A breakthrough arc protection technology called Arc Vault™, being developed by GE Consumer & Industrial's electrical distribution business for delivery in mid-2010, will stop an arcing fault in less than eight milliseconds (ms) to provide increased arc flash hazard mitigation with equipment doors open or closed -- the fastest arcing fault containment technology in the industry -- helping to reduce work-related injuries, fatalities and lost productivity.
Every Millisecond Counts: GE Announces Arc Vault™ System to be Fastest Arc Flash Containment Technology in the Industry