Pneumatic Sensors & Switches

Whether you're looking to buy air switches, pneumatic cylinder and actuator kits, vacuum switches, pressure sensors/controllers, or a range of leads, cables and mounts, our diverse range of pneumatic sensors and switches have you covered.

Our leading brands include Festo, Aventics, RS Pro, Asco, SMC, Honeywell and Norgren.

How do different pneumatic switch types work?

Air switches

  • Air Switches trigger a pulse of air at the power control unit when pressed, conveyed via connective tubing.
  • The air signal is read by the power control unit sensor, starting or stopping a process accordingly.
  • They're ideal for safe actuation of sensitive electrical devices/circuits in hazardous environments (e.g. in close proximity to water).

Pneumatic cylinder switches

  • Pneumatic cylinder switches are sold in many varieties - actuators, pneumatic relays, solid-state, reed switches - some of which include LED indicators.
  • They use highly pressured condensed air to produce movement in mechanical devices.
  • The type of switch may affect parameters like maximum operating temperature and voltage rating, so it's important to understand what switch to buy for what system.

Pressure and vacuum switches

  • Pressure and vacuum switches move areas of high or zero pressure around a pneumatic system for balance and stability.
  • Pressure switches are controlled by the level of fluid pressure on the input, while vacuum switches regulate the flow of a vacuum between two spaces, ensuring it's always present where needed.
  • Pressure and vacuum switches operate under different pressure types (negative, electro-mechanical, relative, or compound pressure). The required operating conditions for your system will determine the best switch choice.

Pressure sensors and controllers

  • Pressure sensors and pressure sensor controllers work in combination to detect, adjust and control the level of pressure in a given system.
  • They display the relevant information on a digital screen, from which the user can adjust any key settings.
  • Pressure sensor controllers often allow multiple pressure sensors to be adjusted remotely from one convenient location.
  • The number of sensors you wish to control will dictate the best choice of pressure sensor controller for the job, as will different requirements in terms of supply current and voltage, IP rating, and the number of switching outputs.
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SMC 3-Wire Direct PNP Solid State Switch Pneumatic Switch D-M9 Series, 28V dc LED Indicator
  • RS Stock No. 826-2158
  • Mfr. Part No. D-M9PWL
Subtotal (1 unit)
$102.97(exc. GST)
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Festo, 5-LED, KMC-1-24DC-2 Series, For Use With C and N1 Solenoids
  • RS Stock No. 203-1053
  • Mfr. Part No. KMC-1-24DC-2,5-LED
Subtotal (1 unit)
$52.23(exc. GST)
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SMC 2-Wire Open End Cable Direct PNP Solid State Switch Auto Switch D-M9 Series, 24V dc LED Indicator
  • RS Stock No. 912-0970
  • Mfr. Part No. D-M9BZ
Subtotal (1 unit)
$162.52(exc. GST)
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SMC Pressure Sensor, IP65 10 bar 12/24 V dc 50 °C
  • RS Stock No. 402-868
  • Mfr. Part No. PSE570-01
Subtotal (1 unit)
$374.70(exc. GST)
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SMC, PSE550 Series, For Use With Non-Inflammable Gas, Air, Non-Corrosive Gas
  • RS Stock No. 701-3523
  • Mfr. Part No. ZS-28-C
Subtotal (1 unit)
$9.49(exc. GST)
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SMC Pressure Sensor, IP40 1 bar 24 V 50 °C
  • RS Stock No. 232-9043
  • Mfr. Part No. ISE35-N-65
Subtotal (1 unit)
$263.02(exc. GST)
Last RS stock
Festo, NEBU Series, For Use With Energy Chain
  • RS Stock No. 121-5573
  • Mfr. Part No. NEBU-M8G3-K-2.5-LE3
Subtotal (1 unit)
$25.67(exc. GST)
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SMC Pressure Sensor, IP40 10 bar 24 V 50 °C
  • RS Stock No. 270-2895
  • Mfr. Part No. ISE35-N-65-M
Subtotal (1 unit)
$283.27(exc. GST)
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Honeywell Piezoresistive Pressure Sensor, 16 kPa Operating Max
  • RS Stock No. 236-2689
  • Mfr. Part No. ABP2LANT160MG2A3XX
Subtotal (1 unit)
$36.94(exc. GST)
Temporarily out of stock
SMC Pressure Sensor, IP40 101 bar 12/24 V 60 °C
  • RS Stock No. 235-3387
  • Mfr. Part No. PSE532-M5
Subtotal (1 unit)
$159.99(exc. GST)
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Festo Open End Cable Pneumatic Position Detector, IP68, IP65 24V ac/dc, SME LED Indicator, 546799
  • RS Stock No. 121-5823
  • Mfr. Part No. SME-8M-DO-24V-K-7,5-OE
Subtotal (1 unit)
$110.26(exc. GST)
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SMC Pressure Sensor, IP65 1.01 bar 24 V 50 °C
  • RS Stock No. 215-1084
  • Mfr. Part No. ZSE20BF-T-01
Subtotal (1 unit)
$418.90(exc. GST)
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Festo Cable Inductive Proximity Sensor proximity Sensor, IP65 24V LED Indicator
  • RS Stock No. 275-2877
  • Mfr. Part No. SMT-C1-PS-24V-K-5,0-OE
Subtotal (1 unit)
$219.95(exc. GST)
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SMC Terminal Conduit, Band, DIN Terminal, Direct, Grommet, Lead Wire, Rail, Tie Rod Pneumatic Sensor, IP67 200V, D-Z73
  • RS Stock No. 849-7134
  • Mfr. Part No. D-Z73SAPC
Subtotal (1 unit)
$168.35(exc. GST)
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Festo Cable with Plug M12X1, Cable with Plug M8X1, Cable with Open End Proximity Sensor, IP65, IP69K, IP68 24V dc, SMT-8
  • RS Stock No. 121-5832
  • Mfr. Part No. SMT-8M-A-NS-24V-E-0,3-M8D
Subtotal (1 unit)
$116.83(exc. GST)
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Norgren, QM/27 Series, For Use With M50
  • RS Stock No. 218-0723
  • Mfr. Part No. QM/27/2/1
Subtotal (1 unit)
$43.93(exc. GST)
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EMERSON – AVENTICS Cable Pneumatic Sensor, IP67 10V, SM6 LED Indicator, SM6-A4-K02U-030-64
  • RS Stock No. 295-708
  • Mfr. Part No. R412010143
Subtotal (1 unit)
$816.68(exc. GST)
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Festo Cable Pneumatic Position Detector, IP65, IP67 30V ac/dc, SME-8-K5-LED-24 LED Indicator, 175404
  • RS Stock No. 175-4597
  • Mfr. Part No. SME-8-K5-LED-24
Subtotal (1 unit)
$112.03(exc. GST)
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EMERSON – AVENTICS Plug Pneumatic Sensor, IP67, SM6 LED Indicator, SM6-A4-M08T-030-64
  • RS Stock No. 295-709
  • Mfr. Part No. R412010144
Subtotal (1 unit)
$832.40(exc. GST)
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SMC Plug Connector, SY100 Series, For Use With SY100 Series
  • RS Stock No. 701-3000
  • Mfr. Part No. SY100-30-4A-10
Subtotal (1 unit)
$8.07(exc. GST)
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