Copper Centre Side

Break Disconnect Switch

Type CCB 7.5kV. to 230kV.
1200 Amp
Bulletin T2100-10

FEATURES DESCRIPTION

√ Low cost. The Pursley 2000 Inc. type CCB switch is a group
√ Copper current carrying parts. operated single, centre side break switch with only two
insulator stacks per phase, both of which rotate. The con-
√ Silver-to-silver, high pressure, self wiping contact
tacts are on the ends of short blades, supported by the insu-
surfaces. lator stacks, and meet in the centre of the gap.
√ High momentary ratings.
√ Flexible braid current transfer at hinges. APPLICATION
√ Meets or exceeds "ANSI" requirements.
√ Low operating effort. The Pursley 2000 Inc. type CCB switch is a versa-
tile, multi-use switch which can be applied in substations
√ Good ice breaking ability.
for isolating, by-passing or sectionalizing. It is also com-
√ Weatherproof, corrosion resistant bearings. monly used on lines with high fault capacity as a line
√ Weather protected contacts. sectionalizer or a line tap off switch.
√ Substantial overload capacity.
√ Extra rigid base. The switch may be mounted in the horizontal up-
right configuration and, for ratings up to and including
√ Can be fitted with arcing horns or arc restrictors.
750kV. BIL., in the vertical and underhung mounting po-
√ Easily erected. sitions also. A switch equipped with arcing horns or arc
√ Easily adjusted. restrictors may be used to interrupt small values of line
charging or transformer magnetizing current.
 Copper Centre Side
Break Disconnect Switch
Type CCB 7.5kV. to 230kV.
1200 Amp
Bulletin T2100-11

Detail of CCB contacts Female contact housing

Blade Female contact finger

Male contact casting Blade

Stainless steel springs Female contact finger

CONTACTS SWITCH BLADES

Silver-to-silver, high pressure contacts provide maxi- Switch blades used on the type CCB are of high con-
mum dependability under normal and short circuit condi- ductivity, copper pipe. The contact support castings are
tions. pressed into the pipe under high pressure and pinned.

The jaw contact assembly, employs the reverse loop con- TERMINAL PADS
figuration, exploiting the magnetic effect of increasing
current to increase the contact pressure during short cir- The terminal pads are in accordance with "ANSI" stand-
cuit conditions. Normal contact is maintained by stainless ards (see table for details). The terminal pad is pivoted on
steel compression springs, located inside the loop formed a sturdy stainless steel pin which permits rotation of the
by the female contact fingers. The contact fingers are of switch blades without the rotation of the terminal pad.
high conductivity, silver plated, hard drawn copper and
the contact housing is a high conductivity, copper alloy INSULATORS
casting. Large, well rounded corners of the housing shield
the contact fingers from ice and dirt while also minimiz- The Pursley 2000 Inc. type CCB switch has been de-
ing radio interference and corona. The male contact is also signed for station post type insulators. Other types can be
a copper allot casting, heavily silver plated. Both male blade accommodated on request.
assembly and female contacts are easily replaceable.
BEARINGS
Due to the shape of the male contact bar, a cam action
is developed which gives a high mechanical advantage for The bearing assembly has two stainless steel ball bear-
applying contact pressure. Also, because of this shape, the ings in a weather sealed aluminum alloy housing. A low
contact pressure with the blades closed, remains unchanged temperature Microgel grease is used with a corrosion in-
with nominal variations in alignment or adjustment. hibitor.
 Copper Centre Side
Break Disconnect Switch
Type CCB 7.5kV. to 230kV.
1200 Amp
Bulletin T2100-12

