Type K Manual Switches

600Vac and 230 Vdc maximum
·         Up to 30A continuous current rating at 600Vac
·         Suitable for use with three-phase AC motors rated up to 20 HP

Enclosures available
·         NEMA Type 1 of sheet steel with a thermoplastic wrap-around cover; also available in oversized version
·         NEMA Type 4 of zinc alloy die casting
·         NEMA Type 3R, 7 & 9 of cast aluminum
·         Red of green neon pilot light units available factory-installed in NEMA Type 1 (surface/flush mounting) and NEMA Type 4. Also available as field-modification kit for NEMA Type 1 enclosures for flexibility
·         Available with toggle handle or with removable key type operator to discourage unauthorized operation
·         Emergency Off Actuator optional for field installation on NEMA Type 1 surface-mounted units for convenience

Type K reversing manual switches provide a compact means of starting, stopping, and reversing AC motors where overload protection is not required or is provided separately.
·         Suitable for use with three-phase squirrel cage motors and for single-phase motors which can be reversed by reconnecting motor leads
·         Two switches are used, one to connect the motor for forward rotation and one for reverse.
·         Type K two-speed manual switches may be used with separate winding three- or single-phase AC motors where overload protection is not required or is provided separately
·         Two switches are employed to give “on-off” control in each speed.

Meets UL and CSA requirements

Type K motor starting switches provide manual “on-off” control of single- or three-phase AC motors, where overload protection is not required or is provided separately. Compact construction and a 600 volt rating make these switches suitable for a wide range of industrial and commercial uses.

Typical applications include small machine tools, pumps, fans, conveyors, and many other types of electrical machinery. They may also be used on non-motor loads such as resistance heaters.