Vacuum Interrupter (Vi) - GE SecoVac Series Manual

SecoVac 3.3kV-27kV Embedded Pole Vacuum Circuit Breaker

Vacuum Interrupter (VI)

At the heart of the 3.3kV-27kV IEC circuit
breaker portfolio is GE's proven vacuum
interruption technology and ninety years of
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The vacuum interrupter is where current making and
breaking occurs. Copper chromium contacts provide
superior performance characteristics. The vacuum in the
arc chamber protects the copper chromium contacts from
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Maintenance free
GE vacuum interrupters are hermetically
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integrity. Dedicated to proven reliability,
safety and performance, GE vacuum
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quality products which are sealed for life.
Structural durability
SecoVac circuit breaker is an embedded
pole type, which is extremely durable.
It can protect the vacuum interrupter
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such as humidity, moisture and dust.
The interrupter is immune to shock and
vibration.
High performance
SecoVac circuit breakers provide you with:
High dielectric strength
High creepage distance
High mechanical strength
Low moisture absorption
Optimum thermal conductivity
Compact size
Combined with GE's embedded pole
technology, SecoVac circuit breaker has a
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and interruption ratings in a small, cost
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