Product Overview
The SGM-FLW-12 Outdoor Pole-Mounted SF6 Load Switch is a high-reliability, maintenance-free, oil-free switching device designed for 12kV rural and urban distribution networks. It uses 99.99% pure SF6 gas as both insulation and arc-extinguishing medium, with a hermetically sealed spring mechanism that ensures fast making and breaking operations. The fully enclosed housing protects against moisture and contaminants, ensuring long-term stability in harsh outdoor environments.
This switch is ideal for frequent load current switching and short-circuit current closing, and is widely used in 12kV power distribution systems for rural and urban grids, as well as other similar outdoor applications.
Key Technical Features
- SF6 Gas Insulation & Arc Extinguishing: Uses 99.99% pure SF6 gas for reliable insulation and fast arc extinction, ensuring safe switching performance.
- 100% Maintenance-Free Design: Fully sealed switch body prevents condensation, oxidation, and corrosion of primary circuit and mechanism components, eliminating the need for regular servicing.
- Explosion-Proof Safety: Equipped with a pressure relief device that automatically releases internal pressure during faults, protecting personnel and the surrounding environment.
- Misoperation Prevention: Local locking mechanism blocks remote or local switching during maintenance; intelligent models support remote monitoring for enhanced safety.
- Low-Pressure Lockout: Triggers mechanical and electrical locking when SF6 pressure drops below safe levels, preventing unsafe operation.
- Vacuum Arc Extinguishing & SF6 Insulation: Combines vacuum arc quenching with SF6 gas insulation in an oil-free design for superior performance.
- Three-Phase Common Box Layout: Porcelain bushing cable connections, fully sealed mechanism, aviation-grade sockets, and full encapsulation technology ensure excellent weather resistance and anti-condensation performance.
- Integrated Isolation & Asynchronous Linkage: Built-in isolation break and vacuum interrupter series linkage provide strong breaking capacity and high operational safety.
- Non-Blocking Current Protection: Prevents the switch from opening during fault current conditions, avoiding equipment damage.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter |
Specification |
| Rated Voltage |
12kV |
| Rated Current |
630A |
| Rated Short-Time Withstand Current |
20kA |
| Insulation & Arc Medium |
SF6 gas (99.99% purity) |
| Installation Type |
Outdoor pole-mounted |
| Mechanical Life |
≥10,000 operations |
| Protection Level |
IP67 (controller) |
| Compliance |
IEC Standards |
Operating Environment
- Ambient Temperature: -35°C to +40°C
- Wind Speed: ≤35m/s
- Altitude: ≤1000m (custom insulation available for higher elevations)
- Seismic Resistance: ≤8 degrees
- Humidity: Monthly average ≤90%, Daily average ≤95%
- Pollution Class: IV
- Installation Site: Outdoor areas free from flammable, explosive, chemical corrosion, and severe vibration
Controller Features
The optional intelligent controller enhances functionality with:
- Line Voltage-Based Fault Detection: Achieves on-site fault handling through delayed switching and coordination with substation protection, no battery required.
- Autonomous Fault Isolation: Identifies faults and isolates sections without relying on communication or a master station.
- Durable Housing: Unsaturated polyester construction with IP67 protection, offering weather resistance, anti-condensation, and a compact, lightweight design.
- Supercapacitor Backup Power: Maintenance-free power supply for reliable operation.
- Local Fault Indication: Clear visual display for quick fault identification.
- Wireless Communication: ZIGBEE and Bluetooth support for pole-side maintenance via PDA, eliminating the need for climbing.
- Remote Monitoring & Control: Enables remote signaling, telemetry, remote control, and parameter adjustment when paired with a communication module.
Application Scenarios
- Urban & Rural Distribution Grids: Primary switching device for 12kV overhead lines in city and rural power networks.
- Industrial Power Distribution: Protects and controls outdoor power supply for factories, mines, and industrial parks.
- Renewable Energy Integration: Used in solar and wind farm distribution systems for reliable load management.
- Critical Infrastructure: Ensures power continuity for hospitals, data centers, and commercial facilities via outdoor feeder lines.
- Remote Area Power Supply: Ideal for off-grid and remote locations due to its maintenance-free design and robust environmental tolerance.