VBII Safety Switch: You Asked for It, Siemens Listened
Feb 5, 2017
Siemens asked contractors for everything they wanted in an enclosed safety switch. Their input helped create what Siemens describes as the toughest, most reliable, most hassle-free enclosed safety switch in the business — the Type VBII. It’s a switch that’s right for any commercial, industrial or special use application.
Siemens asked contractors for everything they wanted in an enclosed safety switch. Their input helped create what Siemens describes as the toughest, most reliable, most hassle-free enclosed safety switch in the business — the Type VBII Safety Switch. It’s a switch that’s right for any commercial, industrial or special use application.
The Siemens Safety Switch line offers a list of important features that gives contractors a competitive edge: highly visible, easy-to-grip red handle • visible blade construction • door that opens greater than 180º • quick-make, quick-break mechanism • 200% optional neutrals (100-600 Amps) • all copper current-carrying parts on heavy duty switches (except wire grips).
Ratings:
• 30-1200 amps
• 240 and 600 volts AC
• 250 and 600 volts DC
• 200 AlC for heavy duty switches
• Design E horsepower rated
• suitable for use as service equipment
• provisions for CSA Class T, R, J, L and H fuses
• 12X overload rating that exceeds industry standard of 10X
For more information, contact Siemens’ Customer Interaction Centre at 1-888-303-3353, cic.ca@siemens.com.
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