Three-Phase Switches

Electrical Apparatus

Sidebuster® Type M-Force™ Switch K-SEC 926

DESCRIPTION
The Kearney™ Sidebuster® Type
M-Force™ Switch is a distribution
class, gang operated, factory unitized
three-phase overhead loadbreak switch.
The Type M-Force Switch is offered in
distribution voltage classifications of
15 kV, 25 kV, and 35 kV. The Type
M-Force Switch may be used for line
sectionalizing, paralleling, by-passing,
isolating or as a remote system when
used in conjunction with a motor
operator.
M-Force stands for “Magnetic Force”.
Cooper Power Systems has the only
reverse loop contacts found on distri-
bution class sidebreak switches; a
contact usually reserved for higher
priced transmission switches. The
reverse loop contacts utilize high
current magnetic forces for added
reliability. The reverse loop design
allows for high contact pressure to be
maintained during fault conditions. This Figure 1.
Sidebuster Type M-Force Switch.
feature prevents pitting and distorting
of the switch blade and contacts even
under severe momentary overload.

BASIC CONCEPT
Current-carrying conductors that are
parallel to each other and have
current flowing in the same direction,
attract each other due to the magnetic
forces acting on them (See Figure 2A).
Current-carrying conductors that are
parallel to each other and have current
flowing in the opposite direction, repel
due to the magnetic forces acting on
them (See Figure 2B). Figure 2A. Figure 2B.
Current flowing in same direction. Current flowing in opposite direction.
Current flows through the two parallel
inner segments of the reverse loop
contacts in the same direction, thus
these two segments attract each other, CURRENT FLOW
initiating contact pressure. Current REPELLING FORCES
flow through the inner segment and
the outer segment is in opposite
directions, which causes a repelling
force that amplifies the contact ATTRACTING FORCES
pressure.

REPELLING FORCES

Figure 3.
Magnetic forces acting on contacts.

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Sidebuster® Type M-Force™ Switch

DESIGN FEATURES Extended Bearing New Inter-Phase Clamps

Reverse Loop Contacts Assembly The inter-phase control rod clamps
The stainless steel shaft on the rotating on the Type M-Force Switch are
The reverse loop contacts utilize high designed with a jam nut through the
insulator bearing assembly has been
current magnetic forces for added side of the casting which locks the
extended to four inches. This extra
reliability. The reverse loop contacts clamps after factory alignment. This
length will prevent horizontal movement
were adapted from the KPF Line feature eliminates any possibility of
of the rotating insulator during opera-
Tension Switch and have been accidental slippage of the control
tion which ensures proper blade/con-
field-proven for over 80 years. The mechanism which ensures proper
tact alignment which is essential for
reverse loop design allows for high operation even under icy conditions.
smooth operation. Another feature of
contact pressure to be maintained the bearing assembly is the oil-
during fault conditions. This feature impregnated bushings that provide Optional Ice Shields
prevents pitting and distorting of the maintenance-free operation for the life The standard M-Force Switch is
switch blade and contacts even under of the switch. capable of operating under a 3/8" ice
severe momentary overload. These build up. With the optional ice shields
contacts originally designed for high Insulated Reliabreak Arm the M-Force is capable of opening and
voltage transmission switches also
The Reliabreak Pick-up Arm on the closing with a 3/4" ice build up.
maintain extremely cool temperatures
even under the rated full load. The Type M-Force Switch is insulated on The unique shields are designed to
max temperature rise allowed per one side, which isolates the interrupter prevent ice from building up between
ANSI C37.30 for the blade and contact from the current path during a close the contact clips as well as removing
area is 53° C. The max temperature operation. This feature allows for a the ice from the blade during the
rise observed on the reverse loop wide range of adjustments between closing operation. Per ANSI C37.34,
contact area was 26° C, less than half the Reliabreak Arm and the blade a chopping action is allowed during
of the allowed temperature. These types catch finger. This increased tolerance the close operation to break the ice.
of test results, along with the proven removes the possibility of misalignment Due to the shearing action of the
field performance, undoubtedly make during operation which ensures prop- M-Force Ice Shields, the closing
the M-Force's Reverse Loop Contacts er load interruption. operation can be accomplished with
the premiere choice in the industry. Positive Locking Dead- one motion. No chopping is needed.
Cycloaliphatic Insulators End Brackets
The Type M-Force Switch comes The dead-end brackets on the Type
standard with 2.25" bolt circle M-Force Switch are of a positive
cycloaliphatic insulators. These locking design. This design allows for
non-porcelain insulators offer dead-ending at an angle without any
exceptional dielectric and mechanical distortion of the brackets. This allows
characteristics adding to the reliability for a more flexible switch that can be
of the M-Force Switch, while lowering used in a wider variety of installation
the weight. The M-Force can be pro- requirements.
vided in 2.25" porcelain at 15 kV and
25 kV and 3.00" porcelain at 15 kV,
25 kV, and 35 kV. When high corrosion
resistance is required, 3.00" silicone
rubber can be provided in all three
voltage classes.

