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Labor-Saving Efficiency with Thomas & Betts MD1M Motor Lead Disconnects

ByLinsy Jante

5/8/2023

Standard Electric and Thomas & Betts of ABB are offering Color-Keyed Motor Lead Disconnects  for 600 V and 5 kV applications, covering wire range #16 AWG through 500 kcmil.  Motor lead disconnects offer a quick, reliable change-out of electric motors with no bolting, taping, or loose connections. Frequently encountered concerns such as accidentally cutting the wire insulation, motor downtime, or installer exposure will be a thing of the past.

Features & Benefits:

  • Slide on reusable boot eliminates the need for nuts, bolts and washers or insulating tape
  • Constructed of high-conductivity copper with tin plating
  • Female disconnects equipped with beryllium copper interface band for dependable connections
  • Total assembly fits into tight motor housings
  • Quick disconnect with no knife cutting of melted tape
  • Exceed electrical and mechanical performance of bolted connections

The fast, snap-together assembly of the disconnects yields a 76% time reduction compared to the traditional bolt and tape method. Quick installation occurs because the terminating components are easily assembled and permit much more space in the motor terminal box. The time comparison accounts for installation and disassembly, offering maximum labor savings. Watch this and get an inside look at the time savings the Color-Keyed Motor Lead Disconnects can offer you out in the field:

Click here to download the Color-Keyed Motor Lead Disconnects product brochure.

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