At Royal Switchgear, our group-operated switches are designed to provide reliable, efficient, and safe performance in a wide variety of high-voltage applications. They are built with top-tier materials, ensuring consistent quality and long-term durability. Our group-operated switches are an excellent choice for power transmission and distribution systems. We offer a wide range of options to meet different needs, with switches available in multiple configurations and types to suit various operational requirements. Browse our switches anytime to see which one best fits your needs!
A 3-phase, group operated, center break, air break switch for substations and transmission lines. Since 1961, components of this design have proven their adaptability to system requirements and the validity of the philosophy “simplicity means reliability.”
FEATURES
– Silver contact surfaces.
– Assembled and adjusted at the factory.
– Switch controls available for manual (swing handle or gear), or motor driven operation.
– Available with various current interrupting devices.
CATALOG NUMBERS
AV1512
AV1520
AV2312
AV2320
AV2330
AV3412
AV3420
AV3430
AV4612
AV4620
AV4630
AV6912
AV6920
AV6930
AV6940
AV11512
AV11520
AV11530
AV11540
AV13812
AV13820
AV13830
AV13840
AV16112
AV16120
AV16130
AV16140
AV23012
AV23020
AV23030
AV23040
AV23012Z
AV23020Z
AV23030Z
AV23040Z
The VTX vertical-break switch is an aluminum, three pole, outdoor, air-break, group-operated, disconnect switch. Each feature of the VTX was designed with customer needs at the forefront. The switch is supplied with a complete operating mechanism including swing handle, vertical operating pipe, outboard bearing, interphase pipe, position indicator and all connecting fittings. Gear and motor operators are available as options. The VTX is tested to IEEE C37.30.1-2022 standards for electrical and mechanical performance. Applications include disconnecting, isolating or bypassing equipment such as transformers or breakers, and sectionalizing bus and line.
CATALOG NUMBERS
AVT1512
AVT1520
AVT1530
AVT1540
AVT2312
AVT2320
AVT2330
AVT2340
AVT3412
AVT3420
AVT3430
AVT3440
AVT4612
AVT4620
AVT4630
AVT4640
AVT6912
AVT6920
AVT6930
AVT6940
AVT11512
AVT11520
AVT11530
AVT11540
AVT13812
AVT13820
AVT13830
AVT13840
AVT16112
AVT16120
AVT16130
AVT16140
AVT23012
AVT23020
AVT23030
AVT23040
AVT23012Z
AVT23020Z
AVT23030Z
AVT23040Z
AVT34512
AVT34520
AVT34530
AVT34540
The VTX vertical-break switch is an aluminum, three pole, outdoor, air-break, group-operated, disconnect switch. Each feature of the VTX was designed with customer needs at the forefront. The switch is supplied with a complete operating mechanism including swing handle, vertical operating pipe, outboard bearing, interphase pipe, position indicator and all connecting fittings. Gear and motor operators are available as options. The VTX is tested to IEEE C37.30.1-2022 standards for electrical and mechanical performance. Applications include disconnecting, isolating or bypassing equipment such as transformers or breakers, and sectionalizing bus and line.
CATALOG NUMBERS
AVT1512
AVT1520
AVT1530
AVT1540
AVT2312
AVT2320
AVT2330
AVT2340
AVT3412
AVT3420
AVT3430
AVT3440
AVT4612
AVT4620
AVT4630
AVT4640
AVT6912
AVT6920
AVT6930
AVT6940
AVT11512
AVT11520
AVT11530
AVT11540
AVT13812
AVT13820
AVT13830
AVT13840
AVT16112
AVT16120
AVT16130
AVT16140
AVT23012
AVT23020
AVT23030
AVT23040
AVT23012Z
AVT23020Z
AVT23030Z
AVT23040Z
AVT34512
AVT34520
AVT34530
AVT34540
FEATURES
-Horizontal upright, vertical
or underhung mounting
-Manual or motor operated
control mechanism
-Full load-break capability
up to 34KV with the Royal
RVI-38 vacuum interrupter
CATALOG NUMBERS
LSB1512
LSB1520
LSB2312
LSB2320
LSB3412
LSB3420
LSB4612
LSB4620
LSB6912
LSB6920
A 3-phase, group operated, center break, air break switch for substations and transmission lines. Since 1961, components of this design have proven their adaptability to system requirements and the validity of the philosophy “simplicity means reliability.”
