16-14 - Disconnect Switch

The 16-14 Disconnect Switch is built for industrial and commercial environments where safe electrical isolation is non-negotiable. This high-performance safety switch provides dependable disconnection under load, making maintenance and servicing work safer and more efficient. Designed to support lockout/tagout procedures, the 16-14 helps technicians isolate power quickly and reliably, reducing downtime and risk.

Why the 16-14 stands out

• Rugged, purpose-built for harsh settings: a durable housing and proven contact mechanism designed to withstand the daily demands of factories, warehouses, and service centers.
• Reliable disconnection under load: engineered to interrupt current cleanly and maintain a secure isolation during servicing.
• Lockout/tagout compatibility: designed to accommodate standard lockout devices and safety tags, ensuring energized lines stay isolated during maintenance.
• Long-term durability: built for repeated operation across extended service life in challenging environments.
• Compact, integration-friendly design: the 16-14 model is crafted to integrate into a wide range of control configurations, supporting straightforward retrofits and new installations.

Ideal applications

• Shutdowns for preventive maintenance on conveyors, pumps, motors, and automated equipment.
• Emergency isolation for safety checks or fault isolation on power feeds in production lines.
• Panel retrofits or new builds where a reliable, code-friendly isolation switch is required.

Who benefits most

Maintenance teams, electrical technicians, safety officers, and facility engineers responsible for reliable power isolation and compliant lockout/tagout procedures will find the 16-14 Disconnect Switch a practical, long-lasting choice for daily operations.

Practical tips for getting the most from the 16-14

• Integrate with existing lockout/tagout programs by pairing with standard padlocks and tags to ensure a verifiable de-energization point.
• Install in a standard control panel or distribution enclosure sized to accommodate common industrial configurations, simplifying retrofits.
• Before servicing, verify isolation with a qualified meter and document the status for compliance records.
• Schedule routine inspections of the switch mechanism and mounting hardware to preserve performance over time.