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OPTIONAL ICE SHIELDS

INSULATED RELIABREAK ARM

CYCLOALIPHATIC
INSULATORS

SET SCREW

INTERPHASE CLAMP

EXTENDED BEARING
SHAFT

REVERSE LOOP CONTACTS

OIL IMPREGNATED
BUSHING

POSITIVE LOCKING
DEAD-END BRACKETS

Figure 4.
Illustration of Sidebuster Type M-Force Switch.

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Sidebuster® Type M-Force™ Switch

TYPE M-FORCE SWITCH DIMENSIONAL DATA

“B” “C” “D” “B” “E”

“C” “D”

“A” “F”
“A”
Figure 5.
Horizontal switch configuration. Figure 7.
Vertical switch configuration.

“A”
“B” “B”
B1388-2

“B”
"B"

“A”
"A" Figure 8.
Horizontal Pole top switch configuration.
“D”
"D" “E”
"E"
B1388-2

“B”
"B"

“D”
B1388-2

“E”

Figure 6. “B” “B”

Phase-over-phase switch configuration.
“A”

Figure 9.
TABLE 1 Triangular switch configuration.
Dimensional Information
Horizontal Vertical (Riser) Phase-over-Phase Triangular
Standard G095 Standard G095
Dim. 15 kV 25 kV 35 kV 15 kV 25 kV 35 kV 15 kV 25 kV 135 kV 15 kV 25 kV 35 kV 15 kV 25 kV 35kV 15 kV 25 kV 35 kV
A 79" 88" 119" 97" 108" 126" 79" 88" 97" 108" 119" 126" 95" 104" 126" 61" 73" 79"
B 28" 33" 42" 28" 33" 42" 35.5" 40" 45" 49.5" 56" 54.5" 30" 34.5" 45.5" 27" 33" 36"
C 15" 15" 18" 24" 24" 24" 19.5" 19.5" 19.5" 19.5" 19.5" 19.5" N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
D 29" 33" 52" 38" 43.5" 52.5" 6.5" 6.5" 6.5" 22" 22.5" 22.5" 88" 97" 119" 58" 61" 73"
E N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 29" 33.5" 45" 29" 33.5" 42" 93" 102" 124" 34" 34" 42"
F N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 39.5" 45" 48.5" 53.5" 59.5" 58" N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Horizontal Pole Top
Standard
Dim. 15 kV 25 kV 35 kV
A 79" 79" 97"
B 28" 36" 45"

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Sidebuster® Type M-Force™ Switch K-SEC 926

PHASE UNIT DIMENSIONS

NEMA TWO HOLE PADS

"F" 1.50"

9.37"

"D"
CROSSARM
CENTER
"E"

1.50"
17.00"
"C" 10.26" 6.75"

"B"

"A"

4.53"
0.75"

ø0.688
3.75" CROSSARM CENTER
7.50"

Figure 10.
Phase unit breakdown.

