The small base of the GCH-V offers many advantages where space is limited. It is ideal for today's low profile station designs, for mounting on minimum size structures, and is being utilized where stations must be uprated-as space is usually critical in these situations. Switch blades are 90 degrees to the center line of the base in the fully open position.
All live parts are non-ferrous.
Synchronization of insulator movement is accomplished by means of a double universal connection, assuring positive control of the blades during opening and closing of the switch. Hinge contacts are area type, silver to silver, with pressure applied by stainless steel spring which is out of the current path. The AGCH-5V hinge contact is USCO's welded laminated shunt design that is practically impervious to industrial contamination, icing, dust, and other factors that could affect the operation of the switch or transfer of current through the contact. Special insulators are available when specified. Unless separate shipment is specified, V-Switches are shipped complete with insulators mounted on the switch.