May 20, 2010

Molded vacuum interrupter (MVI)

Elastimold Molded Vacuum Interrrupter The new Thomas & Betts Elastimold Molded Vacuum Interrrupter (MVI) is the industry’s only unit designed to fit through wind tower doorways. The unit is maintenance-free and environmentally friendly, containing no gas or oil, and is available for subsurface, vault, tower, padmount, or riser-pole applications. The 38kV 25kA MVI incorporates Elastimold’s proven combination of EPDM molded insulation with a vacuum interrupter. This latest addition to the Thomas & Betts solid-dielectric family of switchgear utilizes a 25kA symmetrical vacuum bottle interrupter and a magnetic actuator mechanism, along with a current sensor and a broad line of control options, ranging from the company’s internal E-Set software to their 80 Control or the SEL 351 Relay. 

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