Flush Push Buttons
	Panel Dimensions: 30.5mm
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	3-Way Flush Push Button NVM4 30-N01-33 1/8" NPT Port Size .38 CV		NVM430-N01-33 Add to Cart
	4-Way Flush Push Button NVFM 250-N02-33 1/4" NPT Port Size 1.00 CV		NVFM250-N02-33 Add to Cart

Flush Push Button

Do you know what every button does on the control panel in your workshop? Each of them is hooked up to a specific piece of compressed air-driven equipment. Well, at least it should be! In some workshops, the control panels are a dizzying collection of different buttons and switches that have survived multiple construction and reclamation projects.

Some buttons might not be connected to anything at this point while others might be pulling double duty. This is every bit as dangerous as it is against many industrial codes. Depending on where you are and the type of work your company does, this sort of hodgepodge could cause you to fail an important inspection.

Take a moment to chart out your control board and make a mark next to anything that's unusual on the diagram you draw. You may want to replace any of the buttons you have concerns about.

If your control panel is particularly irregular, then you might want to take this opportunity to start fresh. A new flush push button or two will really help.

Mushroom buttons and the like are great for emergency stops, but your technical crews more than likely want more variety when it comes to controlling selection. They want to be able to match the button to the specific job it does.

Flush push buttons will lay flat against your control board or whatever other objects you mount them against. That makes them particularly attractive in situations where you need to move equipment or have an operator remain at a standing station.

Best of all, they boast panel dimensions of only 30.5mm so they're easy to install anywhere. SMC Pneumatics always makes sure to keep a healthy supply in stock, so there's never been a better time to redo your control panels regardless of what type you have in use.

You'll have a few different options in front of you since these buttons come in both three-way and four-way versions.

Selecting the Right Type of Flush Push Button for Your Business Operation

Consider how many control lines you have attached to your existing switches. If you're already using three-way switches, then a new three-way flush push button will serve as a drop-in replacement providing you use ?-inch equipment. In most cases, technicians who installed this button configuration were cautious to use only compatible ?-inch parts. Assuming everything is already installed correctly, you simply need to swap in one button for the existing one.

Of course, if things are irregular this is the perfect opportunity to swap in some new equipment without causing too much of a disruption. Getting the work done now means that you won't have to fiddle around with in the future when it's potentially even more of an inconvenience.

Those with ¼-inch settings probably need four-way switches. These fit a port size of 1.00 CV, unlike 0.38 CV three-way components. Once again, though, if you like the way things are currently configured you can actually remove your old button and easily replace it with a new one. No other work is necessary if the underlying infrastructure is in otherwise good shape.

Even if this all seems like a great deal of work at the moment, you won't have to soon repeat it. These buttons tend to last a while. In most situations, they won't wear out for many years.

Properly Scaling Button Supplies

Of course, it's always a good idea to keep a number of spares on hand regardless. It's hard to predict if you're going to need to install new equipment in the future. Innovative compressed air-driven machinery might be ordered, which will eventually need to be plumbed and then fitted with controls.

As long as you made sure to have a supply of spares on hand, you won't have to worry about the installation process. It's every bit as simple as running a few lines and then testing to make sure that everything is working as it should.

While it's hard to say exactly how many buttons you should keep in your spare parts locker, you'll certainly want to have enough to help you tackle future equipment purchases as they arise.

Opting for Flush or Shrouded Buttons

You might have heard some technicians talk about using shrouded buttons instead of mushroom ones or push/pull operators when setting up pneumatic equipment. If that's the case, then you might be wondering whether these designs are superior to flush push buttons or not.

Contrary to popular belief, they're actually the same piece of equipment. Technicians use the two terms interchangeably, which has led to this confusion. They both refer to the fact that the button is covered up against the panel that it's designed to sit on. This lower profile makes them look like they have a small shroud over them, though there's actually nothing covering the top. They're every bit as easy to actuate as most competing designs too.

Workshops that have plans that specifically call for three-way ?-inch or ¼-inch four-way shrouded buttons can substitute these flush push buttons without any challenge. The only difficulties you're likely to run into relating to proprietary equipment designs.

Once again, this is an excellent opportunity to make some positive changes. If your company is held back because it's locked into some kind of irregular design, then you can swap out some of your equipment for parts that meet or exceed all relevant industry standards.

Our experienced team can help you find what you're looking for.

Ordering Compatible Flush Push Buttons

Regardless of what kind of equipment you're looking at modernizing, we have flush push button modules that should meet your company's needs. Make a list of everything you're looking for and then contact us online today.

For that matter, get in touch with a member of our experienced team even if you're not entirely sure what kind of gear you need. They'll be able to provide you with more information about what options are available and how they can revitalize your existing pneumatic equipment.