Operating mechanism of sf6 cirguit breaker

Hui Deng

December 26, 2025

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An operating mechanism is used to open and close the contacts. A valve controls the flow of SF6 gas between the two chambers. Our company offers a variety of electric operating mechanisms, which can be widely applied to medium and high voltage switch cabinets from ABB, Schneider, Siemens, etc.

This series of products has carried out standardized, integrated and modular design for the electric operating mechanisms and secondary circuits of ring main units (boxes). It can significantly reduce the on-site assembly and wiring time, and improve the delivery and operation efficiency of ring main units (boxes).

Operating mechanism usage environment

Serial NumberNameUnitRequired value
1Usage locationIndoor / Outdoor
2Altitude (m) (up to)m≤3000
3Environmental temperature(℃)Highest temperature40
Minimum temperature-25
Maximum daily temperature difference±20
4Range of relative humidity requirements(%)Average daily relative humidity≤95
Average monthly relative humidity≤90
5Contamination level
6Seismic resistance requirements (horizontal acceleration)m/s20.2g
7Seismic resistance requirements (vertical acceleration)m/s20.15g

Operating mechanism usage environment

Serial Number
Name
UnitTechnical requirements
1Rated operating voltage UnVDC24V.DC48V.DC110V.DC220V.AC220V
2Secondary power frequency withstand voltageV2000V
3Life testtimes5000 times per set
4Motor energy storage (closing, opening) timeSecond≤10s
5Motor rated torqueN.m≥1.5
6Motor powerW≤100W
7Motor lifespantimes10,000 times
8Temperature tolerance capabilitytimesTemperature cycling life test: 300 times(-25℃~+70℃)
9Corrosion resistance capabilityHourSalt Spray Test:200H
10Handle interlock lifetimes5000
11Plug-in component insertion and removal lifetimes5000
12Anti-interference of the control loopV1500
131-minute withstand voltage of the circuit board terminalsV2000V

Examples of operating mechanism categories

Schneider Series

Siemens series

ABB series

How we to Select the Model

Selection core: The three key factors for adapting to the requirements of switchgear equipment

1.Standard compliance: Our products that meet the standards of IEC and GB series ensure that the switchgear passes the type test.

2.Compatibility matching: Select products with appropriate torque and installation dimensions based on the circuit breaker model (such as Siemens 3VL, Schneider CM2);

3.Scene adaptability: For regular scenarios, Schneider is chosen (for its high cost-effectiveness); for extreme conditions, ABB is selected (for its strong protection); and for system integration requirements, Siemens is chosen (for its ecological compatibility).

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