Johnson Electric Launches Power-Off Switches for Washing Machines

Switch Product Line Exceeds EuP Ecodesign and IEC 60335-1 Safety Standards

Johnson Electric TIPPMATIC Switches for Washing Machines
Johnson Electric TIPPMATIC Switches for Washing Machines
  • Johnson Electric TIPPMATIC Switches for Washing Machines
    Johnson Electric TIPPMATIC Switches for Washing Machines
    Johnson Electric TIPPMATIC Switches for Washing Machines
    Johnson Electric TIPPMATIC Switches for Washing Machines

Hong Kong -- Johnson Electric today announced an addition to the TIPPMATIC® switch product line. These new switches are specifically designed for use in washing machines, dishwashers, and dryers. This new TIPPMATIC product line utilizes auto-power off and double disconnect technology to exceed the requirements of Europe’s EuP Ecodesign Standards and also exceed the requirements of the IEC 60335-1 safety standard.

 

The TIPPMATIC product line for washing machines includes two versions. The TIPPMATIC iF is a compact auto power-off switch that interfaces with the appliance control unit. The TIPPMATIC iFD has a programmable auto power-off control option plus a double-disconnect feature to enhance safety standards.

 

“The TIPPMATIC product line eliminates standby power consumption in home appliances,” said Jim Dick, Johnson Electric’s senior vice president of Strategic Marketing. “Johnson Electric’s research and development is focused on creating products for energy efficiency and carbon dioxide reduction,” he added.

 

For more information on TIPPMATIC for household appliances, e-mail sales@johnsonelectric.com.

 

About Johnson Electric Group

The Johnson Electric Group is the world’s leading provider of innovative motion systems and components for automotive applications, domestic equipment, office equipment, industrial products, consumer products and medical devices.  The Group is headquartered in Hong Kong and has over 40,000 employees in 23 countries.  Innovation and product design centers are located in Hong Kong, China, Switzerland, Germany, Italy, Israel, Japan, UK and the USA.  Production centers are located in China, Switzerland, Italy, Poland, Hungary, USA, Brazil, India, Argentina and the UK.  Johnson Electric Holdings Limited is listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (code 179).