DB-A Aluminum Double Break Switch

The Cleaveland/Price DB-A is a three pole, group operated, aluminum double end break switch used primarily in substations. It is available at 345 kV, 2000A through 5000A.

Cleaveland/Price DB-A

The double side break design is useful in applications where there is limited overhead clearance and interphase distances need to be kept at a minimum. The switch is ideal for EHV applications where a naturally counterbalanced blade is advantageous.

Aluminum tubular blades
Non-cast aluminum terminal pads with NEMA standard hole pattern
High pressure, silver-to-silver line contacts at jaws
Stainless steel contact springs
Patented blade turnover mechanism designed to provide full blade rotation with minimal operating force
Hot-dip galvanized double channel base

Reference the DB-AV tab for drawings of the switch in a “V” configuration for low profile mounting.