There seems to be an infinite number of miniature circuit breakers, RCD’s, MCCB’s and Circuit Protectors on the market and their shape and size is constantly evolving as manufacturers seek out improvements and refinements in their design. This creates an additional challenge for manufacturers of locking devices. It’s widely acknowledged that a circuit breaker is […]
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If you’re not sure which locking device will fit your breaker, this guide will help you choose the right one. You need to take three measurements from the breaker toggle. The width of the toggle (A) The length of the toggle (B) The thickness of the toggle (C) Once you have this information ready, […]
With so many different makes and models of rocker switch in existence, finding the right locking device can be difficult. There’s lots of different after-market models available but they are rarely universal due to the large number of switches available. Total Lockout offer a rapid design and production service for this situation. Here are some […]
There is no OEM locking device available for the Crouse Hinds DS415 switch although the front of the switch body does have hole for applying a padlock. It’s not always possible for the padlock to snag the switch knob meaning it’s possible to override, even when locked. Total Lockout have designed and produced part no. […]
Here at Total Lockout customers often ask us to help them select the right lockout device for different makes and models of circuit breaker. Renowned manufacturers like Brady and Master Lock offer a wide range of after-market circuit breaker lockouts which will fit most breakers. But from time to time we get requests for some […]
With so many makes and models of lockout devices available on the market, Total Lockout now offer a (free of charge) quick-check CAD modelling service to check the suitability of any lockout device on any host equipment. In this example we are checking how well the Master Lock S2393 universal MCB lockout will fit on […]