BASES ICE BREAKING

A rigid base is essential to good switch operation. When This type of switch is inherently a good performer
rigidity is lacking, difficulty can be experienced keeping the under iced conditions. In the open position, only the male
switch properly adjusted. For these reasons, Pursley 2000 contact is exposed to ice. The closing action stresses the
Inc. switch bases are built with exceptional rigidity. ice in shear and easily breaks the ice away. In the closed
position, both male and female contacts are protected from
Switch bases are of three types depending on the size of the ice, hence opening an iced CCB switch is even easier.
the switch. On switches of ratings up to 69kV, switch bases Any ice accumulation bridging the terminal pads and the
are fabricated by forming 1/4" or 6mm steel plate into a rigid hinge end contact housing are stressed in tension and break
“top hat” shape. Switches 115kV to 161kV are also away easily.
fabricated by forming 1/4" or 6mm steel plate into a rigid box
section base with ample cross gussets. Switch bases for OPERATING CONTROLS
switches rated at 230kV are fabricated from structural steel
channels of 8" or 204mm widths, welded to form a very Controls are normally arranged to allow positive over-
strong box channel type base. centre toggle, locking in both the open and the closed
positions. The CCB switch may be operated either manu-
ally or by a motor operator. (refer to bulletin T2450 of
OPERATING EFFORT
this atalog for further information).
To build a switch with the lowest possible operating ef-
GROUND SWITCH
fort requires close attention to details, both in it’s design and
it’s manufacture. Pursley 2000 Inc. achieves this with the
A three pole ground switch may be fitted to either end
type CCB switch in the following ways.
of an CCB switch. This switch features high momentary,
high pressure contacts and an aluminum blade. The ground
n Low friction switch bearings. switch can be positively interlocked with the main CCB
n Careful attention given to fitting of components switch to prevent inadvertent grounding of the circuit.
during assembly. (Refer bulletin T2250 in this catalog for further informa-
n The application of contact pressure acts like a cam tion).
on a long lever, thus providing a very high
mechanical advantage. FIELDADJUSTMENTS

The combination of these features make the CCB switch To the user the cost of a switch includes erection and
the easiest operating switch in it’s voltage class under any adjustments. Pursley 2000 Inc. has done everything pos-
given set of conditions. sible to make this work simple and time saving. Each sin-
gle pole has easily adjustable bearing stops. All switches
rated at 69kV. and above have insulator jacking bolts to
align the insulator stacks. The controls also, have been
designed to simplify and speed up the installation proc-
ess.
PURSLEY 2000 Inc
A world class Canadian company serving the domestic and international electrical industry. The Pursley 2000 Inc.
Power Apparatus Division offers a full range of utility and industrial products that includes: • AIR and LOAD BREAK
SWITCHES • MOTOR OPERATORS • GROUNDING SWITCHES • HOOKSTICK SWITCHES • POWERFUSES
• IN-LINE SWITCHES AND CUTOUTS • CUSTOM SWITCH DESIGNS FROM 15kV. TO 765kV.

In addition, Pursley 2000 Inc. offers an array of products that also includes: • H.I.D. LIGHTING • CONDUFLOR
DUCT SYSTEMS • WIRE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS and ENCLOSURES.
 Copper Centre Side
Break Disconnect Switch
Type CCB 7.5kV. to 69kV.
1200 Amp
Bulletin T2100-13

Typical Section
Through Switch
Base

Ratings Dimensions & Weights

Single Pole
kV. Amperes Insulator Dim. A Dim. B Dim. C
Weight
T.R. No.
Nom. Max. BIL. Cont. MOM(kA) Inches mm Inches mm Inches mm Lbs. kg.
7.5 8.25 95 202 24 610 7.5 191 17.37 441 160 73
15 15.5 110 205 24 610 10 254 19.87 504 172 78
23 25.8 150 208 24 610 14 356 23.87 606 179 81
1200 61
34.5 38 200 210 24 610 18 457 27.87 708 216 98
46 48.3 250 214 30 762 22 559 31.87 810 247 112
69 72.5 350 216 42 1067 30 762 41.62 1057 366 166
 Copper Centre Side
Break Disconnect Switch
Type CCB 115kV. to 161kV.
1200 Amp
Bulletin T2100-14

Typical Section Through

Switch Base

Ratings Dimensions & Weights

Single Pole
kV. Amperes Insulator Dim. A Dim. B Dim. C
Weight
T.R. No.
Nom. Max. BIL. Cont. MOM(kA) Inches mm Inches mm Inches mm Lbs. kg.
115 121 550 286 60 1525 45 1143 61.81 1570 786 357
138 145 650 1200 61 288 72 1829 54 1372 70.81 1800 897 407
161 169 750 291 84 2134 62 1575 78.81 2003 988 449
 Copper Centre Side
Break Disconnect Switch
Type CCB 230kV.
1200 Amp
Bulletin T2100-15

Typical Section Through

Switch Base

Ratings Dimensions & Weights

Single Pole
kV. Amperes Insulator Dim. A Dim. B Dim. C
Weight
T.R. No.
Nom. Max. BIL. Cont. MOM(kA) Inches mm Inches mm Inches mm Lbs. kg.
900 308 96 2438 80 2032 99.43 2526 1334 606
230 242 1200 61
1050 312 114 2896 92 2337 117.43 2972 1457 661