
An enclosed isolator is an electrical isolation switch housed inside a protective enclosure. It is used to disconnect machinery, equipment or an electrical circuit from its power supply for maintenance, inspection or emergency isolation.
An isolator provides electrical isolation, while a circuit breaker is designed to interrupt a circuit when certain electrical faults occur. An isolator should not be described as providing fault protection unless the specific product documentation confirms this capability.
The correct material depends on the installation environment:
Always check the product’s material grade, IP rating and environmental suitability.
Some enclosed isolators are suitable for outdoor installation, but this depends on the product’s IP rating, enclosure material, operating temperature and installation instructions. Check the individual product specification before installing it outdoors.
Selection depends on the circuit, load, current rating, number of poles, utilisation category and installation conditions. A qualified electrical professional should confirm the correct specification for the application.
An ATEX isolator is intended for specific applications involving potentially explosive atmospheres. The selected product must have the appropriate certification and suitability for the relevant hazardous-area classification. The applicable EU framework is ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU. European Commission
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