Pad-Mounted Switchgear

Federal Pacific pad-mounted switchgear provides a low-profile, tamper-resistant solution for underground medium-voltage distribution systems. Available across 15kV, 25kV, and 35kV classes, these assemblies support safe ground-level operation in radial, loop, and primary-selector switching applications for utility, industrial, and commercial environments.

Technical Overview

⸻ OVERVIEW ⸻

Federal Pacific pad-mounted switchgear is built on 11-gauge all-welded steel enclosures with proven Auto-jet switching and advanced security features designed for outdoor public-access environments.

⸻ Applications ⸻

Typical Applications

Pad-mounted switchgear is specified for locations where overhead power lines are restricted and equipment must be installed in public-access areas.

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PSV Automatic Pad-Mounted Switchgear

SCADA-ready, vacuum-interrupter switchgear for automated switching, fault protection, and remote monitoring in underground loop and radial distribution systems. Available at 15kV, 25kV, and 35kV.

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PSE Dead-Front Pad-Mounted Switchgear

Manual dead-front switchgear providing enhanced operator safety through fully insulated elbow cable terminations. Available at 15kV, 25kV, and 35kV (UL Listed at 15kV and 25kV).

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PSI/II Live-Front Pad-Mounted Switchgear

Live-front interrupter switchgear for radial, loop, and primary-selector switching in underground distribution systems. Available at 15kV, 25kV, and 35kV (UL Listed at 15kV and 25kV).

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PLD Retrofit Live-Front/Dead-Front Pad-Mounted Switchgear

Combines live-front switching and dead-front fuse protection in a single enclosure, designed to support both new installations and retrofit applications where existing live-front infrastructure is already in place. Available at 15kV.

A green electrical utility box with its double doors open, revealing internal copper components and wiring. Warning labels are visible on the doors. The box is outdoors in a gravel area near a fenced electrical substation.
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FTDF Fused Sectionalizer Pad-Mounted Switchgear

Dead-front load-break elbow switching with fuse protection on laterals and taps for radial and loop feed systems. Available at 15kV and 25kV.

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PMDF Primary Metering Pad-Mounted Switchgear

Dead-front pad-mounted switchgear for three-phase primary metering applications. Available at 15kV through 35kV.

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⸻ RATINGS ⸻

Ratings at a Glance

Maximum Design Voltage

15kV–38kV

BIL (Basic Impulse Level)

95 kV–150 kV

Continuous Current

600A; 1200A available

Fault-Closing

40kA asymmetrical (3 time)

Enclosure Options

NEMA 3R (Standard or Stainless)

Compliance Standard

IEEE C37.74 / C57.12.28

Not sure which applies to your project?

⸻ RESOURCES ⸻

Documentation and Resources

Access technical specifications, installation manuals, and support resources for our products and systems.

Automatic Transfer Live-Front / Dead-Front Pad-Mounted Switchgear Pages 61 82

Federal Pacific of Bristol, Virginia offers Live-Front and. Switchgear for those applications where alternate sources.

Dead-Front Automatic Transfer Pad-Mounted Switchgear

The pad-mounted switchgear shall be Dead-Front ATPSE design as Manufacturer Type Sym. The pad-mounted switchgear shall consist of a single self-supporting S&C SM-5 ‡ — — —.

Dead-Front SCADA Controlled Pad-Mounted Switchgear

SCADA CONTROLLED PAD-MOUNTED SWITCHGEAR. The pad-mounted gear shall be the SCPSE design as Phase MVA RMS.

Federal Pacific Switchgear Product Profiles

Live-Front Pad-Mounted Switchgear. Live-Front/Dead-Front Pad-Mounted Switchgear.

FTDF Fused Sectionalizer Pad-Mounted Switchgear

The Type FTDF Pad-Mounted Switchgear offers dead-front load-break. TYPE FTDF FUSED SECTIONALIZER PAD-MOUNTED SWITCHGEAR.

IB-11A-110 — Type PVE Dead-Front Pad-Mounted Switchgear

TYPE PVE PAD-MOUNTED SWITCHGEAR. For Installation and Operation.

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⸻ SUPPORT ⸻

Lifecycle Support

Federal Pacific supports this product family with technical resources and application support to ensure proper system integration and long-term reliability.

Custom Engineering

Site-specific configuration support for tailored layouts and integration with existing infrastructure.

⸻ Performance ⸻

Engineered for Performance

Federal Pacific brings decades of engineering experience and application knowledge to every product it manufactures. Each assembly is completely factory built and operationally tested before shipment, ensuring consistent performance and reliability from the moment it arrives on site.

 

Whether selecting from standard configurations or requiring a custom-engineered solution, Federal Pacific provides the application support needed to ensure the right fit for your project.

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Discuss Your Application Requirements

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