Designed to safely de-energize industrial machines and equipment, Molex has added a 60 A-rated version to its Woodhead ArcArrest switch-rated connector system product line. The 60-A UL 2682 power connector joins the 30 A-rated ArcArrest family that protects machine operators at food and beverage, construction, and industrial companies, particularly in wet or harsh environments. Switch-rated connectors listed under UL 2682 can operate as switches and be used to disconnect loads while energized.
The ArcArrest 60-A system, which combines a plug, receptacle, and switch, completely shields users as the plug maintains a connection with the receptacle during operation, said Molex. A twisting motion must be applied to remove the plug after the circuit has been interrupted.
Providing protection from arching energy thanks to maintaining the plug connection during connect/disconnect, the switch-rated connector system offers visual proof that power has been removed when the plug and receptacle are separated. It also provides line-of-sight disconnect as required by the National Electrical Code (NEC) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) provisions for fast OSHA lock-out/ tag-out compliance
Electrical connectors must meet stringent standards for safety while ensuring watertight connection to eliminate or reduce the risk of electrical shocks, short circuits, and electrical fires in high-risk environments such as food and beverage, said Molex. The new connector system is rated Type 4X and IP69K, eliminating the ingress of dust and water.
In addition, critical components are manufactured from engineered thermoplastics. The power connectors also feature spring-loaded, silver-alloy contacts and laser labeling.
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