Surge Protection Devices feature NEMA Type 1 design.
Press Release Summary:
Based on TPMOV® Thermally Protected Metal Oxide Varistor technology, Surge-Trap® Series comprises 6 NEMA devices for ANSI/UL 1449 Type 1 and 2 applications, and both indoor and outdoor use. Wall mount and panel mount units provide UL96A lightning protection and offer surge capacities from 50–450 kA for applications ranging from industrial manufacturing and commercial construction, to residential building and HVAC.
Original Press Release:
Mersen Launches New Global Surge Protection Organization and North American Surge Protection Product Line
New Surge-Trap® Series based on patented thermal protection technology
NEWBURYPORT, Mass., -- Global Electrical Power and Advanced Materials leader Mersen today launched the Surge-Trap® product line for North America, marking another key milestone for its recently formed global surge protection organization. The new organization is part of the strategy to expand the presence of Mersen's electrical segment in the overvoltage protection market. Until now, Mersen was primarily a component supplier supplying Mersen's innovative TPMOV(®) (Thermally Protected Metal Oxide Varistor) technology, delivering the best available, highly reliable performance in the industry.
Mersen's first new product launch in North America is the Surge-Trap NEMA Type 1 surge protective device series. The new Surge-Trap line includes six surge protection products designed and manufactured by Mersen with the latest materials, layouts and components, including the industry leading TPMOV Technology. All are NEMA devices for ANSI/UL 1449 Type 1 and 2 applications, indoor and outdoor use, and provide UL96A lightning protection plus a variety of other features and benefits to meet clients' needs. To aid partners offering Mersen products, the company designed an intuitive cataloging system and partner portal that makes it easy to compare features and quickly find the right product for customers.
According to Gabriel Ledru, VP Product Line, Surge Protection, "With this new range of products, Mersen has transformed its business model in the UL/CSA markets to provide complete solutions and strengthened our position as a leader in electrical safety at all industry levels, from industrial manufacturing and commercial construction, to residential building and HVAC with a wide range of choices for easy installation, options, and varying surge capacities."
The Surge-Trap product series is available immediately.
About Mersen
Global expert in Electrical Power and Advanced Materials, Mersen designs innovative solutions to address its clients' specific needs to enable them to optimize their manufacturing process in sectors such as energy, transportation, electronics, chemical, pharmaceutical and process industries. Mersen Electrical Power provides a comprehensive line of current-limiting fuses (low voltage, general purpose, medium voltage, semiconductor, miniature and glass, and special purpose) and accessories, fuse blocks and holders, power distribution blocks, low voltage disconnect switches, surge protective devices, high power switches, heatsinks, laminated bus bars, and more. For more information, call 978-462-6662 or visit ep.mersen.com.
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Karen SchmuchÂ
Global Marcom - Marketing Communications Manager, North AmericaÂ
karen.schmuch@mersen.com  | (978) 465-4919
Web Site: http://ep-us.mersen.com
