Pad Mount Switchgear
Underground Distribution Switching & Protection
Pad-mounted switchgear is the critical switching and protection component in underground power distribution systems. Housed in low-profile, tamper-resistant steel enclosures at ground level, these units provide safe, accessible switching for residential subdivisions, commercial developments, and industrial parks.
Dead-front construction eliminates exposed energized parts, allowing operations personnel to safely perform switching operations without specialized protective equipment. Loop-feed configurations provide redundant power paths for enhanced reliability.
Xplor Energy supplies pad-mounted switchgear in a range of voltage classes and configurations, including new units from leading manufacturers and fully reconditioned equipment with modern vacuum interrupters and solid-state controls.
Specifications
- Voltage Ratings: 5kV to 38kV medium voltage class
- Current Ratings: 600A to 1,200A continuous
- Interrupting Capacity: Up to 25kA symmetrical
- Insulation: Vacuum or SF6 interrupters
- Enclosure: Tamper-resistant, pad-mounted steel housing
- Standards: IEEE C37.74, ANSI, UL listed
Features
- Dead-front design for enhanced operator safety
- Submersible or non-submersible configurations available
- Integrated load-break and fault-interrupting switches
- Loop-feed, radial-feed, and selector switch arrangements
- Compact footprint for underground distribution networks
- Available new or reconditioned with modern components