TABLE 2
Phase Unit Dimensions
Voltage Class 15 kV 25 kV 35 kV
Dim. Insulator Material 2.25" B.C. 3.00" B.C. 2.25" B.C. 3.00" B.C. 3.00" B.C.
Cycloaliphatic 7.00" 8.50" 10.00" 10.00" 14.00"
A Porcelain 8.00" 10.00" 10.00" 14.00" 18.00"
Silicone Rubber N/A 10.00" N/A 14.00" 18.00"
B B = A + 10.00"
C 12. 75" 15.37" 20.00"
D 9.48" 12.10" 16.73"
E 10.01" 12.63" 17.26"
F 13.00" 15.62" 20.25"

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
TABLE 3
Insulator Creep Distances
2.25" Bolt Circle Insulators 3.00" Bolt Circle Insulators
15 kV 25 kV 35 kV 15 kV 25 kV 35 kV
Porcelain Insulators 14.0" 17.38" N/A 15.50" 24" 37.00"
Epoxy Insulators 18.3" 22.70" N/A 20.82" 32" 37.69"
Silicone Rubber Insulators N/A N/A N/A 15.50" 24" 37.00"

TABLE 4
Electrical Characteristics
Max BIL Cont. Current Loadbreak Momentary** 3 Second Fault Close (ASM)
15 kV 17 kV 110 kV 600 A* 50 @ 600 A, 10 @ 900 A 40 kA Asy. rms 25 kA Sym. rms 1 @ 20 kA, 3 @ 15 kA
25 kV 29 kV 150 kV 600 A* 50 @ 600 A, 10 @ 900 A 40 kA Asy. rms 25 kA Sym. rms 1 @ 20 kA, 3 @ 15 kA
35 kV 38 kV 200 kV 900 A 10 @ 900 A 40 kA Asy. rms 25 kA Sym. rms 1 @ 20 kA, 3 @ 15 kA
* 900 A optional.
** Momentary peak current is 65 kA.

Contacts
■ The stationary contact shall be ■ The interrupter mechanism shall ■ Each phase unit shall be secured
silver-plated hard drawn copper in be capable of 2500 successful to the crossarm with locking spacers
a reverse loop configuration. mechanical operations. to eliminate distortion of the phase
■ The reverse loop design shall ■ unit base.
The interrupter shall be capable of
ensure that pressure is applied to 10 successful 900 A interruptions at ■ Dead-end brackets shall incorporate
the blade when subjected to high 38 kV and 50 successful 600 A locking tabs that will eliminate
fault currents. interruptions at a rated 27 kV. movement under side forces
■ The stationary contact shall not ■ present when conductor is dead-
The body of the interrupter shall be
incorporate unreliable backup ended at an angle.
manufactured from UV stabilized
springs to apply necessary contact Lexan 103 material and shall be ■ The switch shall be capable of
pressure. easily replaced with a hotstick. opening or closing under a 3/8" ice
■ layer without ice shields. The
Blade The interrupter operating arm shall switch shall be capable of opening
be stainless steel (304) with UV
■ The blade shall be a silver-plated or closing under a 3/4" ice layer
stabilized Lexan 103 insulation
hard drawn copper of solid blade with ice shields.
molded permanently onto the arm.
buss design.
■ The blade shall not be a truss Phase Units
type design that requires backup ■ All current-carrying parts shall be
springs to insure contact pressure. manufactured from copper.
■ The blade and contact design shall ■ Terminal pads shall be NEMA two
be self-wiping and capable of hole, silver or tin-plated.
20,000 mechanical operations with- ■
out detrimental wear. The rotating insulator stack shall
incorporate oil-impregnated bronze
Interrupter bearings to ensure maintenance
free operation for life of the switch.
■ The load interrupter shall be of type
"Reliabreak". ■ The spindle shall be manufactured
from stainless steel and shall be
■ The internal mechanism of the supported by bushings spaced at
interrupter shall be manufactured four inches to eliminate rocking of
from non-ferrous components the insulator and to ensure proper
ensuring long term resistance to blade and contact alignment.
corrosion in all environments.

