Midwest has solutions for the most common problems found in GE Magneblast Switchgear

• Primary Disconnect Bottles
• Deteriorating Bus Insulation
• Elevator/Racking Mechanism
• Bearings and Bushings of the Breaker Operating Mechanism

We stock new bearing and bushing kits

Many of the MK 13 operating mechanisms were made with fiber bushings that we upgrade with an oil-impregnated bronze bushing.

Primary Disconnect Bottle Solution:

The pitch material found in the primary disconnect bottles may leak onto the circuit breaker primary disconnect bushings. This can lead to insulation degradation and a Switchgear can “RE-PITCH” the primary disconnect bottles using a silicon-based material. This work can be done with the bottles still mounted in the switchgear. During this process, we will inspect your bus and re-insulate if necessary.

Elevator/Racking Mechanism Solution:

Midwest Switchgear has created a replacement part kit that includes all bearings, bushings, gears, sprockets, shafts, and pins for both the left-hand and right-hand sides of the elevator/racking mechanism. These kits are kept in stock for immediate delivery and Midwest Swichgear technicians are available for emergency installation or scheduled repairs.