Off with the fur

Application report16. March 2020 by Thomas Schmid - Reading Time 1 min.

Lister GmbH, headquartered in Lüdenscheid, Germany, manufacturers high-quality products for stockbreeding, animal care and farm and barn supplies. The extensive product portfolio of the traditional Sauerland-based company includes milk and industrial cooling systems, pasture fences and drinking troughs as well as electrical machines for professional animal shearing. E-T-A’s 104 thermal circuit breakers provide overload protection in these machines ensuring fail-safe operation.

Countless sheep, horses and cattle, and also pets are shorn daily. There are various reasons: Excess or matted fur, vermin infestation, wounds or a poor heat balance of the animal. And not to forget: Exhibition and show animals also require regular shearing. Depending on the nature of the coat and the purpose of clipping, the clipper requirements vary greatly. For this reason, LISTER offers a wide range of professional shearing machines. The range includes horse, sheep and cattle clippers as well as specialised llama and alpaca clippers. Pet owners will also find appropriate clippers for dogs and small animals at LISTER.

LISTER uses E-T-A’s 104 circuit breaker to protect the drive motor in its clippers. The super-small bimetal-operated circuit breaker reliably switches off the machines in case of extreme overloads preventing damage to the drive motors. After a trip, it can easily be reset, safely and quickly. Downtimes are limited to an absolute minimum. Despite its compact design - it fits into a conventional matchbox – the 104 has a contact-friendly snap-action mechanism and a reliable trip-free mechanism when the reset button is blocked. And thanks to international approvals (VDE, UL, CSA, CCC, KC) it can be used worldwide.