First Separable Switch-Disconnector Ideal For The Food & Beverage Industry | Marechal EVO
Published 22 Sep 2022
Seperable Switch-Disconnectors
Marechal EVO
The EVO40 from Marechal is the only separable switch-disconnector on the market: the safety benefit is unquestionable. With a conventional switch-disconnector, the switchover to OFF can’t be 100% guaranteed, in the event of an overvoltage with melting of the contacts; with Marechal EVO, a fully visible disconnection is ensured because of its separation in two, thus allowing a safe disconnection. In addition to this aspect, the product is safe for two other important reasons.
The first is that the user does not have access to the active parts (IP4X).
The second is that the product is IP66/IP67 waterproof in the ON & OFF positions.

Marechal Separable Disconnectors
IP66/IP67 WATERPROOF, WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES FOR THE FOOD INDUSTRY?
EVO ensures continuous waterproofness even under powerful water jets (fire hose). As a result, cleaning can be done safely.
In addition, EVO’s ergonomics have been studied to ensure that there is no retention zone: food cannot get stuck in the product. The product durability is ensured and the hygiene of the installations respected.
As the switch-disconnector can be disconnected easily and locally, by a simple “twist” movement, machine changes are easier and faster. For plants that manufacture various products, this makes it possible to switch from one production line to another in a minimum amount of time.
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Ingress Protection
A major consideration in the protection of equipment within hazardous areas is the safeguarding against the ingress of solid foreign objects and water.
This is known as the degree of ingress protection and is commonly referred to as the IP Code. The relevant standard for the degree of ingress protection is IEC 60529.
An overview of the IP code as defined in the standard is detailed below:
Reminder of the IP indicator meaning |
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First Digit | Description | Second Digit | Description |
4 | Protection against solid bodies/tools 1mm | 4 | Splash resistance |
5 | Protection against dust | 5 | Protection against water jets |
6 | Dustproof | 6 | Completely protected against powerful water jets (fire hose) |
7 | Protection against the effects of temporary immersion | ||
8 | Protection against the effects of prolonged immersion under specified conditions | ||
9 | Protection against high pressure water jets |

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