
Switch Rod — porcelain insulating rods for disconnector operating mechanisms
Switch Rod are porcelain insulating rods that transmit force from the operating mechanism to the contacts of disconnectors and other switching apparatus in substations. The rod consists of a solid porcelain element with cemented caps at the ends.
- Design
- solid porcelain element with cemented caps
- Attachment
- bolted or clamp, to a 1¼–1½ in pipe
- Standards
- IEC 60273, IEC 60168, IEC 60672, ANSI C29.9
Price, availability and lead time on request. We help with analogue selection, customs clearance and delivery.
Description
Attachment to a 1¼–1½ inch mechanism pipe is by bolted or clamp connection. The solid porcelain acts as an insulating shaft between the grounded mechanism and the live contacts. The rods comply with IEC 60273, IEC 60168, IEC 60672 and ANSI C29.9, so they fit apparatus of both European and American standards.
Technical specifications
| Design | solid porcelain element with cemented caps |
|---|---|
| Attachment | bolted or clamp, to a 1¼–1½ in pipe |
| Standards | IEC 60273, IEC 60168, IEC 60672, ANSI C29.9 |
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Switch Rod — porcelain insulating rods for disconnector operating mechanisms. We reply within one business day.
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Customs codes
| UKTZED (Ukraine) | 8546 20 00 10 |
|---|---|
| HS, 6 digits | 8546 20 |
| CN (EU) | 8546 20 00 |
| HTSUS (USA) | 8546 20 00 60 |
| China customs tariff | 8546 20 90 90 |
Codes are for reference: the final code is determined at declaration for the specific model.
Questions and answers
How is the rod attached to the mechanism?
By a bolted or clamp connection to a 1¼–1½ inch pipe.
What does the Switch Rod consist of?
A solid porcelain element with cemented caps at each end.
What standards do the rods comply with?
IEC 60273, IEC 60168, IEC 60672 and ANSI C29.9.
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