Furse, a world leader in lightning protection have added a new ESP SL ‘Slim Line’ Series (including an ATEX approved variant (ESP SLX Series) for use in hazardous areas) to their market leading range of electronic systems protection.

Specifically designed where installation space is at a premium and a large number of lines require protection, this SL range are an ultra slim 7 mm, tested to BS EN/IEC 61643-21 standards and suitable for twisted pair signalling, telecom or data applications requiring either lower in-line resistance, an increased current, and/or higher bandwidth.

Other features and benefits include:

• Ultra slim 7 mm width - ideal for compact protection of large numbers of lines

• Unique innovative two stage removable protection module with simple quick release mechanism for easy system maintenance

• ATEX/IEC Ex approved for use in hazardous environments for the protection of Intrinsically Safe Circuits – ideal for protecting process control systems in petrochemical, pharmaceutical and oil & gas applications                                                  

• Very low let-through voltage (enhanced protection to BS EN 62305) between all lines –  Full Mode protection

• Full mode design capable of handling partial lightning currents, plus allows continual operation of protected equipment

• Repeated protection in lightning intense environments

“The ESP SL Series provides compact, industry leading protection against overvoltages whilst providing innovative features to facilitate easy installation and simple line test and maintenance through its unique removable protection module”

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