MV Switchgear, a division of ACTOM (Pty) Ltd and provider of innovative electrical solutions, recently launched its SBV4XE switchgear. Developed as a successor to the SBV4 and SBV4E models, the SBV4XE represents a significant advance in switchgear technology, incorporating a range of features to deliver superior performance, functionality, and cost savings.
ACTOM MV Switchgear has introduced its news SBV4XE switchgear to the market.
Since the early 1990s, the SBV4 and later SBV4E withdrawable pattern switchgear ranges have been widely used in southern Africa, appreciated for their low profile, compactness, robustness, and adaptability, which make them ideal for applications with limited space. Building on these features, MV Switchgear began developing the SBV4XE in mid-2017, to enhance the switchgear's capabilities.
Rhett Kelly, MV Switchgear's Design & Development Manager, said: "In developing the SBV4XE, we sought to retain the outstanding features of our previous models and to introduce a series of significant improvements. Drawing on our extensive experience in switchgear manufacturing – over 50 years – we have reimagined the SBV4E product, to incorporate advanced technologies and cost-effective solutions."
With these new features the SBV4XE sets a new standard for switchgear performance and efficiency.
- Enhanced mechanisms: the spring and cam follower mechanisms have been redesigned using alternative materials, reducing costs without compromising reliability.
- Efficient operations: the opening and closing releases require less energy, resulting in improved energy efficiency compared to previous SBV models.
- Reduced maintenance: with a lower parts count, the circuit breaker operating mechanism requires less maintenance, leading to reduced overall ownership costs.
- Cost-competitive assembly: the vacuum interrupter pole assembly is more cost-competitive, delivering affordability without sacrificing quality.
- Emissions reduction: arc cooling pressure relief devices are integrated into the housing assembly, mitigating emissions when internal arc faults occur.
- Optimised manufacturing: the housing assembly is bolted and riveted instead of being welded (as it was previously), streamlining production and providing inherent corrosion resistance.
- Lightweight and durable: most components are manufactured using aluminium and zinc-coated steel sheeting, providing corrosion resistance and enhanced galvanic bonding properties.
- Improved circuit breaker carriage: the redesigned carriage features a swivel-wheel chassis, allowing for 360-degree rotation and easy manoeuvrability outside the housing assembly.
- Enhanced gears: the circuit breaker mechanism gears combine polymeric and steel materials, resulting in an 80% reduction in steel usage compared to traditional gears.
- User friendly design: the circuit breaker carriage latching, interlocking, and racking mechanism has been redesigned to support ease of operation, simplicity, and functionality.
- Advanced current transformers: the ring bar and base current transformers (CTs) have epoxy resin insulation with an earth-screened bar primary and toroidal core (ring-type) CTs.
Donovan Stevens, CEO of the ACTOM Switchgear Division said, "The SBV4XE represents a significant leap forward in switchgear technology. Its innovative features and cost-saving enhancements offer customers unparalleled value, reliability, and ease of use.”
Mervyn Naidoo, Group CEO of ACTOM, added, "At ACTOM, we are committed to delivering cutting-edge electrical solutions that address the evolving needs of our customers. The SBV4XE is a testament to our dedication to innovation and excellence, and we are confident it will set a new benchmark in the industry. "
For more information visit: https://www.actomswitchgear.co.za/
