
Square D VH321BGL Heavy Duty Safety Switch 240V 30A 3-Pole NEMA 1 with Viewing Window
- MPN: VH321BGL
- PPN: SCH-VH321BGL
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Description
Features
- Rated for 30 Amps at 240V AC, this NEMA 1-rated safety switch is engineered for high-performance motor disconnect and branch circuit protection. Designed to handle the rigorous duty cycles of commercial and industrial environments, it provides a reliable, visible-blade disconnect means that ensures your machinery is completely de-energized during maintenance, preventing accidental startups and equipment damage.
- Factory-installed with a dedicated green-screw ground bar, this "BGL" variant eliminates the need for separate grounding kits, saving you time and money on-site. This built-in feature ensures a low-impedance path to ground, which is critical for clearing electrical faults and maintaining strict compliance with National Electrical Code (NEC) safety standards for permanent installations.
- Constructed with a durable, indoor-rated (NEMA 1) galvannealed steel enclosure and finished with a heat-cured polyester powder coat, this switch is built to resist corrosion and impact. The robust housing protects the internal mechanical components from dust and physical debris, ensuring long-term operational life in indoor commercial spaces like garages, machine shops, and utility rooms.
- Featuring Schneider Electric s legendary spring-loaded operating mechanism, the internal contacts snap open and closed with high speed, regardless of how fast the external handle is moved. This rapid action effectively suppresses arcing and significantly extends the life of the copper contacts, providing a safer, more durable switching solution that reduces the risk of thermal failure during heavy-load operations.
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Specifications
Key Specifications
| Country of Origin | United States |
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| Depth | 5.11 in |
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Complementary Attributes
| Line Rated Current | 30 A |
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Important Information Attributes
| Persona Type Ids | LC, OM8, PB, SC |
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| Market Segmentation Id | COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL |
| Motor Power Hp | 3 hp at 240 V AC 50-60 Hz for 1 phase motors, 1.5 hp at 240 V AC 50-60 Hz for 1 phase motors3 hp at 240 V AC 50-60 Hz for 3 phase motors, 7.5 hp at 240 V AC 50-60 Hz for 3 phase motors, 5 hp at 250 V DC |
| Short-circuit Current | 10 kA for H, K or R without fuse rejection clips, 200 kA for R with fuse rejection clips |
| Carbon Footprint Of The End-of-life Phase [C1 To C4] | 9 kg CO2 eq., 9.213820047725156 |
| Carbon Footprint Of The Manufacturing Phase [A1 To A3] | 23 kg CO2 eq., 23.4755747592267 |
| Local Data Status | Publishable |
| Pre Comm Date | 2023-04-05 |
| Stocking Flag | N |
| Device Type | LV equipment - LV fuse - switch |
| Traceability | No |
| Average Life Duration | 15 year(s) |
| Weee Product Category | 4 |
| Eoli Availability Display | No need of specific recycling operations |
| Rohs Eur Status | Compliant |
| Rohs Eur Full Compliance Status | Compliant |
| China Rohs Label | 1 |
| Without Single Use Plastic | Yes |
| Tier Id | 1 |
| Function Option Id | STANDARD |
| Product Kit Identifier | N |
| Device Application | heavy application |
| Disconnector Device Type | fusible disconnect |
| Energy Efficiency Optimized | False |
| Number Of Poles | 3 |
| Product Or Component Type | Single Throw Safety Switch |
| Series Name | heavy duty |
| Software Version | v5.9.4 |
