950848 - ESAB 3PDT 3-Position Toggle Switch 6A 125V

Genuine ESAB 950848 3PDT Toggle Switch for Industrial Equipment

The ESAB 950848 is a high-specification toggle switch designed as a direct OEM replacement for compatible ESAB welding power sources and wire feed units. Engineered to meet the rigorous demands of industrial environments, this switch features a Three Pole Double Throw (3PDT) configuration. This complex circuitry allows the switch to control three separate circuits simultaneously, making it ideal for mode selection, polarity changing, or multi-function control within sophisticated welding machinery. The switch offers three distinct positions, providing versatile operational states typically required for selecting between different welding processes or machine settings.

Electrically, the component is rated for 6 Amps at 125 Volts AC. This rating ensures it can safely handle the control currents found in most welding machine logic and auxiliary circuits without overheating or failure. The construction utilizes high-grade materials to ensure electrical isolation and mechanical longevity. One of the critical features of this specific SKU is the termination style; it utilizes solder lug terminals. Unlike spade connectors which can vibrate loose over time in a heavy-duty workshop environment, solder lugs allow for a permanent, fused connection between the wiring harness and the switch. This ensures uninterrupted operation even when the welding machine is subjected to the vibration of transport or heavy use.

Maintenance professionals and industrial electricians will appreciate the standard panel mount design, which includes the necessary mounting hardware (nut and washer) for a secure fit into the machine's control panel. Using genuine ESAB parts like the 950848 ensures that the physical dimensions, bushing thread pitch, and bat handle length match the original equipment perfectly, eliminating the need for modification during repair. This switch is a critical component for restoring full functionality to ESAB equipment that has suffered from switch failure due to mechanical wear or accidental impact.

When replacing internal components of welding equipment, verifying the circuit configuration is essential. The 3PDT nature of this switch means it has nine terminals on the rear. Installers must ensure they map the wiring correctly from the old switch to the new one to maintain proper machine logic. This part is supplied individually and is ready for immediate installation into compatible ESAB systems.