600/900A Deadbreak Elbow
The Richards MFG 600/900A Deadbreak Elbow is a 15, 25 and 35 kV fully shielded deadbreak elbow for terminating underground distribution cable and splicing primary cable, sold and supported in Texas and Oklahoma by Ryan Sales.
- 600A continuous (Al)
- 900A continuous (Cu)
- 15/25/35kV classes
- short-time 25kA/10 cyc & 10kA/3s (Al), 40kA/10 cyc (Cu)
- BIL 95-150kV
Overview
Richards' 600/900A Deadbreak Elbow provides an easy, reliable way to terminate cables and equipment and splice primary cable up to 35kV. The fully shielded design uses bolted connections and is offered in aluminum (600A) or copper (900A) versions. A complete accessory family supports insulating, testing, grounding and circuit expansion.
Specifications
| Voltage class | 15 / 25 / 35 kV |
|---|---|
| Continuous current | 600 (Al) / 900 (Cu) |
| Short-time withstand | 25 for 10 cycles and 10 for 3 s (Al) / 40 for 10 cycles (Cu) kA |
| BIL | 95–150 kV |
| AC withstand | 34–50 kV |
| Insulation | EPDM |
| Configuration | Fully shielded, bolted connection |
| Standards | ANSI/IEEE Std 386, ANSI C119.4, IEEE Std 592 |
Ratings from manufacturer data. Confirm your configuration with a rep.
Applications
- Underground distribution cable termination
- Transformer and switchgear connection
- Primary cable splicing
Spec sheets & documents
Frequently asked questions
Who sells the Richards MFG 600/900A Deadbreak Elbow in Texas?
Ryan Sales, a manufacturers' representative based in Magnolia, Texas, sells the Richards MFG 600/900A Deadbreak Elbow and supports customers across Texas and Oklahoma through regional reps. Call (281) 363-1106 or request a quote on this page.
What current ratings does the Richards 600/900A Deadbreak Elbow come in?
It comes in two versions: aluminum rated 600 A continuous and copper rated 900 A continuous. Both are offered in 15 kV, 25 kV and 35 kV classes. Short-time ratings are 25 kA for 10 cycles and 10 kA for 3 seconds on the aluminum version, and 40 kA for 10 cycles on the copper version.
What standards does the 600/900A Deadbreak Elbow meet?
The 600/900A Deadbreak Elbow is built to ANSI/IEEE Std 386, ANSI C119.4 and IEEE Std 592. It uses EPDM insulation, with BIL ratings from 95 kV to 150 kV and AC withstand ratings from 34 kV to 50 kV across its 15, 25 and 35 kV classes.
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