Eaton
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Waukesha, WI 53188-5951
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May 08, 2014
Immediately
Connie Smith, (262) 691-8227
Eaton Expands Line of Metal-Enclosed Capacitor Banks, Offers Increased
Quality, Efficiency and Reliability for Multiple Applications
WAUKESHA, Wis. … Power management company Eaton today announced an expanded
product and services offering of metal-enclosed capacitor banks from its Cooper Power
Systems business. This offering increases its existing pad-mount capacitor bank platform to
include all metal enclosed capacitor bank applications such as standard shunt banks,
harmonic filter banks and multi-step banks. Capacitor banks are designed to improve overall
power efficiency and quality of electrical distribution systems in utility and commercial and
industrial applications such as industrial parks and substations, universities, mines and
shopping malls.
“The demand for metal enclosed capacitor solutions is increasing as utilities and commercial
and industrial customers strive for increased safety, a smaller footprint and lower
maintenance costs,” said Pat Bowers, global product manager, Eaton’s Cooper Power
Systems Division. “Beyond the capacitor banks, we are able to provide customers with an
integrated approach, including a single point of responsibility, field-based application and
engineering expertise.”
Designed to help improve overall efficiency, the expanded product line has the potential to
save a utility millions of kilowatt hours (kWH) annually. In addition, commercial and industrial
customers can potentially save thousands of dollars on utility usage and demand charges.
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Capacitor products also help improve power quality by supporting voltage and mitigating
harmonic issues when applied as harmonic filters.
The complete solution achieves increased power quality through reduced losses, power
factor and voltage improvement, system capacity release and harmonic filtering. Meeting or
exceeding all standards from the American National Standards Institute (ANSI®), Institute of
Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE®), National Electrical Code (NEC®) and
International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC®), products are easy to install and maintain,
while offering improved safety and reliability in a range of environments. Standard ratings are
available up to 38 kilovolt (kV) in single or multi-step configurations.
For more information on Eaton’s Cooper Power Systems business and its entire portfolio of
electrical power solutions, visit www.cooperpower.com.
Eaton’s Cooper Power Systems division provides a range of power delivery and reliability,
automation and control, advanced metering and demand response solutions designed to
increase efficiency and smart operations. The Power Systems business serves customers in
the utility, commercial, industrial, mining, renewable energy and other markets.
Eaton’s Electrical Sector is a global leader with expertise in power distribution and circuit
protection; backup power protection; control and automation; lighting and security; structural
solutions and wiring devices; solutions for harsh and hazardous environments; and
engineering services. Eaton is positioned through its global solutions to answer today’s most
critical electrical power management challenges.
Eaton is a power management company with 2013 sales of $22.0 billion. Eaton provides
energy-efficient solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and
mechanical power more efficiently, safely and sustainably. Eaton has approximately 101,000
employees and sells products to customers in more than 175 countries. For more
information, visit www.eaton.com.
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