Category Archives: Electrical Lockout

Circuit Breaker Lockout Design – an R&D Journey

Mitsubishi CP30BA Lockout

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 are 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 […]

Lockable Rocker Switch Design & Production

rocker switch locked

With so many different makes and models of rocker switches in existence, finding the right locking device can be difficult. There are lots of different after-market models available but they are rarely universal due to a large number of switches available. Total Lockout offers a rapid design and production service for this situation. Here are […]

Which lockout fits a Crouse Hinds DS415 Switch?

Crouse Hinds Lockout

There is no OEM locking device available for the Crouse Hinds DS415 switch although the front of the switch body does have a 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 has designed and produced part […]

How do you lockout an ABB SACE PR231/P Push Button Circuit Breaker

ABB-SACE-PR231/P

Here at Total Lockout customers often ask us to help them select the right lockout device for different makes and models of circuit breakers. 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 […]

Need help choosing the right MCB Lockout device?

With so many makes and models of lockout devices available on the market, Total Lockout now offers 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 […]