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Medium voltage circuit breakers

Eaton’s best in class medium voltage vacuum circuit breakers provide dependable protection of medium voltage power equipment and circuits in utility distribution, oil & gas, data center, industrial, commercial, mining, railway, and marine installations.

Whether involving generators, motors, feeder circuits, or distribution lines, our MVCBs provide reliable and safe solutions for our OEMs.

Introducing the VCP-W with Enhanced Pole Units

Reliable circuit protection with improved maintenance and flexibility

Our medium voltage circuit breaker portfolio

Eaton offers one of the most trusted medium voltage breaker lines for over 50 years.

Designed for electrical OEMs serving a wide range of markets and applications, our trusted designs offer flexibly, reliability, and low maintenance solutions to meet your customer needs.
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MVCB Circuit Breaker Types

5-27kV VCP-W & VCP-WR Circuit breakers

Eaton’s VCP-W drawout and fixed type circuit breakers are renowned for reliable short-circuit protection with easy handling and low maintenance. This OEM-friendly product has numerous design variations to ensure all possible applications are supported. The VCP-W circuit breaker is the standard in reliability, control and protection for electrical equipment and circuits.

Voltage Ratings: 4.76kV, 5.95kV, 8.25kV, 10.3kv, 15kV, 17.5kV,  27kV

Current Rating: 1200A, 2000A, 3000A

Interrupt Rating: 25kA, 32kA, 40kA, 50kA, 63kA

 

5-15 kV VCP-T & VCP-TR compact circuit breakers

Eaton's VCP-T drawout and fixed type vacuum circuit Breakers are smaller and lighter than comparable circuit breakers and designed for use where space is at a premium. The compact design reduces installed space as well as material and shipping costs. It also simplifies overall design, installation, and user experience.

Voltage Ratings: 4.76kV, 8.25kV, 15kV

Current Rating: 1200A, 2000A, 3000A

Interrupt Rating: 25kA, 32kA, 40kA, 50kA, 63kA

38kV VCPW-HD & VCPW-HDR circuit breakers

Eaton’s VCPW-HD drawout and fixed type vacuum circuit breakers offer OEMs proven circuit protection with unmatched reliability and space savings. The VCPW-HD seal protects against dust and contaminants and provides long-lasting equipment life. It is ideal for high altitude, light shock, vibration, and high ambient temperature.

Voltage Ratings: 38kV

Current Rating: 600A, 1200A, 1600A, 2000A, 2500A, 3000A

Interrupt Rating: 16kA, 25kA, 32kA, 40kA

5-15kV VCP-WG & VCP-WRG generator circuit breakers

Eaton’s VCP-WG drawout and fixed type vacuum circuit breakers meet and exceed the IEEE service duty requirements of generator circuit applications, including: generator circuit configuration, high continuous current levels, unique fault current, and voltage conditions.

Voltage Ratings: 4.76kV, 15kV

kA Rating: 50kA, 63kA, 75kA, 80kA

Current Rating: 1200A, 2000A, 3000A, 4000A, 5000A, 6000A