- 1Tamper-resistant enclosure
- 2Switched ways
- 3Fused ways
- 4Cable elbows
- 5Concrete pad
Pad-Mounted Switchgear
Underground loop switching and fused taps in a low, tamper-resistant outdoor cabinet. Two to six ways, switched or fused, up to 27.6 kV.
The Junction Point of an Underground Loop
Underground distribution runs in loops so that any cable section can be isolated and fed from the other end. Pad-mounted switchgear is where that happens: two switched ways carry the loop in and out, while fused ways tap power off to transformers or buildings. Doors on both sides give access to the cable elbows, and everything sits behind locked, tamper-resistant steel.
- Load-break switched ways for the loop
- Fused ways for transformer and building taps
- Dead-front elbow connections
- Front and rear access doors
- Viewing windows on switched ways
- Remote switching option
Pad-Mounted Switchgear in plain words
What it does
A low, tamper-resistant outdoor cabinet that switches and protects underground medium-voltage cable loops and taps.
Pick it when
- The medium-voltage system is underground
- You need to sectionalize a cable loop or tap off fused branches
- The gear sits outdoors in a public area
Better choice if…
The gear goes indoors or in a building
See the Metal-Enclosed →What's Included
- Air-insulated, outdoor tamper-resistant enclosure
- Gang-operated load-break switches
- Power fuses on tap ways
- Penta-head and padlock security
- Munsell green finish
- +Motor operators and SCADA
- +Fault indicators on each way
- +Stainless-steel enclosure
- +Vacuum fault interrupters on taps
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Voltage class | 15 and 27.6 kV |
| Main bus | 600 A |
| Ways | 2 – 6, switched (600 A) or fused (200 A) |
| Fault rating | Up to 25 kA |
| Enclosure | Pad-mounted, tamper-resistant, outdoor |
| Tests | Factory tests per IEEE C37.20 series: power-frequency withstand, mechanical operation, wiring and control checks, relay injection; witnessed FAT available |
Built to Standard
Where It's Used
- Underground residential and commercial loops
- Campuses and industrial parks
- Solar and wind collector systems
- Airports and transit sites
From design and specification through factory testing, commissioning, and ongoing maintenance — CANDRON delivers at every phase.
- Engineering drawings and coordination studies
- Factory acceptance testing (FAT) with full reports
- Site commissioning and protection settings
- Spare parts, training, and maintenance support
Common Questions
Pad-mounted switchgear is a low, sealed outdoor cabinet for underground cable systems in public spaces. Metal-enclosed switchgear is a taller lineup for indoor rooms or substation yards.
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Your Project?
Our engineering team responds with specs, lead times, and pricing the same day. Tell us what you need:
- Voltage and fault level
- Number of ways and which are switched or fused
- Cable sizes
- Utility specification
Send us your project details and we'll respond with a price, lead time, and any clarifying questions — typically within a few hours.
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