Plugs, Receptacles safely connect power in industrial locations.

Press Release Summary:

UPR Series includes plugs and switched receptacles that meet requirements of electrical codes, including ATEX/IECEx for hazardous locations. Same plug employed in hazardous location can be used safely in standard, non-hazardous area when connected to interlocking non-hazardous receptacle. Used to connect power to portable/stationery electrical equipment, corrosion-resistant 16 and 32 A models feature non-metallic polyamide construction, various safety features, and lockable external switch.

Original Press Release:

Safely Connect Power in Demanding Industrial Locations with New UPR Series Plugs & Receptacles

Appleton UPR Series meets demanding electrical codes including ATEX/IECEx requirements for hazardous locations

ROSEMONT, IL -- In a move to drive greater electrical safety in industrial facilities, Appleton today introduced its new UPR Series plugs and switched receptacles.

Offering the ability to satisfy the most demanding electrical codes including ATEX and IECEx, UPR Series plugs and receptacles simplify specification in oil refineries, offshore rigs, and other hazardous locations. In addition, the same UPR plug employed in a hazardous location can be used safely in a standard, non-hazardous area when connected to an interlocking non-hazardous receptacle, an advantage that broadens the use of portable electrical equipment throughout a facility.

Compact, lightweight and corrosion resistant, UPR Series plugs and receptacles are ideal for connecting power to portable or stationery electrical equipment, such as industrial lighting systems, heaters, conveyors, motor generators and pumps.

Both 16 Amp and 32 Amp UPR models are constructed of rugged non-metallic polyamide for superior corrosion-resistance, and provide critical safety features like color-coding to ensure safe identification of matching voltages, mechanical interlock so that disengagement cannot occur while energized, along with a keyed design to prevent insertion of plugs into receptacles wired for a different voltage or phase configuration. Adding to operational safety is a lockable external switch that complies with IEC 60309-1, allowing the receptacle to be locked in either "on" or "off" position while giving visual confirmation of status to workers.

For complete information contact your Appleton representative or visit www.appletonelec.com

About Appleton Group
Appleton Group, a business unit of Emerson, provides electrical products for hazardous, industrial and commercial environments to serve a wide range of industries. With its global capabilities and trusted expertise, Appleton Group has led the industry for decades in durability, safety, and quality with signature brands Appleton®, O-Z/Gedney®, EasyHeat®, Nelson® and SolaHD™.

About Emerson
Emerson (NYSE: EMR), based in St. Louis, Missouri (USA), is a global leader in bringing technology and engineering together to provide innovative solutions for customers in industrial, commercial, and consumer markets around the world.  The company is comprised of five business segments: Process Management, Industrial Automation, Network Power, Climate Technologies, and Commercial & Residential Solutions.  Sales in fiscal 2015 were $22.3 billion.  For more information, visit Emerson.com.