FEATURES
– Silver contact surfaces.
– Assembled and adjusted at the factory.
– Switch controls available for manual (swing handle or gear), or motor driven operation.
– Available with various current interrupting devices.
– Leveling nuts for uneven mounting surfaces.
CATALOG NUMBERS
ACB2312
ACB2320
ACB3412
ACB3420
ACB3430
ACB4612
ACB4620
ACB4630
ACB6912
ACB6920
ACB6930
ACB6940
ACB11512
ACB11520
ACB11530
ACB11540
ACB13812
ACB13820
ACB13830
ACB13840
ACB16112
ACB16120
ACB16130
ACB16140
ACB23012
ACB23020
ACB23030
ACB23040
ACB23012Z
ACB23020Z
ACB23030Z
ACB23040Z
ACB34512
ACB34520
ACB34530
The DEB double end break switch is an aluminum, three pole, outdoor, air-break, group-operated, disconnect switch. It has three insulators and is operated by rotation of the center insulator. The switch is supplied with a complete operating mechanism including swing handle, vertical operating pipe, outboard bearing, interphase pipe, position indicator and all connecting fittings. Gear and motor operators are available as options. The DEB/DEV meets applicable industry standards for electrical and mechanical performance. Applications include disconnecting, isolating or bypassing equipment such as transformers or breakers, and sectionalizing bus and line.
FEATURES
-Horizontal upright, vertical or underhung mounting
-Manual or motor operated control mechanism
CATALOG NUMBERS
DEB3412
DEB3420
DEB3430
DEB3440
DEB3450
DEB4612
DEB4620
DEB4630
DEB4640
DEB4650
DEB6912
DEB6920
DEB6930
DEB6940
DEB6950
DEB11512
DEB11520
DEB11530
DEB11540
DEB11550
DEB13812
DEB13820
DEB13830
DEB13840
DEB13850
DEB16112
DEB16120
DEB16130
DEB16140
DEB16150
DEB23012
DEB23020
DEB23030
DEB23040
DEB23050
DEB23012Z
DEB23020Z
DEB23030Z
DEB23040Z
DEB23050Z
DEB34512
DEB34520
DEB34530
DEB34540
DEB34550
The DEV double end break switch is an aluminum, three pole, outdoor, air-break, group-operated, disconnect switch. It has three insulators and is operated by rotation of the center insulator. The switch is supplied with a complete operating mechanism including swing handle, vertical operating pipe, outboard bearing, interphase pipe, position indicator and all connecting fittings. Gear and motor operators are available as options. The DEB/DEV meets applicable industry standards for electrical and mechanical performance. Applications include disconnecting, isolating or bypassing equipment such as transformers or breakers, and sectionalizing bus and line.
FEATURES
-Horizontal upright, vertical or underhung mounting
-Manual or motor operated control mechanism
CATALOG NUMBERS
DEV6912
DEV6920
DEV6930
DEV6940
DEV6950
DEV11512
DEV11520
DEV11530
DEV11540
DEV11550
DEV13812
DEV13820
DEV13830
DEV13840
DEV13850
DEV16112
DEV16120
DEV16130
DEV16140
DEV16150
DEV23012
DEV23020
DEV23030
DEV23040
DEV23050
DEV23012Z
DEV23020Z
DEV23030Z
DEV23040Z
DEV23050Z
DEV34512
DEV34520
DEV34530
DEV34540
DEV34550
FEATURES
-Horizontal upright, vertical or underhung
mounting. Parallel or perpendicular orientation
-Manual or motor operated control mechanism
-Stand-alone or integrated with any Royal
group operated switch
-Articulated blade at 115kV and above for ease
of operation
CATALOG NUMBERS
GS1561
GS1510
GS2361
GS2310
GS3461
GS3410
GS4661
GS4610
GS6961
GS6910
GS6912
GS11561
GS11510
GS11512
GS13861
GS13810
GS13812
GS16161
GS16110
GS16112
GS23061
GS23010
GS23012
GS23061Z
GS23010Z
GS23012Z
GS34561
GS34510
GS34512
A 3-phase, group operated, center break, air break switch for substations and transmission lines. Since 1961, components of this design have proven their adaptability to system requirements and the validity of the philosophy “simplicity means reliability.”
