Disconnect Switches GL series, UL98 Certified up to 1600A

LOVATO Electric expands its range of GL series disconnect switches with new sizes from 800A to 1600A.

Designed to ensure maximum safety, ease of installation and high performance, the GL series disconnect switches are a reliable, versatile, and safe choice for industrial and plant applications.

 

The new electrical sizes are available in both three-pole and four-pole versions. cULus certified versions according to the UL98 standard rated at 800A, 1200A, and 1600A for the North American market.

The entire range is characterized by a high breaking capacity.

One of the strengths of the GL series is the compact design, which enables easy installation even in confined spaces.

Thanks to the modularity of its components, installers can quickly configure the most suitable solution for the electrical panel:

  • possibility of adding a fourth pole on three-pole versions (as an alternative to the pre-assembled four-pole version, available for sizes from 800A to 1600A)
  • direct operation handles or door coupling handles with extension shaft, are padlockable, are easy to install and remove thanks to snap-on mounting, and are available with the highest degrees of protection ratings IP66, IP69K, and NEMA Type 4X.
  • Pistol type door coupling handles are defeatable (per UL508A).
  • earth/ground and neutral terminals that can be freely positioned.
  • auxiliary contacts, terminal clamps, terminal covers, phase barriers, and other accessories that can be easily integrated.

Disconnection is performed by double-breaking rotary contacts for each pole; this ensures fast operation and high breaking capacity. In addition, the transparent front window on each power pole allows the open or closed status of the switch to be viewed, even from a distance, resulting in improved operator safety.

With new sizes up to 1600A, the GL series expands to offer even greater value to designers, machine builders, and installers: compact, safe, certified, and easy-to-configure devices, ready to enhance the efficiency and reliability of any electrical panel. A solution designed for those seeking Made in Italy quality and uncompromising performance.