Technical Handbook: Explanation of Knowledge and Safety Measures for Disconnect Switches
Ensure the power supply is definitely cut off! Safer than a breaker, allowing you to focus on inspection work with peace of mind. An explanation of the basic knowledge of 'disconnect switches' and how to choose them!
Accidents caused by being caught or entangled account for 27% of labor accidents in the manufacturing industry. Every year, injuries and fatalities occur due to unexpected movements of equipment and facilities or unanticipated restarts. Various measures, including lockout/tagout, have been implemented to prevent such accidents. One of these measures is the "disconnect switch," which ensures that the power supply can be reliably cut off. However, selecting the appropriate product for the site requires correct knowledge. The handbook "Knowledge and Safety Measures for Disconnect Switches" by industrial switch manufacturer Klaus & Naimer covers the necessary knowledge for selecting disconnect switches. The latest edition explains the following content: [Contents] ■ What are lockout and tagout? ■ What is a disconnect switch? ■ Differences from regular switches and breakers ■ How to select a disconnect switch ■ Case studies *Please be sure to check the handbook from the "PDF Download" link below!
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■ Disconnect Switch Explanation Handbook This handbook explains everything from "What is a disconnect switch?" to "Compelling reasons to distinguish it from a breaker," and how to choose one. ■ Features of Disconnect Switches ▼ Safety assurance through actuator strength testing ▼ Guarantee that the handle will not turn to the OFF position even when contacts are welded ▼ Operation durability that is several times or even tens of times greater than that of breakers ■ Table of Contents ▼ Basic safety measures during maintenance: What are lockout and tagout? ▼ Regulations regarding lockout and tagout in Japan ▼ Starting safety measures with disconnect switches and padlocks What is a disconnect switch? What are the important safety differences between regular switches and disconnects? What standards/regulations govern the installation of disconnect switches domestically and internationally? What is the difference between a disconnect and a breaker? Basic concepts for ensuring safety during maintenance work and disconnect switches Introduction of Cat4, PLe with disconnect switches and trap key systems ▼ How to select a disconnect switch ▼ Column: "Is a round crimp terminal essential for wire connection methods?" ▼ Case studies of disconnect switch implementation
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Kraus & Naimer Co., Ltd. is the Japanese subsidiary of Kraus & Naimer, a specialized manufacturer of cam switches, rotary switches, and disconnect switches. We manufacture and sell industrial switches that can be applied to power distribution boards, control panels, and other equipment for generators, ships, railway vehicles, solar power generation equipment, food machinery, machine tools, and more.