What is a legend plate?

Legend Plate refers to the flattened tags designed specifically to surround pushbuttons, pilot lights, and control panel switches. They are typically rectangular or circular and possess a large hole at the centre so that the plate can fit snugly around the buttons or switches.  

Legend plates are widely used for labelling the functions and/or instructions of devices and electrical control panel switches. They explain what the switch, button, or light is about, what they indicate, and/or how to use them. 

Importance of legend plates

Legend plates are widely used to indicate the functions of different devices and control panel switches and lights. Thus, they are versatile and important industrial panel accessories. Moreover, they provide a wide range of benefits as well. For instance, their stainless steel body offers perfect compatibility with the corrosive environments of industrial workspaces. They are easy to customise as well and can serve different purposes as per requirements. 

Applications

Due to their versatility, legend plates are used extensively and have different applications. Such as: 

• They are used in electrical switches and push buttons
• Indicator lamps have legend plates indicating their status 
• Sensors, proximity switches, etc. use legend plates as well
• Legend plates are present in motor control centres and industrial control panels
• They can also be found in hydraulic & pneumatic systems
• Safety & warning signs use legend plates