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IsoSafe Catalogue - Safety Switches & Isolators

IsoSafe Catalogue - Safety Switches & Isolators
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IsoSafe Catalogue - Safety Switches & Isolators

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Overview: This document provides comprehensive information on Katko's safety switches and isolators, detailing their specifications, applications, and compliance with international standards. Katko, a Finnish company, focuses on quality and environmental sustainability in manufacturing safety switches, load break switches, and fused switches.
Enclosed Switches: Various types of enclosed switches are discussed, including those made from polycarbonate, ABS, sheet steel, aluminum, and stainless steel. Each type is tailored for specific applications and environments, offering varying levels of protection and durability.
Technical Data: The document provides detailed technical specifications for safety switches and isolators ranging from 10 A to 800 A, including rated insulation voltage, thermal current, operational current, and breaking capacity. It also specifies impulse withstand voltage and short circuit making capacity.
Applications: Katko switches are suitable for industries such as food processing, heavy industry, and hazardous environments, designed to withstand harsh conditions like high temperatures, pressurized water, and chemical exposure.
Standards and Certifications: Katko switches comply with IEC 60 947-3 and UL 60947-4-1A standards, and are certified with CB and VDE certificates, complying with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards.
Protection Classifications: The document explains IP and NEMA classifications for protection against solid objects and liquids, guiding the appropriate use of switches in different environments.
Environmental Considerations: Katko emphasizes recyclable materials and energy-efficient production processes, aligning with their commitment to environmental sustainability.
Conclusion: Katko offers a comprehensive range of safety switches and isolators designed for reliability and adaptability in various industrial applications, backed by rigorous testing and certifications.
Specifications: Safety switches are available in current ratings from 16A to 1600A, designed for different voltage levels, including 400V and 690V, suitable for various load types (AC-21A, AC-22A, AC-23A). Enclosures are made from materials like sheet steel, aluminum, and stainless steel, each offering benefits such as corrosion resistance and suitability for harsh weather conditions.
Enclosure Types: Several enclosure types are listed with dimensions and IP ratings, designed to meet specific environmental and mechanical requirements.
Features: Key features include corrosion resistance, wide operating temperature range, padlockable design, door interlock with defeat mechanism, and excellent insulating properties.
Accessories and Resources: 3D STEP files and accessories are available online for installation and customization of safety switches.
Fire-Rated Aluminium Enclosed Safety Switches / Isolators (16-200A): Designed for fire-rated applications, these switches offer padlockability, door interlock with defeat mechanism, and resistance to corrosion and UV.
Side Operated Switches (Polycarbonate and Aluminium Enclosed, 16-40A): Available in different color options, these switches are made from self-extinguishing material with excellent insulating properties, featuring padlockable handles and optional EMC shielding.
ATEX Switches (Safety Switches / Isolators, 16-160A): Conforming to Directive 2014/34/EU, suitable for Zone 22 (Category 3D), available in aluminium and stainless steel.
Change-Over Switches (16-160A): Made from polycarbonate, designed for applications requiring change-over functionality.
Motor Control Switches: Designed for motor control applications, featuring padlockability and door interlock mechanisms, supporting star-delta and reverse switching configurations.
UL Listed Products: Covers UL 60947-4-1A listed manual motor controllers and enclosed switches, suitable for motor starting applications up to 75 HP/600 V.
Conditions of Sale: Outlines conditions of sale, emphasizing adherence to specified terms and any special stipulations in agreement documents.
Specifications and Pricing: Katko reserves the right to adjust prices with two months' notice due to cost fluctuations.
Delivery Terms: Orders are binding upon confirmation by Katko, with deliveries ex-works, Helsinki, as per Incoterms 2000.
Force Majeure: Katko is not liable for delivery delays due to force majeure events.
Payment Terms: Payments are to be made in Euro via wire transfer or confirmed irrevocable Letter of Credit payable in Helsinki.
Claims and Warranty: Claims for shortages or damages must be submitted within the warranty period or 14 days of awareness, with a 12-month warranty from delivery.
Intellectual Property and Confidentiality: All intellectual property rights remain with Katko, with confidentiality obligations for distributors.
Taxes and Charges: Prices exclude taxes, duties, and fees in the destination country, which are the distributor's responsibility.
Governing Law and Dispute Resolution: Finnish law governs the agreement, with disputes resolved by arbitration in Helsinki.
Company Overview: Established in 1938, Katko is a family-owned company exporting over 60% of its products to more than 40 countries.
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SAFETY SWITCHES & ISOLATORS

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ENCLOSED SWITCHES General Information8 Technical Data for Safety Switches / Isolators 16-800 A12 KEM Polycarbonate 10-630 A14 KEM ABS 10-80 A 16 EMC 16-630 A17 KET Sheet Steel 16-1600 A18 KEA Aluminium 16-250 A20 KER Stainless Steel 16-1600 A 22 KER Stainless Steel (R/RS) 16-160A24 KER Stainless Steel IP69K 16-125A26 KSM Side-operated 16-25A28 Firerated Aluminium Enclosed 16-200 A 29 Side Operated Switches 16-40 A 30 ATEX Switches 16-160 A32 Change-over Switches 16-160 A34 Bypass Switch for Frequency Inverter 16-63 A 36 Motor Control Switches 16-40 A37 UL-LISTED PRODUCTS UL98-Listed Enclosed...

