News
03/11/2008
New Motor Disconnect Switch Keeps Processes Moving, Increases Safety on Manufacturing Plant Floor
TORONTO, ONTARIO – November 3, 2008 The new Schneider Electric Square D® brand MD50 motor disconnect receptacle switch provides reliable, safe and quick power connections for motors. IEC 60309-compliant technology helps the Square D brand MD50 increase plant floor safety by making it virtually impossible to plug in a power receptacle having different voltage and ampere ratings. A mechanical interlock requires the operator to insert a plug before power can be turned on and to turn power off before the plug can be removed.
Pre-wired for quick and easy installation, the Square D MD50 is appropriate for applications like food processing, packaging, automotive assembly, material handling/conveyance, textiles, mining, petrochemical refining and pulp/paper manufacturing.
The IEC-compliant platform of the Square D MD50 provides a quick and easy method for companies to standardize their electrical component specifications worldwide, because it is compatible with any manufacturer’s product conforming to the IEC 60309 standard and color coding.
This pin-and-sleeve interlocked receptacle switch is offered in 20A, 30A, 60A and 100A units that are compatible with IEC 60309-2 plug configurations. It features a Type 4X enclosure, with a poured-in seamless gasket with brass rivets and stainless steel fixing screws for corrosive or washdown environments.
A watertight ground hub and two grounding blocks provide both equipment and metallic system grounds for the Square D MD50. In addition to pre-wiring, it features moveable mounting feet for irregular surfaces, and internal mounting tubes help when mounting space is limited.
For more information about the Square D brand MD50 motor disconnect switch, call (800) 565-6699 or visit www.schneider-electric.ca
As a global specialist in energy management with operations in more than 100 countries, Schneider Electric offers integrated solutions across multiple market segments, including leadership positions in energy and infrastructure, industrial processes, building automation,and data centres/networks, as well as a broad presence in residential applications. Focused on making energy safe, reliable, and efficient, the company's 120,000 employees achieved sales of more than 17.3 billion euros in 2007, through an active commitment to help individuals and organisations "Make the most of their energy".
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