Mechanical Products Company of Lombard, Illinois, has released a cool tool providing circuit protection—the Series 53 Branch Disconnect Circuit Breaker.
Mechanical Products calls it a one-of-a-kind tool that uses the features of a traditional battery disconnect and the circuit protection for house circuits, married into a single compact device.
This single rotary switch will provide the OEM (original equipment manufacturer) cost savings by negating the need for added components, material and labor that might be required to install a separate battery switch and circuit breaker/fuse.
It also provides effective battery management and house DC circuit protection. Mechanical Products suggests that the Series 53 Branch disconnect circuit breaker is well-suited for use within the marine, RV, truck, and heavy equipment industries.
To disconnect and protect circuits to 32VDC, the Series 53 is available with a built-in, press-to-reset circuit breaker rated from 10A – 60A (other ratings may be available) to protect a vehicle’s house circuits.
Designed for use in harsh environments, the panel-mount Series 53 has 1/4"-20 stud terminations and is IP66 & IP67 Weatherproof rated and UL1500 Ignition Protected qualified.
The Series 53 is also compliant to UL 1107, UL1077, SAE J553 and ABYC requirements.
Interested OEMs should contact their MP representative for samples and a quote.
Mechanical Products is well known for providing vehicle manufacturers across the globe with solutions that protect against the hazards of electrical overcurrent, especially in harsh environments.
Company information is available at https://www.mechprod.com.