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Primary Gas Insulated RMU

  • Primary Gas Insulated RMU
  • Primary Gas Insulated RMU
  • Primary Gas Insulated RMU

Key attributes

Brand ROCKWILL
Series RMR,REC
Description

A compact gas-insulated ring main unit for primary distribution networks, using G3 / clean gas insulation instead of SF6. Sealed for life, maintenance-free, and engineered for 12–40.5kV primary rings.

12–40.5kV
Primary MV class
630–1250A
Busbar current
25kA/3s
Short-time withstand
G3
Clean gas, not SF6

What is a primary gas insulated RMU?

A ring main unit where the live parts are enclosed in a sealed tank filled with G3 clean gas, built for primary distribution — the upstream network feeding secondary rings.

A primary gas insulated RMU uses G3 (fluorinated ketone) clean gas for phase-to-earth and phase-to-phase insulation, paired with a sealed vacuum interrupter for current breaking. Unlike traditional SF6 RMUs, G3 has a global warming potential near zero. The sealed tank makes it immune to pollution, dust and humidity, making it ideal for primary networks in industrial, renewable and urban environments where compactness and reliability matter.

G3 clean gas

G3 (3M Novec) insulation with near-zero GWP — the environmentally responsible alternative to SF6.

Sealed for life

Fully sealed tank means no gas top-ups, no maintenance, and immunity to external pollution.

Compact footprint

Gas insulation allows a much smaller footprint than air-insulated equivalents — ideal for space-constrained primary stations.

Primary Gas Insulated RMU

Advantages for primary networks

SF6-free

G3 clean gas replaces SF6 — near-zero GWP, no F-gas reporting burden.

Pollution-proof

Sealed tank ignores dust, humidity, salt fog and industrial pollution.

Maintenance-free

No gas-density monitoring or top-ups; vacuum interrupters sealed for life.

High reliability

Type-tested to IEC 62271 with proven G3 technology in service worldwide.

Wide voltage range

12kV, 24kV, 33kV and 40.5kV classes for primary distribution networks.

OEM / ODM

Built to your ring layout and brand, with IEC 62271 documentation for tenders.

Primary Gas Insulated RMU

Typical specifications

Representative values; the certified datasheet is prepared on request — contact us.

Parameter Typical value
Rated voltage 12kV / 24kV / 33kV / 40.5kV
Power frequency withstand 28kV / 50kV / 70kV (by class)
Lightning impulse withstand 75kV / 125kV / 170kV (by class)
Rated frequency 50 / 60 Hz
Insulation medium G3 clean gas (fluorinated ketone) — SF6-free, near-zero GWP
Breaking device Sealed vacuum interrupter
Busbar rated current 630A / 1250A (up to 2000A on request)
Rated short-time withstand 20kA / 25kA for 3s
Configuration 2 ring incomers + transformer feeder (switch-fuse / VCB)
Standard IEC 62271-1, -102 / -103

Primary Gas Insulated RMU

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Certifcations Primary Gas Insulated RMU

Frequently asked questions

It is a gas-insulated ring main unit built for primary distribution networks, using G3 clean gas instead of SF6 for compact, sealed, low-maintenance protection.

No. G3 (3M Novec fluorinated ketone) is a clean gas with near-zero global warming potential. It delivers comparable dielectric performance to SF6 without the environmental penalty.

Gas-insulated RMUs are sealed and compact — immune to pollution, humidity and dust, with a smaller footprint than air-insulated equivalents. This matters in primary stations where space and reliability are critical.

Yes. We manufacture primary gas insulated RMUs under OEM/ODM with your nameplate and IEC 62271 documentation.

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