Earthing and short-circuiting devices are essential for occupational safety in electrical installations. They reliably protect professionals from the consequences of unintended voltage presence and make a key contribution to operational safety in switchgear and transformers.

To ensure EKV continue to provide effective protection, they must be inspected regularly and replaced if there are any signs of damage or wear – in accordance with the rregulations IEC 61230.

Horstmann enhances the safety of earthing and short-circuiting devices with an integrated temperature sensor for early detection of overheating, as well as a QR code that provides direct access to digital instructions and product information. These features facilitate safe operation and support efficient maintenance in daily use.

You can find more detailed information about EKV and the key criteria for their assessment and use in our blog post here: New safety features for earthing and short-circuiting devices | Horstmann – Mittelspannungstechnik