Disconnect Distribution Hookstick Switches

Vanguard Electric’s PBL2 Hookstick operated switch is used on electrical distribution systems to perform sectionalizing and switching of unloaded circuits (loaded switching possible using a Load Break Tool).

PBL2 is available from 15 kV through 38 kV voltage ratings in 600 A and 900 A current ratings.

  • Safe, low effort opening and closing

  • Trussed blade allows it to be closed from angles to either side

  • ACCC designation rating as per IEEE37.30.1.2011 A01 for 600 Amp and D04 for 900 Amp 

  • Short time current/Peak 25 kA, 3 sec /65 kA

  • Available with porcelain or polymer insulators

  • PBL2 are provided with mounting back-strap & hardware as a standard 
Disconnect Distribution Hookstick Switches
Ratings
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(Click on the VE Catalog # to see the drawing)

VE Catalog #InsulatorCurrentVoltageBIL (kV)

PBL2-15600-00

Porcelain60015110

PBL2-15600-10

Polymer

600

15110

PBL2-15900-00

Porcelain

900

15

110

PBL2-15900-10

Polymer900

15

110

PBL2-27600-00

Porcelain600

27

125

PBL2-27600-10

Polymer

600

27

125

PBL2-27900-00

Porcelain

900

27

125

PBL2-27900-10

Polymer900

27

125

PBL2-38600-00

Porcelain600

38

150

PBL2-38600-10

Polymer

600

38

150

PBL2-38900-00

Porcelain

900

38150

PBL2-38900-10

Polymer90038150