The Outdoor High-Pressure Ring Cage Switching Station is a highly compact, fully insulated solution for medium-voltage (MV) power distribution. Designed to operate in urban grids, industrial parks, and renewable energy sites, this switching station serves as the primary node for "ring" or "terminal" power supply configurations.
Housed in a rugged, weather-resistant "cage" or kiosk enclosure, the unit utilizes SF6 Gas-Insulated Switchgear (GIS) or Solid Insulated Switchgear technology. This allows for a significantly smaller footprint compared to traditional air-insulated substations. With its "fully sealed and fully insulated" design, the station is impervious to external environmental factors such as humidity, salt spray, and dust, ensuring a maintenance-free service life in the harshest outdoor conditions.
Compact "Ring Cage" Design: The modular, space-saving architecture allows for installation in narrow urban sidewalks, residential green belts, or remote wind farm locations where real-time real estate is at a premium.
Maintenance-Free GIS Technology: The primary switching components are housed in a stainless steel gas tank filled with SF6 insulation, eliminating the need for periodic contact cleaning or environmental monitoring.
Environmental Resilience (IP65/IP67): The outer kiosk is constructed from stainless steel, aluminum-zinc alloy, or GRC (Glass-fiber Reinforced Concrete), providing maximum protection against UV rays, heavy rain, and corrosive atmospheres.
Superior Operational Safety: Features a comprehensive "Five-Prevention" mechanical interlocking system and a visible internal earthing switch to ensure the highest level of operator safety during grid switching.
Smart Grid Ready: Easily integrated with Remote Terminal Units (RTUs) and smart sensors for real-time monitoring of load, gas pressure, and fault locations via SCADA systems.
| Feature | Detailed Specifications |
|---|---|
| Rated Voltage (Ur) | 12kV / 24kV / 33kV / 40.5kV |
| Rated Current (In) | 630A / 1250A |
| Short-time Withstand (Icw) | 20kA / 25kA / 31.5kA (3s/4s) |
| Peak Withstand Current (Ipk) | 50kA / 63kA |
| Power Frequency Withstand | 42kV / 70kV / 95kV |
| Insulation Type | SF6 Gas Insulated / Solid Insulated |
| Enclosure Material | Stainless Steel / Al-Zn Alloy / GRC |
| Standard Compliance | IEC 62271-200, CE, ISO9001 |
Urban Residential Grids: Providing reliable ring-main power distribution in high-density metropolitan areas.
Solar & Wind Farm Collection: Serving as the medium-voltage switching node between string inverters and the main substation.
Industrial Parks: High-reliability power supply for manufacturing clusters requiring stable, redundant grid connections.
Railway & Infrastructure: Managing power distribution for metropolitan transit systems and airport ground power.
Total Environmental Shielding: Our "Fully Shielded" design means that all live parts are enclosed within a grounded metal tank, making it safe for installation in public areas.
Flexible Configuration: Available in 2-way, 3-way, 4-way, or 6-way configurations, featuring vacuum circuit breakers (VCB) or load break switches (LBS) to suit your specific network single-line diagram.
Quick Installation: The unit is factory-assembled and pre-tested. On-site requirements are limited to basic foundation preparation and HV cable termination, significantly reducing project timelines.
Aesthetic Enclosure Options: We offer a variety of kiosk finishes (including wood-grain or stone-texture) to help the station blend seamlessly into urban landscapes or park environments.
Q: Is the gas tank susceptible to leakage?
A: No. Our SF6 tanks are made of high-grade stainless steel with robotic laser welding. Each unit undergoes a helium leak detection test to ensure a leakage rate of less than 0.1% per year over a 30-year life.
Q: Can this be used in coastal areas with high salinity?
A: Absolutely. For coastal projects, we utilize SS316 stainless steel for the outer enclosure and apply a specialized C5-M marine-grade anti-corrosion coating.
Q: Does it support automated fault isolation?
A: Yes. When equipped with our intelligent protection relays and motorized actuators, the switching station can perform automatic fault detection, isolation, and grid restoration (FDIR).





Product name | Outdoor cable branch box (switching station) |
Specification | Production according to the requirements of local power supply bureau and drawing of design institute |
Place of origin | Zhejiang,China |







