Engineered to meet the rigorous safety and regulatory requirements of the Swiss automotive, energy storage, and industrial markets. Each MSD unit is designed for rapid isolation, high-voltage protection, and seamless OEM integration.
Switzerland's strict IEC / CE / ECE standards and its world-leading electromobility adoption rate demand the highest-quality MSD solutions. SANCO delivers purpose-built, OEM-grade Manual Service Disconnects — combining 25+ years of engineering excellence with Swiss-market compliance, ensuring your EV battery packs, energy storage systems, and industrial equipment are safe, reliable, and regulation-ready.
Switzerland is one of Europe's most advanced markets for EV adoption, renewable energy, and precision industrial manufacturing — all of which are key application domains for high-quality Manual Service Disconnect systems.
Switzerland has consistently ranked among Europe's top EV adoption markets. With EV penetration exceeding 25% of new car registrations and ambitious government targets under the Swiss Energy Strategy 2050, demand for high-voltage battery safety components — especially Manual Service Disconnects — is accelerating rapidly. Swiss OEMs and battery integrators demand IEC 62752, ISO 6469, and ECE R100-compliant MSD units for every high-voltage pack.
Switzerland's industrial sector — from pharmaceutical manufacturing in Basel to precision machinery in the Arc Jurassien — is undergoing rapid electrification. Automated guided vehicles (AGVs), industrial robots, and high-power UPS systems all require certified MSD units to ensure worker safety during maintenance. SANCO's OEM-grade disconnects meet the EN 60204-1 and EN 50110 safety directives required by Swiss industrial facilities.
Switzerland's commitment to phasing out nuclear energy and expanding renewable sources (hydro, solar, wind) has created strong demand for large-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS). Alpine solar installations and grid-stabilization BESS projects from Geneva to Graubünden all rely on robust manual service disconnects for safe commissioning, maintenance isolation, and emergency shutdown procedures.
Switzerland operates one of the world's most electrified and punctual rail networks. SBB (Swiss Federal Railways) and BLS are actively upgrading rolling stock to hybrid and battery-electric trains. Heavy-duty MSD units are critical for safe battery system isolation during maintenance at depots in Biel, Olten, and Yverdon. SANCO's rail-grade MSDs comply with EN 45545 fire safety and IEC 62280 railway standards.
Switzerland's unique geography means electrical components must perform reliably from sub-zero alpine conditions in the Valais and Grisons cantons to humid lowland environments near Lake Geneva. SANCO MSD units feature IP67/IP69K sealing, -40°C to +125°C operational range, and salt-spray-resistant housing — fully validated for Swiss environmental conditions.
Switzerland aligns closely with EU directives while maintaining its own rigorous quality expectations. Swiss procurement teams in industries such as medtech, cleantech, and mobility consistently require IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and UL-certified suppliers. SANCO holds all these certifications plus TÜV and SGS approvals, making it a trusted OEM MSD factory partner for Swiss buyers.
The MSD landscape is evolving rapidly, shaped by electrification megatrends, stricter safety regulations, and the push for smarter, more integrated disconnect solutions.
Following global OEMs including Swiss-based engineering firms, the industry is transitioning from 400V to 800V battery architectures for faster charging and longer range. This demands MSD units rated for higher voltage classes (up to 1500V DC), with enhanced arc suppression and dielectric withstand performance. SANCO's next-gen MSD platforms are already qualified for 800V+ systems.
Swiss energy storage integrators and EV OEMs increasingly require MSDs with embedded interlock signal pins compatible with Battery Management Systems (BMS) and remote monitoring platforms. Smart disconnect solutions that provide real-time status feedback are becoming the new standard in Switzerland's Industry 4.0 environment.
Switzerland's strict environmental policies mirror and often exceed EU RoHS and REACH directives. OEM MSD manufacturers supplying the Swiss market must use halogen-free insulation materials, lead-free contact plating, and recyclable housing components. SANCO's full product line is RoHS 2.0 and REACH compliant, supporting Swiss customers' sustainability reporting requirements.
As Swiss EV and e-bike manufacturers push for lighter, more compact battery packs, MSD units must shrink in size without compromising current capacity or safety margins. SANCO's advanced injection-molded housings and precision CNC-machined copper contacts deliver industry-leading current density in the most compact MSD form factors available.
Swiss industrial and outdoor applications — from mountain cable cars to alpine solar farms — demand IP67/IP69K-rated MSDs capable of withstanding high-pressure water jets, UV exposure, and mechanical vibration. Trend data from Swiss procurement shows IP-rated connectors now represent over 70% of new MSD orders in energy and transport sectors.