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SWITCHES WITHOUT COMPROMISES. Katko is a Finnish family business specialising in safety switches, load break switches and fused switches with more than 70 years of experience. Not all safety and load break switches on the market come from specialised manufacturers by any means, and that is precisely why we are so proud of ours. We design and manufacture every product ourselves in our own factories. The challenging Finnish climate creates a basis for developing switches that work in all conditions across the globe. Switches without compromises. This is what we at Katko think, as did the generations...

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FOOD INDUSTRY Food processing. Dairy. Meat packing & processing. Beverage-making. KATKO KER switches can withstand pressurised water, steam and chemical detergents in locations that require a high level of hygiene. Katko’s selection provides you with a range of acid-proof products for most food and pharmaceutical industry applications. Air conditioning. Warm air. Whether we are talking about cooling or heating, Katko provides an extensive selection of products suitable for demanding air conditioning from ORs to work safety for all industries. The UV protected plastics and aluminium enclosed switches...

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HAZARDOUS AND DEMANDING AREAS Mining. Oil. Gas. Fire. Marine. Katko will switch electricity on and off in demanding and hazardous conditions as well. Our selection includes products such as ATEX certified switches for dusty environments, Rina and Lloyd’s classified products for the maritime industry, and high temperature resistant solutions complying with the EN 12101-3 standard. POWER DISTRIBUTION Standard panel. Switchgear. Distribution boards. Switchboard and switchgear manufacturers appreciate Katko’s technician-friendly products and accessories, as well as the products’ reliability and usability....

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Data subject to change without notice KATKO’S EASY TO USE RANGE OF ENCLOSED SWITCHES Polycarbonate (IP66) or ABS (IP65) enclosure. Good resistance against UV and many chemicals. Available in grey/black or yellow/red. stainless steel screw fixing 5 cable entries: M20 & M25 mm as standard on the top and bottom and M20 on the base. Knock-out glands are easy to open. Retrofit ‘snap on’ auxilliary contacts. No need to touch existing cabling. Neutral & earth terminals Fitted on 3 pole switch. 1, 2 and 4P switches only earth. Door interlock with defeat mechanism Self-extinguishing material and excellent...

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Data subject to change without notice KAIKO © IsoSafe ip / NEMA CLASSIFICATIONS OF PROTECTION IP CLASSIFICATIONS Ingress protection class of enclosures is according to IEC 60 529 given in form of IP classification, a two digit coding which is shown below. NEMA/UL CLASSIFICATIONS The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) is a US Manufacturers organisation. NEMA performance criteria and test methods are used by Underwriters’ Laboratories as guidelines for investigation and listing of electrical enclosures.

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Data subject to change without notice KAIKO © IsoSafe SWITCH SWITCHES ACCORDING TO IEC 60 947-3. PROTECTION AGAINST OVERVOLTAGE A mechanical switching device capable of making, carrying and breaking currents under normal circuit conditions which may include specified operating overload conditions and also carrying for a specified time currents under specified abnormal circuit conditions such as those of short circuit. Note: A switch may be capable of making, but not breaking, short-circuit currents. Uimp (Impulse withstand voltage) defines the device’s use in abnormal network conditions with...

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Data subject to change without notice KAIKO © IsoSafe SAFETY SWITCHES / ISOLATORS 10 - 800 A KATKO SWITCHES - FOR HEAVY DUTY • Superior life span even in most demanding environments such as papermills, chemical plants, steelworks and food processing plants. • Tested according to IEC 60 947-3 and UL 60947-4-1A • CB certificates • VDE certificates • Comply with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 • AC-23, 690V ratings • Multiple break with silver rivets • Airgap 12,5 mm • Door interlock • Lockable handle • Reliable position indication • Standard grey/black and yellow/red series grey/black= grey cover, black...

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Data subject to change without notice SAFETY SWITCHES / ISOLATORS 10-800 A TECHNICAL DATA SAFETY SWITCHES / ISOLATORS Rated insulation voltage, Ui (V) Rated thermal current, Ith (A) Rated thermal current, Ithe (A) Nominal values with cable size (mm2) Rated operational current, Ie (A) 400/415V AC-21A Rated operational power for 3-phase (1500 r.p.m.) squirrel cage induction motors (kW) 400/415V Impulse withstand voltage, Uimp (kV) AC-23A Rated fused short circuit current Rated short circuit making capacity, Icm (kA) Rated short time withstand current (1 s), Icw (kA) Rated breaking capacity, Icn...

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Data subject to change without notice KAIKO © IsoSafe SAFETY SWITCHES / ISOLATORS TECHNICAL DATA 10-800 A SAFETY SWITCHES / ISOLATOR Rated Insulation voltage, U. (V)| Rated thermal current, L (A)| Rated thermal current, Ithe (A)| Nominal values with cable size (mm2)| Rated operational power for 3-phase (1500 r.p.m.) squirrel cage induction motors (kW) Mechanical endurance (operations) Terminals / Bolt size Cu (mm2)| Max terminal torque (Nm)| **50kA with 315A fuse

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*Prices are pre-tax. They exclude delivery charges and customs duties and do not include additional charges for installation or activation options. Prices are indicative only and may vary by country, with changes to the cost of raw materials and exchange rates.
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