These rugged pushbutton-type switches feature international approvals, ratings to 20A 125VAC and a heavy actuation force (3-5lbs. typical) which makes this switch ideal for use as a “foot-pedal” switch. The metal bushing and plunger construction enables this alternate action switch to withstand the rigours of most any stringent pushbutton application.
Comment: The UK is closer to deindustrialisation than reindustrialisation
"..have been years in the making" and are embedded in the actors - thus making it difficult for UK industry to move on and develop and apply...