ABB OT63G2-8BS 63 A 8-pole switch disconnector with base or DIN rail mounting, padlockable handle and reliable industrial circuit isolation.
£139.28
The ABB 1SCA162678R1001, also known as the OT63G2-8BS, is a robust 63 A 8-pole switch disconnector engineered for safe load switching and dependable electrical isolation in industrial and commercial installations. Part of the trusted ABB OT Plus switch disconnector range, it provides reliable performance for low-voltage power distribution, control panels, switchboards and OEM machinery.
Designed for panel builders, electrical contractors and automation engineers, the OT63G2-8BS features a front-operated mechanism with flexible base or DIN rail mounting. It includes integrated screw terminals with IP20 protected terminal clamps and is supplied with a padlockable direct-mounted operating handle for improved operator safety. The switch also supports an optional operating shaft for enclosure door operation.
With a 63 A rated permanent current (AC-21, 400 V), 30 kW switching power at 400 V and a 50 kA conditioned short-circuit current (Iq), the OT63G2-8BS delivers dependable isolation performance in demanding industrial environments while maintaining ABB's renowned build quality and reliability.
Switch disconnectors provide a safe means of manually isolating electrical equipment during maintenance, servicing and emergency shutdown procedures. The ABB OT63G2-8BS delivers dependable switching performance while helping protect both personnel and electrical equipment in demanding industrial environments.
Its eight-pole configuration enables multiple conductors to be isolated simultaneously, making it ideal for industrial control systems, machinery, distribution equipment and automation installations where reliable electrical isolation is essential.
| Current | 63 A |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | ABB |
| Series | OT Plus Switch Disconnectors |
| Model | OT63G2-8BS |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 1SCA162678R1001 |
| Product type | Switch disconnector |
| Rated permanent current (AC-21, 400 V) | 63 A |
| Number of poles | 8 |
| Frame size | G2 |
| Switching power at 400 V | 30 kW |
| Conditioned rated short-circuit current (Iq) | 50 kA |
| Mounting type | Base or DIN rail mounting |
| Terminal type | Screw terminals with IP20 protected terminal clamps |
| Handle type | Padlockable direct-mounted knob handle |
| Dimensions (H × W × D) | 144 × 100 × 96 mm |
| HS Code | 85365080 |
| Country of Manufacture | Finland |
This switch disconnector is designed for safely isolating electrical circuits in industrial machinery, switchboards and low-voltage power distribution systems.
The OT63G2-8BS has a 63 A rated permanent current at AC-21 (400 V).
This model features an 8-pole configuration for simultaneously switching multiple conductors.
Yes. The switch disconnector is suitable for both base mounting and DIN rail mounting, providing installation flexibility.
Yes. A padlockable direct-mounted operating handle is supplied as standard. An external operating shaft is available separately for enclosure door operation.
ABB OT Plus switch disconnectors are trusted by panel builders, electrical contractors and OEM manufacturers for dependable circuit isolation, robust construction and long-term industrial performance.
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