GA016AV235 Lovato 3P SWITCH 16A-DIRECT/DOOR COUPLING

Why Choose the Lovato GA016AV235 3-Pole 16A Switch Disconnector?

The Lovato GA016AV235 is a 3-pole 16 A switch disconnector from Lovato Electric's GA series, designed for reliable isolation and switching of three-phase electrical circuits. The GA016 platform combines compact dimensions with robust switching performance for industrial machinery, distribution panels and electrical control equipment.

The GA016 platform supports direct operation and door-coupled operation, allowing the switch body to be installed on a mounting plate or 35 mm DIN rail and, where required, operated from the enclosure door using the appropriate Lovato handle and shaft-extension accessories. This flexibility makes it suitable for panel designs where the switching device and external operator need to be mechanically coupled.

With a conventional free-air thermal current rating of 16 A, rated insulation voltage of 1000 V and rated impulse withstand voltage of 8 kV, the GA016 platform is designed for demanding industrial applications. It is rated at 16 A in AC-21A, AC-22A and AC-23A utilisation categories up to 690 V, providing strong switching capability in a compact three-pole package.

Key Advantages

• 3-pole switching for three-phase electrical circuits.
• 16 A conventional free-air thermal current rating.
• Suitable for direct or door-coupled operation with the appropriate operating accessories.
• Compact construction for efficient use of control-panel space.
• 1000 V rated insulation voltage and 8 kV impulse withstand voltage.
• Rated for AC-21A, AC-22A and AC-23A switching duties.
• Can be fixed to a mounting plate or 35 mm DIN rail.
• Compatible with Lovato GA-series auxiliary contacts, additional poles and operating accessories.

Key Features

• Lovato GA series switch disconnector.
• 3-pole configuration.
• 16 A IEC conventional free-air thermal current.
• Designed for AC electrical systems.
• Direct operating capability.
• Door-coupling capability using compatible handle and shaft accessories.
• Mounting on plate or 35 mm DIN rail.
• 16 A AC-23A operational current at 400 V.
• 7.5 kW AC-23A operational power at 400 V.
• 11 kW AC-23A operational power at 690 V.
• 10 kA conditional short-circuit current.
• Compact modular construction.
• Expandable with compatible GA-series accessories.
• Designed and tested to IEC/EN switch-disconnector standards.

Reliable Three-Phase Isolation and Door-Coupled Control

Switch disconnectors provide a deliberate mechanical means of switching and isolating electrical circuits. In industrial machinery and control panels, a three-pole device such as the GA016 platform can simultaneously disconnect the three phases of a compatible supply, providing a defined switching point for equipment operation, servicing and maintenance.

The GA series can also be configured for door-coupled operation. In this arrangement, the switch remains mounted inside the enclosure while a compatible external handle operates it through a shaft extension. This arrangement provides convenient operation from outside the panel while retaining the compact switch body internally. The correct Lovato handle, shaft and associated accessories should be selected for the enclosure and application.

Typical Applications

• Three-phase machinery isolation.
• Industrial control panels.
• Motor-control panels and assemblies.
• Electrical distribution equipment.
• Pump, fan and compressor control panels.
• HVAC electrical equipment.
• OEM machinery and automation systems.
• Door-coupled enclosure switching applications.