{"id":8065,"date":"2025-05-19T11:10:52","date_gmt":"2025-05-19T09:10:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/malux.com\/kunskapsbankinlagg\/protection-with-safety-switch-in-ex-industrial-environments\/"},"modified":"2026-02-20T14:40:05","modified_gmt":"2026-02-20T13:40:05","slug":"protection-with-safety-switch-in-ex-industrial-environments","status":"publish","type":"kunskapsbankinlagg","link":"https:\/\/www.malux.com\/en\/kunskapsbankinlagg\/protection-with-safety-switch-in-ex-industrial-environments\/","title":{"rendered":"Protection with safety switch in Ex industrial environments"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-94b0ecf stk-block-background\" data-block-id=\"94b0ecf\"><style>.stk-94b0ecf {background-color:#f5f5f5 !important;padding-top:80px !important;padding-bottom:80px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;}.stk-94b0ecf:before{background-color:#f5f5f5 !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 767px){.stk-94b0ecf {padding-top:60px !important;padding-bottom:60px !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-94b0ecf-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-194d026\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"194d026\"><style>.stk-194d026 {max-width:1024px !important;min-width:auto !important;margin-right:auto !important;margin-left:auto !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-194d026 {max-width:90% !important;min-width:auto !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-194d026-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-194d026-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-36f6796\" data-block-id=\"36f6796\"><style>.stk-36f6796 {margin-bottom:30px !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-36f6796 {margin-bottom:30px !important;}}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">By the end of the last century, more than 35 different systems were used for railway communications in Europe. This was, of course, not the best way to ensure operations, as the number of rail passengers continued to increase. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-15f4975 stk-block-background\" data-block-id=\"15f4975\"><style>.stk-15f4975 {background-color:#f5f5f5 !important;padding-top:80px !important;padding-bottom:80px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;}.stk-15f4975:before{background-color:#f5f5f5 !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 767px){.stk-15f4975 {padding-top:60px !important;padding-bottom:60px !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-15f4975-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-ce1d7c2\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"ce1d7c2\"><style>.stk-ce1d7c2 {max-width:1024px !important;min-width:auto !important;margin-right:auto !important;margin-left:auto !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-ce1d7c2 {max-width:90% !important;min-width:auto !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-ce1d7c2-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-ce1d7c2-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-e27b08c\" data-block-id=\"e27b08c\"><style>.stk-e27b08c {margin-bottom:30px !important;}.stk-e27b08c-column{--stk-columns-spacing:0px !important;--stk-column-gap:60px !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 767px){.stk-e27b08c {margin-bottom:0px !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-e27b08c-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-6dde180\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"6dde180\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-6dde180-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-6dde180-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-73b1b1f\" data-block-id=\"73b1b1f\"><style>@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-73b1b1f {margin-bottom:30px !important;}}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Precautionary measures are important in demanding industrial environments. With low safety, much is at stake. Ex-rated safety switches make the working environment safer by enabling switching off and isolation in explosive atmospheres, thereby helping to prevent accidents.  \n\nSafety switches are a common device installed in industrial settings to prevent accidental or unauthorized start-up of the electrical installation, typically when work is to be carried out on part of a plant. The switch is intended to protect both the industrial environment and everyone working in the area. It is therefore important to select the correct switch from the outset.  <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-503c5b4\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"503c5b4\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-503c5b4-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-503c5b4-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-834f014\" data-block-id=\"834f014\"><style>.stk-834f014 .stk-img-wrapper{width:100% !important;height:395px !important;}<\/style><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-2456\" src=\"https:\/\/www.malux.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/3mb7849-0_7be86f59.png\" width=\"1000\" height=\"665\" alt=\"uk-guidelines-29_e45c5a86\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.malux.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/3mb7849-0_7be86f59.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.malux.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/3mb7849-0_7be86f59-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.malux.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/3mb7849-0_7be86f59-768x511.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-bf525f4 stk-block-background\" data-block-id=\"bf525f4\"><style>.stk-bf525f4 {background-color:#f5f5f5 !important;padding-top:80px !important;padding-bottom:80px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;}.stk-bf525f4:before{background-color:#f5f5f5 !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 767px){.stk-bf525f4 {padding-top:60px !important;padding-bottom:60px !