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TABLE 5
Type M-Force Three-Phase Switch Catalog Number Configuration

MX X X X X X X X
VOLTAGE CLASS OPTIONS (See Pages 8-9 for details)
1 - 15 kV/110 KV BIL (600 A STANDARD) NOTE: MORE THAN ONE MAY BE CHOSEN
2 - 25 kV/150 KV BIL (600 A STANDARD) A - 900 A CONTINUOUS CURRENT
3 - 35 kV/200 KV BIL (900 A STANDARD) (STANDARD ON 35 kV)
B - PROVISIONS FOR CROSSARM SUPPORT
BRACKET
MOUNTING CONFIGURATION C - CAPTIVE HARDWARE ON TERMINAL PADS
A - HORIZONTAL POLE TOP D - 90 DEGREE BELLCRANK, FOR
H- HORIZONTAL UPRIGHT HORIZONTAL CONFIGURATION WITH
P - PHASE OVER PHASE RECIPROCATING CONTROLS
R - VERTICAL RISER E - EXTENSION LINKS (14")
G- HORIZONTAL UPRIGHT (G095 SPACING) F - BONDED RECIPROCATING CONTROL
S - VERTICAL RISER (GO95 SPACING) HANDLE (STANDARD ON TORSIONAL
T - TRIANGULAR CONTROLS)
U- UNDERHUNG (GO95 SPACING) G - RECIPROCATING HANDLE WITH
INTERLOCKS
H - LIGHTNING ARRESTER BRACKETS
CONTROL ROD I - STEEL INTERPHASE ROD
RECIPROCATING J - PROVISIONS FOR NEUTRAL WIRE
0 - NONE (ON HOOKSTICK OPTION) K - PROVISIONS FOR SENSORS
1 - 28' OF ROUND PIPE 1.0" O.D. L - CURRENT SENSORS (LINDSEY)
2 - 28' OF ROUND FIBERGLASS M - VOLTAGE SENSORS (LINDSEY)
3 - 28' OF 1.75" SQUARE FIBERGLASS N - CURRENT/VOLTAGE SENSORS(LINDSEY)
4 - 28' OF 1" PIPE W/ FIBERGLASS TOP SECTION O - TERMINAL, GIBBONS, 1/0-336 MCM
5 - 28' OF PIPE W/ CYCLOALIPHATIC INSULATOR P - TERMINAL, AMP® # 5693981
6 - 28' OF PIPE W/ PORCELAIN INSULATOR Q - AIR BREAK ONLY (NO INTERRUPTER)
7 - 28' OF PIPE WITH SILICONE RUBBER INSULATOR R - ADDITIONAL NAME PLATE ON HANDLE
TORSIONAL S - ICE SHIELDS (3/4" ICE BREAK ON OPEN OR
A - 28' OF 1.5" PIPE (STEEL UNIVERSAL SECTION) CLOSE OPERATION)
B - 28' OF 1.5" PIPE (FIBERGLASS UNIVERSAL SECTION) T - GROUNDING CONNECTOR ON CROSSARM
C- 28' OF 1.5" PIPE (CYCLOALIPHATIC INSULATOR) MOUNTING BRACKET
D- 28' OF 1.5" PIPE (PORCELAIN INSULATOR) U - TERMINALS, COPPER, #2 - 500 MCM
E - 28' OF 1.5" PIPE (SILICONE RUBBER INSULATOR) V - POLE MOUNTING BAND
1 - EXTRA 7' OF CONTROL ROD
2 - EXTRA 14' OF CONTROL ROD
CONTROL MECHANISM 3 - EXTRA 21' OF CONTROL ROD
0 - NONE
1 - RECIPROCATING HANDLE
2 - TORSIONAL HANDLE INSULATOR BOLT PATTERN
3 - HOOKSTICK BELLCRANK (NO CONTROL ROD) 2 - 2.25" BOLT CIRCLE (NOT AVAILABLE IN
SILICONE RUBBER OR 35 kV VOLTAGE
CLASS)
CROSSARM OPTIONS 3 - 3.0" BOLT CIRCLE (ANSI) (PORCELAIN,
F - FIBERGLASS WITH TWO POINT LIFT CYCLOALIPHATIC OR SILICONE RUBBER)
G- FIBERGLASS WITH SINGLE POINT LIFT
S - STEEL WITH TWO POINT LIFT
T - STEEL WITH SINGLE POINT LIFT INSULATOR MATERIAL
P - PORCELAIN
C - CYCLOALIPHATIC (STANDARD, 2.25" B.C.
PROVIDED IF NO INSULATORS ARE
SPECIFIED)
R - SILICONE RUBBER

