Elastimold® Switchgear Tru-Break Module
ABB Elastimold switchgear Tru-Break module provides lineman safety with visible circuit isolation for medium-voltage systems. Dead-front safety, EPDM construction, oil and SF6-free design.
Help eliminate doubt and protect your crew
ABB's Elastimold Tru-Break switchgear module delivers a patented visible break safety feature, allowing utility crews to visually verify circuits are de-energized before performing maintenance. With mechanical interlock protection, rugged submersible design and dead-front construction, ABB’s Tru-Break module eliminates guesswork and significantly improves worker safety in underground, padmount and vault installations.
Key Features and Benefits
<p>Assembled, tested and shipped from Hackettstown, New Jersey, USA, ABB's Elastimold Tru-Break switchgear module provides an innovative viewing window and is rated for 15-29.3kV at 20kA systems and certified to IEEE C37.74-2014. This virtually maintenance-free submersible module is retrofittable onto existing Elastimold switchgear equipment with a minimal footprint, delivering enhanced worker safety and long-term reliability for storm-hardened underground distribution systems.</p>
Safe
<p>Dead-front construction eliminates exposed live parts and reduces arc flash risk. Utility crews can visually verify circuit isolation and safely ground the de-energized line before performing maintenance. Positive-latching handle ensures the unit is in a fully open or fully closed position. EPDM rubber eliminates the need for venting ports required with rigid epoxy constructions.</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>Flexible
<p>Rated for use with 15–29.3kV, 630A and 20kA electrical distribution systems. Rugged and submersible for multiway pad-mount or vault applications. Compact size minimizes impact to switchgear footprint.</p>Maintenance-free
<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>Time-saver
<p>Clearly and easily view the contact status through the 1.75 inch viewing windows. Hotstick-removable caps keep the windows clean - even in wet and dirty vault applications.</p>Industries We Support
From residential construction to commercial and industrial projects, our products support professionals across diverse industries.
Utilities, Power transmission, Renewables, Substation, Power distribution, Service entrance, Wind power
Challenges We Solve
Our products are designed to help professionals solve installation, safety and performance challenges in demanding applications.
Worker Safety, Harsh environments, Dust exposure, Long service life requirements, Oil and SF6-free environmental mandates, Flooding risk areas , Retrofit and legacy infrastructure requirements