Why Choose the Lovato P5X18472UL Padlockable Door Coupling Handle?
The Lovato P5X18472UL is a red/yellow padlockable door coupling handle designed for compatible UL-certified Lovato P5ME moulded case circuit breakers in the 400–600 A range. As part of the Lovato P5 MCCB accessory range, it allows an internally mounted circuit breaker to be operated conveniently from the outside of an electrical enclosure.
The P5X18472UL is supplied complete with a 469 mm operating shaft, providing the mechanical connection between the external handle and the compatible MCCB. Its red/yellow colour scheme provides high visibility for disconnecting and isolation applications, while the padlockable design allows the operating position to be secured against unauthorised operation.
Designed specifically for UL-compliant applications, the P5X18472UL carries cULus certification and provides a UL Type 1 enclosure rating. It also has an IP65 degree of protection according to IEC classification, making it a robust external operating solution for industrial machinery, switchboards and electrical distribution panels.
Key Advantages
- Designed specifically for UL-compliant Lovato P5ME moulded case circuit breakers.
- Red/yellow padlockable handle provides clear visual identification for isolation and disconnecting applications.
- Supplied complete with a 469 mm operating shaft for door coupling.
- IP65 IEC protection rating provides robust frontal protection.
- UL Type 1 enclosure rating supports integration into UL-compliant equipment.
- cULus certified for use in appropriate North American industrial applications.
Key Features
- Lovato P5 MCCB accessory range.
- Padlockable door coupling handle.
- Designed for UL-compliant P5ME MCCBs.
- Compatible with P5M...0400–0600 UL circuit breaker applications.
- Red/yellow handle configuration.
- Complete with 469 mm shaft.
- IP65 IEC degree of protection.
- UL Type 1 degree of protection.
- cULus certification.
- Suitable for external operation of enclosure-mounted circuit breakers.
Secure External Operation for UL-Compliant P5ME Circuit Breakers
A door coupling handle enables a moulded case circuit breaker installed inside an enclosure to be operated from the exterior of the panel. The Lovato P5X18472UL uses the supplied 469 mm shaft to mechanically connect the external operator to the compatible P5ME MCCB, providing convenient control while the live switching equipment remains enclosed.
The padlockable red/yellow operator is particularly useful for machinery disconnecting and electrical isolation applications where the circuit breaker operating position must be clearly identifiable and capable of being secured. Combined with its UL Type 1 rating, IEC IP65 protection and cULus certification, the P5X18472UL provides a practical solution for UL-compliant industrial control and power distribution equipment.
Typical Applications
- UL-compliant industrial machinery disconnecting applications.
- External operation of compatible P5ME moulded case circuit breakers.
- Industrial electrical switchboards and distribution panels.
- Machinery main isolation and disconnecting systems.
- Industrial control and automation enclosures.
- Panel building applications requiring a padlockable red/yellow MCCB operator.
