Products

Magvatech-manufactured equipment for medium-voltage overhead distribution networks, from 11kV through to 38kV, supplied and supported locally.

Core product range

Three families cover most distribution network requirements. Each is supplied with our own installation, testing and commissioning.

Magvatech

Auto Reclosers

Pole-mounted automatic circuit reclosers for medium-voltage overhead lines. Three models cover 15.5kV through 38kV, with continuous ratings up to 1250A. Used to clear transient faults automatically and keep feeders energised without a truck roll.

Auto recloser models and ratings
ModelRated voltageContinuous current
REC15_Al1_5p15.5 kV800 A
REC25_Al1_5p27 kV800 A
Rec35_Smart5_5p38 kV1250 A
Magvatech REC15 auto recloser: white switching tank with six bushings, beside an open RC5 control cabinet

Magvatech SGF/MVT

SF6-Free Switchgear

Air-insulated medium-voltage switchgear with no SF6 gas anywhere in the panel. Maintenance free, with embedded fast arc protection and remote control available. Magvatech describe it as the most compact and endurant SF6-free switchgear in the world.

SGF/MVT switchgear ratings by panel type
RatingSGF_1SGF_2
Rated voltage (Ur)17.5 kV (95 kV BIL)
Continuous current (Ir)800 A1250 A
Short-circuit breaking (Isc)25 kA31.5 kA
CO operations at full load50 00030 000
Internal arc classificationAFL 25 kA, 0.2 sAFL 31.5 kA, 0.2 s
Net weight240 kg310 kg

Ratings from the Magvatech SGF/MVT technical booklet. Both panels are IP4X, rated 50/60 Hz, and operate from −45°C to +40°C.

Magvatech SGF/MVT SF6-free switchgear, a four-panel medium-voltage lineup with protection relays on each cubicle

VTOP series

Voltage Transformers

Outdoor voltage transformers for metering and protection on 11kV, 22kV and 33kV networks. Commonly supplied alongside recloser installations to provide the control supply and measurement reference.

VTOP voltage transformer models and ratios
ModelNetworkRatio
VTOP-2-1511 kV11000 / 220 V
VTOP-2-2522 kV22000 / 110 V
VTOP-2-3633 kV33000 / 110 V
VTOP series 33kV outdoor voltage transformer, a grey cast resin unit with two ribbed bushings on a galvanised mounting frame

Why this equipment

  • No SF6 in the switchgear

    The SGF/MVT range uses no SF6 gas at all, which removes the leak monitoring, handling and end-of-life disposal obligations that come with gas-insulated panels.

  • Built for long service life

    Up to 50 000 CO operations at rated load, with a monostable magnetic actuator rather than a mechanical spring charging system.

  • Fast fault clearing

    Opening times under 22 ms, and under 60 ms when triggered by arc protection.

  • Suited to local conditions

    Rated to 2000 m altitude as standard and specified for operation up to +40°C, which covers most South African installations.

  • Locally stocked and supported

    Equipment, spares and technical support come from Midrand, not from an overseas office in a different time zone.

  • Commissioned by the supplier

    The same team that supplies the equipment tests and commissions it, so responsibility does not get split between contractors.

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