Fused Switches suit critical applications.
Press Release Summary:
Suited for protecting elevator circuits, building emergency systems, and data-processing rooms, modular products include 120 Vac fusible shunt-trip switches for remote disconnection in critical applications. Rated 600 Vac and ranging from 30 to 400 A, products withstand ratings up to 200 kA. Fused 3-pole switch, Class J fuse block, and NEMA 1 enclosure are included as standard equipment. Switches can be customized for specific applications.
Original Press Release:
Ferraz Shawmut Introduces New Line of Engineered Switches
Modular Solution Offers Superior Protection, Ease-of-Use and Customizability
NEWBURYPORT, Mass., October 7, 2002--Ferraz Shawmut, a global leader in the field of circuit protection for over one hundred years, recently announced the introduction of its new, line of engineered switches. Designed for the protection of elevator circuits, building emergency systems and data processing rooms, the new product line features a 120VAC fusible shunt trip switch for remote disconnection in critical applications.
Rated 600VAC and ranging from 30A to 400A, the new product line offers withstand ratings up to 200kA. While a 3-pole fused switch, Class J fuse block and NEMA 1 industrial enclosure are included as standard equipment, the entire line of switches can be easily customized so that users may select the features most appropriate for their specific application.
In many cases, today's electrical contractors must seek an outside solution to package the materials required for their elevator and/or building emergency system circuit protection scheme," said Michael Quinlan, senior product manager for Ferraz Shawmut. Thanks to our new line of engineered switches, contractors can focus their efforts on system design and leave the assembly of switches and circuit protection components to the experts at Ferraz Shawmut. Even further, users will appreciate the superior protection and unparalleled current-limiting capabilities of Ferraz Shawmut's Amp-Trap 2000® Class J AJT fuses when used in conjunction with these new switches. Together, these intelligently-engineered products promote system reliability and free users from the periodic testing and maintenance so common with other electromechanical overcurrent devices."
Available immediately, Ferraz Shawmut's new line of engineered switches is built-to-order for specific customer requirements. Complete product specifications can be found in Ferraz Shawmut's Advisor style cut sheet or on the company's award-winning Web site at www.ferrazshawmut.com.
For further information on Ferraz Shawmut and its products, contact the company by telephone at 978-462-6662, by fax at 978-462-0181, or by e-mail at info@ferrazshawmut.com.
