Meiden America Switchgear, Inc.
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Established in December 22, 1897, Meidensha Corporation has more than 120 years of manufacturing and service capabilities. With the shift from the previous emphasis on the economy to a society more conscious of the global environment and diversity, Meidensha is contributing to resolve issues faced by society and customers by realizing “the creation of a carbon neutral, resilient society” in the power infrastructure businesses and public, industrial and commercial sector businesses.
Meidensha in Japanese means ‘group of Meiden companies’. So Meiden American Switchgears (MAS) is a part of Meidensha Corporations.
PRODUCT RANGE
Meiden’s dead tank vacuum circuit breakers (VCB) was born of superb technology and abundant production experience of Meidensha Corporation. They are engineered with the climate in mind; dry air is the insulating medium, eliminating the need for potent SF6 or other greenhouse gases.
Available in the following ratings:
Benefits of Vacuum Circuit Breakers
Greenhouse Gas Free – No SF6 Gas - Contribution to global warming prevention
Virtually Maintenance Free – Noninvasive, 18-year operation
Capable of 40 Full Fault Interruptions or 7,000 Switching Operations
Sufficient capability against multiple strokes and evolving faults
- 50C = No Tank Heaters
Spring/Spring Mechanism
3 Cycle Interrupting Time
Composite or Porcelain Bushings
Over 540 CBs In Service in NA Since 2007
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Total Lifecycle Cost Comparison
40-60% overall lifecycle cost savings Vs. SF6 GCB
VCB does not require internal inspections
VCB Lifecycle cost surpasses GCB at first major maintenance point
Changing regulatory environment and restrictions on handling SF6 gas will further drive the migration away from SF6 devices
ABOUT THE COMPANY
The environment surrounding companies is currently undergoing significant change and based on such changes in the business environment, Meidensha has drawn up the “Medium-term Management Plan 2024” starting in FY2021 that establishes the ideal state of being and vision to “work to build a new society through honesty to the planet, society and people, and through the power of co-creation.”
Meiden’s dead tank vacuum circuit breakers are the optimal switching equipment for the green grid. These breakers utilize dry air as an insulating medium in place of SF6, a potent greenhouse gas. Sustainably designed and emissions-free, these high-performance VCBs are capable of approximately five times more mechanical operations and four times more interruptions of rated breaking current than standard gas-insulated circuit breakers.
With the founding of Meiden America Switchgear (MAS) in Greenville, South Carolina, Meiden’s DT VCB products will now be assembled in the United States!
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