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
Rated operational current AC-22A 415V (A)
Rated operational current AC-22A 690V (A)
Technical data
Depth
185 mm
ETIM Class
EC000216
E-number FI
3602929
GTIN
6419410300220
Height
185 mm
Long product name
Rotary switch, 8-pole, Includes shaft 228 mm
Max. term. torque (Nm)
30..44
Mech. endurance (no. of oper.)
10000
Net weight
6.7096 kg
Nom. values w/cable size (mm²)
185
Number of poles
8
Product type
KU 8315 LVK228LKX150
Rated breaking cap. ICN AC-23A 415V (A)
2520
Rated breaking cap. ICN AC-23A 500V (A)
2520
Rated breaking cap. ICN AC-23A 690V (A)
2520
Rated fused short-ckt current back-up fuse opt 1 (A)
400
Rated fused short-ckt current peak value (kA)
42
Rated fused short-ckt current RMS Ik opt 1 (kA)
100
Rated fused short-ckt. impulse withstand volt. Uimp (kV)
12
Rated insulation volt. Ui (V)
1000
Rated operational current AC-21A 415V (A)
315
Rated operational current AC-21A 500V (A)
315
Rated operational current AC-21A 690V (A)
315
Rated operational current AC-22A 415V (A)
315
Rated operational current AC-22A 500V (A)
315
Rated operational current AC-22A 690V (A)
315
Rated operational current AC-23A 415V (A)
315
Rated operational current AC-23A 500V (A)
315
Rated operational current AC-23A 690V (A)
315
Rated oper. power 3-ph 1500rpm SQ cage motor AC-23A 415V (kW)
160
Rated oper. power 3-ph 1500rpm SQ cage motor AC-23A 500V (kW)
200
Rated oper. power 3-ph 1500rpm SQ cage motor AC-23A 690V (kW)
315
Rated short-ckt. making cap. Icm 690V (kA)
27.5
Rated short-time withstand current 1s Icw 1000V (kA)
13.5
Rated therm. current Ith (A)
315
Short product description
Load break switch 8x315A
Switch type
Load Break Switch
Technical name
8x315A 690V AC-22
Terminals bolt size (Cu mm²)
M10
Volume
8.4878 l
Width
248 mm
Dimensional drawing
Logistical data
Package size 1
1
Package size 1 depth
185 mm
Package size 1 GTIN code
6419410300220
Package size 1 height
185 mm
Package size 1 volume
6.3316 l
Package size 1 weight
6.7096 kg
Package size 1 width
185 mm
Sales unit
1
Downloadables
- Dimensional drawings media (LoadSafe_KU8P_315_400_Dim.png)
- Brochures (Katko LoadSafe Catalogue - Load Break and Change-Over Switches EN)
- Brochures (Katko LoadSafe Tuoteluettelo - Kuormankytkimet ja vaihtokytkimet FI)
- STEP files (LoadSafe_KU8P_315.zip)
- Installation manuals (KATKO_LoadSafe_KU315_400_installation_manual_91.pdf)
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