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-bf525f4-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-d8002b4\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"d8002b4\"><style>.stk-d8002b4 {max-width:1024px !important;min-width:auto !important;margin-right:auto !important;margin-left:auto !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-d8002b4 {max-width:90% !important;min-width:auto !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-d8002b4-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-d8002b4-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-ed6d2de\" data-block-id=\"ed6d2de\"><style>.stk-ed6d2de {margin-bottom:30px !important;}.stk-ed6d2de-column{--stk-columns-spacing:0px !important;--stk-column-gap:60px !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 767px){.stk-ed6d2de {margin-bottom:0px !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-ed6d2de-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-6b609e7\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"6b609e7\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-6b609e7-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-6b609e7-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-card stk-block-card stk-block stk-d186789 is-style-default\" data-v=\"2\" data-block-id=\"d186789\"><style>.stk-d186789 .stk-block-card__image img{object-fit:contain !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk--no-padding stk-container stk-d186789-container stk-hover-parent\"><figure class=\"stk-block-card__image stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-2457\" src=\"https:\/\/www.malux.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/20a_2445fa04.png\" width=\"301\" height=\"364\" alt=\"20a_2445fa04\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.malux.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/20a_2445fa04.png 301w, https:\/\/www.malux.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/20a_2445fa04-248x300.png 248w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 301px) 100vw, 301px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"stk-container-padding stk-block-card__content\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-d186789-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-dfaad8d\" id=\"sakerhetsbrytare-ex-emc-for-kravande-miljoer\" data-block-id=\"dfaad8d\"><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">Safety switches Ex\/EMC for demanding environments<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-e95a52d\" data-block-id=\"e95a52d\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Suitable for installation of variable-speed motors to protect against electromagnetic radiation. The switch is stainless steel (acid-resistant, 316L) and is 3-pole with auxiliary contacts. <br\/><br\/>With correctly selected cable glands, these safety switches meet the requirements for EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility).<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-91a661d\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"91a661d\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-91a661d-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-91a661d-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-card stk-block-card stk-block stk-bca3062 is-style-default\" data-v=\"2\" data-block-id=\"bca3062\"><style>.stk-bca3062 .stk-block-card__image img{object-position:60% 72% !important;object-fit:contain !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk--no-padding stk-container stk-bca3062-container stk-hover-parent\"><figure class=\"stk-block-card__image stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-2458\" src=\"https:\/\/www.malux.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/plast_203f2146.png\" width=\"384\" height=\"517\" alt=\"20a_2445fa04\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.malux.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/plast_203f2146.png 384w, https:\/\/www.malux.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/plast_203f2146-223x300.png 223w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 384px) 100vw, 384px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"stk-container-padding stk-block-card__content\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-bca3062-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-de1cc27\" id=\"sakerhetsbrytare-i-plast\" data-block-id=\"de1cc27\"><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">Plastic safety switches<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-04a8933\" data-block-id=\"04a8933\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">No one else can operate the switch without your knowledge. The safety switch can easily be locked using up to three padlocks so that start-up cannot occur until all locks have been removed. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-542292c stk-block-background\" data-block-id=\"542292c\"><style>.stk-542292c {background-color:#f5f5f5 !important;padding-top:80px !important;padding-bottom:80px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;}.stk-542292c:before{background-color:#f5f5f5 !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 767px){.stk-542292c {padding-top:60px !important;padding-bottom:60px !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-542292c-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-e18978e\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"e18978e\"><style>.stk-e18978e {max-width:1024px !important;min-width:auto !important;margin-right:auto !important;margin-left:auto !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-e18978e {max-width:90% !important;min-width:auto !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-e18978e-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-e18978e-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-2b5e6e6\" data-block-id=\"2b5e6e6\"><style>.stk-2b5e6e6 {margin-bottom:30px !important;}.stk-2b5e6e6-column{--stk-columns-spacing:0px !important;--stk-column-gap:60px !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 767px){.stk-2b5e6e6 {margin-bottom:0px !