| Total Lifecycle Carbon Footprint | 37 kg CO2 eq. |
| Pep Code | ENVPEP2303036EN |
| Pep Verification Date | 2023-10-24 |
| Psr Version | PSR-0005-ed2-2016 03 29 |
| Data Source | extrapolated product |
| Functional-unit Quantity | 1 |
| Reference Lifetime In Y | 20 |
| Energy Model - Installation [A5] | Electricity Mix; Production mix; Low voltage; US |
| Energy Model - End Of Life [C1-c4] | Electricity Mix; Production mix; Low voltage; US |
| Height Nominal | 14.57 in |
| Certificate Agency | UL listed file E2875 |
| Nbr. Of Units In Pkg. | 1 |
| Take-back | No |
| Customs Code | 8536509045 |
| Persona Type Names | Contractor, OEM - Control Panelbuilder, Panel Builder, Electrician |
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| Market Segmentation | Commercial, Industrial |
| Tightening Torque | 45-45 lbf.in 13.3-13.3 mm² (AWG 6), 40-40 lbf.in 8.367-8.367 mm² (AWG 8), 35-35 lbf.in 2.06-5.261 mm² (AWG 14...AWG 10) |
| Carbon Footprint Of The Distribution Phase [A4] | 1.1530080516702423, 1 kg CO2 eq. |
| Carbon Footprint Of The Installation Phase [A5] | 0.13590701769789323, 0.1 kg CO2 eq. |
| Carbon Footprint Of The Use Phase [B2 B3 B4 B6] | 3 kg CO2 eq., 3.248016280353195 |
| Local Publishable Date | 2026-06-23 |
| Return Indicator | Y |
| Stock Policy | 2 |
| Serviceability | No |
| Field Service Division | PPIBS |
| Weee Scope | In |
| Scope Perimeter | Outside of Europe |
| Rohs Eur In Scope | Yes |
| Rohs Eur Conformity Date | 2345 |
| China Rohs In Scope | Yes |
| With Recycled Cardboard | Yes |
| Product Contributes To Saved And Avoided Emissions | No |
| Tier | 1 |
| Function Option | Standard |
| Awg Gauge | AWG 12...AWG 6 aluminiumAWG 14...AWG 6 copper |
| Device Composition | neutral (factory bonded) |
| Electrical Connection | lugs |
| Fuse Type | H, K or R |
| Product Availability | Stock - Normally stocked in distribution facility |
| Returnability | Yes |
| Services | factory installation |
| Sustainable Packaging | Yes |
| Wiring Configuration | 4-wire (3PH + N) |
| Database Version | 2022-01 |
| Pcr Version | PEP-PCR-ed4-2021 09 06 |
| Type Of Verification For The Pep | Independent external review |
| Functional-unit Description | Turn off all or part of an installation by separating the installation or part of the installation of all electrical energy or earth, for safety reasons with a rated voltage 600V and rated current 60A. This function is provided for 20 years.The product qualifies for the standards UL50E Type 12, Standards UL98 & NEMA KS1. |
| Functional-unit Unit | Unit |
| Energy Model - Manufacturing [A1-a3] | Electricity Mix; Production mix; Low voltage; US |
| Energy Model - Use [B6] | Electricity Mix; Production mix; Low voltage; US |
| Recyclability Potential In % | 83 |
| Width Nominal | 6.36 in |
| [Ue] Rated Operational Voltage | 250 V DC240 V AC |
| Package Weight(Lbs) | 4 kg |
| Warranty (In Months) | 18 |
Environment Attributes Main
| Take Back | No |
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| China Rohs Regulation | X |
| Environmental Disclosure | ENVPEP2303036EN |
| Nema Degree Of Protection | NEMA 1 steel |
| Packaging Without Single Use Plastic | Yes |
| Pep Verification Date | 2023-10-24 |
| Psr Version | PSR-0005-ed2-2016 03 29 |
| Recycled Metal Content At Cr Level | 0 % |
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| Carbon Footprint | 37.22632615667318 |
| Eu Rohs Directive | Compliant |
| Packaging Made With Recycled Cardboard | Yes |
| Pep Code | ENVPEP2303036EN |
| Pcr Version | PEP-PCR-ed4-2021 09 06 |
| Type Of Verification For The Pep | Independent external review |
General Attributes
| Product Or Component Type | Single Throw Safety Switch |
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