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Cutler-Hammer® Brand HT800 Series Offers A Complete Family Of Pushbutton Devices For Electrical Control Stations

PITTSBURGH … Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation (NYSE: ETN) has announced a new family of 30.5mm pilot devices that includes momentary, illuminated and mushroomhead pushbuttons, selector switches, indicating lights and push-pull operators.

The HT800 Series includes heavy-duty, die-cast pilot devices that are suitable for industrial applications and can be used as universal replacements for several other manufacturers' 30.5mm devices.

In addition to UL (NEMA) Type 2, 3, 3R, 4, 12, and 13 ratings, the HT800 Series devices are all UL® Type 4X rated for corrosion resistance. All HT800 devices are shipped complete with grounding hardware to ensure compliance with electrical installation requirements. Other devices on the market require that grounding kits be purchased separately.

The HT800 Series contact blocks include clear transparent housings for easy inspection of contacts, inductive pilot-duty UL® Type A600/P600 ratings, and movable contacts that have a "reliability ridge" to ensure dependable electrical contact over a wide range of electrical circuit conditions.

With rugged metal housings, ergonomic designs, and competitive prices, the HT800 Series pilot devices are the logical choice for OEMs and panel builders looking for value, durability and reliability.

In the electrical industry, Eaton is a global leader in electrical control, power distribution, uninterruptible power supply and industrial automation products and services. Through advanced product development, world-class manufacturing methods, and global engineering services and support, Eaton’s electrical business provides customer-driven solutions under brand names such as Powerware®, Cutler-Hammer®, Durant®, Heinemann®, Holec® and MEM®, which globally serve the changing needs of the industrial, utility, light commercial, residential, IT and OEM markets. For more information, visit www.eatonelectrical.com.

Eaton Corporation is a diversified industrial manufacturer with 2004 sales of $9.8 billion. Eaton is a global leader in fluid power systems and services for industrial, mobile and aircraft equipment; electrical systems and components for power quality, distribution and control; automotive engine air management systems, powertrain solutions and specialty controls for performance, fuel economy and safety; and intelligent truck drivetrain systems for safety and fuel economy. Eaton has 57,000 employees and sells products to customers in more than 125 countries. For more information, visit www.eaton.com.

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