GW5 High Voltage Disconnecting Switch GW5-40.5kV/630A | 40.5kV Outdoor High Voltage Electrical Equipment
I. Overview
GW5 series outdoor AC disconnecting switch is outdoor high voltage electrical equipment for AC 50Hz, with rated voltage grades of 40.5kV, 72.5kV and 126kV, for making and breaking high voltage lines under no-load conditions, and for electrical isolation of high voltage busbars, circuit breakers and other electrical equipment under maintenance from live high voltage lines, and can also be used for making and breaking small capacitance or inductance currents. GW5-40.5kV/630A High Voltage Disconnecting Switch adopts V-type double-column structure, can be installed horizontally or vertically to save space, with precise contact opening/closing angle, suitable for 35kV outdoor distribution systems.
This series of outdoor disconnecting switches meets the requirements of GB1985 "AC High Voltage Disconnecting Switches and Earthing Switches", IEC60129 "AC Disconnecting Switches and Earthing Switches" and GB/T11022 "Common Specifications for High Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear Standards".
II. Service Environment Conditions
Altitude: not exceeding 3000m;
Ambient air temperature: upper +40degC, lower -25degC;
Wind speed not exceeding 35m/s;
Seismic intensity not exceeding 8 degrees;
Pollution level not exceeding Class II;
Ice thickness not greater than 10mm;
Installation site should be free from flammable, explosive hazards, chemical corrosion and severe vibration.
III. Model and Meaning

IV. Main Technical Parameters
| Category |
Model |
Rated Voltage (kV) |
Rated Current (A) |
Disconnecting Switch |
Earthing Switch |
Earthing Type |
| Peak Withstand Current (kA) |
Short-time Withstand Current (kA) |
Peak Withstand Current (kA) |
Short-time Withstand Current (kA) |
| Type I |
Type I |
Type II |
Type I |
Type II |
Standard Type (Anti-pollution Type) |
GW5 40.5 -72.5II (D.DW) HGW5 126 |
40.5 72.5 126 |
630 |
50 |
20 (4S) |
50 |
80 |
20 (4S) |
31.5 (4S) |
Without earthing Single earthing Double earthing |
| 1000 |
| 1250 |
80 |
31.5 (4S) |
| 1600 |
31.5 (4S) |
| |
V. Structural Introduction
Each single pole of the disconnecting switch consists of two post insulators, fixed on a base respectively, with an angle of 50deg forming a V-type structure. It mainly consists of the following parts: base part, post insulators, terminal block part, contact part, earthing blade, earthing fixed contact, terminal, etc.
This disconnecting switch is available in three types: without earthing, single earthing and double earthing. There is a mechanical interlock between the main shaft and the earthing blade, and auxiliary switches are provided. The switch can be operated manually or electrically.
VI. Outline Installation Dimensions


Ensure that during maintenance of GW5 High Voltage Disconnecting Switch GW5-40.5kV/630A... GW5-40.5kV V-type double-column structure installation requires angle 50deg±2deg, contact insertion single-side clearance ≤2mm, base transmission shaft regularly lubricated with grease, earthing switch opening/closing indication clearly visible, insulator surface pollution cleaned before rainy season.
GW5 High Voltage Disconnecting Switch GW5-40.5kV/630A | 40.5kV Outdoor High Voltage Electrical Equipment