PowlVac®️ Circuit Breaker
Since 1982, Powell has been manufacturing proven, reliable PowlVac metal-clad switchgear and circuit breakers. As industry performance demands increase over time, Powell continuously works to improve our PowlVac breaker design to meet and exceed them.
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5kV PowlVac Circuit Breakers
PowlVac 5kV circuit breakers are available in standard 36"-width designs and space-saving 26"-width designs.
- 3-cycle operating time standard
- 1200-4000 amp ratings for 36" designs
- 1200-2000 amp ratings for 26" narrow designs
- Up to 63kAIC for 36" designs
- Up to 50kAIC for 26" narrow designs
- Variety of racking options available
- OEM Offerings
15kV PowlVac Circuit Breakers
PowlVac 15kV circuit breakers are available in 36"-width designs as standard and include the same design features as our 5kV PowlVac breaker design.
- 3-cycle operating time standard
- 1200-4000 amp ratings
- Up to 63kAIC for 36" designs
- Variety of racking options available
- OEM Offerings
PowlVac 27kV Circuit Breakers
Powell's 27kV circuit breaker combines the proven design concepts and reliability of our traditional PowlVac circuit breakers for utilization on distribution systems operating at 27kV and 29.8kV.
- Same operating mechanism as our 5/15kV breakers
- 36" Narrow design available at 25kAIC
- 40" Standard design at 40kAIC
- Variety of racking options available
- OEM Offerings
PowlVac 38kV Circuit Breakers
Powell's 38kV circuit breaker expands our product offering to systems operating at nominal system voltage up to 38kV. Like Powell's other circuit breaker designs, our 38kV breakers utilize the same operating mechanism and are available with a variety of racking options.
- 1200-3000 amp current ratings
- 40" standard design at 25kAIC/40kAIC at 1200-2000 amps
- 54" standard design at 40kAIC at 3000 amps
- Variety of racking options available
- OEM Offerings
On-Board Racking
Breaker Test Cabinet
Breaker Lift Truck
Ground and Test Device
Remote Racking Device
Options and Accessories
Powell offers a variety of options and accessories for our PowlVac switchgear and circuit breakers to optimize safety and maintenance.
- On-board racking
- Breaker test cabinets
- Breaker lift trucks
- Ground and Test devices
- Remote racking devices