PowlVac® Circuit Breaker (Series 5)
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 & 15kV PowlVac Circuit Breakers
(36-inch wide design)
Series 5 PowlVac 5kV and 15kV circuit breakers available in standard 36"-width designs.
- 3-cycle operating time standard
- 1200-4000 amp ratings
- Up to 63kAIC
- New manual closed-door racking upon loss of control power
- New breaker mounted racking mechanism simplifies manual racking operations
- New improved position sensing for onboard racking (OBR2)
- New wider range of breaker control voltages
- New easy retrofit option for OBR2 technology at any time
- OEM Offerings
5kV Narrow Design PowlVac Circuit Breakers
(26-inch wide design)
Series 5 PowlVac 5kV circuit breakers available in standard 26"-width designs.
- 3-cycle operating time standard
- 1200 and 2000 amp ratings
- Up to 50kAIC
- New manual closed-door racking upon loss of control power
- New breaker mounted racking mechanism simplifies manual racking operations
- New improved position sensing for onboard racking (OBR2)
- New wider range of breaker control voltages
- New easy retrofit option for OBR2 technology at any time
- OEM Offerings
27kV/29.8kV PowlVac Circuit Breakers
(Std and Narrow design)
Series 5 PowlVac 27kV/29.8kV circuit breakers available in standard and narrow designs.
- 3-cycle operating time standard
- 1200 and 2000 amp ratings
- 36" Width narrow design available up to 25kAIC
- 40" Width standard design available up to 40kAIC
- 29.8kV, 36" width available up to 25kAIC
- New manual closed-door racking upon loss of control power
- New breaker mounted racking mechanism simplifies manual racking operations
- New improved position sensing for onboard racking (OBR2)
- New wider range of breaker control voltages
- New easy retrofit option for OBR2 technology at any time
- OEM Offerings
38kV PowlVac Circuit Breakers
(40" Width and 50" Width designs)
Series 5 PowlVac 38kV circuit breakers available in 40" and 50" width designs.
- 3-cycle operating time standard
- 1200-3000 amp ratings
- 40" Width design available up to 40kAIC at 1200-2000 amps
- 54" Width design available up to 40kAIC at 3000 amps
- New manual closed-door racking upon loss of control power
- New breaker mounted racking mechanism simplifies manual racking operations
- New improved position sensing for onboard racking (OBR2)
- New wider range of breaker control voltages
- New easy retrofit option for OBR2 technology at any time
- 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