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Enclosed switch disconnectors (General Catalogue)

Enclosed switch disconnectors (General Catalogue)
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Enclosed switch disconnectors (General Catalogue)

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Overview: The document discusses enclosed switch disconnectors, focusing on their design, specifications, and applications in industrial settings. It emphasizes safety and compliance with European standards, particularly EN 60204 for electrical safety in machinery.
Specifications: Various series of enclosed switch disconnectors are outlined, including the Aluminium Series for heavy-duty environments, the IS Series for standard industrial applications, and the F-Protec Series for fire-rated applications. Each series is designed for specific current ratings and environmental conditions, with enclosures made from materials like plastic, sheet steel, and aluminium.
Standards and Compliance: The switch disconnectors comply with IEC 60947-3 and EN 60529 standards, ensuring they handle peak inrush currents, short circuit conditions, and provide adequate thermal resistance. Padlockable handles and interlock systems are highlighted to prevent accidental operation.
Design Features: Key features include IP65 protection, modularity for adding auxiliary contacts, and reliability in harsh environments. The document details construction materials and treatments to enhance durability and resistance to corrosion and impact.
Applications: Suitable for various industrial applications, including hygienic and corrosive environments like food processing and pharmaceuticals. Specific references for different enclosure sizes and ratings cater to diverse operational needs.
Technical Data: Detailed technical specifications are provided for each series, including thermal ratings, maximum fuse protection, operating voltage, and wire section requirements. Dimensions and mounting instructions for different enclosure sizes are included.
Conclusion: The document concludes by focusing on the adaptability of the switch disconnectors to specific application environments, highlighting their innovative design and safety features for reliable operation in industrial installations.
Fire-Rated Specifications: The document outlines models of fire-rated switch disconnectors, including ratings (25A to 250A), enclosure sizes, and classifications (F300, F400, F600). It specifies thermal ratings, maximum fuse protection, connection screws, and operating voltages, designed to comply with EN 12101-3:2015 standards for smoke and heat control systems.
Procedures: Testing procedures for switch disconnectors are conducted according to EN 12101-3:2015 annex C, ensuring fire resistance and electrical functional integrity under extreme conditions. The role of the AFITI laboratory in maintaining consistent pressure and temperature monitoring is detailed.
Standards: Compliance with EN 12101-3:2015 for smoke and heat control systems is required. The document also references EN 13501-4 for fire rating categories based on temperature and time resistance.
Recommendations: Emphasizes the use of advanced materials and innovative engineering techniques for high temperature resistance and mechanical performance. Highlights the need for specialized laboratories to replicate fire conditions for testing.
Applications: Suitable for use in car parks, tunnels, warehouses, industries, workshops, and public buildings, maintaining safe working conditions during fire emergencies.
Design and Innovation: Describes the use of high-performance polymers and advanced engineering tools to create switches that resist erosion and maintain stable dimensions under high temperatures. Different classes of switches (F300, F400, F600) are identified by their exterior colors and material compositions.
Accessories and Customization: Lists various accessories such as padlockable handles and auxiliary contacts. Mentions the availability of customizations for specific installation needs, including auxiliary contacts, enclosure treatments, and cable glands.
Technical Characteristics: Detailed technical characteristics include thermal ratings, maximum fuse protection, connection screws, impulse voltage, conditional short-circuit current, operating voltage, and screw torque. Information on surface finish and enclosure protection against chemical agents is provided.
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disconnectors «A complete range of enclosed switch-disconnector solutions adapted to every particular application environment» Electrical engineering design Design of machines, production lines and ventilation systems are an essential part of industrial installations. Many accidents directly related to the use of machines can be avoided with adequate engineering, installation and maintenance procedures. European standard EN 60204 concerns machines electrical safety and harmonizes legislation across Europe. A good electrical design should ensure that is possible to operate the control system, perform...

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Enclosed switch disconnectors Product overview IS Series Aluminium Series Standard range for industry Safety switch application. Heavy duty industrial and infrastructure environments. 100-250A Sheet steel enclosure F-Protec Series Complete range of Fire rated switch disconnectors. Stainless-steel Series Dedicated range for hygienic and highly corrosive environments. Enduring safety Switch-disconnectors in industrial installations must withstand loads with peak inrush currents during Start up operations. In the course of Stop operations on load breaking also entails a great dynamic effort on the...

