Mersen Expands Surge-Trap SPD Line with More UL 1449 Approved Products

The new series includes the Surge-Trap XR series, which provides overvoltage protection for distribution branch panels, control panels and equipment. The advanced performance Surge-Trap XP series provides overvoltage protection for larger distribution panels and branch panels. And, the Surge-Trap XT series which offers advanced technology surge protection and provides high end protection for critical locations and service entrance gear.

“Almost 80% of overvoltage problems are caused by problems generated within the facility.” said Janelle Woodfall, Mersen product manager. “To prevent damaging overvoltage problems, proper surge protection devices need to be used in a cascading method throughout the facility.”

SPDs play a critical role in helping to protect people and equipment from harmful transients. It is especially important within industries such as agriculture, automation, pulp & paper, renewable energy, telecommunications, transportation and water treatment industries as well as within any industrial, commercial or residential environment where overvoltage problems caused by internal power disturbances are common.

“There are many SPDs on the market that no longer meet the UL1449 standard. To know if a SPD product is in compliance, look for the UL holographic label on the device. If it has a UL holographic label, the SPD is in compliance. If it doesn’t have one, it does not meet the new UL 1449 Third Edition standard,” explains Ms. Woodfall.

The Surge-Trap^® Type 1 X-Series SPDs are rated for NEMA 4X enclosures and suited for system voltages from 120V to 600V. They have a 20kA (In) nominal discharge current and high 200kA SCCR ratings.  Agency approvals include UL 1449 third edition, IEC 61643, CE, ANSI/IEEE C62.41 (XR-series), RoHS compliant, and UL 96A lightening protection master label.

For complete details about the Surge-Trap^® Type 1 X-Series product line visit: http://us.ferrazshawmut.com/catalog/surge-protection/surge-trap-spd or contact your Mersen (formerly Ferraz Shawmut) sales representative or local distributor. Product information including catalog sheets, installation instructions, and more may be downloaded from the above link or requested at info.nby@mersen.com.

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Mersen, formerly Ferraz Shawmut, is worldwide expert in high-performance materials for extreme environments and in the reliability and safety of electrical installations. Drawing on a century of experience—and an ongoing commitment to critical research in electrical safety— it provides industrial, commercial, and OEM customers with innovative products and unsurpassed technical support. The electrical and circuit protection division provides a comprehensive line of current-limiting fuses (low voltage, general purpose, medium voltage, semiconductor, miniature and glass, and special purpose) and accessories, fuse blocks and holders, power distribution blocks, low voltage disconnect switches, surge protection, high power switches, heatsinks, thermal management and more. Amp-Trap^® High-Speed Class J (HSJ) fuses, TPMOV^® Technology, and the SmartSpot^® open-fuse indicator are a few of the company’s latest innovations.