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Active10250T 30mm Green Flush Push Button
Cutler-Hammer 10250T heavy-duty 30mm push button — legacy American industrial standard.
Common Applications
The original heavy-duty American industrial push button. If you are maintaining equipment built between 1960-2000 with Cutler-Hammer controls, these are the buttons. 30mm heavy-duty with NEMA 4/13 rating. Eaton still manufactures direct replacements since they acquired Cutler-Hammer in 1978. The 10250T was to Cutler-Hammer what the 800T is to Allen-Bradley.
Specifications
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Actuator Function
Momentary = springs back when released. Maintained/latching = stays pressed until pressed again.
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Momentary
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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
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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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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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30.5mm
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IP Rating
Ingress Protection rating — first digit is dust (0-6), second is water (0-9). Higher is better.
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NEMA 4/13
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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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Metal
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Installation Quick Reference
Panel cutout: 30.5mm. 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
$9.37 — $82.45
across 2 distributors
Quick Specs
- Actuator Function
- Momentary
- Actuator Type
- Flush
- Certifications
- UL, CSA
- Color
- Green
- Contact Configuration
- 1NO
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