UL-Listed Cable Limiters help maintain system operation.
Press Release Summary:
CP 600 Cable Limiters isolate damaged conductors that have experienced faults due to short circuit incidents that may have occurred from splicing or insulation breakdowns and then safeguard remaining cables to keep systems operational. Available for cable sizes from 2 AWG to 1,000 kcmil, these 600 Vac products are offered in 7 terminal variations and interrupt faults up to 200 kA to protect low-voltage distribution networks and service entrance cables.
Original Press Release:
Ferraz Shawmut Cable Limiters Reduce Downtime, Increase System Reliability
NEWBURYPORT, Mass. (March 19, 2008) - Ferraz Shawmut, a global leader in the field of circuit protection, announces its UL-listed CP Cable Limiters, designed to protect low voltage distribution networks and service entrance cables, reducing system failures and increasing reliability. Cable Limiters prevent service outages by isolating damaged cables, ensuring power continuity. Customers in a range of industries can benefit, from light commercial and residential to heavy commercial and industrial.
CP Cable Limiters isolate damaged conductors that have experienced faults due to unforeseen short circuit incidents, which may have occurred from splicing or insulation breakdowns. The Cable Limiters then safeguard the remaining cables to keep systems operational.
Ferraz Shawmut offers a full line of UL-listed 600VAC Cable Limiters for cable sizes 2AWG up to 1000kcmil.
"The cable limiters are composed of fiberglass bodies that increase dimensional stability in harsh environments," said Bob Lyons, product manager for low voltage fuses. "Additionally, optional molded rubber boots and heat shrinkable tubing provide insulation and waterproof protection to the limiter body and terminations."
Safely interrupting faults up to 200kA, CP Cable Limiters are available in seven terminal variations including tube (cable crimp), offset blade (Bolt-on) and compression rod terminations.
The proper Cable Limiter is selected based on cable size, terminations required and cable material.
For further details and complete product specifications, please send a request to info@ferrazshawmut.com, or visit us.ferrazshawmut.com.
About Ferraz Shawmut
Ferraz Shawmut has been a leader in circuit protection for industry and the electrical market for more than 100 years. With a complete line of current-limiting fuses and accessories, Ferraz Shawmut prides itself on delivering innovative, problem-solving products like the Thermally Protected Metal Oxide Varistor (TPMOV), the SmartSpot® open-fuse indicator, Amp-Trap 2000® fuses, ULTRASAFE(TM) fuse holders, Protistor® semiconductor fuses and Select-A-Fuse® software. Two of the company's latest innovations are its new line of Amp-Trap® High-Speed Class J (HSJ) fuses, engineered specifically for the protection of today's sensitive electronic motor controllers, and the industry's first line of Finger-Safe Power Distribution Blocks (FSPDBs), delivering the ultimate in safety and ease-of-use when making power connections in electrical panels. Ferraz Shawmut, Inc. is a subsidiary of the Carbone Lorraine Groupe. For more information, contact the company by phone at (978) 462-6662 or visit us.ferrazshawmut.com.
