Vacuum Contactor Unit

Vacuum Contactor Units from L&T are three-pole contactors with electromagnetic operating mechanism for medium voltage switching applications. Applications such as neutral grounding of Generators, operations of soft starters, Reactor Capacitor switching, motor switching duties need numerous switching operations. Effective & efficient switching in such areas with high operating voltage is achieved with Vacuum Contactor Units.

Our VCUs are suitable for system voltage up to 12kV and short circuit capacity up to 50kA, with HRC fuse.  L&T VCUs come with latched & non-latched configurations. Design, manufacturing & testing processes of VCUs meet international demands through a compliance of IEC 62271-106.

Description

Features:

  • Fused Short circuit protection up to 50kA
  • Available in latched & non latched configurations
  • Encapsulated current carrying parts for higher safety
  • Truck mounted design similar to VCBs
  • Suitable for motor starters with numerous switching operations
  • VCU panels can be coupled with VCB panels owing to similar dimensions