Lockouts and padlocks are items designed to safeguard workers by securing circuit breakers, machine controls, switches, and other related items during their repair, maintenance, or installation. Items in this category are capable of accommodating typical requirements for different environments. For example, these items allow the placing of extra locks on equipment to protect various employees. Furthermore, these devices are crucial to be fitted when all the machines are shut down with disconnected primary and secondary power sources. In addition, it is vital to fit them with experienced personnel.
What are Lockouts?
Lockouts are devices designed to provide safety for employees while in the workplace and prevent injury or accidents. They are ideal devices for engineers and electricians to carry out maintenance or repair work after ensuring that all the equipment is safely locked off.
Types of Lockouts:
There are various types of lockout devices. Some of the most popular available ones include:
-
Lockouts for Circuit Breakers:
Circuit breaker lockouts are ideal for safely locking off the miniature circuit breakers and are crucial for circuit operators.
These lockouts are best used for larger equipment and where various items require isolation. These locks are attached by fitting the cable around the equipment.
These robust valve lockouts attach to the point and fit over the handle’s valve. They are ideal for locking out valves while repairing or maintaining work.
Ball valve lockouts prevent the valve from opening by stopping the handle from being turned. They clamp over the lever and are secured by a padlock via the attachment point.
Safety padlocks are available in a range of body and shackle sizes and are used in conjunction with hasps of lockout and lockout devices.
Lockout hasps are essential in safety procedures. The hasp jaw passes through the attachment point of lockout devices and is secured by one or multiple safety padlocks.
What are Padlocks?
Padlocks are portable and removable types of locks that provide security for domestic and commercial use. They feature a shackle, the main body, and an integrated locking mechanism. High-security padlocks are anti-theft and easy to use. They are available in several sizes of shackle length and are made from metal, brass, titanium, and stainless steel. There are other padlocks, including weatherproof and laminated (plastic-covered) padlocks. Weatherproof padlocks are anti-corrosion and water resistant, while laminated padlocks are used for electrical applications with excellent resistance to temperature and chemicals.
Types of Padlocks:
The padlocks require separate keys for the locking and unlocking mechanisms. They are further subdivided into two categories, i.e., padlocks that use a single key to open multiple locks. They are excellent for saving time and avoiding having to carry a large bunch of keys. Another type is the padlock, which has a unique key for each padlock and can not be opened using any other lock.
Instead of using a key, combination padlocks feature a series of wheels that unlock when aligned correctly.
-
Smart/Bluetooth padlocks:
They open when connected to smart devices.
They are high-security padlocks that are almost impossible to pick and open.
Enrgtech offers Lockouts, Padlocks from the family of labels, signs, barriers, identification, suitable for almost every environment. Register on our website and book an order for these versatile products at reasonable prices with a single click online.
