Load break switch 8x160A with direct handle
KU 8160PW SVLoad break switch 8x160A with direct handle
Katko LoadSafe load break switches 160–800A are high-capacity solutions built for demanding industrial and power distribution networks up to 800 A. They support heavy-duty load switching, motor isolation and backup power transfer applications. These switches are engineered for reliability and durability, ensuring dependable operation where continuity and performance matter most.
E-number FI
GTIN
6419410205556
Rated operational current AC-22A 415V (A)
160
Rated operational current AC-22A 690V (A)
160

Product details and documents
Technical data
Depth
150 mm
ETIM Class
EC000216
E-number FI
3609232
GTIN
6419410205556
Height
193 mm
Long product name
Rotary switch, 8-pole, Includes direct handle mechanism
Max. term. torque (Nm)
15..22
Mech. endurance (no. of oper.)
16000
Net weight
1.03 kg
Nom. values w/cable size (mm²)
95
Number of poles
8
Product type
KU 8160PW SV
Rated breaking cap. ICN AC-23A 415V (A)
1280
Rated breaking cap. ICN AC-23A 500V (A)
1280
Rated breaking cap. ICN AC-23A 690V (A)
1280
Rated fused short-ckt current back-up fuse opt 1 (A)
250
Rated fused short-ckt current back-up fuse opt 2 (A)
315
Rated fused short-ckt current peak value (kA)
26
Rated fused short-ckt current RMS Ik opt 1 (kA)
100
Rated fused short-ckt current RMS Ik opt 2 (kA)
50
Rated fused short-ckt. impulse withstand volt. Uimp (kV)
12
Rated insulation volt. Ui (V)
1000
Rated operational current AC-21A 415V (A)
160
Rated operational current AC-21A 500V (A)
160
Rated operational current AC-21A 690V (A)
160
Rated operational current AC-22A 415V (A)
160
Rated operational current AC-22A 500V (A)
160
Rated operational current AC-22A 690V (A)
160
Rated operational current AC-23A 415V (A)
160
Rated operational current AC-23A 500V (A)
160
Rated operational current AC-23A 690V (A)
160
Rated oper. power 3-ph 1500rpm SQ cage motor AC-23A 415V (kW)
90
Rated oper. power 3-ph 1500rpm SQ cage motor AC-23A 500V (kW)
110
Rated oper. power 3-ph 1500rpm SQ cage motor AC-23A 690V (kW)
132
Rated short-ckt. making cap. Icm 690V (kA)
14
Rated short-time withstand current 1s Icw 1000V (kA)
8
Rated therm. current Ith (A)
200
Short product description
Load break switch 8x160A with direct handle
Switch type
Load Break Switch
Technical name
8x160A 690V AC-22
Terminals bolt size (Cu mm²)
M8
Volume
5.5584 l
Width
192 mm
Dimensional drawing
Logistical data
Package size 1
1
Package size 1 depth
150 mm
Package size 1 GTIN code
6419410205556
Package size 1 height
193 mm
Package size 1 volume
4.3425 l
Package size 1 weight
1.0348 kg
Package size 1 width
150 mm
Sales unit
1
Downloadables
- Dimensional drawings media (0e99543ffbd9fbdd1e9b5af1d3a2550f5ed0c9f3_LoadSafe_KU8P_200_250_160PW_SV_Dim.png)
- Brochures (4c8f06d638a121ff864ef932f16f3b2de91e7803_KATKO_LoadSafe_catalogue_102024_en.pdf)
- Brochures (4e35c4a88ba0a39ae59459765a5755dd5d53529c_KATKO_LoadSafe_catalogue_082022_fi.pdf)
- Installation manuals (71902d926698d6ae33c6384784e300b4900f6f26_KATKO_LoadSafe_KU_200_250_installation_manual_98_en_2.pdf)
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