800FP-F3
ActiveBulletin 800F 22mm Green Flush Push Button (Plastic)
Green flush momentary push button operator in engineering-grade thermoplastic for the Allen-Bradley 800F 22mm system. IP66/IP69K rated. Operator head only — requires separate contact block.
Common Applications
The standard green start button for IEC-style Allen-Bradley panels using plastic operators. Commonly found on packaging machines, conveyors, and light-duty equipment. The plastic construction resists chemical exposure better than the metal 800FM variant and costs less. Replace with same part — the IP69K rating means it handles washdown environments.
Research Notes
1. Overview
The Allen-Bradley 800FP-F3 is a 22 mm green flush pushbutton operator from Rockwell's Bulletin 800F (the P = plastic-bezel line), non-illuminated, momentary. It's an operator — you add the required 800F contact block(s) (e.g. 800F-X10 = 1 NO #523) that latch onto the rear. Rated IP66/IP69K, ~10 million operations, UL/CSA/CE/CCC. In the 800F code, F = flush and the color digit 3 = green (1 white / 4 red / 5 yellow / 6 blue / 7 black). (This is the genuine 800FP operator system — operators + separate contact blocks — which is why "800F enclosed stations" (#434/#444) are fabricated: 800F is operators/blocks, not enclosed stations.)
2. User Sentiment
The 800F line is a mainstream North-American 22 mm pilot-device standard — the plastic-bezel 800FP operators are valued for value, IP66/IP69K sealing, and the modular latch-on contact system. Green flush is the classic start/on control. The common ordering point is that the operator alone isn't a working button — add the contact block(s).
3. Real-World Applications
A green (start/on/run) flush momentary pushbutton on machine and control panels — the installer latches on the required NO/NC 800F contact block(s) to switch the circuit(s).
4. Technical Specifications
- Type: Bulletin 800F operator (plastic bezel), 22 mm, flush, momentary
- Color: green (color digit 3)
- Contacts: none integral — add 800F contact block(s) (e.g. 800F-X10 = 1 NO)
- Cutout: 22.5 mm
- Sealing: IP66 / IP69K
- Life: ~10 million operations
- Approvals: UL, CSA, CE, CCC
5. Ordering & Compatibility
Fits 22.5 mm cutouts, 800F 22 mm system. Order the operator + contact block(s) (800F-X10 NO / 800F-X01 NC) and a latch/holder as needed. 800F code: F = flush, color digit 1/3/4/5/6/7. The metal-bezel line is 800FM; illuminated operators and other actuator styles are separate codes.
6. Known Issues
No notable reliability issues — a mainstream AB operator. Practical care: it's an operator (add contact block(s)); confirm the color/actuator from the code; and choose the right series (800F 22 mm plastic here, vs 800FM metal or 800T 30 mm).
2 sources
- Allen-Bradley 800FP-F3 22mm green flush pushbutton operator — rockwellautomation.com
- Allen-Bradley 800FP-F3 800F 22mm green flush pushbutton (plastic) — rs-online.com
Specifications
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Actuator Shape
The physical shape of the pressable surface.
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Round
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Actuator Type
The button head style. Flush sits level with the bezel (prevents accidental presses). Extended protrudes for easy access.
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Flush
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Certifications
Third-party safety certifications. UL = required for US NEC installations. CE = EU compliance. CSA = Canadian standards.
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UL, CSA, CE, CCC
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Code note
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800F: F=flush; color digit 3=green (1 white/4 red/5 yellow/6 blue/7 black)
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Color
Button/actuator color. Green = start/go, Red = stop/emergency, Yellow = caution, Blue = reset (per IEC 60204-1).
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Green
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Contact Configuration
Normally Open — circuit is off until you press. Standard for start/go/enable functions.
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None integral (add 800F contact block, e.g. 800F-X10=1NO)
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Cutout Diameter
The hole size you drill in your panel to mount this button. 22mm is the most common industrial standard worldwide.
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22.5mm
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Device type
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Bulletin 800F 22mm green flush pushbutton OPERATOR (plastic; contact block separate)
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IP Rating
IP69K: Dust-tight and withstands high-pressure, high-temperature steam jets. Built for food processing washdown environments.
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IP66, IP69K
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Material
The bezel/body material. Metal bezels are more durable in harsh environments. Plastic is lighter and cheaper.
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Plastic
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Mechanical Life
How many press cycles before mechanical failure. Higher is better — 10M cycles at 100 presses/day = 274 years.
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10,000,000 cycles
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Mounting Type
How the button attaches to the panel. Panel mount is standard — installs through a cutout from the front.
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Panel (22.5mm cutout)
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Installation Quick Reference
Panel cutout: 22.5mm. Insert from the front of the panel, secure with mounting nut from behind (tighten to 2-3 Nm).
Contact block: Snap or screw the contact block onto the rear of the button body. Ensure the contact block orientation matches the wiring diagram — NO terminals are usually marked.
Wiring: Use 0.5-2.5mm² stranded wire with ferrules. Tighten screw terminals to 0.8 Nm. Test the button function before energizing the circuit.
Dimensions
Wiring Diagram
Troubleshooting
Button doesn't respond when pressed
Check the contact block first — it's the most common failure point. Test continuity across the NO or NC terminals with a multimeter. If no click is felt, the return spring in the head may be broken.
Works intermittently
Contact block contacts are pitted or burned. Replace the contact block — don't try to file the contacts. Check if the rated cycle count has been exceeded.
Button feels mushy or doesn't click
The spring return mechanism in the button head is worn. Replace the head. The contact block can usually be reused if it tests OK.
Where to Buy
Price range
$11.0 — $12.5
across 2 distributors
Quick Specs
- Actuator Shape
- Round
- Actuator Type
- Flush
- Certifications
- UL, CSA, CE, CCC
- Code note
- 800F: F=flush; color digit 3=green (1 white/4 red/5 yellow/6 blue/7 black)
- Color
- Green
What People Are Saying
“Solid Allen-Bradley product, widely available and well-documented.”