Salzer Electronics Ltd has announced that it has been granted a patent for its product titled “Disconnecting and Earthing Device for High Voltage Applications.”
This patent recognizes Salzer’s innovation in developing a more compact, efficient, and user-friendly design for high-voltage disconnection and earthing systems, a release by Salzer Electronics said.
The newly patented product is designed for use in traction and locomotive systems, as well as other high-voltage power networks, where safe maintenance and compact installation are essential. It offers a significant reduction in size compared to conventional models, featuring an innovative contact design and installer-friendly wiring arrangements that enhance both safety and ease of use.
With this milestone, Salzer Electronics further strengthens its position as a technology-driven manufacturer delivering reliable, space-efficient, and safety-oriented solutions for high-performance electrical applications, the release added.
Committed to advanced electrical solutions
According to D. Rajesh Kumar, Joint Managing Director, Salzer Electronics Ltd, “This patent underscores our focus on practical innovation and engineering excellence. Our goal was to design a high-voltage (1000 volts) disconnecting and earthing device that delivers superior safety performance while offering tangible benefits in compactness, ease of installation, and operational efficiency. Salzer’s sustained investment in R&D has led to multiple innovations in recent years, reaffirming our commitment to developing advanced electrical solutions that align with evolving industry needs.”
Patented for 20 years
The Patent Certificate (Patent No: 571529) was recently granted by The Patent Office, Government of India, and will be valid for a period of 20 years from the date of patent filing application, which is September 28, 2022.
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Featured photograph (source: Salzer Electronics) shows the newly-patented “Disconnecting and Earthing Device for High Voltage Applications” by Salzer Electronics Ltd.

