October 17, 2007, St. Louis, MO – Improving workplace safety was the top priority in developing the new Cooper Bussmann Quik-Spec Safety Switch. The heavy-duty switch maximizes user protection with its IP-20 finger-safe CUBEFuse integration, considered the safest fuse installation on the market. The current-limiting Class J performance of the CUBEFuse also makes the new Safety Switch superior to traditional models in reducing dangerous arc-flash hazards, both in energy and incident levels. The flange operated handle is easy to operate with electrical gloves, and is lockable with up to three padlocks to protect maintenance workers.
The new switch is easy to specify since it meets NEC 110.9 requirements, and is listed to UL98 for enclosed deadfront switches and UL50 for enclosures for electrical equipment.
As an added benefit, the Safety Switch offers an optional easyID fuse-viewing window which provides clear, immediate visual feedback on switch contact status, and allows users to view fuse indication without having to open the switch door.
“To help our customers achieve their greatest potential, Cooper Bussmann products and services focus on the three critical issues most related to maximizing productivity through protection: downtime reduction, workplace safety and Code compliance,” said Kevin Hug, Cooper Bussmann senior product manager. “We feel that our new Quik-Spec Safety Switch exceeds customer expectations in each of these areas. We are proud to be an industry leader in providing safe, superior circuit protection products.”
About Cooper Bussmann
Cooper Bussmann, a division of Cooper Industries (NYSE: CBE), is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, and manufactures and markets circuit protection products and services globally for the electrical, electronic and transportation industries.
About Cooper Industries
Cooper Industries, Ltd. is a global manufacturer with 2006 revenues of $5.2 billion, approximately 85 percent of which are from electrical products. Incorporated in Bermuda with administrative headquarters in Houston, Cooper employs approximately 31,000 people and operates eight divisions: Cooper B-Line, Cooper Bussmann, Cooper Crouse-Hinds, Cooper Lighting, Cooper Menvier, Cooper Power Systems, Cooper Wiring Devices and Cooper Tools group. Cooper Connection provides a common marketing and selling platform for Cooper’s sales to electrical distributors.
