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CBS ArcSafe announced last week its RSK-CSH-W Chicken Switch Hitter wireless remote switching kit won Electrical Construction & Maintenance magazine’s 2026 Product of the Year award in the Specialty Products category.
The RSK-CSH-W was awarded top spot in the Specialty Products category by a panel of independent judges, comprising electrical contractors, engineers, and plant facility personnel - the same class of professionals it is designed to keep safe.
EC&M open voting for overall Product of the Year from May 18 to June 22, for which the RSK-CSH-W is also a contender.
The RSK-CSH-W kit offers broad compatibility with single and dual pushbutton applications spaced 3 inches or less center-to-center and requiring less than 10 pounds of push force, and breaker control switches with pistol grip handles such as the Electroswitch Series 24/24P and GE SB-1.
CBS ArcSafe said this versatility allows operators to safely complete multiple switching tasks from up to 100 feet away, well outside the arc flash boundary, with a single tool.
Powered by Milwaukee M18 REDLITHIUM battery technology, the RSK-CSH-W attaches magnetically to switchgear without requiring modifications or equipment downtime. An integrated laser alignment system ensures precise positioning, while the motorized actuator and dual-adjustable linear actuators can ensure reliable operation across various equipment setups from multiple OEMs.
The Chicken Switch Hitter’s design is compatible with various equipment types, such as insulated case circuit breakers, air circuit breakers, vacuum circuit breakers, and motor control centers, from manufacturers including ABB, Eaton, General Electric, Schneider Electric, Siemens, and Square D.
CBS ArcSafe previously won Product of the Year from EC&M in 2012, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2020, and 2023.
All CBS ArcSafe products are manufactured in the United States at the company’s Denton, Texas facility.
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