May 24, 2013 - Eaton introduced a narrow switchgear design that provides reliable switching and fault protection of medium-voltage circuits for industrial, institutional and healthcare customers. The metal-enclosed load interrupter switchgear with a narrow design is engineered to reduce the footprint of electrical distribution systems in an environmentally-friendly and compact design. Eaton’s metal-enclosed load interrupter switchgear with a narrow design is an 18-inch wide structure with front-accessible cable terminations that is engineered to minimize space requirements. Additionally, the design incorporates Eaton fuses for accurate, calibrated short-circuit detecting and interrupting capabilities to support power reliability.
The metal-enclosed load interrupter switch uses flicker blade and DE-ION arc chute technology, which is designed to prolong the life of the main blades by minimizing arcing between the main blades and the stationary contacts. The switchgear avoids the use of Sulfur Hexafluoride (SF6) gas that contributes to the greenhouse effect and is associated with climate change.
Eaton’s metal-enclosed load interrupter switchgear with a narrow design is tested to meet the C37.20.3 standards of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) C37.20.3 as well as the standards of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), Underwriters Laboratories (UL) and Canadian Standards Association (CSA).
The metal-enclosed load interrupter switchgear with a narrow design is seismically tested to meet International Building Code (IBC) 2006 and California Building Code (CBC) 2007 standards.
“Building on more than 50 years of our load interrupter switch design, Eaton is helping customers to reduce the size of their electrical distribution equipment, while maintaining operator safety and power reliability,” said Javvad Qasimi, product manager at Eaton Eaton’s electrical business is a global leader with expertise in power distribution and circuit protection, backup power protection, control and automation, lighting and security, structural solutions and wiring devices, solutions for harsh and hazardous environments, and engineering services. Eaton is positioned through its global solutions to answer today’s most critical electrical power management challenges.
Eaton is a diversified power management company providing energy-efficient solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power. A global technology leader, Eaton acquired Cooper Industries plc in November 2012. The 2012 revenue of the combined companies was $21.8 billion on a pro forma basis. Eaton has approximately 103,000 employees and sells products to customers in more than 175 countries.
