Article: Sealed contactor safely switches up to 750 V.(APPLICATIONS)

A completely sealed 350 A single pole, single throw contactor that can power switch both alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC) up to 750 V, has been launched by Gigavac, based in Santa Barbara, California, USA. The contactor is based on the extended performance impervious ceramic (EPIC) sealing technology and can operate in harsh environments without the need for special protective packaging.

The EPIC high-voltage contactor includes a ceramic header that is welded to a can with high-temperature plastics inside for the arc management.

No thick layer of epoxy is required, yet the EPIC contactor has a seal sufficient to contain high-pressure ...

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