G&W Electric offers a variety of pole-mounted distribution load break switches for 15.5kV through 38 kV overhead systems. Switches can be operated manually or through various remote control, distribution automation or automatic transfer control packages. Models include the Diamondback Load Break Switch, Overhead Linear Puffer Switches, Overhead Rotary Puffer Switches and the ECOSMART OSD. Site Ready Designs are available and include factory installed and wired options such as lightning arrestors and potential transformers.
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Diamondback Solid Dielectric Load Break Switch
G&W Electric’s Diamondback Load Break Switch is a maintenance free, solid dielectric technology that is SCADA ready with voltage/current measurement capability. Smart Grid Ready makes it easy to automate with control options, serving remote operable switching, sectionalizing, automatic transfer and manual switching applications.

ECOSMART OSD
ECOSMART OSD is a pole-mounted switch-disconnector SF6 gas insulated for outdoor application in overhead lines.