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-2b5e6e6-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-a69480b\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"a69480b\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-a69480b-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-a69480b-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-9fabc11\" id=\"explosionsskyddets-markning-enligt-atex-har-foljande-betydelse\" data-block-id=\"9fabc11\"><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">The ATEX explosion protection marking has the following meaning:<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-0f20aea\" data-block-id=\"0f20aea\"><style>.stk-0f20aea .stk-img-wrapper{width:100% !important;height:395px !important;}.stk-0f20aea .stk-img-wrapper img{object-fit:contain !important;}<\/style><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-2459\" src=\"https:\/\/www.malux.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/16_4f2a0299.png\" width=\"641\" height=\"880\" alt=\"uk-guidelines-29_e45c5a86\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.malux.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/16_4f2a0299.png 641w, https:\/\/www.malux.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/16_4f2a0299-219x300.png 219w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 641px) 100vw, 641px\" \/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-e8aa022 stk-block-background\" data-block-id=\"e8aa022\"><style>.stk-e8aa022 {background-color:#f5f5f5 !important;padding-top:80px !important;padding-bottom:80px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;}.stk-e8aa022:before{background-color:#f5f5f5 !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 767px){.stk-e8aa022 {padding-top:60px !important;padding-bottom:60px !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-e8aa022-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-2cf6b42\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"2cf6b42\"><style>.stk-2cf6b42 {max-width:1024px !important;min-width:auto !important;margin-right:auto !important;margin-left:auto !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-2cf6b42 {max-width:90% !important;min-width:auto !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-2cf6b42-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-2cf6b42-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-b6ba2f1\" data-block-id=\"b6ba2f1\"><style>.stk-b6ba2f1 {margin-bottom:30px !important;}.stk-b6ba2f1-column{--stk-columns-spacing:0px !important;--stk-column-gap:60px !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 767px){.stk-b6ba2f1 {margin-bottom:0px !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-b6ba2f1-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-5bb553e\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"5bb553e\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-5bb553e-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-5bb553e-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-92e68ac\" data-block-id=\"92e68ac\"><style>.stk-92e68ac .stk-img-wrapper{width:100% !important;height:395px !important;}.stk-92e68ac .stk-img-wrapper img{object-fit:contain !important;}<\/style><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-2460\" src=\"https:\/\/www.malux.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/17_93bb0368.png\" width=\"672\" height=\"891\" alt=\"uk-guidelines-29_e45c5a86\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.malux.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/17_93bb0368.png 672w, https:\/\/www.malux.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/17_93bb0368-226x300.png 226w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-fa3b1e8 stk-block-background\" data-block-id=\"fa3b1e8\"><style>.stk-fa3b1e8 {background-color:#f5f5f5 !important;padding-top:80px !important;padding-bottom:80px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;}.stk-fa3b1e8:before{background-color:#f5f5f5 !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 767px){.stk-fa3b1e8 {padding-top:60px !important;padding-bottom:60px !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-fa3b1e8-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-431af0c\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"431af0c\"><style>.stk-431af0c {max-width:1024px !important;min-width:auto !important;margin-right:auto !important;margin-left:auto !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-431af0c {max-width:90% !important;min-width:auto !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-431af0c-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-431af0c-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-618ebcb\" data-block-id=\"618ebcb\"><style>.stk-618ebcb {margin-bottom:30px !important;}.stk-618ebcb-column{--stk-columns-spacing:0px !important;--stk-column-gap:60px !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 767px){.stk-618ebcb {margin-bottom:0px !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-618ebcb-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-1dd6636\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"1dd6636\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-1dd6636-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-1dd6636-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-card stk-block-card stk-block stk-d90a5f7 is-style-default\" data-v=\"2\" data-block-id=\"d90a5f7\"><style>.stk-d90a5f7 .stk-block-card__image img{object-fit:contain !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk--no-padding stk-container stk-d90a5f7-container stk-hover-parent\"><figure class=\"stk-block-card__image stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-2461\" src=\"https:\/\/www.malux.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/vipps_7f167f11.png\" width=\"290\" height=\"311\" alt=\"20a_2445fa04\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.malux.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/vipps_7f167f11.png 290w, https:\/\/www.malux.