Single Throw Heavy Duty Safety Switches

Square D™ Heavy Duty Safety Disconnect Switches (Class 3130/3140) are UL Listed, visible-blade switches featuring quick-make/quick-break mechanisms, dual cover interlocks, and color-coded handles. Available in NEMA Type 1, 3R, 12, 4X, and 304 Stainless Steel enclosures, they cover 30–1200 A ratings across 2-, 3-, 4-, and 6-pole configurations. Suitable for fusible and non-fusible applications, they support AC and DC systems with short circuit current ratings up to 200 kA. Meeting NEMA KS1 standards, they serve service entrance and equipment protection applications.

Heavy Duty Single Throw Safety Switches — Overview

Visible blade heavy duty safety switches are designed for application where maximum performance and continuity of service are required. Heavy duty safety switches feature quick-make, quick-break operating mechanism, a dual cover interlock and a color coded indicator handle. They are suitable for use as service equipment when equipped with a field- or factory-installed neutral assembly or equipment grounding kit, unless a 600Y/347 V or 480 Y/277 V, 1000 A or greater, solidly grounded WYE system is used, per NEC 230-95. Heavy duty safety switches are UL Listed (except as noted). Files E2875 and E154828 meet or exceed the NEMA Standard KS1. For UL Listed short circuit current ratings, see UL Listed Maximum Short Circuit Current Ratings (AC Only).


NEMA Type 1

NEMA Type 3R

NEMA Type 12

NEMA Type 4, 4x, 5
Stainless Steel



Refer to the following for complete information for heavy duty safety switches, applications, and accessories.

Online Product Selector: Safety Switches Product Selector

Supplemental Digest Catalog 0100CT2402–SD-SEC-02:
Supplemental Digest Catalog Section 2: Safety Switches

Product Catalog 3100CT1602: Square D Enclosed Safety Switches Catalog

Product Range: Heavy Duty Safety Switches

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