Safety Measures of Insulated Safety Padlocks

 After inserting and turning on the switch, the insulated safety padlock is inserted into the hole to prevent others from pulling out the plug.



First, it can serve as a lock, functioning like a regular padlock. After insertion and switching on, the insulated rod is placed into the hole to prevent others from removing the plug. Some sockets are locked.
Second, it can serve as a sealing or packaging function, depending on the manufacturer or application.

Example of conventional safety measures:
For industrial robots, regular safety measures usually involve fences or barriers to separate robots from people. In such cases, if available, some sockets are locked.

Why can’t the electrical safety padlock lock properly?
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Operators must be fully trained to understand the hazards of machines, protective functions, applications, and limitations. They must use appropriate personal protective equipment. Some sockets are locked. After inserting and turning on the switch, the insulated rod is placed into the hole to prevent others from removing the plug.

So, regarding the safety measures of insulated safety padlocks, what are the standard configurations of Herzman Power’s normal-pressure sealed air-insulated switchgear?

The standard configurations of Herzman Power’s normal-pressure sealed air-insulated switchgear are as follows:
B (Circuit Breaker Module)

  1. Vacuum arc chamber

  2. Three-position isolating/grounding switch (with short-circuit closing capability)

  3. Manual operating mechanism for circuit breaker

  4. Manual operating mechanism for isolating/grounding switch

  5. Mechanical interlock and position indication for circuit breaker and isolating/grounding switch

  6. For all switching functions, the panel can be equipped with padlock devices

  7. Voltage presence indicator

  8. Operating handle

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