Insulect Air Insulated Load Break Switches
Air Break Switches (ABS) Side break and vertical break 12kV, 24kV, 36k
Air Break Switches (ABS) from our brand partner Insulect, are designed, assembled and tested in Australia. The ABS range is widely installed throughout distribution networks for isolation or switching applications.
12, 24, 36kV voltage rating: there are two sizes: 12/24kV and 36kV with current ratings from 630A up to 1250A.
Vertical or side break: Each variant can be configured in a side break or vertical break arrangement.
Horizontal or vertical install: The switches can be mounted in horizontal or vertical (pole top or mid pole) configurations.
Local design and testing: Designed and tested in Australia in accordance with AS 62271.102 / IEC 62271.102.
Features include:
Modular Design
- We readily provide custom design changes to suit individual customer requirements, as well as modular or unitised factory assembly for more rapid installation.
Manual or Motorised
- Available with conventional operating rod and handle, with patented hook stick actuator. Able to be fitted with motorised operation as well as remote control facilities.
Insulators
- Choose from Porcelain, Silicon or Cycloaliphatic insulators.
Options
- Associated earthing switch available. Load interrupter to break up to 630 amps.
Parameter |
Rated Voltage kV (rms) |
LIWV (BIL) kVp | Power Frequency Withstand Voltage kV | Continuous Current A | Load Breaking Capacity A |
Short Circuit Withstand | |
Air Break Switch | Load Break Switch | ||||||
Side Break | 12/24 | 150 | 50 | Up to 1250 | 15 | 630 | 25 kA / 1s |
36 | 170 | 70 | Up to 1250 | 15 | 630 | 25 kA / 1s | |
Vertical Break | 12/24 | 150 | 50 | Up to 1250 | 15 | 630 | 25 kA / 3s |
36 | 170 | 70 | Up to 1250 | 15 | 630 | 25 kA / 3s | |
Other literature available on request
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