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E-T-A Protection and Safety
E-T-A were pioneers in the development of precision performance
circuit breakers with characteristics specifically designed to protect
equipment, sub-systems and components against the potentially
catastrophic effects of electrical overload and short circuits.
Today we offer one of the widest product ranges of its type on the
market including high performance models for aerospace, defence,
and other applications whose requirements for performance, safety
and reliability are uncompromising.
We also manufacture battery isolation switches; door lock relays; solid
state controllers with current limiting characteristics for use in electronic
power management systems; and a comprehensive range of electronic
control products and instrumentation.
Older methods of protecting electrical and electronic systems from
overloads and short circuits are no longer sufficient. Problems of large
current rating steps, wide performance bands and premature ageing
can cause serious difficulties in safety critical systems and equipment;
furthermore, multi-phase circuitry requires disconnection of all poles.
If fuses are used, comprehensive stocks of replacements are required
to cover every eventuality.
Professionals have long recognised the advantages of circuit breaker
technology. Overcurrent protection ensures safe performance of all
components, while circuit breakers offer convenience in operation and
can confidently be reset by inexperienced personnel.
E-T-A circuit breakers are far and away the preferred choice.
E-T-A Total Quality
Circuit breakers are safety-critical items. The same E-T-A products
may be required to operate just occasionally or very often during the life
of the equipment they are protecting. Either way, operation must be
totally dependable immediately a fault occurs. Any failure to perform
could have disastrous consequences - endangering people and property.
We have been designing and manufacturing circuit protection products
since 1948 and have responded to the performance requirements
across a wide range of industries. Most importantly, we have gained
expertise on the long term needs of circuit protection; the impact of
ageing equipment, corrosion, deterioration of wiring insulation and
loosening of connectors. All these place additional demands on circuit
protection devices.
Meeting these needs, E-T-A products are designed and manufactured
for world class quality, to the most stringent standards. Quality is built-
in at every stage of the manufacturing process and is verified by the
latest automatic test equipment and SPC techniques.
Our quality management system is accredited to ISO 9001/EN29001
and has been independently audited by many of the world’s leading
manufacturers.
An Introduction to E-T-A Circuit Protection
Our test laboratories are equipped to conduct comprehensive electrical
and environmental qualification programmes and are approved for low
voltage switchgear to EN 45000 requirements.
Our substantial investment in research and development ensures that
we remain at the forefront of technology. Our international standards
committee work, covering many different industries, enables us to give
up-to-the-minute advice on legislative demands and safety trends
worldwide.
E-T-A Support