Warrendale, PA -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/18/2018 -- Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc. will participate in the IEEE PES T&D Conference and Exposition and Conference, April 16-19, 2018 at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, Colorado. The company will exhibit its recently launched 5 kV Vacuum Circuit Breaker, which is designed for use within power distribution substations and various industrial applications.

Key features of the 5 kV Vacuum Circuit Breaker include:

- Next-generation bushing constructed of an outdoor-rated, hydrophobic, cycloaliphatic, epoxy material

The bushing design provides superior weight, tensile strength, UV protection and structural integrity

The bushings are combined with bent terminals for easy connection to live parts

- Compact, NEMA 3x housing capable of fitting within the footprint of existing legacy oil circuit breakers

- Patented modular switchgear assembly built to last the lifetime of the circuit breaker

Designed for reliability over its entire lifecycle with no degradation between required maintenance cycles

Simple plug and play design for easy maintenance

- Ergonomic and compact control panel swings out from the unit and unfolds for easy access and technician safety

"The reliable 5kV circuit breaker, which has a 2-foot by 2-foot physical footprint, has a number of applications," said Linda DeJulio, general manager, Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc., Electrical Distribution Division. "And because it fits within the same footprint, and upon the same concrete pad, compact vault or other constrained space of legacy oil breakers, it can significantly reduce the cost to replace these older oil breakers."

Additional product information on the 5 kV Vacuum Circuit Breaker system is available at http://www.5kvcircuitbreaker.com. Information on other power system product offerings is available in booth 835 at the IEEE PES T&D Conference and Exposition and Conference.

About Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc.
Headquartered in Warrendale, PA, Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc. is a US affiliate of Mitsubishi Electric Corporation of Japan, and serves the North American power systems, rail transportation and water treatment industries with electrical and electronic products, systems and services. Products include gas circuit breakers, vacuum circuit breakers, power transformers, gas insulated substations, power electronics and electricity transmission technologies, generator services, nuclear power plant control systems, ozone water treatment systems, uninterruptible power supplies and rail transportation equipment.

Information on Mitsubishi Electric Power Products' complete line of products and services can be found at http://www.MEPPI.com.

In addition to electric utility products, Mitsubishi Electric US group companies' principal businesses include semiconductor devices, automotive electrical components, factory automation products and services, cooling and heating products, and large-scale video displays for stadiums and arenas. Mitsubishi Electric US group companies have roughly 31 locations throughout North America with approximately 4,000 employees.

For Press Inquiries, please contact:
Name: Linda DeJulio
Title: General Manager, Electrical Distribution Division
Email: linda.dejulio@meppi.com
Phone: 724-772-2177

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5 kV Vacuum Circuit Breaker provides a positive total cost of ownership in the replacement of legacy oil circuit breakers

Warrendale, PA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 01/16/2018 -- Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc. announces the release of its 5 kV Vacuum Circuit Breaker. This circuit breaker is designed to replace legacy oil circuit breakers that are rapidly reaching obsolescence. It is built for use within power distribution stations and various industrial applications.

Key features of the 5 kV Circuit Breaker include:

- Next generation bushing constructed of an outdoor rated, hydrophobic, cycloaliphatic, epoxy material.

The bushing design provides superior weight, tensile strength, UV protection and structural integrity.

The bushings are combined with bent terminals for easy connection to live parts.

- Compact, NEMA 3RX housing capable of fitting within the footprint of a legacy oil circuit breaker.

- Ergonomic, compact control panel that swings out from the unit and unfolds for easy access and technician safety.

- Mitsubishi Electric Power Products' patented modular switchgear assembly, containing the vacuum interrupters, high voltage elements and operating mechanism is built to last the lifetime of the 5 kV circuit breaker.

"Our goal was mechanical and electrical innovation," said Tricia Breeger, general manager, Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc. Electrical Distribution Division. "Not only have we designed a 5kV vacuum circuit breaker to fit within the industry's most compact space constraints, including vaults and legacy substation designs, we've also brought advanced technologies, digital communications, and indoor/outdoor versatility to a very traditional equipment rating. Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc. continues to lead in innovation and customization within the Distribution Market Segment."

Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc. has a dedicated website for the new 5 kV Vacuum Circuit Breaker at http://www.5kvcircuitbreaker.com. In addition to product information, the website provides: a total cost-of-ownership tool, a legacy oil circuit breaker replacement study, trade and event activities and details about Mitsubishi Electric Power Products' portfolio of medium voltage circuit breakers.

Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc. will show the 5 kV Circuit Breaker at DistribuTECH, January 23 - 25, 2018 in booth 1416 at Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, San Antonio, Texas. DistribuTECH attendees may visit the 5 kV Vacuum Circuit Breaker website to register for an appointment at the show. "I look forward to discussing the benefits of replacing aging and expensive legacy circuit breakers in addition to exchanging ideas on emerging trends and customer needs within their medium voltage equipment," said Dave Collette, sales manager, Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc. Electrical Distribution Division.

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