GR-SF6-12KV-F36 SF6 load switch gas bag unit for medium-voltage switchgear
GR-SF6-12KV-F36

GR-SF6-12KV-F36 SF6 Load Switch Gas Bag Unit

Sealed SF₆ gas compartment unit for compatible medium-voltage load-switch and ring-main-unit configurations.

Specifications

Product TypeSF₆ load switch gas bag unit
Reference ConfigurationsFLN36 load switch · FLRN36 switch-fuse combination
Rated Voltage12 kV
Rated CurrentFLN36: 630 A · FLRN36: 125 A
Main-Circuit Short-Time Withstand20 kA / 4 s
Earthing-Circuit Short-Time Withstand20 kA / 2 s
Peak Withstand / Short-Circuit Making CurrentFLN36: 50 kA · FLRN36: 125 kA
Active-Load Breaking Current630 A
Closed-Loop Breaking Current630 A
5% Active-Load Breaking Current31.5 A
Cable-Charging Breaking Current10 A
No-Load Transformer Breaking Capacity1,250 kVA
Transfer CurrentFLRN36: 1,700 A
Short-Circuit Breaking CurrentFLRN36: 50 kA
Maximum Rated Fuse CurrentFLRN36: 125 A
1-Minute Power-Frequency Withstand42 kV phase-to-earth · 48 kV across open contacts
Lightning Impulse Withstand75 kV phase-to-earth · 85 kV across open contacts
Mechanical LifeMain circuit: 3,000 operations · earthing circuit: 2,000 operations
SF₆ Rated Filling Pressure0.045 MPa at 20°C

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01 · Overview

Built for the work.

The GR-SF6-12KV-F36 is a sealed SF₆ gas bag unit intended for compatible medium-voltage load-switch and ring-main-unit assemblies. It forms the gas-containing compartment around the specified switching assembly and must match the electrical and mechanical design of the connected switchgear.

This is not a universal replacement part. Enclosure dimensions, conductor interfaces, operating-mechanism linkage, mounting points, rated voltage and current, gas filling pressure or mass, sealing arrangement, and test requirements vary by manufacturer and model. Selection from appearance alone can create serious compatibility and safety risks.

Provide the switchgear brand and model, nameplate, system voltage, rated current, single-line diagram, dimensional drawing, operating mechanism details, photographs, and existing gas-compartment reference. Final construction, SF₆ handling requirements, factory tests, documentation, and destination compliance must be confirmed in the accepted quotation.

02 · Applications

Where it performs.

Size / optionWhere it performsSelection note
FLN36 load switch12 kV · 630 A50 kA peak making; 630 A active-load and closed-loop breaking current
FLRN36 switch-fuse combination12 kV · 125 A50 kA short-circuit breaking; 1,700 A transfer current; maximum 125 A fuse
Both configurations20 kA / 4 s main circuit20 kA / 2 s earthing circuit; 42 / 48 kV power-frequency withstand
Both configurations75 / 85 kV impulse withstandPhase-to-earth / across open contacts respectively
Sealed SF₆ compartment0.045 MPa at 20°CConfirm leakage requirement, filling procedure, mechanism, and destination rules

The listed values describe the supplied reference design, not a universal replacement standard. Final compatibility requires the installed switchgear model, mechanism, drawings, dimensions, ratings, gas data, and interface details.

03 · Configuration

What’s included.

  • One GR-SF6-12KV-F36 gas bag unit in the accepted configuration
  • Interfaces, filling condition, test-document scope, and packing as stated in the quotation
04 · Planning

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