FEATURES
– Silver contact surfaces.
– Assembled and adjusted at the factory.
– Switch controls available for manual (swing handle or gear), or motor driven operation.
– Available with various current interrupting devices.
– Leveling nuts for uneven mounting surfaces.
CATALOG NUMBERS
CCB4612
CCB6912
CCB11512
CCB13812
CCB16112
A 3-phase, group operated, center break, air break switch for substations and transmission lines. Since 1961, components of this design have proven their adaptability to system requirements and the validity of the philosophy “simplicity means reliability.”
FEATURES
– Silver contact surfaces.
– Assembled and adjusted at the factory.
– Switch controls available for manual (swing handle or gear), or motor driven operation.
– Available with various current interrupting devices.
CATALOG NUMBERS
V236
V2312
V2316
V346
V3412
V3416
V466
V4612
V4616
V696
V6912
V6916
V1156
V11512
V11516
V1386
V13812
V13816
V1616
V16112
V16116
V2306
V23012
V23016
V2306Z
V23012Z
V23016Z
A 3-phase, group operated, center break, air break switch for substations and transmission lines. Since 1961, components of this design have proven their adaptability to system requirements and the validity of the philosophy “simplicity means reliability.”
FEATURES
– Silver contact surfaces.
– Assembled and adjusted at the factory.
– Switch controls available for manual (swing handle or gear), or motor driven operation.
– Available with various current interrupting devices.
– Leveling nuts for uneven mounting surfaces.
CATALOG NUMBERS
CCBF3412
CCBF4612
CCBF6912
A 3-phase, group operated, center break, air break switch for substations and transmission lines. Since 1961, components of this design have proven their adaptability to system requirements and the validity of the philosophy “simplicity means reliability.”
FEATURES
– Silver contact surfaces.
– Assembled and adjusted at the factory.
– Switch controls available for manual (swing handle or gear), or motor driven operation.
– Available with various current interrupting devices.
CATALOG NUMBERS
VF156
VF1512
VF236
VF2312
VF346
VF3412
VF466
VF4612
VF696
VF6912
FEATURES
-Horizontal upright, vertical
or underhung mounting
-Manual or motor operated
control mechanism
-Full load-break capability
up to 34KV with the Royal
RVI-38 vacuum interrupter
CATALOG NUMBERS
SBF1512
SBF2312
SBF3412
SBF4612
SBF6912
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FEATURES
-Truss-type blade for extra strength.
-Wide, sturdy blade guide.
-Large pull ring – easy to hook.
-Sturdy blade pryout opens switch easily.
-Tongue-type contact provides double contact
surfaces.
-All contact surfaces are silver plated.
-All current carrying parts are hard-drawn
copper, cast copper, or high conductivity
bronze.
-Available in single, tandem, and low-profile
styles.
-Ratings for 7.5kV to 161kV – from 600 to
2000 amperes (4000 amps through 34.5kV).
-Switches rated 1200 and 2000 amperes are
available with either 30°C or 53°C maximum
temperature rise design.
-600 ampere rated switches are available with
the heavier 30°C rise design only.
-Wood crate packaging.
FEATURES
-Truss-type blade for extra strength.
-Wide, sturdy blade guide.
-Large pull ring – easy to hook.
-Sturdy blade pryout opens switch easily.
-Tongue-type contact provides double contact
surfaces.
-All contact surfaces are silver plated.
-All current carrying parts are hard-drawn
copper, cast copper, or high conductivity
bronze.