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/vipps_7f167f11-280x300.png 280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 290px) 100vw, 290px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"stk-container-padding stk-block-card__content\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-d90a5f7-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-63932d3\" id=\"vippstrombrytare\" data-block-id=\"63932d3\"><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">Toggle switches<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-baff376\" data-block-id=\"baff376\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">The switch is intended for use in zones 1, 2, 21 and 22. Suitable for both indoor and outdoor installations, particularly well suited for chemical industries and offshore facilities. The toggle switch button is easy to operate, even with work gloves, and its luminescent label makes it visible in the dark. The protective collar also prevents accidental operation.   <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-card stk-block-card stk-block stk-ec07962 is-style-default\" data-v=\"2\" data-block-id=\"ec07962\"><style>.stk-ec07962 .stk-block-card__image img{object-fit:contain !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk--no-padding stk-container stk-ec07962-container stk-hover-parent\"><figure class=\"stk-block-card__image stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-2463\" src=\"https:\/\/www.malux.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/manuellt_5aa57567.png\" width=\"361\" height=\"394\" alt=\"20a_2445fa04\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.malux.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/manuellt_5aa57567.png 361w, https:\/\/www.malux.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/manuellt_5aa57567-275x300.png 275w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 361px) 100vw, 361px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"stk-container-padding stk-block-card__content\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-ec07962-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-ea18a24\" id=\"manuella-motorskydd\" data-block-id=\"ea18a24\"><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">Manual motor protection switches<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-287559c\" data-block-id=\"287559c\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Manual motor protection switch with start function, phase-failure protection, and thermal and electromagnetic trip. The motor protection switch is available in various versions, from 0.1 to 25 A. Operating status is always indicated by the position of the knob. The motor protection switch can only be started manually on the unit.  <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-4548eb2\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"4548eb2\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-4548eb2-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-4548eb2-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-card stk-block-card stk-block stk-0ef5e7c is-style-default\" data-v=\"2\" data-block-id=\"0ef5e7c\"><style>.stk-0ef5e7c .stk-block-card__image img{object-position:60% 72% !important;object-fit:contain !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk--no-padding stk-container stk-0ef5e7c-container stk-hover-parent\"><figure class=\"stk-block-card__image stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-2462\" src=\"https:\/\/www.malux.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/manoverbrytare_d2f04274.png\" width=\"250\" height=\"338\" alt=\"20a_2445fa04\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.malux.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/manoverbrytare_d2f04274.png 250w, https:\/\/www.malux.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/manoverbrytare_d2f04274-222x300.png 222w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"stk-container-padding stk-block-card__content\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-0ef5e7c-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-ba3a00f\" id=\"vippstrombrytare\" data-block-id=\"ba3a00f\"><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">Toggle switches<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-4bd6b6c\" data-block-id=\"4bd6b6c\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">The control switch supports up to 6 contacts and 2\u20135 switching positions. This makes virtually all applications in modern control technology possible. The contacts are protected against contact with each other and support a conductor cross-section of up to 6 mm for connecting single- or multi-strand conductors. The control switch\u2019s rated current at 500 V is 16 A.   <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-card stk-block-card stk-block stk-717f15f is-style-default\" data-v=\"2\" data-block-id=\"717f15f\"><style>.stk-717f15f .stk-block-card__image img{object-position:60% 72% !important;object-fit:contain !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk--no-padding stk-container stk-717f15f-container stk-hover-parent\"><figure class=\"stk-block-card__image stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-2464\" src=\"https:\/\/www.malux.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ghg_738ecc12.png\" width=\"280\" height=\"291\" alt=\"20a_2445fa04\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"stk-container-padding stk-block-card__content\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-717f15f-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-8495292\" id=\"manoverbrytare-ghg-411-1\" data-block-id=\"8495292\"><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">Control switch &#8211; GHG 411.1<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-1269a93\" data-block-id=\"1269a93\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">The enclosures are made of thermoplastic that is resistant to cold. They meet the requirements of EN 60070 and provide high resistance to chemicals. 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