Workers at facilities where trucks connect to power sources can relate to this scenario: a driver forgets to unplug before pulling away, damaging the electrical service and creating a safety hazard. These incidents happen frequently at loading docks, in industrial facilities, on airport tarmacs, or at emergency vehicle bays.
The new LineSafe™ Breakaway Connector from Hubbell Wiring Device-Kellems solves this problem by eliminating the risk of damage before it occurs. This innovative solution enhances safety, protects equipment, and reduces costly downtime, making it a groundbreaking advancement in portable cord applications.
Features & Benefits
- Magnetic connection system provides a secure hold and quick disconnection under tension
- Heavy-duty clamps minimize strain on terminations and preserve connection integrity
- Rugged, weatherproof construction resists impact, chemicals, UV exposure, and washdowns
- Auxiliary contacts support integration with relays or alarms
- Enhances safety by preventing accidental disconnections
- Helps prevent equipment damage and reduces repair costs
- Minimizes downtime with fewer maintenance needs
- Installs easily in both new and retrofit applications
The Problem
Many industries that depend on mobile equipment and portable cord applications regularly face the risk of costly and dangerous disconnections.
- Food, beverage, and pharmaceutical manufacturers connect mobile trucks to power trailer refrigeration—only to face accidental disconnects when drivers pull away without unplugging.
- Emergency vehicles, such as ambulances, routinely plug into hospital bays for charging or power supply.
- Distribution centers operate movable machinery and forklifts, where cords are prone to breakage from unplanned movement.
- Airports rely on powered tarmac vehicles like deicing trucks that must stay charged and operational at all times.
The Solution
Hubbell’s LineSafe™ Breakaway Connector is the industry’s first in-line safety connector designed to mitigate the risks of sudden equipment movement.
Engineered for everyday use, the Breakaway Connector stays securely connected during normal operation. But when unexpected movement occurs—such as a vehicle pulling away without disconnecting—it safely separates, preventing equipment damage and potential hazards.
Reconnection is simple and tool-free. The device can be easily retrofitted into existing cords, offering a seamless and discreet safety upgrade that stays out of the way until it’s needed most.
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