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CONTROL ROD OPTIONS

7' FIBERGLASS OR STEEL

UNIVERSAL SECTION
(ALSO AVAILABLE WITH
INSULATOR IN UNIVERSAL
SECTION)

INTERMEDIATE GUIDE
(ONE REQUIRED EVERY
5'-0" FOR 1" FIBERGLASS
AND 10'-0" FOR 3/4" PIPE
AND SQUARE FIBERGLASS)

1" DIA. FIBERGLASS OR

3/4" I.P.S. PIPE (1.049" O.D.)

SPLICE (FIBERGLASS)
COUPLING (PIPE)

INTERMEDIATE GUIDE
(ONE REQUIRED
EVERY 10'-0")

1 1/2" I.P.S. PIPE (1.9" O.D.)

OPERATING MOTION

SPLICE ASSEMBLY

OPERATING HANDLE

PADLOCK HERE FOR

CLOSED POSITION

PADLOCK HERE FOR

OPEN POSITION

BOND WIRE

TORSIONAL CONTROL
TORSIONAL CONTROL RECIPROCATING CONTROL
RECIPROCATING CONTROL

Figure 11.
Torsional and Reciprocating control rod options.
Note: The standard length of control rod is 28'. Extra 7' lengths are available (see page 7 for options).
When one section of fiberglass is ordered for reciprocating control, the top section will be designated as that segment.

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DEFINITION OF OPTIONS H – Lightning Arrester Brackets Q – Air Break Only

A – 900 A Continuous Current This option provides provisions for the This option provides the M-Force
Rating mounting of six lightning arresters per Switch without Reliabreak
switch. Interrupters. This option is used when
The "A" option is available on 15 kV no loadbreak capability is not required.
and 25 kV switches to designate a I – Steel Interphase Rod
continuous rating of 900 A. This is This provides a 1" O.D. steel interphase R – Additional Nameplate on
achieved by increasing the thickness rod. The standard rod is UV inhibited Handle
of the silver-plated copper buss fiberglass. This option provides a nameplate
blade. All 35 kV class switches are fixed to the manual control handle in
rated 900 A continuous. J – Provisions for Neutral Wire
addition to the nameplate mounted on
B – Provisions for Crossarm This option provides a hole and the switch crossarm.
Support Brackets spacing for a pin type insulator to
be located on the crossarm to S – Ice Shields
The "B" option supplies two adjust- accommodate the neutral wire. This option provides ice shields on
ment mounting brackets on crossarm. each switch clip contact. This allows
This allows the customer to install K – Provisions for Sensors
the switch to be opened or closed
support brackets/alley arms to the This option provides longer phase under a 3/4" ice build up.
crossarm. The support brackets are unit bases that will accept sensors to
not included. be easily mounted if the manual T – Grounding Connector
C – Captive Hardware on Terminal switches are to be retrofitted for This option provides a grounding lug
Pads SCADA with a motor operator at a on the crossarm mounting bracket.
later date. This allows for the utility to ground the
This option provides two 1 3/4" captive switch base to the pole ground.
stainless steel studs on each NEMA L – Current Line Post Sensors
two-hole pad. These are usually used (3 Each) U – Terminals
in conjunction with compression This option is commonly used in This option provides connectors on
terminals. conjunction with a motor operator. each two-hole NEMA pad with a
D – 90° Bellcrank Additional technical information will be conductor range of #2 - 500 MCM.
required when ordering sensors.
The 90° bell crank allows for a Some information may include length V – Pole Mounting Band
reciprocating control rod to be of cable, connection requirements, This option provides the additional
positioned 90° around the pole from current input/output ratios, etc. support of adjusting pole bands that
the front of the switch. are attached to the pole mounting
M – Voltage Line Post Sensors
E – Extension Links (3 Each) bracket.
This option provides two 14" extension This option will be used in conjunction
links on each conductor dead-end with a motor operator. Information simi-
bracket, six per switch. lar to option L may be required.
F – Bonded Control Handle N – Current/Voltage Line Post
This option provides a grounding Sensors (3 Each)
strap and connector that is attached This option provides both current and
to the manual operating handle. This voltage sensors in one line post
is a standard feature on torsional sensor per phase. The information
control designs. requirements mentioned in option L
G – Reciprocating Handles with will also apply.
Interlocks O – Terminals
This option provides manual interlocks This option provides four bolt
on switches and is available on switches connectors on each two-hole
sold in pairs only. When ordered with NEMA pad with a conductor range of
this option, end user information such 1/0 - 336 MCM.
as; utility name, contact person,
address, and phone number will have P – Terminal, AMP®
to be provided prior to order input as This option provides an AMP® con-
required by the manufacturer of the nector stud on each two-hole NEMA
interlocks. pad. These are used in conjunction
with wedge type connectors.

