Rotary Disconnect Switches serve motor and general purpose tasks.

Rotary Disconnect Switches serve motor and general purpose tasks.

Suited for chemical, water, and food industries, KU-VKA series can be used for general-purpose disconnects or as manual motor disconnect switches for applications requiring non-fused power on-off switches or starting and stopping of motors. CE-compliant products,Â- along withÂ- general use rating of 16–150 A/600 Vac, feature snap-on auxiliary contacts. DIN rail and panel mount styles...

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AutomationDirect adds Compact Fusible Switches

AutomationDirect adds Compact Fusible Switches

Gladiator compact fusible switches have been added to AutomationDirect's product offering of circuit protection devices. The single-pole, two-pole and triple-pole AC devices are available in Class CC and Midget fuse models; single-phase DC devices are also available. The 35mm DIN rail mountable switches' compact size takes up only one-third the space of a molded circuit breaker and two-thirds the...

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DB15 Disconnect Switch supports rugged MIL applications.

DB15 Disconnect Switch supports rugged MIL applications.

Comprised of 9 individually controlled DB15 switches, Model 8463 network switch is ruggedized for shock, vibration, humidity, and altitude using MIL standards. Each of 9 channels can be manually switched to Connect or Disconnect positions, allowing individual channel input to be completely connected/disconnected from respective channel output. No power is required, and workmanship is in...

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New Lighting Technologies Offer a Bright Future

New Lighting Technologies Offer a Bright Future

As new lighting technologies displace tradition incandescent lamps, Tyco Electronics develops new interconnect solutions to enable implementation of the technologies by lighting manufacturers. The lighting industry is undergoing tremendous change unseen since the inception of the light bulb more than 100 years ago. Driven by legislation involving energy efficiency and carbon dioxide reductions,...

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Low Voltage Disconnect Switch eliminates dead batteries.

Featuring rating of 200 A at 12 Vdc, LVD Switch automatically disconnects non-critical loads from battery when battery falls below predefined threshold. When battery voltage is restored, switch restores functionality of ancillary equipment. Unit provides over-current, short-circuit, and over-temperature protections to ensure safe operation. It is resistant to vibration and mechanical shock, and...

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FactoryMation Introduces New Electrical Disconnect Switches

FactoryMation now offers the Ensto brand of electrical disconnect switches for industrial equipment and automation applications. The Ensto disconnect switches are available in both through-the-door and fully enclosed configurations, priced from only $16.50 per switch capable of switching voltages up to 600 VAC. All models are UL 508 certified as manual motor switches or local load break motor...

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Power Disconnect targets fluorescent lighting fixtures.

Sta-KonÂ-® Luminaire Disconnect enables disconnection of power to fluorescent lighting fixtures without exposure to live wires. ULÂ-® listed and CSA certified, device consists of male and female disconnect body with pre-stripped wire connected to male and female tin-plated brass contacts, housed in crack-, abrasion-, and impact-resistant polycarbonate. Device includes 18 ga AWG solid...

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Disconnect Switches come in fusible/non-fusible versions.

Disconnect Switches come in fusible/non-fusible versions.

Fusible Enclosed Disconnect Switches, rated to 400 A, disconnect line and load sides of fuses using 2 double breaking contacts per pole. Designed to meet plant maintenance operator requirements, multiple NEMA type rated enclosures are offered, including Type 4X non-metallic and stainless steel, and all switches use silver tipped contacts. Offering SCCRs up to 200 kA, products utilize Class CC, J,...

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Quick Disconnect Switches speed motor installation time.

Quick Disconnect Switches speed motor installation time.

MotorQuick(TM) Disconnect Switches combine plug-and-play technology of LINKOSITY(TM) power system with Circuit-Lock(TM) motor disconnect switches. LINKOSITY terminations speed change-out process by eliminating need to cut conduit, pull wire, mount fittings, and terminate individual wires. System can be installed and reused in material handling equipment, industrial and commercial facilities,...

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Disconnect Terminal helps minimize maintenance time.

Disconnect Terminal helps minimize maintenance time.

Accepting pluggable jumpers, WTR 2.5 Disconnect Terminal enables user to plug multiple poles in place with press to back of insulation sleeve. Disconnection can be made using supplied lever or optional pull-pin. Component plug holder converts WTR into component holder where diodes and resistors can be soldered in place. Integrated test sockets allow for 2.3 mm banana plugs to be used for...

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