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www.cooperwiringdevices.com
News Release
Contact:
Mike Petrasek
(412) 394-6611
michael.petrasek@bm.com
X-Switch™ Motor Controllers and Disconnects From Cooper Wiring
Devices Ideal for Harsh Industrial Environments
The Arrow Hart™ X-Switch excels where standard industrial switches are most susceptible to failure
PEACHTREE CITY, GA, August 21, 2012 – Cooper Wiring Devices, a leading electrical wiring
device manufacturer for industrial, commercial and residential applications, understands the unique
motor control needs of complex environments. To ensure needs of safety, reduced downtime and
code compliance are met, the company has introduced its line of X-Switch™ Motor Controllers and
Disconnects. Ideal for harsh environments, the X-Switch is designed to excel where standard
switches are most susceptible to failure.
Ideal for industrial manufacturing applications exposed to frequent washdowns, the X-Switch
enclosure is specially designed to prevent the penetration of external contaminants while still
delivering dependable motor control. It includes a variety of input/output options, including breather
drains and pre-drilled holes. The rugged design is also built to withstand extreme temperatures,
chemicals and corrosive elements.
“Our line of X-Switch options are the ideal solution for a wide range of harsh environments,” said
Laura Ulz, President Cooper Wiring Devices. “Whether it’s a food processing plant, bottling facility,
distillery, material handling or packaging equipment, our dependable solutions offer the reliability and
longevity the complex environments demand day-in and day-out.”
X-Switch products are the only motor controllers splash zone certified by the National Sanitation
Foundation (NSF). They feature NEMA 4X stainless steel enclosures and include a high-visibility red
handle that can be padlocked to meet OSHA lockout/tagout requirements. They are available in 30A,
40A and 60A switch options and include a compact size and footprint for installation versatility. All
products are also cULus listed to UL508, CSA C22.2 no. 14, file no. E135083.
To learn more about X-Switch Motor Controllers and Disconnects or any of the great solutions offered
by Cooper Wiring Devices, visit www.arrowhart.com.
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About Cooper Wiring Devices
Cooper Wiring Devices, a trusted name in electrical products, features Arrow Hart commercial and
industrial solutions, CORE Lighting Controls, residential wiring devices and Cooper Interconnect
industrial, military, aerospace, and subsea connectivity solutions. Cooper Wiring Devices is committed
to providing products that increase productivity, energy efficiency, safety at work and in the home, and
provide reliable performance. Cooper Interconnect, a Cooper Wiring Devices’ business unit, is a
leading manufacturer of sophisticated interconnect solutions for demanding environments and
features well-known brands such as G&H, WPI, Burton, General Connector brands, Cam-Lok, and
Thorkom. A subsidiary of Cooper Industries plc (NYSE: CBE), Cooper Wiring Devices is
headquartered in Peachtree City, GA with international manufacturing and distribution facilities. For
more information on Cooper Wiring Devices visit www.cooperwiringdevices.com.
About Cooper Industries
Cooper Industries plc (NYSE: CBE) is a global electrical products manufacturer with 2011 revenues
of $5.4 billion. Founded in 1833 Cooper's sustained success is attributable to a constant focus on
innovation and evolving business practices, while maintaining the highest ethical standards and
meeting customer needs. The Company has seven operating divisions with leading market
positions and world-class products and brands, including Bussmann electrical and electronic fuses;
Crouse-Hinds and CEAG explosion-proof electrical equipment; Halo and Metalux lighting fixtures;
and Kyle and McGraw-Edison power systems products. With this broad range of products, Cooper
is uniquely positioned for several long-term growth trends including the global infrastructure buildout, the need to improve the reliability and productivity of the electric grid, the demand for higher
energy-efficient products and the need for improved electrical safety. In 2011 sixty-two percent of
total sales were to customers in the industrial and utility end-markets and forty percent of total sales
were to customers outside the United States. Cooper has manufacturing facilities in 23 countries as
of 2011. For more information, visit the website at www.cooperindustries.com.
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