Electrical Switchgear & Components
Electrical arc interruption in switchgear, circuit breakers, and fuses relied on asbestos arc barriers and arc-extinguishing materials that withstood the extreme temperatures generated during fault conditions. Manufacturers including Square D, Westinghouse, General Electric, and Siemens produced switchgear with asbestos arc chute inserts. Phenolic molding compounds with asbestos filler were also standard in electrical insulators, terminal blocks, and motor components from nearly every manufacturer. Electricians and maintenance mechanics who worked on this equipment received secondary asbestos exposure during routine service.
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