NOARK Electric has introduced a new line of adapters designed for power circuit breakers and non-automatic switches.
These adapters are intended to enable integration with Kirk Key interlock Type C (part no. KCAM00010) within the NOARK Power Circuit Breaker series, which includes A25, A32, and A40 models.
Functionality of Kirk Keys with NOARK Adapters
In applications where two circuit breakers are used for transferring loads between different power sources
In applications where two circuit breakers are used for transferring loads between different power sources, such as a utility and a secondary main source, it is vital to ensure that only one breaker is active at any given time. This prevents both breakers from being engaged simultaneously unless there is synchronizing equipment installed.
To meet this requirement, each breaker is fitted with a keylock system, using identical keys but providing only one key. Without the key, a breaker remains in the OFF position, allowing activation only when the key is inserted.
NOARK's adapters are designed to work seamlessly with Kirk Key interlocks, ensuring that a NOARK power circuit breaker is locked in the OFF position. These adapters are mounted on the upper section of the breaker and are visible through the front cover, thus preventing simultaneous power supply from both sources and mitigating potential incidents.
Collaborative Safety Solutions
The collaboration between NOARK and KIRK offers advanced electrical safety solutions suitable for challenging and safety-critical environments. Kirk Key, part of Sentric within the Halma group, specializes in interlock safety solutions that uphold worker safety and operational efficiency.
With production surpassing 70,000 safety components annually, KIRK provides solutions for a vast array of industries, ensuring sequential safety operations for isolating energy and granting safe access to hazardous zones.
Both NOARK and KIRK are committed to designing and manufacturing safety and electrical products tailored to user requirements, thereby safeguarding workers and ensuring customer confidence.
