Eaton DH264NGK heavy duty fusible safety switch - UL Listed
Part Number: DH264NGK
Quick Summary
The Eaton DH264NGK heavy duty fusible safety switch isolates and protects industrial motor circuits in manufacturing environments. In demanding facilities, unplanned downtime and unsafe disconnections drive maintenance costs and risk to personnel. UL Listed, NEC 230.62 barrier compliance, and a NEMA 1 painted steel enclosure help ensure regulatory safety and durable indoor service. With 200 A capacity and a Class H fuse, this solution pairs robust protection with installation flexibility for reliable, compliant controls. Secondary features like fusible with neutral and a two-pole, three-wire layout support clean wiring and easy retrofit in existing switchgear.
Product Information
Extended Description
DH264NGK Eaton: Eaton Heavy duty single-throw fused safety switch, 200 A, NEMA 1, Painted steel, Class H, Fusible with neutral, Two-pole, Three-wire, 600 V, Max Hp: 50, 50 hp/50 hp (1PH @480,600 V TD/600 Vdc), #6-250 kcmil Cu/Al
Product Name
Eaton heavy duty fusible safety switch
Catalog Number
DH264NGK
UPC
786685177069
Product Length/Depth
30 in
Product Height
9.5 in
Product Width
18 in
Product Weight
48 lb
Warranty
Eaton Selling Policy 25-000, one (1) year from the date of installation of the Product or eighteen (18) months from the date of shipment of the Product, whichever occurs first.
Compliances
NEC 230.62 (C) Compliant Barrier
Certifications
UL Listed
Enclosure
NEMA 1
Enclosure material
Painted steel
Fuse class provision
Class H
Fuse configuration
Fusible with neutral
Number Of Poles
Two-pole
Number of wires
3
Type
Heavy duty fusible safety switch
Wire size
#6 AWG-250 kcmil Cu/Al
Amperage Rating
200A
HP rating - max
50, 50 hp/50 hp (1PH @480,600 V TD/600 Vdc)
NEMA rating
NEMA 1
Voltage rating
600 V
Product Category
Heavy Duty, Fusible with neutral
Feature: The DH264NGK is 200 A, two-pole, fusible with neutral and a 600 V rating. Benefit: This configuration delivers reliable electrical isolation and protective fusing to minimize equipment damage and arc flash exposure. Application: Ideal for motor circuits and heavy machinery in manufacturing lines where predictable shutdowns are essential for safety and uptime. In practice, engineers gain tighter control of fault currents and easier coordination with upstream protection devices. Feature: NEMA 1 painted steel enclosure. Benefit: Durable indoor protection against dust, debris, and incidental contact, reducing maintenance needs in busy plant environments. Application: Control panels and switchgear enclosures in warehousing, assembly, and packaging lines. Feature: Class H fuse provision. Benefit: Enhanced fault interrupting performance and fuse longevity, supporting selective coordination in higher-horsepower applications. Application: Large motor drives and conveyors where reliable protection reduces nuisance downtime. Feature: Wire size range #6 AWG to 250 kcmil Cu/Al. Benefit: Flexible wiring options accommodate diverse installation layouts and future conductor upgrades. Application: Plant-wide wiring upgrades and service feeders with room for growth. Feature: Dimensions 30 in L × 18 in W × 9.5 in H and weight 48 lb. Benefit: Manageable footprint with straightforward installation and retrofit potential. Application: Retrofit projects and new control rooms with limited space.
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FAQs
The DH264NGK is rated for 600 V and configured as a two-pole, fusible switch with neutral, supporting motor circuits up to 50 hp per phase. It accepts #6 AWG to 250 kcmil Cu/Al conductors, enabling straightforward integration with common 480V/600V motor starters and switchgear.
This model is UL Listed and complies with NEC 230.62 barrier requirements. It features a NEMA 1 indoor enclosure and a Class H fuse, ensuring safe operation within standard industrial control environments and meeting regulatory protective criteria.
Dimensions are 30 in length, 18 in width, and 9.5 in height, with a weight of 48 lb. This footprint suits control rooms and panels with moderate space constraints, and its two-pole configuration simplifies retrofits in existing switchgear without extensive rework.
The product carries Eaton’s warranty policy, with a baseline one-year coverage from installation or eighteen months from shipment, whichever occurs first. Routine maintenance is minimal for fusible safety switches, though periodic inspection of fuse elements and connections is recommended to sustain performance.
Ideal for motor control centers, conveyors, and heavy machinery isolation in manufacturing and processing facilities. Its 200 A rating, 50 hp max per phase, and fusible-with-neutral design provide robust protection, reliable disconnection, and straightforward wiring for dependable, compliant industrial automation.