Industrial Push Buttons and Indicator Lights for Machine and Panel Control

Push buttons and indicator lights are used to issue basic machine commands and provide visual status at control panels, operator stations, and equipment-mounted control points. This category includes Allen-Bradley push buttons, illuminated operators, pendant stations, assembled stations, back-of-panel components, and panel indicators used for start, stop, reset, acknowledge, touch actuation, pendant control, and status indication.

The product range covers major Allen-Bradley families commonly specified for industrial and OEM builds: Bulletin 800F 22 mm operators, Bulletin 800T/H 30 mm operators, Bulletin 800FD monolithic push buttons, Bulletin 800P touch and palm operators, Bulletin 800FC pendant stations, and Bulletin 800L indicator lights. Together, these families support compact panel layouts, larger operator formats, suspended control stations, and standalone visual indication.

Shop by Mounting Size, Operator Style, or Station Format

• 22 mm push buttons are commonly selected for compact panels and standardized operator layouts.

• 30 mm push buttons fit installations that use a larger operator format.

• Illuminated push buttons combine operator actuation with local visual indication.

• Monolithic push buttons provide an all-in-one operator construction.

• Pendant stations support suspended or mobile control locations.

• Indicator lights provide visual status, alarm, or process indication at the panel.

• Assembled stations and back-of-panel components support device configuration and panel build planning.

Allen-Bradley Push Button Families in This Category

• 800F 22 mm operators are suited to applications where a compact 22 mm mounting standard is preferred.

• 800T/H 30 mm operators are commonly used where a 30 mm operator format is required.

• 800FD monolithic operators fit applications that call for a monolithic device style.

• 800P touch and palm operators are used where a larger actuation surface is preferred over a standard push button.

• 800FC pendant stations use the 800F 22.5 mm push button line for suspended or mobile operator control locations.

• 800L indicator lights provide panel indication in 12 mm, 18 mm, 22 mm, and 30 mm sizes, including lighted, strobe, and incandescent versions for indication applications.

How to Compare Push Buttons and Indicator Lights

Start with the mounting standard. A 22 mm platform is often preferred for compact enclosures and higher device density, while a 30 mm platform matches installations built around a larger operator format.

Next, compare device construction and operator style. Standard push buttons handle basic control functions, illuminated operators combine command and indication, monolithic devices simplify selection, and assembled stations can help streamline panel builds. For controls located away from the main enclosure, pendant stations provide a practical station format.

Indicator lights are typically compared by mounting size, illumination type, and panel application. Bulletin 800L devices are commonly used where straightforward visual indication is needed in control panels and equipment interfaces.

Typical Use Cases

• Use 800F when a 22 mm operator family aligns with the panel standard or station design.

• Use 800T/H when a 30 mm format is required.

• Use 800FD when a monolithic operator design is the better fit.

• Use 800P when touch or palm actuation is more suitable than a standard operator.

• Use 800FC when controls need to be positioned directly at moving or distributed equipment.

• Use 800L when the requirement is visual indication for machine state, process condition, or panel status.

For hazardous location requirements, Rockwell also offers Bulletin 800G hazardous location push buttons as adjacent offerings in factory-assembled stations or individual components for panel-mount or base-mount installation.

Selection Factors for Buyers

• Select by mounting size: 22 mm or 30 mm.

• Select by device type: standard push button, illuminated operator, monolithic operator, pendant station, or indicator light.

• Select by function: start, stop, reset, acknowledge, palm actuation, or status indication.

• Select by construction: modular devices, monolithic styles, back-of-panel components, or assembled stations.

• Select by application context: OEM equipment, control panels, suspended stations, or general industrial machine interfaces.

• Verify hazardous location requirements before selecting a product family where applicable.

This category is intended for engineers, panel builders, integrators, OEMs, and maintenance teams selecting Allen-Bradley push buttons and indicator lights for machine control, operator stations, and panel indication.