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Single-Way Vertical Break Switch

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Unitized Vertical Break Switches 

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Cleaveland/Price “Quick Install” vertical break switches are unitized, phase-over-phase transmission switches that ship from the factory fully assembled and adjusted.  Unitized assemblies are available through 230 kV.   The switch pole units are V2-CAV design with an inclined jaw end insulator to shorten the base and reduce switch weight.

69 kV "Quick Install" vertical break switch

69 kV “Quick Install” vertical break switch

“Quick Install” switches are designed to address issues that customers have with other transmission switch designs.  Some customers have difficulty getting switches into adjustment when mounted on tall transmission poles. This is the result of the torsional “windup” of the vertical operating pipe between phases, which causes the three pole units to operate out of sync. “Quick Install” switches utilize a “push-pull” interphase linkage so that the three pole units always move in unison, regardless of the length of the vertical operating pipe.

The switch ships from the factory fully adjusted with the linkage set in toggle in the closed and open positions. The switch stays in adjustment after installation, just as it was tested and operated at the factory.

The switches are typically supplied with standard strength porcelain insulators. At voltages to 115 kV, vertical break switches can be supplied with polymer insulators.  Vertical break “Quick Install” switches can be supplied with arc horns, Cleaveland/Price Superwhip®, or  Cleaveland/Price ReliaVac® interrupter, depending on current interrupting requirements.

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Unitized “Quick Install” Transmission Switches

Unitized Transmission Switches

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Unitized Transmission Switches 

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Cleaveland/Price focuses its efforts in transmission on maximizing value to the end user through our “Quick Install” switches.   We offer fully assembled and adjusted unitized switch designs that save customers significant installation time, thus reducing crane usage time and labor costs.  Vertical break and center break “V” configuration switches are offered in single-way transmission applications.  For two-way and three-way applications, switch types RL-C2W and RL-C3W are available.

Another Cleaveland/Price product that is designed to save utilities significant money in asset costs is our effective Superwhip®.   Through extensive testing and field service, the Superwhip® has been proven to interrupt the capacitive current of many miles of transmission line.  In single-way applications, where an expensive full load interrupting device was required to break capacitive current, a pre-installed  Superwhip®  can be used instead.  For installations that require full load break, Cleaveland/Price offers the innovative ReliaVac® vacuum interrupter.

 

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Single-Way Vertical Break Switches


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Single-Way Center Break Switches

2-way unitized switch

Multi-Way Unitized Switches

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Interrupting Devices

DB-A Aluminum Double Break Switch

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The Cleaveland/Price DB-A is a three pole, group operated, aluminum double end break switch used primarily in substations. It is available at 345 kV, 2000A through 5000A.

 

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The double side break design is useful in applications where there is limited overhead clearance and interphase distances need to be kept at a minimum. The switch is ideal for EHV applications where a naturally counterbalanced blade is advantageous.

  • Aluminum tubular blades
  • Non-cast aluminum terminal pads with NEMA standard hole pattern
  • High pressure, silver-to-silver line contacts at jaws
  • Stainless steel contact springs
  • Patented blade turnover mechanism designed to provide full blade rotation with minimal operating force
  • Hot-dip galvanized double channel base

Reference the DB-AV tab for drawings of the switch in a “V” configuration for low profile mounting.

 

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Outline Drawings – DB-A

 345 kV, 2000A with TR324 Insulators

  345 kV, 3000A with TR324 Insulators

  345 kV, 4000A with TR324 Insulators

 345 kV, 5000A with TR324 Insulators

Outline Drawings – DB-AV

345 kV, 2000A with TR324 Insulators

  345 kV, 3000A with TR324 Insulators

  345 kV, 4000A with TR324 Insulators

345 kV, 5000A with TR324 Insulators

 

Press release Dec 20, 2013

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Rae Sweeney

Cleaveland/Price announces that the company’s Board of Directors has appointed company controller and IT director, Rae Sweeney, to succeed company founder Chuck Cleaveland, as company president.  The transition is effective, January 1, 2014.

Mrs. Sweeney, a 29-year employee of Cleaveland/Price, is well positioned to step into the role of president. She has an exceptional knowledge and understanding of Cleaveland/Price information and manufacturing systems and has been a driving force in the installation and update of the company’s MRP system. Says Mrs. Sweeney, “I look forward to the challenge and opportunity to serve both our employees and customers. By following Chuck Cleaveland’s leadership example, we will continue to flourish as a key supplier in the marketplace as well as provide our employees with a top notch work experience.”

As company leader, Chuck Cleaveland established the company philosophy of placing employees #1, customers #2, and profit #3 in order of importance. Mr. Cleaveland stated that he is “confident and thankful that Rae will carry on our corporate traditions of having no unhappy customers and always treating our employees with kindness”. Mr. Cleaveland will remain as Chairman of the Board of Directors.  He will be active with the company as he focuses his attention on product development, process refinement, and mentoring employees to succeed in attaining goals.

Manual Operating Mechanisms

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Swing Handle 

The swing handle operator is a common manual operator for most group operated switch styles and ratings. The swing handle assembly is provided with stops to prevent overtravel when opening or closing the switch. The swing handle is padlockable in both the open and close positions.  All swing handle components are fabricated from steel.  Metallic clamp-on position indicators and a tinned copper ground strap are standard. A switch nameplate is attached to the swing handle.

 

 

 

 

Wormgear Operator 

The Cleaveland/Price GH-C is a manual geared handcrank operator for group operated switches.  It is available in 10:1, 20:1, and 40:1 gear ratios, delivering high torque at low operating forces. The GH-C features:

  • Complete non-cast construction with rugged, adjustable open-closed stops
  • Metallic slip handle
  • Padlockable, stainless steel crank and locking disc
  • Metallic clamp-on position indicators
  • Tinned copper braid ground strap

 

 

 

Pump Handle 


In some applications a reciprocating operator is most appropriate.

The RP-C pump handle operator is a heavy-duty operator that has a built-in key interlock mounting provision.  The pump handle operator is available with an integral auxiliary switch assembly and electrical interlock as options.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Grounding Switches

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Grounding

GND-C 

The Cleaveland/Price GND-C is a group operated ground switch that can be supplied in a three pole, four pole, or even five pole configuration. The switch is suitable for line, load, or capacitor grounding but is not designed for high speed fault closing applications. The switch pole units can be mounted on a single support beam or pedestal structure as a stand alone switch. The ground switch can be provided as an option to attach to the hinge or jaw end of a three phase disconnect switch.

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Outline Drawings 

  Outline Drawings: 

  7.2 kV – 34.5 kV, 40 kA and 70 kA momentary

  46 kV – 69 kV, 40 kA and 70 kA momentary

  115 kV – 230 kV, 70 kA momentary

  115 kV – 230 kV, 120 kA momentary

DB-CV “V” Copper Double Break

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DB-CV “V” Copper Double Break

The DB-CV uses the same current carrying parts as the DB-C, however, the jaw end insulators are inclined.  By having the jaw end insulators inclined, the cable conductors establish electrical clearance from the base without the need for wire guides or outriggers.  The inclined insulator design makes the switch suitable for low profile substations.  This design is available from 115 kV through 161 kV.

 

 

 

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   115 kV – 230 kV

 Outline Drawing 

115 kV – 161 kV, 1200 A. – 2000 A.