Swiss system integrators building modular BESS for utilities demand MSD solutions that scale across multiple voltage and current tiers using a common platform architecture. SANCO offers a fully modular MSD family with interchangeable fuse carriers, housing sizes, and terminal configurations — enabling Swiss customers to simplify their supply chain and inventory management.
From Zürich's EV charging hubs to Valais solar storage farms — here's how SANCO Manual Service Disconnects are deployed across Swiss industries.
Swiss EV manufacturers and battery pack assemblers in cantons like Aargau and Zurich use SANCO MSDs to ensure safe assembly-line handling and post-sale servicing of high-voltage packs. The MSD acts as the primary high-voltage safety interlock, allowing technicians to safely disconnect the battery circuit before any maintenance work — a mandatory requirement under ECE R100 for all EVs sold in Switzerland.
Switzerland's alpine solar capacity is growing at 30%+ annually, with large-scale BESS systems being installed alongside PV arrays in Valais, Graubünden, and Uri. SANCO fused MSD units are deployed as the primary battery string isolation devices, enabling safe maintenance access and emergency isolation in these remote, often harsh-weather environments.
Geneva, Basel, and Bern are all advancing zero-emission last-mile delivery zones. Swiss logistics operators deploying electric vans and light trucks (e.g., e-Ducato, eCanter) require MSD units that can withstand daily maintenance cycles, high-humidity loading docks, and year-round alpine temperature swings — all met by SANCO's IP67, wide-temp MSD range.
Switzerland's world-leading medical device industry (Roche, Novartis, Medtronic) relies on uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) for critical operations. SANCO MSDs provide the required high-voltage isolation for UPS battery modules in cleanroom-grade environments, compliant with IEC 62040 and EN 50272 standards applicable in Swiss pharmaceutical and hospital facilities.
Switzerland's iconic mountain railways — Jungfraubahn, Rigi, and Pilatus — are electrifying auxiliary systems and backup power units. SANCO's vibration-resistant, wide-temperature MSD units are engineered for the mechanical stresses and altitude-related humidity changes unique to Swiss mountain transport infrastructure.
Switzerland's construction industry is progressively adopting electric excavators, cranes, and heavy machinery — especially in environmentally sensitive zones such as national parks and urban centers. SANCO's heavy-duty MSD connectors provide the required 400–800V isolation for these high-torque electric drive systems, supporting Swiss Suva safety compliance for construction sites.
Decades of manufacturing excellence, powering global connectivity — including Switzerland's most demanding sectors.
Founded in 1999, SANCO is well known as a connection system solutions provider and a national high-tech enterprise integrating R&D, design, manufacturing, sales and after sales support for connectivity products. It is committed to becoming a leader in the field of connectivity technology and products.
SANCO specializes in the R&D and manufacturing of electrical interconnection systems for automotive, rail transit, industrial, communications, and energy storage applications, including: high voltage EV connector, energy storage connector, EV charging connectors, manual service disconnect (MSD) units, Laminated busbar, Injection-molded busbar, signal and circular connectors, cell contact systems (CCS) and various precision components.
As a prominent industry leader, SANCO delivers comprehensive connection system solutions to clients worldwide. Our products are exported to over 100 countries worldwide, including major markets like China, North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. Our solutions have been widely adopted by global Fortune 500 companies and industry-leading enterprises.
SANCO's world-class R&D infrastructure ensures every Manual Service Disconnect delivered to Switzerland meets and exceeds the most demanding technical requirements.
Leveraging two decades of profound technical expertise, our company has built an outstanding R&D team of over 200 professionals. The team consists of talents from world-renowned universities and leading institutions in the industry, with core members having previously worked in top three global connector companies, ensuring our technology and vision remain globally forward-looking.
The team demonstrates exceptional competence, with over 95% holding bachelor's degrees or higher, forming a powerful knowledge-intensive innovation engine. To translate cutting-edge ideas into exceptional products, the company has invested significantly in establishing an advanced independent laboratory equipped with more than 100 specialized precision instruments.
This lab offers comprehensive capabilities, efficiently conducting rigorous reliability validation, IP rating certifications, raw material composition analysis, high-performance electrical testing, precision dimensional measurements, and environmental tests simulating various extreme conditions. This complete in-house verification system greatly accelerates the R&D cycle and ensures high performance, reliability, and quality of every connector product from the design stage onward, providing solid hardware support for our continuous leadership in industry technological innovation — delivering complete solutions for clients through the entire product life cycle.
SANCO's vertically integrated manufacturing facilities ensure every MSD unit shipped to Switzerland meets the highest precision and quality standards — from raw material to final assembly.
























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