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VacClad-W 27 kV metal-clad medium-voltage switchgear

Eaton’s VacClad-W switchgear is a metal-clad, medium-voltage switchgear that can be custom-engineered to fit a wide array of application and safety requirements. This decidedly versatile 27 kV MV switchgear can be assembled in various combinations to meet specific usage requirements. It’s a trusted choice for applications such as control and distribution, main-main automatic transfer, main-tie-main automatic transfer, main service disconnect and switching.

VOLTAGE CLASS
up to 27 kV
CONTINUOUS CURRENT
up to 2700 A
INTERRUPT RATING
up to 40 kAIC

Core features

  • Compartmentalized, metal-clad design conforming to IEEE C37.20.2 and CSA C22.2 No. 31-14
  • Horizontal drawout circuit breakers and VT/CPT drawers
  • Provided with mechanical interlocks for proper operating sequence
  • Insulated bus conductors and connections throughout
  • Protection and metering as per customer’s specifications
  • Available in both indoor and outdoor configurations
  • CSA or CSAUS  available for most ratings

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Enhance worker safety

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Specifications

Ratings

RATED MAXIMUM VOLTAGE
27 kV
CONTINUOUS CURRENT
1200 A  to 2700 A
INTERRUPT RATING
Up to 40 kA rms symmetrical
BASIC IMPULSE LEVEL (BIL)
27 kV class-125 kV peak

Standards

ANSI / IEEE STANDARD
C37.20.2
CSA
C22.2 No. 31-14
THIRD PARTY APPROVAL/RECOGNITION
CSA, or CSA(US)  available for most ratings
SEISMIC QUALIFICATION
IBC, CBC

Enclosure

ACCESS
Front & rear required
INSULATING MEDIUM
Air
BUS INSULATION
Epoxy (fluidized bed)
BUS SUPPORTS
Glass polyester
ENCLOSURE TYPE
Indoor & outdoor
INDOOR SECTION DIMENSIONS (TYPICAL)
36” w x 96.25” d x 95” h

Devices

SWITCHING DEVICE
Vacuum circuit breaker
DEVICE MOUNTING
Draw-out
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