Lightning & Switching Impulses

A distinction is made between Lightning and Switching impulses on the basis of duration of the wave front. Impulses with wave-front durations of up to a few tens of microseconds are in general considered to be lightning impulses. Those having durations

Limit Switch

A protective device used to open or close electrical circuits when certain limits, such as temperature or pressure, are reached.

Lay Length

The distance required to complete one revolution of helically laid strands of wires.

Lay Direction

1) The direction in which the wires of a conductor are twisted. 2) The twist of conductors in a cable.