FN18-D is a general purpose, three-pole, load break switch that offers switchgear owners and assemblers the advantages of an advanced interrupting technology and proven, dependable performance in a compact design. The switch is available to switchgear assemblers as a building block for metal-enclosed and pad-mounted switchgear applications in ratings from 12-40.5 kV. The standard FN18 switch includes a heavy-duty steel frame with stand-off insulators, a unique puffer-type arc extinguishing system, an operating mechanism and current-carrying components, including blade-type interrupters with cast hinges and jaw connectors. Optional accessories and features include a variety of operating handles, a motor operator, auxiliary switches, a shunt trip device, fuse bases, mechanical fuse tripping, grounding switches, mechanical door interlocking and key interlocking.
FN18 series indoor high-voltage load switch has the advantages of easy design, operation, compact structure, small volume, full function, light weight, fast breaking and closing speed and high reliability. It is suitable for AC 50Hz, rated voltage 12kV, 24kV, rated current 630A and three-phase distribution system, especially for city network construction and renovation projects, high-rise buildings, ring network power supply of public facilities, and is an ideal product for box-type substation and transformer protection.
