A pendant push button (also called a pendant pushbutton station or pendant control station) is a handheld control device used to operate machinery, hoists, cranes, or industrial equipment remotely. It consists of a durable, ergonomic housing with one or more push buttons (and sometimes selectors or emergency stops) connected via a flexible cable to the equipment.
Key Features:
Handheld design: Easy to grip and operate with one hand.
Push buttons: Typically labeled (e.g., UP/DOWN, START/STOP, FORWARD/REVERSE).
Emergency stop (E-stop): Often included for safety (red mushroom-head button).
Cable: Multi-core, shielded, oil-resistant, flexible cable (usually 1–10 meters).
IP rating: Usually IP65 or higher (dust-tight and water-resistant).
Buttons: Spring-return or maintained (latching) type.
Common Types:
Type
Description
Single-speed
One button per direction (e.g., UP or DOWN).
Two-speed
Two buttons per direction (slow/fast).
With E-stop
Includes a red emergency stop button.
With selector switch
Allows mode selection (e.g., hoist/crane).
Applications:
Overhead cranes
Hoists and winches
Conveyor systems
Industrial lifts
Automated machinery
Popular Brands (India):
Schneider Electric (XAL series)
Siemens (3SB series)
BCH Electric
Salzer
L&T (ESBEE)
Example Part Numbers:
Brand
Model
Schneider
XACA271 (2-button + E-stop)
Schneider
XACA471 (4-button + E-stop)
BCH
PB-2 (2-button pendant)
ESBEE
PPB-02
Wiring Example (2-Button Pendant):
Pendant Cable (4-core):
– Brown: Common
– Blue: UP
– Black: DOWN
– Yellow/Green: Ground

Control Circuit:
Brown → Common (24V/230V)
Blue → UP Contactor Coil
Black → DOWN Contactor Coil
Safety Standards:
IEC 60947-5-1
EN 60204-1 (Safety of machinery)
IP65/IP67 protection
Where to Buy in India:
Online: Indiamart, Amazon.in, Moglix, Industrybuying
Local: Electrical markets in Bhagirath Palace (Delhi), Lohar Chawl (Mumbai), or local Schneider/Siemens distributors.
Need help selecting a specific model, wiring diagram, or supplier in your city? Let me know your application (e.g., crane, hoist, voltage, number of buttons).