Load Break Tools

BREAK-SAFE®

Item numbers: USBS-15-1-PS, USBS-15-2-PS, USBS-27-1-PS, USBS-27-2-PS, USBS-38-1-PS, USBS-38-2-PS, USBS-46-1-PS, USBS-46-2-PS

The patented BREAK-SAFE® adds a functional, portable switch to a mechanical jumper for load break, continuous current duty, and load pick-up work.

Load Break & Pick-up Tool

The patented BREAK-SAFE® is designed to add a functional and portable switch to a mechanical jumper. The BREAK-SAFE® has three operating functions:

  • Load Break
  • Continuous Current Duty
  • Load Pick-Up

In order to keep personnel at a safe distance, the BREAK-SAFE® is operated with an insulated fiberglass hot stick for load break and load pick-up functions. The Yellow Safety Lock is also operated by a hot stick and helps prevent the tool from an unintended load break or pickup operation.

The BREAK-SAFE® is available in four models with either a Floating Head or a Duckbill:

  • 15 kV / 300 amp
  • 27 kV / 300 amp
  • 38 kV / 300 amp*
  • 46 kV / 200 amp*

*38 kV / 300 amp and 46 kV / 200 amp models require product verification to order. Please complete the Product Verification Form in Downloads if you are ordering either of these models.

How To Order

Item Number Description System Voltage Rating Weight Closed Length Open Length
USBS-15-1-PS 15 kV WITH FLOATING HEAD 15 kV 300 AMP 7 lb 3 oz 24 in. 28 in.
USBS-15-2-PS 15 kV WITH DUCKBILL HEAD 15 kV 300 AMP 6 lb 3 oz 28 in. 32 in.
USBS-27-1-PS 27 kV WITH FLOATING HEAD 27 kV 300 AMP 7 lb 10 oz 28 in. 33.5 in.
USBS-27-2-PS 27 kV WITH DUCKBILL HEAD 27 kV 300 AMP 7 lb 32 in. 37.5 in.
USBS-38-1-PS 38 kV WITH FLOATING HEAD 38 kV 300 AMP 8 lb 6 oz 33 in. 41 in.
USBS-38-2-PS 38 kV WITH DUCKBILL HEAD 38 kV 300 AMP 7 lb 12 oz 37 in. 45 in.
USBS-46-1-PS 46 kV WITH FLOATING HEAD 46 kV 200 AMP 10 lb 3 oz 42.5 in. 53.5 in.
USBS-46-2-PS 46 kV WITH DUCKBILL HEAD 46 kV 200 AMP 9 lb 9 oz 46.5 in. 57.5 in.
CONDUCTOR SIZES (ALL) #6 COPPER MIN. up to 954 ACSR (1.1 in. dia.) MAX.
DIAMETER (ALL) 2.5 in.

*LOAD BREAK, LOAD PICKUP and CONTINUOUS CURRENT DUTY PATENT NO. 9,478,374, 8,759,672, and 9,024,182

Options

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