Joslyn Surge Protection Products from Thomas & Betts Ensure Reliable Operations
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MEMPHIS, Tenn., - The Joslyn line of AC surge protection products from Thomas & Betts includes more than 1,300 standard configurations that are available through Thomas & Betts' network of authorized distributors. Joslyn surge protection devices (SPDs) protect operations from the damaging effects of electrical power surges, transients and noise, from the service entrance to the equipment level.
Suitable for protecting single, split and three-phase applications ranging from 120 V to 600 V Delta, Joslyn surge protection products are capable of handling high-surge energy to 400 kA per phase and are suited to meet the many requirements of industrial, commercial, institutional and residential applications.
"Per 2008 NEC Article 708, a cascading approach is recommended when protecting a facility, which includes surge protection at the service entrance, the branch panel and point of use," said Lina Salah, Thomas & Betts SPD product manager. "This approach minimizes overall lifecycle costs and optimizes facility uptime, for which Thomas & Betts has the complete solution for any facility."
The Joslyn line of AC surge protection products features a surge counter, LED display, audible alarm status indicator and remote monitoring. In addition, the line features individually fused metal oxide varistors (MOVs) to provide protection from extended surge events. The products are listed to Underwriters Laboratories (UL) 1449 Third Edition and are Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive (RoHS) compliant. Joslyn AC surge products also are available in multiple voltage configurations and feature proprietary designs that maximize system performance.
Joslyn SPDs currently protect more than one million sites around the world, including transportation, industrial process control, military, telecommunication and data center operations, and are applicable for AC or DC power systems, instrumentation and signaling, and voice or data communications in central offices, building entrances and customer premises.
For more information about Thomas & Betts Joslyn SPDs, visit www.tnb.com or call (800) 816-7809.
Thomas & Betts Corporation (NYSE: TNB) is a global leader in the design, manufacture and marketing of essential components used to manage the connection, distribution, transmission and reliability of electrical power in industrial, construction and utility applications. With a portfolio of over 200,000 products marketed under more than 45 premium brand names, Thomas & Betts products are found wherever electricity is used. With headquarters in Memphis, Tenn., Thomas & Betts reported revenues of $2 billion and had approximately 8,750 employees in 2010. For more information, please visit www.tnb.com.
