203 Cooper Circle
Peachtree City, GA 30269
Phone: (770) 631-2100
Fax: (770) 631-2101
www.cooperwiringdevices.com
News Release
Contact:
Tim Rice
(412) 394-6611
tim.rice@bm.com
Cooper Wiring Devices Announces
Arrow Hart® X-Switch™ Motor Control
NSF Certified motor control is designed for harsh industrial environments
in food and beverage applications
PEACHTREE CITY, GA., July 21, 2009 – Cooper Wiring Devices, a division of Cooper Industries, has
introduced the Arrow Hart X-Switch, the food and beverage industry’s first NSF Splash Zone Certified
motor control switch. The X-Switch is designed specifically for the complex food and beverage
processing environments, and stands up to the most abusive industrial manufacturing applications
where equipment is exposed to frequent wash down.
The X-Switch is designed to provide safe and reliable motor control switching, while also addressing the
code and environmental requirements unique to food and beverage applications. The Type 4X
enclosure is made from durable stainless steel, and contains a molded silicon gasket for easy cleaning
and superior protection of electrical components. A high-visibility red handle can be padlocked to meet
OSHA lockout/tagout requirements, and the pre-wired, fixed grounding lugs provide safe and
dependable ground continuity.
The X-Switch is designed to reduce time and costs associated with downtime and maintenance. The
product is available with pre-wired SOFTPower™ connectivity for easy installation and motor changeouts, which reduces downtime by up to 75%. Quick-drive hex cover bolts allow for easy access inside
the panel, and fork terminals allow for easy phase changes, cutting downtime associated with planned
maintenance.
The X-Switch is also available with a unique stainless steel breather/drain designed to equalize pressure
within the enclosure and provide a means for exit of any condensation build-up within the enclosure.
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“Cooper Wiring Devices delivers reliable solutions for harsh industrial environments, and provides
innovative, code-compliant products to keep businesses productive, safe and compliant at all times,”
said Chad Smith, Product Manager at Cooper Wiring Devices. “The Arrow Hart X-Switch is designed to
withstand the harsh environments of the food and beverage processing industry, as well as maintain the
safety and integrity of the facility. This switch excels in environments where standard switches are most
susceptible to failure.”
The Arrow Hart X-Switch is ideal for food processing, meat packing, distilleries, bottling and other
complex environment applications. For more information, visit www.cooperwiringdevices.com or call
Cooper Wiring Devices at 866-853-4293.
About Cooper Wiring Devices
Cooper Wiring Devices, a trusted name in electrical products, features Arrow Hart commercial and
industrial solutions and residential products like Aspire, Aspire RF wireless controls, and MediaSync
structured wiring systems. Cooper Wiring Devices is committed to providing products that increase
productivity, energy efficiency, safety at work and in the home, and provide reliable performance.
A division of Cooper Industries (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, Ltd. (NYSE: CBE) is a global manufacturer with 2008 revenues of $6.5 billion,
approximately 88 percent of which are from electrical products. Founded in 1833, Cooper's sustained
level of success is attributable to a constant focus on innovation, evolving business practices while
maintaining the highest ethical standards, and meeting customer needs. The Company has eight
operating divisions with leading market share 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 build-out, 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 2008, 61 percent of total sales were to customers in the industrial and utility end-markets and
37 percent of total sales were to customers outside the United States. Cooper, which has
manufacturing facilities in 23 countries as of 2008, is incorporated in Bermuda with administrative
headquarters in Houston, TX. For more information, visit the web site at www.cooperindustries.com.
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