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Vertical to Horizontal conversion vacuum replacement circuit breakers

With Eaton's VHC-Series+ medium-voltage conversion, GE Magne-Blast^TM vertical lift circuit breakers are converted to horizontal draw-out. This reversible conversion involves no cutting or drilling of the original cell structure and does not violate the original metal-clad integrity.

Longer life

10-year or 10,000-operation scheduled maintenance intervals

Improved reliability

Lift mechanism operation

Increased safety

Horizontal drawout, designed and tested to IEEE Std C37.59 ™ 2018. Elimination of arc chutes that may contain asbestos

Converted vacuum circuit breaker provides increased mechanical endurance and short circuit capability
10-year or 10,000 operation scheduled maintenance intervals, whichever comes first
Fully tested to C37.59 and C37.09 for k=1 and k>1 rating structures
Ideal option as part of an overall switchgear modernization and upgrade strategy
Conversions — which are reversible and are completed by Eaton in a de-energized vertical structure in less than 45 minutes
Superior lubrication significantly reduces maintenance requirements
Reduced spare parts costs as control components are compatible with Eaton's original VR-Series and VCP-W circuit breakers
Sure-Close technology guarantees circuit breaker won’t stall during closing and prevents damage to the existing cell MOC components
Fully tested to C37.59 and C37.09 for k=1 and k>1 rating structures
Standard 3 year warranty

Eaton’s VHC-Series+ medium-voltage conversion service customer success story

Read about how a mining organization was able to achieve essentially new switchgear without the downtime or cost and is now able to:

Improve the reliability of its lift mechanism operation
Save time and money through the advanced retrofit process
Reduce maintenance requirements
Promote a safe, asbestos-free environment by eliminating arc chutes
Easily obtain spare parts when needed

Read the entire story

Watch this video to learn about the vertical to horizontal conversion (VHC) process

Tested for long life

Fully tested to C37.59 and C37.09 for k=1 and k>1 ratings, the converted vacuum circuit breakers significantly reduce scheduled maintenance and require no lubrication or adjustments for 10 years or 10,000 operations.

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Vertical structure primary contact repair

Eaton offers a process to repair and prevent cracks from leaking pitch-like material in older vertical cell primary contacts. Depending on service conditions and maintenance, this extends the useful life of GE Magne-Blast cell structure primary conductors for up to 30 years.

Remote power racking system (RPR-2.1)

Eaton’s RPR-2.1 enables remote racking of many manufacturers' low- and medium-voltage circuit breakers that can be inserted or removed using the rotation of a shaft. Operators may remain 25 feet or more away from the switchgear door during the racking process, which is outside of the arc flash protection boundary.

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Preventive maintenance

It is widely documented that a well-designed, time-based preventive maintenance program can significantly reduce failure rates. Eaton’s predictive diagnostic services relies on the latest technologies to support a long-term predictive/preventive program to optimize equipment and uptime.

Crisis response services

In the wake of a disaster, speed of response is essential, as these events can cause enormous loss of property, production and revenue. With service offices strategically located throughout North America, Eaton can deploy expert crisis management through a team of engineers and technicians within hours of a disaster striking. This immediate action helps organizations return to production quickly and safely.

Switchgear modernization

Eaton’s switchgear modernization product line offers a host of solutions for aging power systems to extend the useful life of electrical power systems. These range from reconditioning to equipment replacement and additions to existing systems that improve reliability and safety.

Eaton is an intelligent power management company dedicated to improving the quality of life and protecting the environment for people everywhere. We are guided by our commitment to do business right, to operate sustainably and to help our customers manage power ─ today and well into the future. By capitalizing on the global growth trends of electrification and digitalization, we’re accelerating the planet’s transition to renewable energy and helping to solve the world’s most urgent power management challenges.