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Enclosed switch disconnectors IS Series Enclosed safety switches «Innovative design that guarantees safety on your industrial installations» On-Off safety switches from the IS series are multipolar manually operated enclosed switches with padlockable handle. To ensure maximum safety on machinery equipment it is a good practice to install a command running standard start-stop operations detached from the safety switch-disconnector used during service and maintenance operations. Disconnectors range covers from 12 up to 250A mounted in four different enclosure sizes. According to standards • IEC...

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IS Series Enclosed safety switches General characteristics Plastic enclosure Switches up to 63A use plastic boxes that are lightweight and easy to install. They are suitable for indoor and outdoor use being appropriate for humid environments. Lateral access to terminals Earthing terminal Padlockable handle Large wiring space Integrated joint Easy opening knockouts We can increase number of contact blocks and auxiliaries by stacking them upwards in such a way that wiring space and terminal access is not compromised. No need to increase enclosure width on 6/8P switches. Auxiliary contacts are operated...

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Enclosed switch disconnectors Sheet steel enclosure Switches from 100A up to 250A are mounted in steel sheet enclosures with a surface treatment that provides corrosion resistance. Fixing cut outs for quick and easy installation in any type facility. Reference system Electrical schemes »C padlock locking (red / yellow) padlock locking (grey / black) front plate and screw handle Auxilliary contacts A 1 simultaneous auxiliary contact (close at the same time with main contacts) D 2 simultaneous auxiliary contacts (close at the same time with main contacts) G 2 simultaneous auxiliary contacts 1NO+1NC...

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Genre low voltage electrical manufacturer IS Series Enclosed safety switches

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Enclosed switch disconnectors Technical data Glass reinforced polyester enclosures are an adequate option on those installations where we need high resistance to corrosion and chemical attack but not compromising insulation and impact resistance. Transparent polycarbonate cover can also be used on applications that require regular visual inspection.

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Genre low voltage electrical manufacturer IS Series Enclosed safety switches

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Enclosed switch disconnectors Aluminium enclosed switches «Your choice on heavy duty applications and severe environments» Switch-disconnectors installed in industrial facilities are often exposed to environment pollution and accidental impacts. Aluminium enclosures are characterised by good resistance to chemicals including hydraulic oils, solvents and alcohols. Enclosure shock resistance is guaranteed by high aluminum strength. General characteristics ▪ Aluminium AlSi 12 ▪ Powder coating RAL7040 ▪ High impact resistant IK09 (10 Joule) ▪ IP65 protection ▪ Threaded openings An advantage of die...

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Genre low voltage electrical manufacturer Aluminium enclosed switches Disturbance protected switch disconnectors Modern industrial facilities are distinguished by increasingly including electronic components and specially the widespread use of variable frequency motor drives. Aluminium enclosures offer inherent EMC characteristics making them an specially appropriate choice in installations where electronic components are present. Dedicated EMC solutions with specific screening systems can also be constructed upon demand. B padlock locking (red / yellow) C padlock locking (grey / black) I front...

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Genre low voltage electrical manufacturer Aluminium enclosed switches

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Enclosed switch disconnectors Stainless steel enclosed switches «The answer to your hygiene and safety needs in exposed environments» Environments where food and beverage are processed are characterised by high level of hygienic demands in order to ensure health safety on processed products. These environments are characterised by the presence of acid corrosive elements in the air and solvents during cleaning operations. It also must be considered the hazard of accidental shocks that risk producing bites on the enclosure surface.

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Stainless steel enclosed switches Highlights Protection IP65 Cleaning processes in food environments involve the projection of pressurized water on the surface. IP65 degree of protection involves a test with water projection at very high pressure (6.3mm nozzle - 12.5L / min). Stainless steel 316L The steel grade 316L (EN 14404) stands out for its high resistance to corrosion including saline and acid environments. Special surface treatment with electropolishing minimises surface roughness and prevents bacteria incrusting. Special requests An extensive range of customised solutions adapted specific...

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