive edge. Highly engineered foot control products, FDA-cleared capabilities, innovative and flexible design: no wonder Linemaster is the leading foot switch...

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29 Plaine Hill Road POB 238 Woodstock, CT 06281-0238 USA Call: (860) 974-1000 Fax: (860) 974-0691 Fax Toll Free (US Only): (800) 974-3668

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LINEMASTER INDUSTRIAL Linemaster delivers unmatched capabilities to design and manufacture foot controls with limitless applications. From heavy duty to light duty, traditional to wireless, Linemaster foot controls and accessories are widely recognized as the best in the world. Since its founding in 1952, Linemaster has come to be the standard by which all other foot switches are judged. Linemaster was the first to market with an IR wireless foot switch that met the exacting demands of our customers. Electromechanical Pneumatic Linear Hall Effect Digital and Linear Switches Wireless IR and RF...

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Linemaster foot controls are in use in hundreds of Industrial applications. 29 Plaine Hill Road POB 238 Woodstock, CT 06281-0238 USA Call: (860) 974-1000 Fax: (860) 974-0691 Fax Toll Free (US Only): (800) 974-3668

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LINEMASTER MEDICAL With Linemaster, you get more than a manufacturer of high-quality medical grade foot switches, you have a partner that will lead you through the sometimes difficult regulatory and compliance processes associated with the medical industry. Our regulatory know-how, FDA clearances, and respected universal quality management systems will ensure that your product meets the high requirements for safety, reliability, function, and ergonomics. Linemaster’s track record speaks for itself: we have proven success working with the most rigorous medical specifications in the world. The...

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Linemaster foot controls are in use in hundreds of medical applications. 29 Plaine Hill Road POB 238 Woodstock, CT 06281-0238 USA Call: (860) 974-1000 Fax: (860) 974-0691 Fax Toll Free (US Only): (800) 974-3668

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CUSTOMIZATION manufactured to meet the specific needs of Original Equipment Manufacturers (O.E.M.) Linemaster is the primary partner in all O.E.M. needs. From original engineering and design to special paint finishes, nameplates, mounting provisions, and packaging, Linemaster makes your specific product possible – and profitable. Linemaster can bring to bear its extensive experience to design a foot control that meets your specific needs, saving you time to market and avoiding costly design pitfalls. Private Label Custom Nameplate Service Gold Alloy Contacts Multipedal Controls Custom Cordset...

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29 Plaine Hill Road POB 238 Woodstock, CT 06281-0238 USA Call: (860) 974-1000 Fax: (860) 974-0691 Fax Toll Free (US Only): (800) 974-3668

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Every medical-grade foot control we manufacture is built in our Medical White Room, which features ESD Safe Construction for handling electronics, such as anti-static pads, grounded chairs, and grounding bracelets for technicians. More than of the world’s largest original equipment manufacturers turn to Linemaster for their medical grade foot controls. At Linemaster, we know how to navigate and meet industry standards and regulations, from the FDA to Underwriters Laboratories, the U.S Department of Commerce, and international regulators, we have established working relationships and industry...

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29 Plaine Hill Road POB 238 Woodstock, CT 06281-0238 USA Call: (860) 974-1000 Fax: (860) 974-0691 Fax Toll Free (US Only): (800) 974-3668

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LINEMASTER DESIGN AND PRODUCTION Linemaster’s Creative Design Team keeps your bottom line top of mind. Our team ensures that there is minimal, if any, non-recurring engineering expenses. Tooling is provided at cost. In-house artwork capabilities and an on-site printed circuit board lab means that outstanding flexibility and ingenuity are within budget. New technologies are at our fingertips, such as Infrared Wireless, Radio Frequency, Hall Effect Linear Devices, Magnetically Immune Circuitry for MRI Suite applications, Pneumatic, Pneumatic Linear Actuators, USB, RS232, RS485, and tapered linear...

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LINEMASTER QUALITY Linemaster’s rapid prototyping capabilities mean that your custom foot control is in pilot stage quickly and efficiently. Design validation prototypes and production runs lead our extensive testing protocols. Linemaster utilizes Automated Testing Equipment, a watertesting room to test IP68 foot controls, Hypot Test Equipment for first piece inspection, Drop Tests, Pull Tests for testing cable and strain reliefs, Flex Testing of cables, as well as Continuity, Shipping, Environmental, mean time between failure (or Life), and Impact tests. Through it all, Linemaster’s team is...

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WIRELESS CAPABILITIES Get wireless technology and limitless capability from the company that was first to market with a wireless footswitch that met the high demands of our customers. Linemaster is also the only foot control company in the world to obtain FDA 510(k) Clearance on an IR Wireless Foot Switch. Linemaster’s IR and RF wireless foot controls provide the ease of use, mobility, and hygiene while meeting the stringent safety and reliability requirements – whether your needs are medical or industrial. The IR Wireless foot control offers reliable reception by saturating a room with 360 degrees...

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