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Circuit breaker factory authorized mechanism enhancements (FAME)

Eaton’s circuit breaker factory authorized mechanism enhancement (FAME) increases the life of VCP-W medium-voltage vacuum circuit breakers and Eaton MV-VR breakers, significantly reducing costs and ongoing maintenance requirements. FAME is ideal for switchgear modernization and upgrades.

Longer life

10-year or 10,000 operation scheduled maintenance intervals

Improved reliability

Increased mechanical endurance using advanced synthetic lubricant and robust components

Long-term savings

Extended maintenance intervals reduce labor expenses and process down-time

Gain longer life and savings

The FAME process involves upfront inspections and tests, and enhances the entire mechanism to include the following components:

Enhanced lubrication
Cast iron bearing block
Main-link roller and cam
Enhanced motor cut-off cam
Rugged anti-reverse system
Enhanced vertical supports
Escutcheon decal

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Significantly extend maintenance intervals

The maintenance interval of a FAME-enhanced VCP-W mechanism is 10,000 operations or 10 years, whichever comes first, if applied per usual service conditions as defined in IEEE Std C37.04 ™ 1999. This applies to all distribution-class circuit breakers rated up to 2000A continuous current, 41 kA max short circuit, 15 kV max voltage. FAME features a standard 3 year warranty. (2 years if applied as a motor starter)

Achieve dramatic long-term savings

The FAME process returns a superior product that requires no scheduled maintenance over a 10-year period — versus a typical VCP-W circuit breaker that can may require reconditioning up to four times in that time period. FAME may be added to a Class 1 reconditioning service, or as a stand-alone offering. Eaton also offers a tune up after 10 years to ensure your mechanism continues to operate even longer.

Learn about the FAME process

Eaton is an intelligent power management company dedicated to improving the quality of life and protecting the environment for people everywhere. We are guided by our commitment to do business right, to operate sustainably and to help our customers manage power ─ today and well into the future. By capitalizing on the global growth trends of electrification and digitalization, we’re accelerating the planet’s transition to renewable energy and helping to solve the world’s most urgent power management challenges.

Circuit breaker factory authorized mechanism enhancements (FAME)

Gain longer life and savings

Significantly extend maintenance intervals

Achieve dramatic long-term savings

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