-Available in single, tandem, and low-profile
styles.
-Ratings for 7.5kV to 161kV – from 600 to
2000 amperes (4000 amps through 34.5kV).
-Switches rated 1200 and 2000 amperes are
available with either 30°C or 53°C maximum
temperature rise design.
-600 ampere rated switches are available with
the heavier 30°C rise design only.
-Wood crate packaging.
FEATURES
-Truss-type blade for extra strength.
-Wide, sturdy blade guide.
-Large pull ring – easy to hook.
-Sturdy blade pryout opens switch easily.
-Tongue-type contact provides double contact
surfaces.
-All contact surfaces are silver plated.
-All current carrying parts are hard-drawn
copper, cast copper, or high conductivity
bronze.
-Available in single, tandem, and low-profile
styles.
-Ratings for 7.5kV to 161kV – from 600 to
2000 amperes (4000 amps through 34.5kV).
-Switches rated 1200 and 2000 amperes are
available with either 30°C or 53°C maximum
temperature rise design.
-600 ampere rated switches are available with
the heavier 30°C rise design only.
-Wood crate packaging.
The Royal BILT switch was designed to meet increasing demands for unobtrusive overhead distribution line construction. It is a compact switch for mounting directly in the line or on a single pole top insulator. It has the special feature of not placing the insulator in tension.
Applications of the BILT switch are for sectionalizing or tapping distribution lines from 7.5kV through 38kV. Current ratings are 900 amperes continuous, 40,000 amperes momentary. Installation of the BILT switch is simple. For a feeder tap, the conductor fastens directly to the switch base. For sectionalizing, a suspension insulator is used at one end of the switch. The switch may be dead-ended at a pole-top insulator by means of an extension link.
FEATURES
-Eliminates insulator in tension.
-Furnished with hooks for use with portable loadbreak tool.
-Light-compact-easy to install.
-Structural members are aluminum.
-Tinned 2-hole NEMA terminal pads.
-Switch furnished with 2-1/4” bolt circle insulators.
-Smooth, simple latch action – ease and certainty of operation.
-All switch current carrying parts of hard-drawn copper, cast copper, or high conductivity bronze.
-Truss-type blade design for extra strength.
-Double-tongue contact – extra contact surface.
-All contacts silver plated.
The Royal BISL switch was designed to meet increasing demands for simple overhead distribution line construction. It is a compact switch for mounting directly to existing cutout bracketry.
Applications of the BISL switch are for sectionalizing or tapping distribution lines from 15kV through 25kV. Current ratings are 900 amperes continuous, 40,000 amperes momentary. Easy hookstick access to the switch is provided by a large pull ring. Installation of the BISL switch is simple. The switch mounts quickly to any structure with the use of a ½” carriage bolt at the conveniently angled tab. The type BISL is a cleanly designed switch, simple in operation and construction – with design features that make it dependable over many years of service.
FEATURES
-Simple, single bolt mounting design.
-Angled mounting tab provides convenient switch operation and orientation.
-Furnished with hooks for use with portable loadbreak tool.
-Light, compact and easy to install.
-Tinned, 2-hole NEMA terminal pads.
-Smooth, simple latch action – ease and certainty of operation.
-All switch current carrying parts of hard-drawn copper, cast copper, or high conductivity bronze.
FEATURES
-Truss-type blade for extra strength.
-Wide, sturdy blade guide.
-Large pull ring – easy to hook.
-Sturdy blade pryout opens switch easily.
-Tongue-type contact provides double contact
surfaces.
-All contact surfaces are silver plated.
-All current carrying parts are hard-drawn
copper, cast copper, or high conductivity
bronze.
-Available in single, tandem, and low-profile
styles.
-Ratings for 7.5kV to 161kV – from 600 to
2000 amperes (4000 amps through 34.5kV).
-Switches rated 1200 and 2000 amperes are
available with either 30°C or 53°C maximum
temperature rise design.
-600 ampere rated switches are available with
the heavier 30°C rise design only.
-Wood crate packaging.
