Thorne & Derrick discus working with Marechal – The Decontactor
Posted on 01 December 2023
IMPROVE ELECTRICAL SAFETY & POWER RELIABILITY
Inertia and a resistance to change prevents progress even where the allure or reason for the initial attraction has long since past.
Working with Marechal, a world-leading manufacturer of industrial plug-socket assemblies, Thorne & Derrick can provide increased safety and improved reliability compared to the traditional “hard-wiring” approach to low voltage power distribution using their innovative Decontactor technology.
THE DECONTACTOR
DECONTACTOR = PLUG + SOCKET + INTEGRAL SWITCH DISCONNECTOR
Marechal Decontactors can be disconnected under full electrical load for planned maintenance or rapid change out of equipment during plant shutdowns and turnarounds.
- Load Break Release Button & Safety Shutter
Marechal plugs feature a safety button placed on the upper section of the safety socket enabling the user with a single press of the button to disconnect the equipment up to 250A – no specialist skills or training is required to install the plugs.
Marechal plug-socket assemblies can be removed in complete safety – the power outlet installation is safe and does not represent an electrical hazard guaranteeing operating speed and time savings during installation operations or machine shutdown.
As an additional feature a safety shutter protects the user according to IP4X/IPXXD – the live contacts are inaccessible behind the closed shutter.
ANATOMY OF THE DECONTACTOR
The Marechal decontactor is a plug and socket with an integral load-break switch – this unique design offers various benefits :
- contact quality
- safe disconnection
- automatically watertight
- cost reduction due to dual-voltage
- robust and reliable
Out With The Old, In With The New. Contact T&D to arrange a UK site demonstration or survey of your power distribution requirement. No obligation. No cost.
WHATEVER THE WEATHER, WHEREVER THE ZONE
We think we can meet any Power Distribution challenge.
Automatic IP66/IP67 dust and liquid tightness – check.
Hazardous area Zone 1 and Zone 2 – yes, compliant with ATEX and IECEx.
Signal and control options – yes, up to 37 contacts.
High current capability – got it covered, connect up to 250amps. Single pole options up to 700amps.
Handle heat – we can cope, withstand 400°C.
Ex Decontactors | Plugs and socket-outlets with integrated switch, designed and certified for hazardous areas (ATEX 2014/34/EU Directive) – this includes Zones 1 & 2 (Flammable Gas) and Zones 21 & 22 (Combustible Dust) potentially explosive atmospheres.