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TABLE 6
Shipping Weights and Dimensions (2.25" Bolt Circle Cycloaliphatic Insulators Standard, 3.00" on 35 kV)
Voltage Class 15 kV 25 kV 35 kV
Crossarm Steel Fiberglass Steel Fiberglass Steel Fiberglass
Crate L" x W" x H" 94" x 27" x 34" 94" x 27" x 34" 104" x 30" x 38" 104" x 30" x 38" 134" x 37" x 41" 134" x 37" x 41"
Horizontal Upright
Weight 390 lbs. 356 lbs. 428 lbs. 394 lbs. 535 lbs. 501 lbs.
Crate L" x W" x H" 94" x 27" x 34" 94" x 27" x 34" 94" x 27" x 34" 94" x 27" x 34" 134" x 37" x 41" 134" x 37" x 41"
Horizontal Pole Top
Weight 386 lbs. 352 lbs. 424 lbs. 390 lbs. 531 lbs. 497 lbs.
Crate L" x W" x H" 100" x 27" x 34" 100" x 27" x 34" 110" x 30" x 38" 110" x 30" x 38" 140" x 37" x 41" 140" x 37" x 41"
Phase over Phase
Weight 471 lbs. 437 lbs. 509 lbs. 475 lbs. 616 lbs. 582 lbs.
Crate L" x W" x H" 94" x 27" x 34" 94" x 27" x 34" 104" x 30" x 38" 104" x 30" x 38" 134" x 37" x 41" 134" x 37" x 41"
Vertical Riser
Weight 411 lbs. 377 lbs. 449 lbs. 415 lbs. 556 lbs. 522 lbs.
Crate L" x W" x H" 93" x 27" x 73" 94" x 27" x 73" 93" x 30" x 73" 93" x 30" x 73" 199" x 37" x 85" 99" x 37" x 85"
Triangular
Weight 480 lbs. 446 lbs. 518 lbs. 484 lbs. 625 lbs. 591 lbs.
Note: G095 spacing and special switch options will cause slight variations.

TABLE 7
Weight Adders
15 kV 25 kV 35 kV
2.25" B.C. 3.00" B.C. 2.25" B.C. 3.00" B.C. 3.00" B.C.
Epoxy Insulators Standard 32 lbs. Standard 40 lbs. Standard
Silicone Insulators N/A 5 lbs. N/A (11 lbs.)* (74 lbs.)*
Porcelain Insulators 45 lbs. 105 lbs. 43 lbs. 150 lbs. 142 lbs.
* ( ) Brackets denote reduction in weight from standard.

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Sidebuster® is a registered trademark of Cooper Industries, Inc. P.O. Box 1640
Kearney™, M-Force™ and Reliabreak™ are trademarks of Cooper Industries, Inc. Waukesha, WI 53187
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