FEATURES
-Vertical or Underhung Mounting
-7.5KV through 69KV
-600A through 2500A
-Single, Tandem, and Low-Profile Styles
FEATURES
-Vertical or Underhung Mounting
-7.5KV through 69KV
-600A through 2500A
-Single, Tandem, and Low-Profile Styles
FEATURES
-Vertical or Underhung Mounting
-7.5KV through 69KV
-600A through 2500A
-Single, Tandem, and Low-Profile Styles
FEATURES
-Vertical or Underhung Mounting
-7.5KV through 69KV
-600A through 2500A
-Single, Tandem, and Low-Profile Styles
FEATURES
-8.3KV through 38KV
-600A & 900A Continuous Current
-Furnished with hooks for loadbreak tool
-REA/RUS approved
-Compact design for crossarm or pole top mounting.
-Simple, sure latch mechanism.
-Double-tongue latch contact for extra contact surface.
-Operable with portable loadbreak tool.
-All contacts silver plated.
-All live parts of hard-drawn copper, cast copper, or high-conductivity bronze.
-Extensive terminal options
The BLT-3 has the same features and options as the BLT-Truss blade but with the added robustness of station class insulators. Custom bases available to meet user specifications. Contact surfaces are silver plated and all current carrying parts are of hard-drawn copper, cast copper, or high conductivity bronze. The truss type, harddrawn copper blades straddle the contact tongue providing two contact surfaces.
FEATURES
-8.3KV through 38KV
-600A & 900A Continuous Current
-Furnished with hooks for loadbreak tool
-REA/RUS approved
-Compact design for crossarm or pole top mounting.
-Simple, sure latch mechanism.
-Double-tongue latch contact for extra contact surface.
-Operable with portable loadbreak tool.
-All contacts silver plated.
-All live parts of hard-drawn copper, cast copper, or high-conductivity bronze.
-Extensive terminal options
The type BLT Truss Blade offers the same features as the BLT Parallel blade but with increased blade rigidity for severe service conditions.
FEATURES
-8.3KV through 38KV
-600A & 900A Continuous Current
-Furnished with hooks for loadbreak tool
-REA/RUS approved
-Compact design for crossarm or pole top mounting.
-Simple, sure latch mechanism.
-Double-tongue latch contact for extra contact surface.
-Operable with portable loadbreak tool.
-All contacts silver plated.
-All live parts of hard-drawn copper, cast copper, or high-conductivity bronze.
-Extensive terminal options
The type BP is a cleanly designed three-blade disconnect switch appropriate for several by-pass applications. The live parts are the same as the type BLT switch. The simple design and operation features make it dependable over many years of service.
FEATURES
-8.3KV through 38KV
-600A & 900A Continuous Current
-Furnished with hooks for loadbreak tool
-REA/RUS approved
-Compact design for crossarm or pole top mounting.
-Simple, sure latch mechanism.
-Double-tongue latch contact for extra contact surface.
-Operable with portable loadbreak tool.
-All contacts silver plated.
-All live parts of hard-drawn copper, cast copper, or high-conductivity bronze.
-Extensive terminal options
FEATURES
-For sectionalizing and tap applications
-Furnished with hooks for loadbreak tool (through 34.5KV)
-Used on armless or crossarm line construction
-Separate tension system and current path
-One piece silicone polymer insulator skirts
-Vandal/breakage resistant
-Molecular structure resists ultra-violet degradation
-Blade of ETP, hard-drawn copper busbar
-Silver contact surfaces
-Construction of blades provides lateral stability when closing
-Furnished with hooks for operation with portable loadbreak tools
FEATURES
-For sectionalizing and tap applications
-Furnished with hooks for loadbreak tool (through 34.5KV)
-Used on armless or crossarm line construction
-Separate tension system and current path
-One piece silicone polymer insulator skirts
-Vandal/breakage resistant
-Molecular structure resists ultra-violet degradation
-Blade of ETP, hard-drawn copper busbar
-Silver contact surfaces
-Construction of blades provides lateral stability when closing
-Furnished with hooks for operation with portable loadbreak tools
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