Eaton
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Waukesha, WI 53188-5951
tel: 262-691-8227
ConnieASmith@eaton.com
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December 4, 2013
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Connie Smith, (262) 691-8227
Expanded Line of High-Strength Arresters from Eaton Helps Enhance
Protection Against Voltage Surges
WAUKESHA, Wis. … Power management company Eaton today announced that its Cooper
Power Systems division has added a new UXL family of high-strength arresters to its existing
UltraSIL™ polymer-housed surge arrester portfolio. The new, extra-high energy solutions
offer a host of benefits, including increased cantilever strength of up to 92,000 inch-pounds
and expanded overvoltage protection. They are ideal for overbuild applications because of
their high-energy characteristics and structural integrity required to survive three-fault
conditions.
“With the addition of the extra-high energy offering, we are now able to supply our long list of
utility partners, many of whom have been waiting for these higher ratings, with an innovative
product packed full of added endurance and strength,” said Shawn McMullen, global product
manager, Eaton’s Cooper Power Systems division.
Polymer-housed surge arresters are ideal for protection against repeated high energy
switching surges and provide reliable protection for substation equipment, capacitor banks,
multiple lines and cable circuits. The polymer construction also creates savings for the end
user as the material decreases total cost of installation, operation and maintenance
processes.
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The new UXL family continues to offer increased margin of protection (MOP) and improved
creep distance in line with existing standard arresters. In addition, the product has also
lowered the voltage discharge between 3-4 percent, increasing its protective characteristics
and energy-handling capability.
For more information on the UXL family of arresters and Eaton’s Cooper Power Systems
business, please 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 providing energy-efficient solutions that help our
customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power. A global
technology leader, Eaton acquired Cooper Industries plc in November 2012. The 2012
revenue of the combined companies was $21.8 billion on a pro forma basis. Eaton has
approximately 102,000 employees and sells products to customers in more than 175
countries. For more information, visit www.eaton.com.
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