MEPPI Introduces 5kV Vacuum Circuit Breaker as replacement for Legacy Oil Circuit Breakers
Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc. Introduces 5kV Vacuum Circuit
Breaker as Replacement for Legacy Oil Circuit Breakers
Warrendale, Pennsylvania – January 15, 2018 – Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc. announces
the release of its 5 kV Vacuum Circuit Breaker. This circuit breaker is designed to replace legacy oil circuit
breakers that are rapidly reaching obsolescence. It is built for use within power distribution stations and
various industrial applications.
Key features of the 5kV Circuit Breaker include:
- Next generation bushing constructed of an outdoor rated, hydrophobic, cycloaliphatic,
epoxy material.
- The bushing design provides superior weight, tensile strength, UV protection and
structural integrity. - The bushings are combined with bent terminals for easy connection to live parts.
- The bushing design provides superior weight, tensile strength, UV protection and
- Compact, NEMA 3RX housing capable of fitting within the footprint of a legacy oil circuit
breaker. - Ergonomic, compact control panel that swings out from the unit and unfolds for easy access
and technician safety. - Mitsubishi Electric Power Products’ patented modular switchgear assembly, containing the
vacuum interrupters, high voltage elements and operating mechanism is built to last the
lifetime of the 5kV circuit breaker.
“Our goal was mechanical and electrical innovation,” said Tricia Breeger, general manager,
Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc. Electrical Distribution Division. “Not only have we designed a 5kV
vacuum circuit breaker to fit within the industry’s most compact space constraints, including vaults and
legacy substation designs, we’ve also brought advanced technologies, digital communications, and
indoor/outdoor versatility to a very traditional equipment rating. Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc.
continues to lead in innovation and customization within the Distribution Market Segment.”
Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc. has a dedicated website for the new 5 kV Vacuum Circuit
Breaker at www.5kvcircuitbreaker.com. In addition to product information, the website provides: a total
cost-of-ownership tool, a legacy oil circuit breaker replacement study, trade and event activities and details
about Mitsubishi Electric Power Products’ portfolio of medium voltage circuit breakers.
Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc. will show the 5kV Circuit Breaker at DistribuTECH, January
23 - 25, 2018 in booth 1416 at Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, San Antonio, Texas. DistribuTECH attendees may visit the 5kV Vacuum Circuit Breaker website to register for an appointment at the show.
“I look forward to discussing the benefits of replacing aging and expensive legacy circuit breakers in addition to exchanging ideas on emerging trends and customer needs within their medium voltage equipment,” said Dave Collette, sales manager, Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc. Electrical Distribution Division.
Media Contact:
Tim Kovach
Marketing Communications Manager
Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc. (MEPPI)
Tim.Kovach@meppi.com
Phone: (724) 778-5275