Elastimold® Switchgear Padmount
Flexible, modular padmount switchgear for medium-voltage distribution.
Decades of proven performance
ABB's Elastimold padmount switchgear uses vacuum interruption with molded EPDM rubber solid dielectric insulation. Built from modular sealed and submersible components, all parts are protected to eliminate tracking, animal infestation, corrosion and condensa-tion issues.
Key Features and Benefits
<p>Assembled, tested and shipped from Hackettstown, New Jersey, USA, ABB's Elastimold padmount switchgear combines safety, reliability and modular flexibility to help modernize distribution systems without oil or SF6 gas. Using field-proven solid dielectric technology, it supports utilities on their energy transition journey by retrofitting existing infrastructure and integrating renewable energy sources while helping reduce long-term maintenance costs.</p>
Cost-effective
<p>Without oil or SF6 gas, there is virtually no maintenance required. This helps lower the total cost of ownership for the life of the switchgear.</p>Flexible
<p>Modular, component-based design is made of individual switch and interrupter components up to 35kV. These can be combined in an unlimited number of ways and configurations for extreme flexibility.</p>Retrofit application
<p>Ideal for retrofit applications. Can often be designed to fit existing pads with bushing heights to match existing cable locations for quick and easy installation with no need to splice or pull new cable.</p>Reconfigurable
<p>Components are interchangeable, upgradeable, field-configurable and non-position-sensitive, so they can be installed in any orientation.</p>Field-expandable
<p>Field-expandable with sufficient enclosure space.</p>Safe
<p>Dead-front construction eliminates exposed live parts and reduces arc flash risk. Available with the optional ABB Tru-Break™ switchgear module, allowing utility crews to visually verify circuit isolation and safely ground the de-energized line before performing maintenance.</p>Submersible
<p>Sealed and fully submersible to 10 feet (3 meters).</p>Corrosion-resistant
<p>Submersible, corrosion-resistant and fully shielded.</p>Reliable
<p>Made with a proprietary EPDM rubber formulation that has been tested and trusted in the field for over 50 years on a solid-dielectric platform. With a silicone diaphragm, it uses air as an insulating medium. </p>Industries We Support
From residential construction to commercial and industrial projects, our products support professionals across diverse industries.
Utilities, Power distribution, Renewables
Challenges We Solve
Our products are designed to help professionals solve installation, safety and performance challenges in demanding applications.
Retrofit and legacy infrastructure requirements, Modular and scalable system design needs, Low-maintenance requirements, Long service life requirements, Oil and SF6-free environmental mandates, Continuous operation demands, Flooding risk areas