Vacuum Interrupters

ABB offers vacuum interrupters universal in application with more than 20 years of experience in vacuum technology.

The interruption of current in vacuum is recognized as the ideal switching technology in the medium voltage range. Excellent switching capabilities combined with highest reliability as well as compact design make the most economical switching device solutions possible.

The Summary of Benefits – Vacuum Interrupters:

  • Excellent switching capabilities with long electrical and mechanical life
  • Limited contact stroke and movable mass
  • Constant low contact resistance (no oxidation)
  • Vacuum interrupter family universal in application
  • Environment friendly switching technology
  • Maintenance-free for life
  • High quality and reliability

Ratings:

Vacuum Interrupters for Circuit-Breaker Applications
Rated voltage (kV) ...36
Rated current (A)...3150
Rated short-circuit breaking current (kA)...63
Mechanical operation ...30.000

Vacuum Interrupters for Contactor Applications
Rated voltage (kV) ...12
Rated current (A)...400
Rated short-circuit breaking current (kA) ...4
Mechanical operation ...1.000.000

Vacuum Interrupters for Switch-Disconnector Applications
Rated voltage (kV) ...24
Rated current (A) ...630
Rated short-circuit breaking current (kA) ( ...4)
Mechanical operation(...5.000)

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Article
A new contact design based on a quadrupolar axial magnetic field and its characteristics(ETEP 02/2000, pp. 75-80)English
0.16 MB
New vacuum interrupters for contactors and switches(ABB review 03/1999, pp. 32-36)English
0.31 MB
Vacuum interrupters and embedded poles for medium voltage - Offprint ETZ S3.2007English
0.19 MB
Vacuum interrupters with axial magnetic field contacts(ABB review 01/2000, pp. 59-64)English
0.23 MB
Brochure
Vacuum-interrupters and embedded polesEnglish
1.81 MB
Catalogue
Use of vacuum interruptors in railway applicationsEnglish
0.12 MB
Movie
Standard video VI + EPEnglish
36.02 MB
Presentation
Vacuum TechnologyEnglish
0.54 MB
User manual
Guidelines for packing - componentsEnglish
2.93 MB
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