Indoor high-voltage g3 load-break switches adopt g3 gas (an eco-friendly alternative to sulfur hexafluoride (SF6)) as the arc-extinguishing and insulating medium, integrating three-position contacts for closing, opening, and earthing. They feature compact size, easy installation and operation, and strong environmental adaptability.
Indoor high-voltage g3 load-break switches and g3 load-break switch-fuse combinations can protect and control power supply and substation equipment, and are particularly suitable for ring main units, cable branch cabinets, and distribution switching substations.
This product complies with IEC international standards and Rockwill g3 gas specifications, with a Global Warming Potential (GWP) less than 1% of that of sulfur hexafluoride (SF6).
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Key Benefits
Performance: Identical rated parameters, equipment footprint, and operating temperature range as SF6.
Environment: GWP over 99% lower than SF6.
Safety: Non-toxic, same safety class as SF6, compliant with REACH regulation.
Operation: Compatible with existing gas handling carts and standard high-voltage (HV) tools.
Technical Specifications
Parameter
Value
Rated voltage (Um)
36 kV
Rated frequency
50/60 Hz
Rated normal current
630 / 800 A
Insulation level
Power frequency withstand voltage (phase-to-earth / across open gap)
95 / 110 kV
Lightning impulse withstand voltage (phase-to-earth / across open gap, peak)
185 / 215 kV
Rated active load breaking current
50 A
Rated closed-loop breaking current
50 A
Rated transfer current (with fuse-combination)
1,000 A
Rated short-circuit making current (peak)
125 kA
Rated short-time withstand current (2 s, RMS)
50 kA
Rated cable-charging breaking current
50 A
Rated line-charging breaking current
10 A
Rated earth-fault breaking current
20 A
Mechanical endurance (close-open cycles)
2,000 cycles
Environmental and Operating Conditions
Parameter
Condition
Ambient temperature
–40 °C to +60 °C (extended range)
Daily average relative humidity
≤ 90 %
Maximum installation altitude
≤ 2,500 m (above 1,000 m requires insulation reinforcement; consult manufacturer)
g3 vs SF6 Quick Comparison
Parameter
SF6
g3
GWP (relative to CO2)
23,500×
< 1% of SF6
Atmospheric lifetime
3,200 years
Short
Performance
Excellent
Identical
Equipment footprint
Standard
Identical
Safety class
Non-toxic
Non-toxic
Application Scenarios
Urban smart distribution networks, including ring-main power supply systems for downtown areas, residential communities, and commercial zones.
Low-carbon new-energy power projects such as photovoltaic power stations and wind-powered substations.
Industrial parks, chemical plants, and manufacturing bases requiring safe and eco-friendly power control and protection.
Power supply systems for data centers, large-scale public buildings, and green buildings.
Environment-sensitive regions and plateau power-supply projects with strict low-emission requirements.
Whole-life care management services for equipment procurement, use, maintenance, and after-sales, ensuring safe operation of electrical equipment, continuous control, and worry-free electricity consumption.
The equipment supplier has passed platform qualification certification and technical evaluation, ensuring compliance, professionalism, and reliability from the source.
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