800F-A6A6

1. Overview

The Allen-Bradley 800F-A6A6 is a legacy composite catalog number from Rockwell Automation's Bulletin 800F family of 22mm IEC-style push buttons. In the 800F color-coding scheme, "6" consistently denotes blue (verified: F3=green, F4=red, F5=yellow, F6=blue across the entire 800F line), so the "A6A6" composite encodes a blue flush non-illuminated operator with a matching contact-block configuration. The 800F family (introduced as a modern, modular IEC 22mm platform) replaced older NEMA-style 800T/800H 30mm buttons in many applications; Rockwell later moved from composite SKUs to a modular ordering model (operator + separate contact block) and monolithic 800FD numbers. The 800F-A6A6 is not listed in current active catalogs but is decodable from family patterns confirmed by Rockwell's own support documentation (article ID 1058985, login-gated).

2. User Sentiment

No direct user reviews or forum sentiment specific to the 800F-A6A6 composite SKU were found — its legacy status means it rarely appears in current purchasing discussions. The broader 800F platform receives consistently positive feedback in industrial forums and distributor reviews for reliability and installation ease; the rotating latch collar and single-person mounting design are specifically praised. One Practical Machinist forum thread highlights a compatibility caution: 800F contact blocks and latches are incompatible with older 800E hardware, meaning maintenance of legacy 800F installations requires sourcing correct-series parts. No significant quality complaints were identified for the 800F product family.

3. Real-World Applications

The Bulletin 800F family, and blue flush operators specifically, are deployed in OEM control panels, machine operator stations, and automated lines across automotive assembly, electronics manufacturing, food & beverage (IP69K-rated variants handle high-pressure washdowns), pharmaceutical, chemical processing, oil & gas, water treatment, and material handling facilities. Blue push buttons in industrial panels conventionally indicate functions such as "reset," "acknowledge," or "jog" in IEC color-coding practice, making blue flush buttons common in safety reset and acknowledgement circuits.

4. Technical Specifications

• Type: 22mm IEC flush non-illuminated momentary push button, composite/legacy SKU
• Color: Blue (color code 6 in the 800F system)
• Actuator: Flush, momentary (non-latching)
• Material: Plastic (800FP-series equivalent); industrial-grade thermoplastic
• Panel Cutout: 22.5 mm
• Enclosure Rating: IP66 / NEMA Type 4/4X/13 (IP69K on current equivalent operators)
• Contact Configuration (decoded): 1 NO + 1 NC (consistent with -A6 contact suffix in 800F composites; confirmed by 800FD-F6X11 monolithic equivalent)
• Contact Rating: 600V, 10A (A600/Q600 screw termination) per 800F-X10 contact block specs
• Mechanical Life: 10 million cycles minimum
• Operating Temperature: -25°C minimum
• Storage Temperature: -40°C minimum
• Vibration / Shock: 10g / 100g
• Certifications: UL, CSA, CCC, CE (family certifications; specific composite SKU not in active catalog for direct verification)

5. Ordering & Compatibility

The 800F-A6A6 composite SKU is not carried in current Rockwell Automation active catalogs and is considered a legacy/discontinued part number. The modern functional equivalents are: 800FP-F6 (plastic flush blue operator, operator-only) paired with 800F-X10 (1NO screw contact block) for modular ordering, or 800FD-F6X11 (monolithic 22mm blue flush 1NO/1NC, single-number ordering — the closest direct composite replacement at ~$57.60 surplus). The metal-body equivalent operator is 800FM-F6 (priced ~$8–$9 for the operator alone). Illuminated versions: 800FP-LF6 (plastic) and 800FM-LF6 (metal). All 800F contact blocks (800F-X10, 800F-X01, 800F-PX11, etc.) are compatible with 800FP and 800FM operators. Not interchangeable with 800T/800H (30mm NEMA) or 800E series hardware.

6. Known Issues

The 800F-A6A6 composite SKU is not verifiable in active Rockwell catalogs or major distributor databases — all specification decoding relies on family pattern analysis and confirmed color-code conventions. Rockwell's support article explaining composite 800F part numbers (ID 1058985) is login-gated, preventing independent public verification of the exact contact configuration encoded in "A6A6." Importantly, the 800T series uses a different color-code system where "6" = red (not blue), so cross-series composite number comparisons (e.g., 800T-A6A6) must not be assumed color-equivalent. No functional quality issues are reported for the 800F platform; the main concern for users sourcing this legacy SKU is availability — surplus or new-old-stock channels are the only likely source.